Bookstore honored with industry award
A Room of One’s Own bookstore, at 2717 Atwood Ave., has been honored by Publishers Weekly, naming owners Gretchen Treu and Wes Lukes to its Star Watch program.
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WYSO shares revised vision for $29 million music center
The Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) is proposing a music center design of glass and curving roofs inspired by the contours of a cello.
Canoecopia plans in-person 2022 event
After canceling its 2020 event and presenting its 2021 event virtually, Canoecopia will hold an in-person event at the Alliant Energy Center in 2022.
New event venue opens in Verona
Palestrina LLC has opened a 5,000-square-foot event and wedding center at 1105 Laser St., Suite 101, in Verona.
Kids in the Rotunda returns in January
Sixteen kid-friendly performances are scheduled for Saturdays beginning in January as Kids in the Rotunda makes a return to the Overture Center.
Overture announces return of Mannheim Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis will return to Overture Hall on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m.
Interactive art opens at James Madison Park
A temporary, collectively woven hammock sculpture will stand for one month in James Madison Park.
DNR weighs in on Cherokee Country Club renovation
State regulators in the Department of Natural Resources want to allow Dennis Tiziani, owner of the Cherokee Country Club, to fill wetlands and dredge ponds as part of a scaled-back plan to redesign the club into a top-flight golf course.
American Girl dolls inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame
American Girl dolls, originating in Madison, were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in recognition of their exploration of the country’s social and cultural history.
Prevea Health severs ties with Aaron Rodgers
After a nine-year partnership with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Wisconsin health care organization Prevea Health has cut ties.
WCO to present digital concerts
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) will present Bach to Banfield as part of The Musician Sessions I digital concerts Nov. 12–15, 2021.
Broadway returns to Overture
Fiddler on the Roof kicks off the 221/22 Broadway season at Overture Center on Nov. 16.
Overture announces upcoming shows
The Overture Center for the Arts announced several upcoming shows including Nat Geo Live, Leanne Morgan, Mike Birbiglia, and a Día de Los Muertos event.
New Middleton golf course opens
Pioneer Pointe, a new-format golf course, has opened in Middleton.
Camp Randall Stadium renovation
The CR Future project is a comprehensive renovation of the south end zone of Camp Randall Stadium that will introduce new premium seating and hospitality clubs to one of the best venues in collegiate athletics.
Bike donation program plans November drive
Due to numerous requests, Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison (FB4K) has planned another bike drive donation day for Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Turnstyle holds Ride for a Cause fundraiser
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, indoor cycling center Turnstyle will be holding a fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 16, during the 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. classes.
Fitness studios to raise funds for Breast Cancer Recovery
Basecamp Fitness will host a day of workouts to raise funds for Breast Cancer Recovery.
Wisconsin Historical Society unveils vision for new museum
The Wisconsin Historical Society’s plans for a $120 million museum include a four-story glass facade structure and rooftop deck.
MSO concerts fully resume
The Madison Symphony Orchestra will return for the 2021–22 symphony subscription season in October.
