Sports & Entertainment

Home games return for Mallards, Forward Madison

Forward Madison FC and the Madison Mallards will resume hosting live competitions in Madison this summer.

Popular yoga studio closes

The Studio, at 625 Williamson St., is closing permanently after 10 years.

EatStreet and Brewers announce partnership to bring ballpark eats to fans

The two organizations will collaborate on a new virtual kitchen menu featuring ballpark favorites made to order for delivery.

MSO to continue relief payments for canceled concerts

The Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announced that all contracted members of the MSO will receive continued relief payments for all canceled concerts through the end of its 2020–2021 season.

Trampoline park launches program for children under 5

Sky Zone indoor trampoline park has launched a new program designed specifically for children 5 years old and under at its Madison location.

AmFam, Brewers create new scholarship program

American Family Insurance and the Milwaukee Brewers/Brewers Community Foundation have established the Fearless Dreamer Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors currently residing in Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers endorses Beloit casino decision

Gov. Tony Evers concurs with the U.S. Department of Interior’s decision that 32 acres of land in Beloit should be taken into trust to develop a new Ho-Chunk Nation casino.

APT plans live shows this summer

Instead of its usual format, the theatre company will run two plays at a time at two theatres with a short break in between.

ATHENA Award: Radio icon Jean Feraca shines in retirement

Award-winning broadcaster, author, and criminal justice reform advocate Jean Feraca, known best for her work with Wisconsin Public Radio, is the recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Award.

Today show features Madison teen entrepreneur

The small business spotlight highlighted Hamdan’s company, The World of Bamboo, which uses bamboo in handmade products such as toothbrushes.

Competitive video gaming teaches kids career skills

While a career in esports may not be feasible for every gamer, many of the skills picked up through competitive video gaming are just what today’s employers are looking for.

City approves golf course improvements

The Madison City Council unanimously approved a privately-funded plan to improve Glenway Golf Course on Madison’s near west side.

Overture partners for Rock of Ages performance

A one-night, bicoastal livestream Rock of Ages: All-Start Reunion Concert will benefit Overture Center in downtown Madison.

AmFam contributes new donations in honor of Hank Aaron

In anticipation of Milwaukee Brewers opening day at the new American Family Field, and to honor baseball Hall of Famer Henry “Hank” Aaron (No. 44), Madison-based American Family Insurance is contributing two new $44,000 donations for scholarships for Milwaukee students to support programs started by Hank and Billye Aaron’s Chasing the Dream Foundation.

Membership-based indoor golf club to open in Garver

Brent Mann and Michelle Duvall are making plans to open The Blind Shot Social Club in the first level of the mixed-use Gaver Point Apartments by late May.

Finance committee suggests agreement to Glenway improvements

The city’s finance committee recommended Madison partner with golf course builder Michael Keiser by accepting a donation for improvements to Glenway Golf Course.

College essay contest seeks messages of connection

Several performing arts organizations, including Overture Center for the Arts, have partnered with Rogers Behavioral Health, a not-for-profit provider of mental health and addiction services, to provide five $1,000 scholarships to Wisconsin participants in the Dear Evan Hansen “You Will Be Found” College Essay Writing Challenge.

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