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Memorial Day dining and events 2019

Sunday, May 19th, 2019

I love Memorial Day weekend because to me, it signals the start of summer here in the Midwest. If you plan on heading out of town, here are some events, restaurants and bars within a two-hour drive of Madison, Wis., that I suggest checking out (yes, I have personally dined at all the restaurants): (more…)

Madison-area community festivals 2019

Sunday, May 12th, 2019

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Time again for my annual round-up of Madison-area community festivals (beer tents, live music and carnivals), which begin this coming weekend. A few years ago we lost the Cross Plains World Fair, and now this year Fitchburg Days has been canceled. (more…)

St. Patrick’s Day in Madison 2019

Saturday, March 9th, 2019

IrishishWhen you think of a city that really celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, you think of Madison, right? Apparently, yes, as Madison somehow ranks higher than Milwaukee in this category.

Well, even though we’re not at the caliber of a Chicago or a Boston, we do have a lot of events. Here are some highlights: (more…)

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