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): Read the rest of this entry »
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The Weekend Ahead Oct. 23-25, 2026
Here's a curated list of some of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend ...
Halloween in Madison 2026
Here's a list of major Halloween-related events in the Madison, WI area. Of note, State Street remains a popular place to congregate, even without an official event like Freakfest. Also keep in mind that many bars, such as Madison's and ...
The Weekend Ahead Oct. 16-18, 2026
Here's a rundown of some of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend ...
Memorial Day dining and events 2019
May 19th, 2019The Weekend Ahead May 17-19, 2019
May 16th, 2019
Here’s a rundown of some of the major Madison, WI events happening this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
Madison-area community festivals 2019
May 12th, 2019
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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