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THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE OF THE MADISON TIMES WEEKLY NEWSPAPER |
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Compiled by A. David Dahmer |
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MadCAP will present the following at the Bartell Theater, 113 E. Mifflin St. $8 for adults, $6 for children. • “Macbeth” — Shakespeare's tragic tale of greed, ambition, and insanity, performed by local young people under the tutelage of professional artist mentors Thursday, July 1, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • “Rock Around the Block” — Tim Kelly's musical comedy commemorating the music and dance of the 1950s performed by local young people under the tutelage of professional artist mentors. Shows will be Friday, July 2, 2 p.m. and7 p.m.
Mother Fool's Coffeehouse, 1101 Williamson St., will host the following shows. All shows start at 8 p.m. and have a cover charge. All shows are for all ages and smokefree. • Friday, June 25th — Amelia Royko w/Aaron Scholz • Saturday, June 26th — The Fabric Indicators w/Jonathan Zarov For more information, call 259-1301 or visit www.motherfools.com
Lunch Time Live offers picnic concerts on the King Street Lawn of the Capitol Square every Tuesday at noon until August 10. John Chimes will play Tuesday, June 29. For more information, visit www.downtownmadison.org.
• Monday Afternoon Fun. Drop in for after-school fun at the South Madison Branch Library, 2222 S. Park St. Different activities every week include stories, crafts, videos, and snacks. For kids in grades K-4. For more information, call 266-6395. • Pre-school videos for children 5 and under will be held at the Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., every Wednesday at 10 a.m. until July 28, the Central Library at 201 W. Mifflin St. will host 30 minutes of video for children ages 5 and under. Registration is requested for each week by calling Central Library Youth Services, 266-6345. • Ashman Anime Club Presents ... Perfect Blue. Perfect Blue represents a major change from traditional anime subject matter, analyzing the pop icon phenomenon, fame and its psychological impact on the performer. Friday, June 25, 7 p.m. at the Ashman Branch Library, 733 N. High Point Road. For more information, call 824-1780. • Preschool Players — Preschoolers perform fun, easy skits Monday, June 28, 1:30 p.m. Costumes are provided by the library. For children ages 4 and 5 at the South Madison Branch Library, 2222 S. Park St. Call 266-6395 to register. • Need advice with letters, resumés, cover letters, job applications, newsletters, and more? The word doctor will be in Saturday, June 26, 1:30-4 p.m. and Monday, June 28, 5:30-8 p.m. at the South Madison Branch Library, 2222 S. Park St.; and Wednesday, June 30, 3:30-6 p.m. at the Hawthorne Branch Library, 2702 E. Washington Ave. • Camp Storytime at the Pinney Branch Libary, 204 Cottage Grove Rd. Monday, June 28, 7 p.m. Gather 'round the campfire for a special storytime "under the stars,” with stories, music, crafts, and more. For children ages 3-9 and their parents. Limit of 30. Call Pinney Branch Library, 224-7100, to register.
Ian Purvis and Killrockstars will perform live music at the Dunn Brothers Coffeehouse, 517 Lake Street, Thursday, July 1, 7 p.m. $4. All ages. For more information, call 259-8996.
The St. Bernard Players are accepting ticket reservations for their upcoming production of “Annie” performed Friday-Sunday July 9-11 and July 15-17 at the Barrymore Theatre, 2438 Atwood Ave. Advanced reservations are required and can be made by calling 249-9256 ext. 2228.
The Hot Summer Nights music series at the Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St., will feature the following lineup • Friday, June 25 — Behind the Beat: Ben Hans Jazz Connection, 5-7 p.m. followed by Deals Gone Bad, reggae/ska, with Go Jimmy Go, 9-11:30 pm • Saturday, June 26 — ULU, jazz/funk, 9-11:30 p.m. • Monday, June 28 Lakeside Cinema: Ted & Bills Excellent Adventure, at dusk. • Wednesday, June 30 — Open Mic Sign up at 8 p.m.; music begins 8:15 p.m.) • Thursday, July 1 — Cork n' Bottle String Band, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. followed by Braid, emo-rock, 9-11:30 p.m. • Friday, July 2 — Behind the Beat: Keith Scott, 5-7 p.m. followed by Jazz Mandolin Project, 9-11:30 p.m. • Saturday, July 3 — Rhythm & Booms Night: Cashbox Kings, blues, play following the fireworks, roughly 9:30 p.m.-midnight. For more information, contact Natasha Kassulke, 262-7593, Kassulke@wisc.edu.
Independent Living Retirement Community, 602 N. Segoe Road, is hosting a concert on Saturday, June 26, 1:30 p.m., featuring the rhythms of the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Sextet. Free and open to the public.
A reception will be held to commemorate the opening of local artist Smokie Joe Egaltor's art show June 25, 7-8 p.m. at the Muddy Waters Espresso Cafe, 1 N. Randall Ave. For more information, call 251-0016.
The School of Music's Summer Band will perform a free outdoor concert on Thursday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard of Mosse Humanities Building, located at the corner of Park Street and University Avenue on the Madison campus. Michael Lorenz will direct the 60-piece ensemble comprising current and former UW students, current high school students, and experienced musicians from the community. For more information, call the School of Music at 263-1900, or visit its Web site at www.wisc.edu/music.
Dance Program Chair Jin-Wen Yu and student dancers will present a Wisconsin Idea Outreach Program Friday, June 25, 10 a.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 262-1691.
The Blooming Grove Historical Society will present the 29th annual free public concerts at the Dean House, SE corner of Monona Dr and Dean Ave, Thursday evenings, 7:15 - dusk: July 1 - A Perfect Fifth,; July 8 - Capitol Chordsmen; July 15 - Stone Ring; July 22 - Round the Bend; and July 29 - Sound of Madison. There will be an ice cream social on Aug. 5, when KG and the Ranger will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. (Tours are also available on concert evenings.)
People of all ages will enjoy an entertaining weekend in New Glarus featuring Heidi Festival and Taste and Treasures, Friday-Sunday, June 25-27. For more information on New Glarus, including a complete schedule of events and overnight accommodations, visit www.swisstown.com or call 1-800-527-6838. [ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT]
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