Madison Verve | Event Calendar for Madison and Central Wisconsin Nightlife, Dining, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Recreation, Travel & Lodging.

March 8-12, 2010 Wisconsin Arts Board	Wisconsin As Inspiration Artists Rhonda Bengtson and Ken Marsden capture Wisconsin's flora and fauna on canvas while folk artist, Hazaert will premiere carvings depicting 77 years of community life in rural Wisconsin.

March 9-13, 2010 Wisconsin Historical Museum	A Taliesin Album: Rare Photographs of Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Spring Green Exhibit featuring a photograph album that documents the construction of the original Taliesin, the residence/workshop Frank Lloyd Wright designed and built in Spring Green in 1911. The images provide a rare glimpse at a structure that stood for only a couple of years before burning down in 1914.

March 10-11, 2010 Portage Center for the Arts	The Drury Gallery presents the art of Portage Elementary and Portage Junior High Schools. The innovative and imaginative art of our young people show us how versatile and forward-thinking our next generation can be. Exhibit runs from March 5 -March 27, 2010 at the Portage Center for the Arts. The gallery hours are Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Sat from 10:00-3:00 p.m.

March 10-13, 2010 The Dining Room at 209 Main	Looping--Ancient Craft, Reinterpreted Art on Display at The new exhibit at the Dining Room at 209 Main features beautifully created three-dimensional art pieces tied together with the ancient craft of looping available for viewing in a dining venue Wednesday through Saturday nights, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM.

March 10, 2010 Wednesday Edgewater Hotel	Two for One Wednesday March Spring Dinners WE LOVE to celebrate the coming of Spring in The Admiralty.....2 for 1 entree special....bring your date on any Wednesday evening in March for dinner by phoning in your reservation and using the code words "SPRING STARTS". Purchase one entree and receive one free at same or equal value!

March 10, 2010 Wednesday Byrd's Pub and Grill	Young Professional Networking Night The Jaycees offer our members unlimited opportunities for leadership development, networking, professional development and personal growth.

March 10, 2010 Wednesday High Noon Saloon	Michael McDermott Alt-country singer-songwriter Michael McDermott's songs are far more than lofty professorial or theological essays set to music. On the contrary, they remain ever accessible - bringing to light universal experiences of the common man, in a way all can relate to and few could forget.

March 10, 2010 Wednesday High Noon Saloon	Deadstring Brothers (CD Release Show) The Deadstring Brothers' heart beats with pure rock and roll. Built on a the unshakable foundations of blues, rock country and soul, DSB manages to create something at once totally fresh but totally recognizable. It's all ragtops and cold beer, seeds and stems, gatefold LPs and foxy girlfriends with tight, flared jeans.

March 11, 2010 Thursday Johnny Delmonico's	Discover Your Memory Power Join Sales and Marketing Executives of Madison for a Memory Training Workshop. A simple slip of the mind can bring thousands of dollars in lost sales or credibility. Build your competitive advantage by learning how to improve your memory by attending this lunch seminar!

March 11, 2010 Thursday Waunekee Library	Dig Into Dinosaurs Where have all the dinosaurs gone? Come and learn about our prehistoric friends! This event is sponsored by US Bank.

March 11, 2010 Thursday Knupp & Watson	Heather Denson, Solo Art Exhibit at Knupp & Watson Heather Denson, Solo Art Exhibit at Knupp & Watson

March 11, 2010 Thursday High Noon Saloon	O'Darby O’Darby features rollicking harmony, guitars, fiddle, washboard and accordion. Members Ken Lonnquist, Pete Burns and Dave Adler formed in 1983, with Jon Vriesacker joining after the band grew up. Lots of Clancy Brothers drinking songs and ballads are in the mix, along with originals and this and that. Humor and harmony for all!

March 11, 2010 Thursday The Brink	Erik Natzke We'd like to claim Erik Natzke as almost-homegrown talent-he began his standout design career at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. But Natzke and his innovative work with Flash design karate-chop their way out of a box of any kind.

March 11, 2010 Thursday Willy Street Co-op	Children's Author Amy Recob at Willy St Co-op Thursday, March 11: Children's Author Amy Recob 6:30 p.m. Willy St. Co-op 1221 Williamson Street, Madison

March 11, 2010 Thursday University Theatre/Mitchell Theatre	Narukami-The Thunder God In the style of classic Kabuki performance, complete with exquisite costuming, dance and comedy, "Narukami" promises to be a feast for the senses.

March 11, 2010 Thursday Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage	Meg Meg is not a history play. It is a play about history, and the ignored role, cast in stunning dramatic relief, that women have played in it throughout the centuries.

March 11, 2010 Thursday Majestic Theatre	Mike Droho & the Compass Rose Mike Droho was born and brought up in the small town of Baraboo, WI. He studied at both The University of Wisconsin Madison, and N.Y.U. in New York City, before realizing his path as a songwriter and touring musician. In 2004, at the University of Wisconsin, Mike formed an acoustic pop group called, The Profits...

March 11, 2010 Thursday Mound Street Yoga Center	Introduction to Yoga 8-Week Series Learn yoga to relieve stress and develop tools for greater health & posture!

March 11, 2010 Thursday Wisconsin Union Theater	Eroica Trio Proclaimed as the most “sought-after trio in the world,” this all-female group’s sound encompasses a wide repertoire, with specialties both in Beethoven’s Concertos and transcriptions of American classics such as Gershwin and Bernstein.

March 11, 2010 Thursday High Noon Saloon	Trey Lane Midwest emcee Trey Lane is hitting the road with New York veteran Kool Taj the Gr8 on The "All Things Considered" Tour; bringing positive, celebratory and unforgettable high energy live performances to each and every market along the route. The pair have collectively shared the stage with countless notable acts -- including Atmosphere, David Banner, Fat Joe, The Game, Flo Rida and more.

March 11, 2010 Thursday The Frequency	True Endeavors In 2008, after two EPs, a demo album, and an album released on Michiganâs Quack! label[1], a band comprised of five friendsâ Rob Cantor, Ross Federman, Joe Hawley, Andrew Horowitz, and Zubin Sedghiâ released their debut album on Atlantic Records: Marvinâs Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Their music is an electric dreamworld made of beat-up carousels.

March 11-12, 2010 Thursday The Great Dane Downtown	Mighty Short Bus & Student ID Night! Thursdays are Student ID night at the Great Dane! Pint, Liter, & 3Olives Flavored Drink Specials for Students. Also, Mighty Short Bus will be playing your favorite tunes. Students have two great reasons to come to the Great Dane on Thursdays! Drink specials begin at 9pm & MSB at 10pm.

March 12, 2010 Friday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Female Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 12-14, 2010 Arena - Alliant Energy Center	Bike-O-Rama Bicycle Sale Looking for a great new bike? Visit the sale!

March 12-14, 2010 Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Canoecopia 2010 The world's largest paddlesport expo is back!

March 12, 2010 Friday High Noon Saloon	The August Teens (CD Release Show) It's hard to argue that the August Teens haven't been doing their part to help prevent the extinction of power-pop. Now you can help raise awareness of this endangered genre of rock music by purchasing the Teens' first (and long overdue) album, "A Kiss in Wisconsin," now available. Expect the expected: catchy melodies, bright guitars, and lively rhythm.

March 12, 2010 Friday Majestic Theatre	Bomshel Well known for their vivacious personalities and sense of musical adventure, the Curb Records duo displays their more pensive side on the hit “Fight Like a Girl.” The song engaged country radio and served to whet appetites for Kristy and Kelley’s new project, a well-crafted collection that finds the talented twosome hitting their stride as songwriters and vocalists.

March 12, 2010 Friday University Theatre/Mitchell Theatre	Narukami-The Thunder God In the style of classic Kabuki performance, complete with exquisite costuming, dance and comedy, "Narukami" promises to be a feast for the senses.

March 12, 2010 Friday Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage	Meg Meg is not a history play. It is a play about history, and the ignored role, cast in stunning dramatic relief, that women have played in it throughout the centuries.

March 12, 2010 Friday Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre	Wait Until Dark Alfred Hitchcock style play. March 12, 13,18, 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm March 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm

March 12, 2010 Friday Brink Lounge - on stage in the nightclub	Rodrigo Villanueva Quartet Drummer / composer / multi award winner, Rodrigo Villanueva, professor of jazz studies at Northern Illinois University, performs with his quartet. Tickets: $8 adv. / $10 dos Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/98923 Email: rvcdrummer@gmail.com or at The Brink Lounge

March 12, 2010 Friday Barrymore Theatre	The Machine Performs Pink Floyd THE MACHINE, America’s top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theaters, large clubs and casinos across the world.

March 12, 2010 Friday Monks Bar and Grill at the Wilderness	Piano Fondue Dueling Pianos at Monks at the Wilderness High energy all request dueling piano show

March 12, 2010 Friday High Noon Saloon	Greensky Bluegrass Greensky Bluegrass is a breath of fresh air. This five piece band plays traditional bluegrass instruments and uses them to create original songs and soundscapes that are unique and new, yet somehow feel comfortable and familiar. Though they have been likened to ‘70s era Americana acts like The Band, Greensky would prefer not to be compared to any other bands.

March 12-13, 2010 Friday The Great Dane Fitchburg	DJ Mike Carlson Mixing the Tables! Mike Carlson spinning the night away. Come in and get your groove on! 10 pm. No cover.

March 12, 2010 Friday The Frequency	Rising Gael Layered in the vibrant sound of the group is the graceful and technically impressive flute and whistle playing of Erin Ellison. Along with her flute playing, Erin contributes a pure and expressive voice which can energize, haunt, and rock audiences to their core. Crowds come to their feet when encouraged by the heart-racing steps dramatically executed by the band.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Edgewood College	Author Showcase with Sean B. Carroll and Michelle Wildgen Saturday, March 13: Author Showcase with Sean B. Carroll and Michelle Wildgen 6:00 to 10 p.m. Edgewood College 1000 Edgewood College Drive

March 13, 2010 Saturday Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area	Lodi Marsh Restoration Remove invasive honeysuckle and buckthorn, haul the brush into piles and if the weather conditions are favorable...we can roast marshmallows!

March 13, 2010 Saturday Overture Center	MCM Mobile Exhibits and Art Activities Kids in the Rotunda!

March 13, 2010 Saturday Madison Curling Club	Olympics Curling Open House Come out and try Curling at the Madison Curling Club Olympics Open House and Instruction. You've watched the Olympics on TV - now try the sport and get on the ice yourself! Wear comfortable clothes and bring an extra pair of clean rubber-soled shoes if you want to give it a try.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Rotunda Stage at Overture Center	Overture's Kids in the Rotunda: Trinity Academy of Irish Dance FREE: Come one, come all and come early because this St. Patrick's Day celebration is guaranteed to be packed!

March 13, 2010 Saturday Madison Marriott West Hotel	BOOMER FEST 2010 BoomeR Fest 2010: A Work, Wealth and Health Lifestyle Odyssey is a Community Expo focused on improving the lifestyles of Dane Counties Baby BoomeRs.Vendors, Seminars, Health Screenings, Networking and Entertainment will be featured throughout the day all geared toward enhancing Boomers lives.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Portage Center for the Arts	The Drury Gallery presents the art of Portage Elementary and Portage Junior High Schools. The innovative and imaginative art of our young people show us how versatile and forward-thinking our next generation can be. Exhibit runs from March 5 -March 27, 2010 at the Portage Center for the Arts. The gallery hours are Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Sat from 10:00-3:00 p.m.

March 13-14, 2010 On the Creek Fly shop	Rod Building Course Every wanted to build your own fly rod? Nows your chance call us and reserve your spot in the class.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Madison Museum of Contemporary Art	Drop-In Tour George Segal's sculpture Depression Bread Line will be the centerpiece of a discussion by Catherine Boldt.

March 13, 2010 Saturday The Great Dane Hilldale	Kid Disco @ Great Dane Hilldale Kid Disco is a weekly family-friendly dance party for kids (ages 0-7) and their parents. Featuring disco, 80's, house & a smattering of kids music provided by Nick Nice.

March 13, 2010 Saturday The East Side Club	FestivAle Craft Brew Tasting Sample craft beers while supporting a great cause! Enjoy live music, fun games, and a raffle along with your brew, all to benefit the Arthritis Foundation.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Door Creek Church	Total Money Makeover LIVE! Simulcast Attend Total Money Makeover on March 13th, and you can learn proven ways to save your money and overcome debt. It’s only $10 to attend the event which will take place at Door Creek Church. To order tickets, please visit www.doorcreekchurch.org.

March 13-14, 2010 Overture Hall	Madison Ballet presents Cinderella Cinderella returns to the stage at Overture Hall. Dazzling production of a classic, romantic tale come to life.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Female Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 13, 2010 Saturday Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage	Meg Meg is not a history play. It is a play about history, and the ignored role, cast in stunning dramatic relief, that women have played in it throughout the centuries.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Stoughton Opera House	Pieta Brown, with guest Bo Ramsey Earthy and Timeless - $20

March 13, 2010 Saturday University Theatre/Mitchell Theatre	Narukami-The Thunder God In the style of classic Kabuki performance, complete with exquisite costuming, dance and comedy, "Narukami" promises to be a feast for the senses.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage	Meg Meg is not a history play. It is a play about history, and the ignored role, cast in stunning dramatic relief, that women have played in it throughout the centuries.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre	Wait Until Dark Alfred Hitchcock style play. March 12, 13,18, 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm March 14 & 21 at 2:00 pm

March 13, 2010 Saturday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Male Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 13, 2010 Saturday Wisconsin Union Theater	Eroica Trio with UW Chamber Orchestra Proclaimed as the most “sought-after trio in the world,” this all-female group’s sound encompasses a wide repertoire, with specialties both in Beethoven’s Concertos and transcriptions of American classics such as Gershwin and Bernstein.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Overture Center for the Arts	100 Years of Broadway 100 Years of Brodway revives the greatest show-stoppers of the last century at the Overture!

March 13, 2010 Saturday High Noon Saloon	Canoecopia Canoecopia is pleased to present the world premiere of "This is Canoeing" by Justine Curgenven. Well known for her "This is the Sea" kayaking series, Justine’s new film showcases some of canoeing’s most talented paddlers as they explore wilderness & run challenging whitewater in open boats. After the film, dance to the sounds of Madison favorite DJ Nick Nice.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Barrymore Theatre	1964 the Tribute 1964 the Tribute is a Beatles’ tribute band that was formed in 1982. They have performed over 2900 shows, released albums and released videos. Rolling Stone magazine has called 1964, “The best Beatles tribute ever.” They were also featured in a PBS special of the same name; the soundtrack to which is listed in the discography.

March 13, 2010 Saturday Monks Bar and Grill at the Wilderness	Piano Fondue Dueling Pianos at Monks at the Wilderness High energy all request dueling piano show

March 13, 2010 Saturday Majestic Theatre	The Kissers From Glide Magazine: The Kissers are American bred, but you’d never know it to hear them. They will get your fist a shakin’ and feet a stompin’ while you down a few pints of Guinness. Founded by bassist/vocalist Ken Fitzsimmons, the Kissers unify Irish traditionalism with American roots music and a pinch of British punk.

March 13, 2010 Saturday The Frequency	Cealed Kasket Ever since fans of Chicago metal band Cealed Kasket began calling themselves Kasketeers a few years ago and showing up to concerts with swords (the group promotes fighting among audience members), the band's shtick has been less an act than an identity—not to mention a pretty decent entry point into their music, a heavier and slightly less goofy version of Spinal Tap's metal chops.

March 13-14, 2010 Saturday The Great Dane Fitchburg	DJ Trichrome Spinning! Saturday night SPINS at The Great Dane Fitchburg! Featuring DJ Trichrome. 10 pm. No cover.

March 14, 2010 Sunday Cross Plains (Hickory St)	Ice Age Trail Corridor Clearing--Hickory Hill Clearing the landscape of invasive species, maintaining the fire lanes, creating the addition of loops to extend your hiking experience. Stop by the office on Main Street for your MAMMOTH photo op!

March 14, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Hilldale	March Madness at The Great Dane Hilldale! Selection Sunday The Great Dane Hilldale will be showing ALL tournament games! Great food and beer go hand in hand with great basketball. Plan on spending March Madness at The Great Dane! The madness begins on the 14th, Selection Sunday!

March 14, 2010 Sunday Dance Fabulous	6 Week Mother/Daughter Belly Dancing Workshop The Mother/Daughter Bellydance workshop will focus on a duet choreography. Any level of dance experience works fine! All ages, shapes, sizes, and experience levels welcome!

March 14, 2010 Sunday Barrymore Theatre	Come Celebrate the First 20 Years of Harmony Bar History! COME CELEBRATE THE FIRST 20 YEARS OF HARMONY BAR HISTORY! Music provided by THE BEL-AIRS WESTSIDE ANDY-MEL FORD BAND THE JIMMY’S THE CASH BOX KINGS JIM SCHWALL/ANDY EWEN BAND THE MIDWESTERNERS THE RODDYS JIMMY CHUCK & THE DRUNKEN SAILORS

March 14, 2010 Sunday Madison Museum of Contemporary Art	Kids' Art Adventures After a discussion on Vaquero, Luis Jiménez's lithograph of a Mexican cowboy on view in Apple Pie, kids will illustrate their ideas of "home."

March 14, 2010 Sunday Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre	Wait Until Dark Alfred Hitchcock style play.

March 14, 2010 Sunday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Male Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 14, 2010 Sunday Dance Fabulous	6 Week Beginning Belly Dancing Workshop Six weeks of intensive belly dancing instruction. Mark your calendar!!!

March 14, 2010 Sunday Dance Fabulous	6 Week Continuing Belly Dancing Workshop Six weeks of intensive belly dancing instruction. Mark your calendar!!!

March 14, 2010 Sunday Daisy Cafe and Cupcakery	Cupcakes and Crafts Cupcakes and Crafts...need we say more!?

March 14, 2010 Sunday Dance Fabulous	6 Week Advanced Belly Dancing Workshop Six weeks of intensive belly dancing instruction. Mark your calendar!!!

March 14, 2010 Sunday Dance Fabulous	6 Week Double Veil Belly Dancing Workshop Six weeks of intensive belly dancing instruction. Mark your calendar!!!

March 14, 2010 Sunday The Frequency	Fire on Your Sleeve World-class, studio-caliber musicians surround a prolific, gifted writer. Other musicians watch with jaws on the floor and contemplate giving up musical pursuits. Connoissuers of inventive, unique and catchy music are appeased whilst bobbing up and down as the band blazes on into the night pulsing and undulating with a seismic ... you get the picture.

March 14, 2010 Sunday High Noon Saloon	Ted Leo & the Pharmacists Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. and are currently recording for Matador Records. Singer/guitarist Ted Leo has remained the band's main songwriter, creative force, and only constant member. The group's music combines elements of punk rock, indie rock, traditional rock, and occasionally folk music and dub reggae.

March 14-15, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Downtown	Happy Hour Every Sunday Night! Sunday Nights at the Great Dane Downtown feature Happy Hour Specials starting at 9 pm! First hour of Billiard's Pool free, $3.50 Pints & Rail drinks. Great Deals! Best place in town to spend your Sunday evening.

March 14-15, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Hilldale	Hospitality Night at the Great Dane Hilldale! Hospitality Night! Enjoy free pool, shuffleboard, and darts with our happy hour drink specials til closing time every Sunday night. Starts at 9 pm.

March 14-15, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Downtown	DJ Vilas Park DJ Vilas Park 's skills are legendary in Madison and guarantee a great time. 10 pm. No cover

March 15, 2010 Monday Opus Lounge	Raise a cold one for Mother Nature and Clean Wisconsin Raise a cold one for Mother Nature and Clean Wisconsin, because “I’rish our environment were green.” Join young professionals for happy hour in support of Clean Wisconsin, your environmental voice.

March 15, 2010 Monday Dance Fabulous	Dandha's Afro-Brazillian Workshop Dance Fabulous is excited to host master dancer ` da Hora for the 2nd time. This workshop will explore Afro-Brazilian dance in the style of Ile Aiye which combines traditional Orixa movements with more modern afro-brazilian styles. This is a class not to be missed! No previous experience is required, all levels welcome!

March 15, 2010 Monday Gilda's Club Madison	Acupressure A hands on, how-to way to treat yourself (or someone else) to deal with health concerns including headaches, stomach aches, nausea and more.

March 15, 2010 Monday The Great Dane Hilldale	LIVE! Bo Ryan Radio Show UW Men's Basketball Coach, Bo Ryan, performs his Live Radio Show at the Hilldale Great Dane. Come have great beer and great food while enjoying the show. Limited seating available, so arrive early! 7 pm to 8 pm. Free event.

March 15, 2010 Monday High Noon Saloon	Electric Six Electric Six is a six-piece metro Detroit-based band that plays what has been described as a brand of rock music infused with elements of "garage, disco, punk, new wave, and metal.

March 15, 2010 Monday The Frequency	Funky Mondays with the Clyde Stubblefield Show The Clyde Stubblefield Show features the vocal talents of the lovely Karri Daley and the soulful Charlie Brooks, the legendary Funky Drummer, Clyde Stubblefield, on drums, along with Steve Skaggs (keyboards), Dave Goplen (bass), Joe Wickham (guitar) and the three-piece horn section of Bryan Husk, Pete Ross and Chad Whittinghill.

March 16, 2010 Tuesday Fluno Center for Executive Education	Two Session Presention: Stimulus, One Year Later and Brand Consistency in a Global Market Joint Meeting of Madison International Trade Association and International Credit Executives Networking lunch included.

March 16-17, 2010 Aldo Leopold Nature Center	Spring Into Nature Pre-School Program Introduce your toddler or pre-school aged child to a safe and wonderful natural world in this preschool session, Spring Into Nature, offered on Tuesday, March 16 and Wednesday, March 17, at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

March 16, 2010 Tuesday Meadowood Community Center	MCM Discovery to Go Preschool Program Series Bring your early learner to a fun-filled event hosted by the Madison Children's Museum!

March 16, 2010 Tuesday The Great Dane Hilldale	March Madness at The Great Dane Hilldale! Opening Round Game The Great Dane Hilldale will be showing ALL tournament games! Great food and beer go hand in hand with great basketball. Plan on spending March Madness at The Great Dane!

March 16, 2010 Tuesday Sheraton Hotel	Wisconsin Communicators Council Inc. - Monthly Luncheon WCCI March Luncheon & Networking Event: Please join us at our next luncheon for networking and a presentation by Peter Gray of The QTI Group. Peter will discuss successful career advancement strategies to market yourself in a down economy.

March 16, 2010 Tuesday Wisconsin Historical Museum	History Sandwiched IN: Cordelia Harvey: The Wisconsin Angel Cordelia Harvey was known as “The Wisconsin Angel” and the “Florence Nightingale of Wisconsin” for her compassionate and competent care for Wisconsin soldiers during the Civil War. Bob Kann shares tales of this extraordinary Wisconsin heroine.

March 16, 2010 Tuesday The Frequency	Chicago Blues Tuesdays Chicago Blues Tuesdays is sponsored by The Wisconsin Blues Foundation. Every Tuesday at 5:30 at The Frequency (121 W Main St.) in Madison WI, an artist from the Chicago Blues scene joins our house band for a night of Blues.

March 16, 2010 Tuesday Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities Building	Chopin the Patriot This program includes three polonaises; the tender G minor of the 8-year-old genius, the brooding C minor, and the ever popular heroic A flat, as well as several buoyant and poignant mazurkas, perhaps Chopin's most personal works.

March 16, 2010 Tuesday High Noon Saloon	The Clientele The Clientele are a London-based British band with Alasdair MacLean on vocals and guitar, Mark Keen on drums, James Hornsey on bass and Mel Draisey on violin, keyboards, backing vocals and percussion.

March 16, 2010 Tuesday Majestic Theatre	RJD2 This psychedelic/funk band based in Pensylvania is breaking out in the Midwest music scene. With influences of Capcom, Midway, Williams and Nintendo their variety and sound will keep you movin' and groovin' through the night.

March 17-18, 2010 Wednesday The Great Dane Hilldale	Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! The Great Dane Hilldale is celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Serving green beer & your favorite Irish dishes for lunch & dinner. DJ Nick Nice is mixing the tables from 7pm - 11pm. Get your GREEN on at The Great Dane!

March 17-19, 2010 Portage Center for the Arts	The Drury Gallery presents the art of Portage Elementary and Portage Junior High Schools. The innovative and imaginative art of our young people show us how versatile and forward-thinking our next generation can be. Exhibit runs from March 5 -March 27, 2010 at the Portage Center for the Arts. The gallery hours are Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Sat from 10:00-3:00 p.m.

March 17-20, 2010 The Dining Room at 209 Main	Looping--Ancient Craft, Reinterpreted Art on Display at The new exhibit at the Dining Room at 209 Main features beautifully created three-dimensional art pieces tied together with the ancient craft of looping available for viewing in a dining venue Wednesday through Saturday nights, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM.

March 17, 2010 Wednesday Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center	Tunes at Monona Terrace OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Rigel (Modern Celtic Music) Enjoy an evening of dancing and great music with friends...all at no charge!

March 17, 2010 Wednesday Edgewater Hotel	Two for One Wednesday March Spring Dinners WE LOVE to celebrate the coming of Spring in The Admiralty.....2 for 1 entree special....bring your date on any Wednesday evening in March for dinner by phoning in your reservation and using the code words "SPRING STARTS". Purchase one entree and receive one free at same or equal value!

March 17, 2010 Wednesday High Noon Saloon	Whiskey Lash All-Stars The Whiskey Lash All Stars feature members of Madison's beloved band, the Kissers. They play Irish pub songs, as well as covering some of the Kissers songs. Ken Fitzsimmons is the former lead singer of the Kissers and is the current frontman of the Whiskey Lash All Stars, so Kissers fans can expect a familiar sound.

March 17, 2010 Wednesday Overture Center for the Arts	Danú Celebrate St. 's Day at the Overture with Danú, one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today.

March 17, 2010 Wednesday Majestic Theatre	Great Big Sea Forged from the of Figgy Duff and Ryan’s Fancy, GBS found its feet on the unforgiving streets of St. John’s, and stood their ground when others faltered. "Our songs come from the sea and the cliffs and the rocks and all the other natural beauties our country provides. Without her we simply couldn’t exist.” explains McCann.

March 17, 2010 Wednesday The Frequency	Pantree Owl Pantree Owl was formed by four friends at the music school at Indiana University. Creating their own brand of experimental classical-influenced electroacoustic music, they enjoy animals and writing introspective animalic songs. Currently they are working on an EP to be released in February.

March 18-21, 2010 The Great Dane Hilldale	March Madness at The Great Dane Hilldale! The Great Dane Hilldale will be showing ALL tournament games! Great food and beer go hand in hand with great basketball. Plan on spending March Madness at The Great Dane!

March 18, 2010 Thursday Country Springs Hotel	Beyond Price Cutting: How to Maximize Value and Remain Competitive With mounting pressures of uncertain economic times and increasing competition for every opportunity, your firm may be tempted to cut prices and chase every lead to remain competitive. Slashing prices might seem to be a quick fix, but it can lead to negative long-term side effects.

March 18, 2010 Thursday De Ricci Gallery	Agnieszka Ligendza- Layers Opening Reception "Visual art has the capability to communicate on a level that is emotive yet word inarticulate. These images are born out of a creative process which explores emotion and symbolism by intuitively combining found and created imagery."

March 18, 2010 Thursday U.S. Bank Plaza	LUNAFEST LUNAFEST ...short films by...for...about women. Celebrate and inspire women through the art of film and community fundraising.

March 18, 2010 Thursday Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre	Wait Until Dark Alfred Hitchcock style play.

March 18, 2010 Thursday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

March 18, 2010 Thursday Memorial Union Play Circle	Starlight Cinema presents Fair Use Trio (Live Film Performance)

March 18, 2010 Thursday Majestic Theatre	Sister Hazel It should come as no surprise that one of rock's most democratic bands would come up with a most democratic album. For Release their seventh disc of original material, Sister Hazel decided to have each band member contribute a couple of his own songs for which he would then guide his vision through the recording process.

March 18, 2010 Thursday The Frequency	Venice Gas House Trolley Based out of Madison, WI, the band initially hearkens back to the times when hipsters and cool-cats would chill out digging ecstatic poets and musicians and then explodes through the present and into the future with vocal effects, dual basses, and twisting rhythms. The group’s sound and content encompasses groovy funk, aggressive jam, high and lonesome country, avant-garde jazz and ambient chill.

March 18-19, 2010 Thursday The Great Dane Downtown	The Sesters & The Drain & Student ID Night!! Thursdays are Student ID night at the Great Dane! Pint, Liter, & 3Olives Flavored Drink Specials for Students. Also, come and listen to our featured bands, The Drain & The Sesters. Students have two great reasons to come to the Great Dane on Thursdays!

March 19-21, 2010 The MAC Sports Center	Just Between Friends HUGE Children's Consignment Sale Consignors earn 65% CASH! Volunteers earn 70% CASH! Tons of gently used clothes infant to juniors, maternity, layette, cribs, swings, exersaucers, outdoor toys, books, DVD's, and TONS OF TOYS! Volunteers & Consignors & First-Time Parents shop before the public!

March 19, 2010 Friday Oakwood Village West/Heritage Oaks	Vision Mosaic Mural Fundraiser Reception Unveiling of new Vision Mosaic Mural created by artists of all ages to benefit the WI Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired.

March 19, 2010 Friday Bohemian Bauble	Featured Artist Night: Stephanie Lin of Artsy Momma Featured Artist Night at The Bohemian Bauble highlighting the work of Stephanie Lin of Artsy Momma. Stop in, meet the artist and enjoy complimentary bevs and apps!

March 19, 2010 Friday Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Alliant Energy Center	Rock and Worship Roadshow The 2nd annual Rock and Worship Roadshow tour will include the talents of MercyMe, David Crowder Band, Family Force 5, Francesca Battistelli, Fee, Remedy Drive and Sidewalk Prophets.

March 19, 2010 Friday Stoughton Opera House	The Del McCoury Band Tickets - $30

March 19, 2010 Friday Overture Hall	Madison Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Jonathan Biss with the music of Weber, Mozart and Brahms In 2009-2010, the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 84th Season will captivate you from the very first note. With the audience’s total enjoyment in mind, Music Director John DeMain filled every program with music designed to excite your passion and sweep you off your feet.

March 19, 2010 Friday Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre	Wait Until Dark Alfred Hitchcock style play.

March 19, 2010 Friday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Female Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 19, 2010 Friday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

March 19, 2010 Friday Overture Center for the Arts	Shidara Shidara brings the magnificent beat of the taiko drums from the ancient forests of Japan to the Overture

March 19, 2010 Friday Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Night Storm High School Dance Club Night Storm is a unique traveling entertainment dance club for high school students

March 19, 2010 Friday Majestic Theatre	NEEDTOBREATHE From a small town in South Carolina NEEDTOBREATHE frontman Bear Rinehart explains the place he and his younger brother/co-writer Bo were raised. "Trust me - there was absolutely no music scene there." NEEDTOBREATHE built an impressive regional following, playing throughout the Southeast. Along the way, they sold more than 15,000 copies of their self-released EP's, recorded by Seth.

March 19-20, 2010 Friday The Great Dane Fitchburg	DJY5 Mixing Up the Night! Friday night SPINS at The Great Dane Fitchburg! Featuring DJY5 at 10 pm. No cover.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Home Buyers Fair Interested in learning about the home buying process? The fair will offer first time home buyer education classes, an opportunity to win one of two $1,500 down payment grants, and there will be housing industry exhibitors on hand to answer questions.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Aldo Leopold Nature Center	Prescribed Fire Burn School Join us to learn the ecology of fire and learn basic techniques for prescribed burns initiated for the purposes of ecological management!

March 20, 2010 Saturday Cross Plains (Hickory St)	Ice Age Trail Corridor Clearing--Hickory Hill Clearing the landscape of invasive species, maintaining the fire lanes, creating the addition of loops to extend your hiking experience. Stop by the office on Main Street for your MAMMOTH photo op!

March 20, 2010 Saturday Rotunda Stage at Overture Center	Overture's Kids in the Rotunda: Sparky & Rhonda Rucker FREE: Sparky & Rhonda bring a wagon full of history to every show with songs alongside stories from before the South was free.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Portage Center for the Arts	The Drury Gallery presents the art of Portage Elementary and Portage Junior High Schools. The innovative and imaginative art of our young people show us how versatile and forward-thinking our next generation can be. Exhibit runs from March 5 -March 27, 2010 at the Portage Center for the Arts. The gallery hours are Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Sat from 10:00-3:00 p.m.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Lord Spinal Care	Essential Oils with Dr. Lord Dr. Lord will talk about Young Living Everyday kit uses and it helps her patients hold their alignment.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Chazen Museum of Art	Imaginary Architecture: Photographs by Filip Dujardin Photographer Filip Dujardin creates imaginary buildings by resampling pictures of real buildings.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Male Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 20, 2010 Saturday Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Mad Rollin' Dolls Roller Derby Come see the Mad Rollin' Dolls compete in roller derby, where combat, camraderie and colorful uniforms come together. The Mad Rollin’ Dolls League has four local teams: Vaudeville Vixens, Quad Squad, Unholy Rollers and Reservoir Dolls.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Stoughton Opera House	The Del McCoury Band Tickets - $30

March 20, 2010 Saturday Overture Center for the Arts	Kiritsis Forward Theater Company invites you to a staged reading of "Kiritsis." Participate in the development of this new play by local playwright David Schanker and find out how Tony Kiritsis changed the American legal system. Tickets are $12 at the door. For more information, visit forwardtheater.com.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre	Wait Until Dark Alfred Hitchcock style play.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Male Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 20, 2010 Saturday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Overture Hall	Madison Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Jonathan Biss with the music of Weber, Mozart and Brahms In 2009-2010, the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 84th Season will captivate you from the very first note. With the audience’s total enjoyment in mind, Music Director John DeMain filled every program with music designed to excite your passion and sweep you off your feet.

March 20, 2010 Saturday Majestic Theatre	Star Persons "We keep it simple, we keep it real. We have nothing to prove, we have something to groove. You don't have to thank us, just dance." This new electro-pop-hip-hop band featuring MC's Mic Douglas and Deken Frost will keep you dancing all night.

March 20-21, 2010 Saturday The Great Dane Fitchburg	Landology Spinning the Tables! Saturday night SPINS at The Great Dane Fitchburg! Featuring Landology at 10 pm. No cover.

March 21, 2010 Sunday Theater Bus	Always Patsy Cline Always Patsy Cline The Memories Ballroom in Port Washington, WI. presents this tribute to Patsy Cline, a country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a 1963 plane crash.

March 21, 2010 Sunday Wisconsin Academy's James Watrous Gallery	Gallery Talk by artist Leah Evans Gallery talk by artist Leah Evans in conjunction with the exhibition Stitched Ground: Four Artists Embroider the Land.

March 21, 2010 Sunday Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre	Wait Until Dark Alfred Hitchcock style play.

March 21, 2010 Sunday Mitby Theater	The Odd Couple - Female Version - by Neil Simon Both versions by Neil Simon, offering alternating performances, weekends, March 5 – March 21, 2010

March 21, 2010 Sunday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

March 21, 2010 Sunday Overture Hall	Madison Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Jonathan Biss with the music of Weber, Mozart and Brahms In 2009-2010, the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 84th Season will captivate you from the very first note. With the audience’s total enjoyment in mind, Music Director John DeMain filled every program with music designed to excite your passion and sweep you off your feet

March 21-22, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Downtown	Happy Hour Every Sunday Night! Sunday Nights at the Great Dane Downtown feature Happy Hour Specials starting at 9 pm! First hour of Billiard's Pool free, $3.50 Pints & Rail drinks. Great Deals! Best place in town to spend your Sunday evening.

March 21-22, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Hilldale	Hospitality Night at the Great Dane Hilldale! Hospitality Night! Enjoy free pool, shuffleboard, and darts with our happy hour drink specials til closing time every Sunday night. Starts at 9 pm.

March 21-22, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Downtown	DJ Mike Carlson Spinning the Tables! DJ Mike Carlson spinning the night away! Come in and get your groove on! 10 pm. No cover.

March 22, 2010 Monday Theater Bus	Blue Dancing Winds Blue Dancing Winds is an authentic Native American powwow presented at the Performing Arts Grand Theater in Wausau, WI

March 22, 2010 Monday MSCR-Hoyt	MSCR Adult Softball Leagues Registration Registration begins for Adult Softball Leagues on March 22-26. Mens and Womens Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch, and Coed Slow Pitch available. Play begins May 7.

March 22, 2010 Monday The Great Dane Hilldale	LIVE! Bo Ryan Radio Show UW Men's Basketball Coach, Bo Ryan, performs his Live Radio Show at the Hilldale Great Dane. Come have great beer and great food while enjoying the show. Limited seating available, so arrive early! 7 pm to 8 pm. Free event.

March 22-23, 2010 Wisconsin Union Theater	Clint Denn: Cruising Europe's Great Rivers The waterways of Europe have historically been the byways of commerce, sources of riches controlling trade routes, and seats of power. Explore this rich history and tradition, covering more than 2000 years.

March 22, 2010 Monday Majestic Theatre	Uncle Kracker After serving as DJ for his hometown chum Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker stepped out from behind the turntables to release his debut solo album, Double Wide, in 2001. Uncle Kracker favored a combination of funky, post-grunge rock with a hip-hop aesthetic. Double Wide also sported a polished pop single entitled "Follow Me," and the album went double platinum on the strength of that Top 10 hit.

March 23, 2010 Tuesday Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Alliant Energy Center	Celtic Woman Come see Celtic Woman live in concert with their 6 piece band and the Aontas Choir as they perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits.

March 23, 2010 Tuesday Overture Hall	MSO - An Organ Three-For-All Celebrate Bach's 325th Birthday with music by the great Johann Sebastian and other party revelers!

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center	The 6th Annual FULL SPEED AHEAD AFTER 50 This one-day event offers a positive and fun atmosphere that focuses on promoting active, healthy lifestyles for adults over the age of 50.

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Toastmasters - West Club 9769	Westside Toastmasters International Chapter 9769 Open House Westside Toastmasters Club 9769 is hosting an open house on March 24. Guests will be introduced to a complete club meeting with prepared and impromptu speeches and evaluations.

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Toastmasters - West Club 9769	Westside Toastmasters International Chapter 9769 Open House Westside Toastmasters Club 9769 is hosting an open house on March 24. Guests will be introduced to a complete club meeting with prepared and impromptu speeches and evaluations.

March 24-25, 2010 Portage Center for the Arts	The Drury Gallery presents the art of Portage Elementary and Portage Junior High Schools. The innovative and imaginative art of our young people show us how versatile and forward-thinking our next generation can be. Exhibit runs from March 5 -March 27, 2010 at the Portage Center for the Arts. The gallery hours are Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Sat from 10:00-3:00 p.m.

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Comfort Inn & Suites	March GMCC 101 Learn how the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce can benefit your business. This program is designed to help prospective, new and current members learn about all the great perks a GMCC membership has to offer.

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Comfort Inn & Suites	GMCC Business Card Exchange Enjoy drinks and appetizers while mingling with business people from companies of all types and sizes. Everybody is welcome. RSVP recommended.

March 24-27, 2010 The Dining Room at 209 Main	Looping--Ancient Craft, Reinterpreted Art on Display at The new exhibit at the Dining Room at 209 Main features beautifully created three-dimensional art pieces tied together with the ancient craft of looping available for viewing in a dining venue Wednesday through Saturday nights, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM.

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Edgewater Hotel	Two for One Wednesday March Spring Dinners WE LOVE to celebrate the coming of Spring in The Admiralty.....2 for 1 entree special....bring your date on any Wednesday evening in March for dinner by phoning in your reservation and using the code words "SPRING STARTS". Purchase one entree and receive one free at same or equal value!

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Overture Center for the Arts	Lily Tomlin Lily Tomlin brings hilarity to the Overture

March 24, 2010 Wednesday Memorial Union Play Circle	Starlight Cinema presents Nao Bustamante: Silver & Gold (Live Performance & Film Screening)

March 25-28, 2010 The Great Dane Hilldale	March Madness at The Great Dane Hilldale! The Great Dane Hilldale will be showing ALL tournament games! Great food and beer go hand in hand with great basketball. Plan on spending March Madness at The Great Dane!

March 25, 2010 Thursday Applied Tech	Applied Tech Presents: LeftHand SAN Storage Solutions Join Applied Tech for this interactive workshop to learn how server virtualization impacts business continuity, including Disaster Recovery, online applications, recovery after a site failure, and integration of remote and branch office.

March 25, 2010 Thursday UPS Store	"Business After 5" "Business After 5" is a monthly networking event held at various member businesses. This month join us at The UPS Store!

March 25, 2010 Thursday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

March 25-26, 2010 Thursday The Great Dane Downtown	DJ Nick Nice Mixes for Student Night at the Great Dane! Thursdays are Student ID night at the Great Dane! Pint, Liter, & 3Olives Flavored Drink Specials for Students. Also, beloved DJ Nick Nice is mixing it up in the Pool Hall. Students have two great reasons to come to the Great Dane on Thursdays! Drink specials begin at 9pm & Nick Nice at 10pm.

March 26-27, 2010 Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Alliant Energy Center	WI Kids Folkstyle State Wrestling Tournament The 2010 WWF Kids Folkstyle State Tournament will be held at the Alliant Energy Center again this year.

March 26, 2010 Friday Stoughton Opera House	Harry Manx Evolution of Music - $25

March 26, 2010 Friday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

March 26, 2010 Friday Overture Center for the Arts	Gladys Knight Be there when Madtown goes Motown with Gladys Knight at the Overture!

March 26, 2010 Friday Capitol Theater \| Overture Center for the Arts	Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra presents Ryan Anthony, trumpeter We welcome back trumpet virtuoso, Ryan Anthony, who wowed audiences at Concerts on the Square in 2008. He is featured on two works in the first half, Italian baroque composer, Tomaso Albinoni's Concerto St Marc, followed by Haydn's historical Trumpet Concerto.

March 26, 2010 Friday Monks Bar and Grill at the Wilderness	Piano Fondue Dueling Pianos at Monks at the Wilderness High energy all request dueling piano show

March 26-27, 2010 Friday The Great Dane Fitchburg	DJ Amos Smith Friday night SPINS at The Great Dane Fitchburg! Featuring DJ Amos Smith. 10 pm. No cover.

March 27, 2010 Saturday Rotunda Stage at Overture Center	Overture's Kids in the Rotunda: Mikael the Mime FREE: Join us for this warmly interactive, vigorously animated one-man show of nonverbal vaudevillian physical comedy.

March 27, 2010 Saturday Portage Center for the Arts	The Drury Gallery presents the art of Portage Elementary and Portage Junior High Schools. The innovative and imaginative art of our young people show us how versatile and forward-thinking our next generation can be. Exhibit runs from March 5 -March 27, 2010 at the Portage Center for the Arts. The gallery hours are Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Sat from 10:00-3:00 p.m.

March 27, 2010 Saturday Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Artworks Madison If you're looking for just the right piece of artwork for your home or business, this is the right show for you. On hand will be artists showcasing their work in a variety of mediums.

March 27-28, 2010 Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Art Glass and Bead Show The show offers nationally known instructors and vendors, hands-on projects, and classes for all skill levels.

March 27, 2010 Saturday Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Classroom	Madison Museum of Contemporary Art/MCM James Watrous Gallery Art Workshop Join the Madison Children's Museum for some free art fun at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art!

March 27, 2010 Saturday Wisconsin Academy's James Watrous Gallery	Children's Gallery Tour & Art Workshop Children's Tour & Art Workshop in conjunction with the James Watrous Gallery Exhibition, Stitched Ground: Four Artists Embroider the Land.

March 27, 2010 Saturday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

March 27, 2010 Saturday Overture Center for the Arts	Four Bitchin' Experience a two-hour hot flash starring the Four Bitchin' at the Overture!

March 27-28, 2010 Saturday The Great Dane Fitchburg	DJ Funky Sax! Maceo Parker, aka DJ Funky Sax, is mixing up jazz, hip-hop, R&B, & classic cuts upstairs in the Pool bar! Saturday nights continue to spin at The Great Dane Fitchburg. No cover & music begins at 10 pm.

March 28, 2010 Sunday Aldo Leopold Nature Center	Maple Syrup Fest Come one, come all to ALNC’s unique and unforgettable celebration of Spring! This family-friendly event offers a blend of indoor and outdoor activities found nowhere else in Madison.

March 28, 2010 Sunday Madison Museum of Contemporary Art	Opera Up Close: The Flying Dutchman Preview Join Madison Opera for this multimedia, behinds the scenes preview of Richard Wagner's magnificent and mysterious opera The Flying Dutchman. Discover the music and history of the opera with host Allan Naplan and learn about the Madison Opera production with commentary from guest artists.

March 28-29, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Downtown	Happy Hour Every Sunday Night! Sunday Nights at the Great Dane Downtown feature Happy Hour Specials starting at 9 pm! First hour of Billiard's Pool free, $3.50 Pints & Rail drinks. Great Deals! Best place in town to spend your Sunday evening.

March 28-29, 2010 Sunday The Great Dane Hilldale	Hospitality Night at the Great Dane Hilldale! Hospitality Night! Enjoy free pool, shuffleboard, and darts with our happy hour drink specials til closing time every Sunday night. Starts at 9 pm.

March 29 - April 2, 2010 Dane County Humane Society	Club Whiskers Spring Break Camp Spring break camp for animal-loving kids ages 7 - 11! March 29th - April 2nd and April 5th - 9th from 9 am - 3 pm. Cost: $165 for DCHS members, $200 for new members, $225 for non-members.

March 29, 2010 Monday Aldo Leopold Nature Center	Spring Fling & Wacky Weather Vacation Day Programs Your child has the day off of school, now what? Bring them to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for adventure and learning!

March 30, 2010 Tuesday Wisconsin Historical Museum	Playtimes of the Past: Earth Day Drop-in Activity Explore a different side of history in this school day off youth program series. Whether traveling through or staying in Madison for Spring Break, drop in and make a natural habitat in a box to remember your visit to the Wisconsin Historical Museum.

March 31 - April 3, 2010 The Dining Room at 209 Main	Looping--Ancient Craft, Reinterpreted Art on Display at The new exhibit at the Dining Room at 209 Main features beautifully created three-dimensional art pieces tied together with the ancient craft of looping available for viewing in a dining venue Wednesday through Saturday nights, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM.

March 31, 2010 Wednesday Edgewater Hotel	Two for One Wednesday March Spring Dinners WE LOVE to celebrate the coming of Spring in The Admiralty.....2 for 1 entree special....bring your date on any Wednesday evening in March for dinner by phoning in your reservation and using the code words "SPRING STARTS". Purchase one entree and receive one free at same or equal value!

April 1, 2010 Thursday Theater Bus	Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat This musical, at the Fireside Dinner Theater in Fort Atkinson, tells the Biblical story of young Joseph and his journey of faith.

April 1, 2010 Thursday Aldo Leopold Nature Center	Great Eggspectations Vacation Day Session I Legend has it that every spring a rabbit would visit childrens' homes during the night and leave a woven nest with an egg in it as a sign that spring had arrived. Join us during Spring Break to hear this wonderful story and adorn your own spring basket using materials from the land.

April 1, 2010 Thursday Stoughton Opera House	Red Skelton: A performance tribute by Tom Mullica A performance tribute by Tom Mullica - $20

April 1, 2010 Thursday Stoughton Opera House	Red Skelton: A performance tribute by Tom Mullica A performance tribute by Tom Mullica - $20

April 1, 2010 Thursday Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Alliant Energy Center	Harlem Globetrotters The renowned Harlem Globetrotters return to Veterans Memorial Coliseum for an exciting basketball game.

April 1, 2010 Thursday Overture Center for the Arts	Hubbard Street Dance Hubbard Street Dance comes to the Overture!

April 2, 2010 Friday Aldo Leopold Nature Center	Great Eggspectations Vacation Day Session II Legend has it that every spring a rabbit would visit childrens' homes during the night and leave a woven nest with an egg in it as a sign that spring had arrived. Join us during Spring Break to hear this wonderful story and adorn your own spring basket using materials from the land.

April 2, 2010 Friday First Unitarian Society	Wisconsin Chamber Choir performs St. John Passion by Bach The Wisconsin Chamber Choir presents Bach's St. John Passion on April 2, 2010 at 8:00 at First Unitarian Society, Madison.

April 3, 2010 Saturday Dance Fabulous	Wedding Crashers Workshop Don't sit on the sidelines during wedding receptions any longer. Brush up on your dancing skills so that you can enjoy yourself at the next wedding you attend. $15 for an hour and a half dance lesson.

April 3, 2010 Saturday Dance Fabulous	Wedding Dance Sampler Participants will learn basic principles of leading and following to build a foundation for all styles of partner dancing along with the basic step in a variety of partner dances to get a feel for the range of possibilities within partner dancing. To further explore the various styles of partner dancing, participants will listen to music samples of other dance styles and watch brief demonstrations of the basic step in those dance styles.

April 3, 2010 Saturday Rotunda Stage at Overture Center	Overture's Kids in the Rotunda: Magic Morgan & Liliana FREE: Deaf magician, Magic Morgan and his lovely assistant Liliana return to the Rotunda Stage.

April 3, 2010 Saturday The Great Dane Hilldale	March Madness at The Great Dane Hilldale! National Semifinals The Great Dane Hilldale will be showing ALL tournament games! Great food and beer go hand in hand with great basketball. Plan on spending March Madness at The Great Dane!

April 3, 2010 Saturday Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Madtown Throwdown Ultimate fighting defines itself as a mixed martial art that combines the styles of jujitsu, judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing and wresting along with others.

April 3, 2010 Saturday Exhibition Hall - Alliant Energy Center	Night Storm High School Dance Club Night Storm is a unique traveling entertainment dance club for high school students

April 4, 2010 Sunday Johnny Delmonico's	Easter Brunch $28.95 includes our brunch and a glass of mimosa. Call for details

April 4, 2010 Sunday Edgewater Hotel	Easter Sunday Brunch Savory array of Appetizers Salads, Easter Eggs & Breads Assorted Cheeses & Fresh Fruits Chef-prepared Omelets Waffles & Pancakes with Toppings Chef-carved succulent Ham & Beef Assorted Poultry & Fish Entrees Vegetarian Entrée Selection Vegetables & Side Dishes Elaborate Dessert Table

April 5-9, 2010 Dane County Humane Society	Club Whiskers Spring Break Camp Spring break camp for animal-loving kids ages 7 - 11! March 29th - April 2nd and April 5th - 9th from 9 am - 3 pm. Cost: $165 for DCHS members, $200 for new members, $225 for non-members.

April 5, 2010 Monday The Great Dane Hilldale	March Madness at The Great Dane Hilldale! Championship Game The Great Dane Hilldale will be showing ALL tournament games! Great food and beer go hand in hand with great basketball. Plan on spending March Madness at The Great Dane!

April 6, 2010 Tuesday Candlewood Suites	"Business Before 9" "Business Before 9" is our monthly networking event.

April 6, 2010 Tuesday Wisconsin Historical Museum	History Sandwiched IN: The End of Nature in Wisconsin Mike Goc cites historical examples of how human activities have brought about “the end of nature” in Wisconsin. Examples such as the demise of the Sauk Prairie in the 1840s, the rise of “car culture” and the construction of Lake Delton in the 1920s.

April 7, 2010 Wednesday Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center	Tunes at Monona Terrace OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UW Jazz Big Band (Era Jazz) Enjoy an evening of dancing and great music with friends...all at no charge!

April 7, 2010 Wednesday Edgewater Hotel	Two for One Wednesday April Spring Dinners WE LOVE to celebrate the coming of Spring in The Admiralty.....2 for 1 entree special....bring your date on any Wednesday evening in April for dinner by phoning in your reservation and using the code words "APRIL SHOWERS". Purchase one entree and receive one free at same or equal value!

April 8, 2010 Thursday Theater Bus	Ragtime at Drury Lane Theater A powerful portrait of life in turn-of- the-century America, this musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America.

April 8, 2010 Thursday Overture Center for the Arts	Paul Marinaro Trio The Paul Marinaro Trio presents a musical tribute to the 1930s at the Overture

April 8, 2010 Thursday Wisconsin Historical Museum	Caring for Our Corner of the Earth Charles Luthin will discuss how the mission and programs of the NRF focus on protecting endangered species and habitats, building endowment funds for Wisconsin’s conservation needs, and providing environmental education and outreach.

April 8, 2010 Thursday Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve	Celtic Dreatime Concert Songs, Harp, & Stories from Traveling Bards from Ireland An Evening with Singer Harpist Claire Roche & Celtic Dreamtime Storyteller John Willmott

April 8, 2010 Thursday University Theatre/Hemsley Theatre	The Lady from the Sea Ibsen's pyschological drama explores the plight of ninteenth century women through Ellida's struggles between duty and love.

April 8-10, 2010 Strollers Theatre	Man of La Mancha Strollers Theatre presents Man of La Mancha Thursdays @7:30 pm, Fridays @ 8:00 pm and Saturdays @ 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm. This show is playing at the Bartell Theatre, located at 113 E. Mifflin Street. To reserve your tickets: 608-661-9696, ext. 2

April 8, 2010 Thursday Wisconsin Union Theater	Baaba Maal A Madison favorite, Senegalese singer, guitarist and percussionist Baaba Maal is an international superstar whose releases range from contemporary Afropop to traditional West African music. Says Music Week, “Simultaneously traditional and contemporary, this is a towering work of art.”