Camp Randall Fast Facts:

Camp Randall is the 41st largest stadium in the world.
The stadium lies on what was once a Union Army training camp during the Civil War.
The camp was named after Gov. Alexander Randall, who later became Postmaster General of the US.

Then:

Badgers vs. Beloit | Oct. 6, 1917 | Camp Randall | 10,000 stadium capacity | Badgers won the first game in the stadium with a final score of 34-0.

Now:

Badgers vs. Nebraska | Sat., Nov. 20, 2021 | Camp Randall | 80,321 stadium capacity | 2:30 p.m. | Senior Day game vs. the No.19-ranked Cornhuskers.

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Today

Blair Braverman + Quince Mountain: Co-authors of Dogs on the Trail | Wed., Nov. 17 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join A Room of One’s Own for a presentation with professional mushers + authors. 📚
Alex G | Wed., Nov. 17 | 8-11 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $20+ | Music from the indie rock singer-songwriter. 🎼

Thursday

Become a Data Professional with No Experience | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join UW-Madison + experts in the field for actionable tips on starting a career in one of the most in-demand fields. 📊
Indigenous Sovereignty: Land, Food, Art with Anastasia Adams and nibiiwakamigkwe | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Chazen Museum of Art | Free | A hybrid happy hour with Indigenous artists.

Friday

Capitols vs. Youngstown | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7:05 p.m. | Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice, 2616 N. Pleasant View Rd., Middleton | $11+ | Watch the hockey team as they take on Youngstown. 🏒
Wingra Wind Quintet | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Hamel Music Center, 740 University Ave. | Free | Listen to a performance from the current members of the Wingra Wind Quintet. 🎷

Saturday

Holiday Market | Sat., Nov. 20 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Monona Terrace | Free entry | Visit Dane County Farmers’ Market’s one-stop shop for local holiday food. 🛍️

Sunday

Reindeer Games + Tree Lighting | Sun., Nov. 21 | 3-6 p.m. | Hilldale Shopping Center | Free entry | Kick off the holiday season with a visit from Santa + a preview of Black Friday deals. 🎄

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Today Is

Rock Your Mocs day. The Madison Public Library Native American Storyteller-in-Residence Andi Cloud is encouraging Madisonians to join a worldwide social media event to inspire cultural pride + celebrate tribal individuality for Indigenous people globally. Non-Native people can pick up a Rock Your Mocs printout from a library location or download and print your own copy.

Coming Soon

On Wed., Dec. 1, Aftershock Classic Arcade — an arcade bar and family entertainment center — will open its doors at 1442 E. Washington Ave. Meet the founders and learn about their inspiration for this retro-themed establishment. 🎮 (Channel3000)

Seasonal

UW Health has shared some safety tips to keep hunters safe this gun deer season — which runs 9 days + starts this Sat., Nov. 20. Watch the safety tips video and stay prepared for the season. 🦌 (WKOW27)
Tickets are now on sale for the Rotary Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Show in Janesville. Prices start at $10 for everyone ages 13 and older + tickets for the show will not be sold at the door this year. 🎄 (NBC15)

Closed

Yesterday was the last day for the 2021 disc golf season for both the Capital Springs + Vallarta-Ast Disc Golf Courses. Dane County Parks staff have started removing disc golf baskets for winter storage + 2022 Disc Golf Annual Permits are currently available to purchase online. 🥏

Community

On Sun., Nov. 21, a temporary, collectively woven hammock sculpture named ‘To Hold You’ will stand for one month in James Madison Park. The opening ceremony takes place at the park on Sun., Nov. 21 from 3-5 p.m. + the sculpture will remain in the park until Sun., Dec. 12.

Madisonian

Did you participate in the Madison Marathon over the weekend? You can view all the free pictures from Focal Flame + see the final race results here. Congratulations to John J. from Verona, who finished in first with a time of 2:24:12.3 — or a 5:30 pace. 👟

Cause

Fetch Wisconsin Rescue has partnered with Lynch Creek Farm to help raise money for the animal shelter through the Fetch WI Rescue Holiday Fundraiser holiday shop. Order holiday wreaths, centerpieces, garlands, tabletop trees, and other home decor items from Lynch Creek Farm + 15% of your purchase goes to Fetch Wisconsin Rescue.

Job

The Dane County Sheriff's Office is looking to fill its Deputy Sheriff role. Pay for this position starts at $27.34 an hour + applications are due by Fri., Dec. 3. 🚓
The City of Madison shared an opening for an Administrative Support Clerk role, with the salary starting at $43,728. A bachelor's degree or 2 years of administrative and customer service experience is required + the application is due by Sat., Nov. 28. 💼

Arts

Madison BCycle released its 2022 Art Bike collection. If you’re interested in submitting your own artwork for the collection or want your organization represented in the collection, apply through Madison BCycle’s Geared for Change web page. 🚲

Learn

Urban Triage and the Tenant Resource Center are offering stigma-free rental assistance to community members who are struggling to pay rent, security deposits, and fees in the midst of the pandemic + economic uncertainty. Learn more about Workplace Giving and how you can get assistance in Madison.

THE WRAP

Answered: Yesterday, we asked which Madison legend should we cover next after sharing John Nolen's impact on Madison.

The results have come back, and Georgia O’Keeffe was the most requested Madison legend. Keep an eye on your inbox for an upcoming newsletter that breaks down the American modernist artist's impact on our city.

Results:

Georgia O’Keeffe - 40%

John Olin - 29%

Frank Lloyd Wright - 21%

James Duane Doty - 10%

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