EVENTS

Today

• Wisconsin vs. the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Mon., Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. | La Bahn Arena | Donation required | Watch the women’s hockey team take on another UW squad — donation of a children's book required for entry. 📚
• Monday Group Run | Mon., Jan. 10 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St. | Free | A 3-5 mile community run at a 9-12 min/mile pace.

Tuesday

• Mean Girls | Tues., Jan. 11-Sun., Jan. 16 | Times vary | Overture Center | $30+ | A hilarious hit musical based on the classic 2000s-movie. 🎀
• National Geographic Live: The Secret Life of Bears | Tues., Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Overture Center | $25+ | An evening with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on the mission to help humans and carnivores co-exist peacefully.

Wednesday

• Clean Lakes 101: Changing How We See Algal Blooms | Wed., Jan. 12 | 8-9 a.m. | Virtual | Free+ | Hear about innovative ways to monitor and study harmful algal blooms.

Thursday

• New Year, New Cybersecurity Career | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join UW-Madison for a panel from cybersecurity experts. 🖥️
• Sony Camera Basics | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Camera Company, 6742 Odana Rd. | $50 | Explore settings on the Sony Camera and learn different controls. 📸

Friday

• Healing Alchemy: Western and Ayurvedic Herbal Fusion Beverage Blending Class | Fri., Jan. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill | $140 | Mix up your cocktail repertoire with these non-alcoholic sweet and savory herbal infusions.

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.

 

Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Madison. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

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Edu

• All MMSD K-12 students are returning to in-person classes today. The district is advising students to maintain three-foot social distancing + six-foot distancing during eating or other mask-off activities while it continues to develop a contingency plan for both students and staff. (NBC15)
• Interim University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson has tendered his letter of resignation — effective Fri., Mar. 18. Thomson remarked on what an honor it was to hold the position “particularly through what could have been its darkest time.” More on the transition + next steps for leadership. 🦡 (NBC15)

Community

• Wilde East Towne Honda — located at 5555 High Crossing Blvd. — is hosting a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Fri., Jan. 21. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., residents can come out + donate for a chance to win a free trip to the 2022 Super Bowl. (IB Madison)

Biz

• Madison Gas and Electric has received approval to purchase part of the Red Barn Wind Farm. The new farm is expected to generate enough clean energy to fuel 40,000 homes, a portion of which thanks to MGE. The project represents a step towards MGE’s goal of meeting future energy needs while moving towards sustainable practices. ♻️ (NBC15)

Cause

• JBC Coffee Roasters is currently donating 50% of Blossom Bloom online sales to the Dane County Humane Society. The new JBC campaign will celebrate + give back to local organizations once per quarter — the current campaign is running now until Tues., Jan. 18. (Channel3000)

Civic

• A new Wisconsin law has penalized the use of mobile phones "near crash scenes." The intent of the law is to prohibit drivers from becoming distracted + instead focus on keeping two hands on the wheel. Penalties could include $10,000 in fines, nine months in jail, a driver’s safety class, and between 100 and 200 hours of community service. 🚨 (Channel3000)
• The Dane County Board voted last week against a resolution that would have pulled back the county’s mask mandate until both the community + board could determine whether the mandate is needed. As of now, the mandate is still in effect — expiring on Tues., Feb. 1. (WKOW)

Sports

• Forward Madison FC is welcoming a new addition to the flock — assistant coach John Pascarella. Winner of an MLS Cup + former head coach, John will help Matt Glaeser’s Flamingos soar this season. 🦩

 

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THE WRAP

Editor's Pick: City Editor Ryan here 👋 over the weekend the 608today team went cross-country skiing at Elver Park. Needless to say, we'll be keeping our day jobs + putting our Olympic dreams on the back burner. Check out our roundup of other places around Madison to get active this Winter.

 

Missed Friday's newsletter? We covered supper clubs + mass testing at the Alliant Energy Center

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