Hello Saturday.
April 20 2024 |
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The summer solstice — the longest day of the year — is Tues., June 21 (aka tomorrow). And what better way to celebrate the latest sunset of 2022 (at 8:41 p.m. to be exact) than with a picturesque view.
Whether you love being out in nature or prefer to treat yourself at one of the city’s rooftop bars, our lakeside views mean you’re never far from the perfect sunset. We’ve created a list of the best spots for a sun-sational outing, because watching the sunset is good for your health.
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🌇 Rooftops + restaurants - Memorial Union Terrace | 800 Langdon St. | A classic Madison spot overlooking Lake Mendota is perfect for ice cream or a pitcher to finish the night.
- Edgewater Hotel | 1001 Wisconsin Pl. | Visit the historic hotel for movie nights, Brewgrass Fridays, and other evening events.
- Vintage Brewing Co. | 600 Water St., Sauk City | The original Vintage location sitting right on the Wisconsin River.
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Great Dane: Eastside | 876 Jupiter Dr. | Overlooking downtown Madison, grab a beer and watch the sun set on a great night.
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A rainbow of colors at Raymer’s Cove | Photo from Reader Steven V. |
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🌇 Hikes + drives -
Raymer’s Cove | 2900 Lake Mendota Dr. | Take advantage of the free parking and walk the staircase to the water’s edge.
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Hoyt Park | 3902 Regent St. | Tucked away in the Rocky Bluff neighborhood, the scenic overlook offers a place away from the hustle and bustle.
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Wyldhaven Park | Tonyawatha Trail and Wyldhaven Avenue | The iconic Madison skyline (think Monona Terrace + the Capitol) is perfectly aligned at this small green space.
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Tenney Park | 1414 E. Johnson St. | The storybook scenery offers picture-perfect picnic spots or a playground to end the evening.
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Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area | Gibraltar Rock Rd., Lodi | 1.4-mile loop on the Ice Age Trails rises 200 ft above the surrounding landscape.
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Today - Frank Martin Busch and The Names | Mon., June 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave. | Free | Grab a blanket and kick back with a night of tunes from the Wisconsin-based band. 🎵
Tuesday
- Madison Crime Tour | Tues., June 21 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 N. Carroll St. | $20 | From bootleggers to gambling operations, explore the criminal paste of Madison.
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Movies in the Park | Tues., June 21 | 6-8:40 p.m. | Worthington Park, 3102 Worthington Ave. | Free | Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax while watching "Eternals" in the park. 🍿
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Something To Do | Tues., June 21 | 7 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens | $5 | Pack a picnic to enjoy in the garden while listening to live music. 🌿
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Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble | Tues., June 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Monona Terrace Rooftop | Free | Join Limanya for a performance of traditional music and dance from Guinea, Mali, and West Africa.
Wednesday - Cupcakes and Beer | Wed., June 22 | 5 p.m. | Off Broadway Drafthouse, 5404 Raywood Rd. | Free+ | Explore the intersection of cupcakes and beer at a historic Madison tavern. 🍺
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Parks Alive: Meadowood Park | Wed., June 22 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Meadowood Park, 5810 Thrush Ln. | Free | Build community, strengthen relationships, and explore nature at Meadowood Park.
Thursday - Sunset Hills Historic Architecture Walking Tour | Thurs., June 23 | 6-7 p.m. | Hoyt Park, 3902 Regent St. | $10 | Learn about the 90+ 1950s homes on Madison’s west side that were required architect-designed “modern” homes.
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Read to a Dog | Thurs., June 23 | 3:15-5 p.m. | Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd. | Free | Read aloud to a furry friend from Alliance for Therapy Dogs. 📚
Plan Ahead -
Wilco | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Sylvee*
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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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Weather - 93º | Sunny | 3% chance of rain 🔥
Civic -
The Dane County Board has approved gender-inclusive signage in all county facilities. Unisex bathrooms will have updated signs for inclusivity + gender-separate bathrooms will remain in buildings that currently have them. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Biz -
In Business’ 2022 Commercial Design Award winners include Arden, Madison Youth Arts Center, The Harvey House + eight other Dane County buildings. Celebrating notable architecture, the overall winner will be announced on Tues., Aug. 2 at the 15th annual ceremony. (IB Madison)
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UnityPoint Health - Meriter named a new president and CEO — James Arnett. The UW-Whitewater graduate will take the position on Sun., June 26, transitioning out as the COO at UnityPoint Health. (NBC15)
Ranked - No. 6. That’s The Sylvee’s ranking for number of tickets sold among clubs in 2021. The 2,500-capacity venue averages two to three shows a week, resulting in $1.9 million gross revenue in 2021, according to Pollstar. 🎟️ (Wisconsin State Journal)
Sports -
Wisconsin men’s basketball’s 2022-23 opponents have been announced by the Big Ten Conference. The team will play 20 conference games, including home + away series against Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, and four other schools. 🏀 (Wisconsin State Journal)
Concert -
Justin Bieber’s Summerfest show has been postponed as the singer recovers from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Refunds will be available once the rescheduled date is announced + ticket holders will also receive a general admission ticket for any day of Summerfest. (NBC15)
Eat -
Wisconsin is one of three states that will be testing Chipotle’s newest menu item — Mexican Cauliflower Rice. The vegan option is available at 60 locations in the Badger State, Arizona, and California for a limited time. 🍚 (NBC15)
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The Brewers have unveiled their MLB Nike City Connect Series uniform — a nod to summers in the city. Incorporating Lake Michigan and the sun, as well as the People’s Flag of Milwaukee, the jersey features things residents cherish about the warmer days. Not to be missed is the homage to the city’s brewing history, with yellow and white piping on the side to represent foaming beer. And see if you can spot the 414 area code (hats off to you if you can). |
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