Hello Friday. April 26 2024 |
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Have you ever seen a shooting star? What about 100?
The Perseid meteor shower — aka the Perseids — is predicted to take place throughout July and August. The shower happens when Earth passes through the trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, offering spectators across the globe the opportunity to see ~100 meteors per hour when the shower is at its peak. Ready to go meteor hunting? Check out our guide below. |
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Bonus viewing spot: Vilas Park. | Photo by @ktm_3.14 |
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When to view The best time to watch the meteor shower is late at night or in the predawn hours during its peak from Thurs., Aug. 11-Sat., Aug. 13. These days will provide the opportunity to see the brightest + most numerous meteors. However, because of the full Sturgeon moon on Thurs., Aug. 11, the showers are expected to be washed out. On this night, the sky will be darkest right before dawn. Bonus: Even if you can’t watch the Perseid meteor shower during its peak, you can still catch views of the shower throughout July and August. Where to go When choosing a spot to watch the Perseids, aim for a location that is away from man-made light. Here are some spots that we suggest (check out this story for more great skywatching spots):
Pro tip: You don’t need binoculars or a telescope to view the Perseids. If you have trouble finding the shower, make sure you are looking at the darkest part of the sky and allow your eyes at least 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
What to bring - Blanket
- Light jacket (or even a sleeping bag)
- Chairs
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A red flashlight (learn how to make your own.)
Pro tip: Pick up some whole food, locally produced dark chocolate from Wm. Chocolate in case you get hungry. |
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Today - The Claudettes | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $15+ | See what’s new in American Roots music with this Chicago blues + rockabilly fusion outfit.
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Music by the Water | Fri., Aug. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Lake Wingra, 824 Knickerbocker St. | Free | Celebrate the end of summer with food tents, live music, free activities, and Channel 3000’s Back to School Drive.
Saturday
- Grown Up Improv Show | Sat., Aug. 6 | 8 p.m. | Monkey Business Institute, 2916 Atwood Ave. | $15 | Catch two acts of hilarious improv, rated PG-17. 🎤
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Ecological Restoration Work Party | Sat., Aug. 6 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | UW Arboretum Visitors Center, 1207 Seminole Hwy. | Free | Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. 🌾
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Madison Mallards: Tattoo Night | Sat., Aug. 6 | The Duck Pond, 2920 N. Sherman Ave. | Gates open at 4:05 p.m., game starts at 5:05 p.m. | $13+ | Enjoy a temporary tattoo giveaway and face painting as the Mallards take on the Lakeshore Chinooks. ⚾*
Sunday - Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddigore | Sun., Aug. 7 | 3-5:15 p.m. | Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St. | $15 | Take in a night of classic comic opera at the famous Bartell Theatre.
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Pizza Night on the Farm | Sun., Aug. 7 | 2:30-8 p.m. | Sprouting Acres Farm, 746 WI-73, Cambridge | $20+ | Relax with a night of woodfired pizza and music on the farm.🍕
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Nature Hike | Sun., Aug. 7 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW Arboretum Visitors Center, 1207 Seminole Hwy. | Free | Learn about the lands, plants, animals, and fungi in the arboretum.
Monday -
Cambridge Rib Fest | Mon., Aug. 8 | All day | The Keystone Grill, 206 W Main St., Cambridge | Free+ | Fill up on some of the best ribs in Madison. 🍖
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What's life without some live music? You've got your pick this weekend — whatever your genre, and whether you want to take a seat or get up on your feet. |
Coda: the concluding passage of a piece of music. Make your weekend one. | Photo by @cannotdestroy |
Sugar Maple Music Festival | Fri., Aug. 5-Sat., Aug. 6 | 5-10:30 p.m. | W.G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Rd. | $35 | American roots -
The Handphibians | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Memorial Union Terrace | Free | Brasilian-style percussion
- Marcus De Jesus + Timothy Stei | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Lisa Link Peace Park, 452 State St. | Free | Classical guitar
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Purple Veins | Fri., Aug. 5 | 8:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $15+ | Funk (Prince tribute)
- Honey Cellar + Michael Darling | Sat., Aug. 6 | 2-5 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St. | $10 | Folk punk
- Late Night Jam Session | Sat., Aug. 6 | 11 p.m. | Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson St. | $5 | Improvised jazz
Sunday Afternoon Live: Lake Cottage Duo | Sun., Aug. 7 | 12:30 p.m. | The Chazen, 800 University Ave. | Free | Piano + oboe
Music on the Lake | Sun., Aug. 7 | 4 p.m. | The East Side Club, 3735 Monona Dr. | Free | Classic rock
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Weather - 86º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain
State -
More than $14 million will be awarded to youth mental health + substance use programs. Children’s Wisconsin will receive $5 million to expand its new pediatric psychology program + the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Walk-In Clinic, while remaining funds will support UW-Whitewater grant and educational pathway programs (NBC15)
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With the NOBULL CrossFit Games in full swing, see the full list of downtown road + lane closures between 8:50 a.m.-3 p.m. today. Workouts happening around State Street will be viewable to the public. (Channel 3000)
Health -
When’s the best time to get children back on their school-year sleep schedules? Right now, says UW Health pediatric sleep specialist Dr. Rachna Tiwari. Moving kids’ sleep schedules forward in 15-minute increments is best to reduce the strain of the transition. 💤 (Channel 3000)
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Four Lakes Family Dental will offer free dental health check-ups on Sat., Sept. 10. Schedule an appointment and visit the clinic for professional cleanings, dental fillings, and tooth extractions at no cost, no insurance required. 🦷 (NBC15)
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Chef Tory Miller — of L’Etoile and Graze fame — appeared in a New York Times story this week. “Food Is Identity,” reported by Elyse Inamine, tells the story of Chef Miller’s relationship with Korean food as a Korean adoptee, following his journey through the opening of Miller Family Meat & Three. 🗞️ (Madison.com)
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