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What are the four major food groups in Wisconsin?

Cheese . . . brats . . . corn . . . and beer!

Cheese is so common you can pick it up anywhere, in any grocery store,  order it added on to any item in any restaurant anytime. Cheese to a native Wisconsinite is like the air you breathe.

And, for that matter. . . so is beer.

But brats and corn. . . well, ...

The Isthmus-Madison's free weekly alternative newspaper-ran a great article by Robin Shepard this week profiling the revival of the brewery scene in Madison.

But what caught my eye was a side-bar titled: "The bars that brewers patronize." It was a listing of ten bars/taverns "that Madison-area brewers named when asked to identify their [favorite] hangouts."  The side-bar did not promise that these bars had great beer, but rather that they had an ...

Before you say "Opera? Are you nuts?" hear me out.  I am the queen of free musical experiences. I once listened to a live Rolling Stones concert from UW's Camp Randall Stadium for free. I wasn't in the stadium--couldn't actually see Mick himself--but I found the coolest place up on Observatory Drive where, not only could you hear the music clearly, you could FEEL the drums. 

So when I tell you ...

It's the biggest and the best art fair you will likely ever see. Madison's Art Fair On The Square - Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15 - is a must see event.

With nearly 500 artists, you can browse ceramics, fiber, glasswork, jewelry, leather, painting, photography, sculpture, wood and a variety of mixed media.  Plan on plenty of refreshments, food, and live music to enliven the scene.

And that's not all!  ...

One of the special treats of summer in Madison are the Wednesday evening "Concerts on the Square."  The ambiance is incredible.  The music superb. 

These free concerts, performed by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra with director Andrew Sewell, are held on the State Capitol Lawn every Wednesday at 7:00pm from June 27 - Aug. 1. 

But you had better plan to get there early --- attendance typically numbers around 20,000 people each week!  ...

Looking for a place to take the kiddies for an afternoon?  Or just want a a pleasant location to wander around with your significant other, a friend, or by yourself?  Try the Henry Vilas Zoo, nestled along the shores of Lake Wingra.

Open year round, and free to the public, the Madison zoo opens its gates at 9:30 each morning.  The display buildings open at 10:00am.  However, plan on this being a ...

Looking for something yummy to do?  Somewhere to fun to go?  Something to totally Wisconsin try?  Get yourself on down to the World's Biggest Brat Fest right here in Madison.

When?  Memorial Day Weekend

Next Brat Fest --- May 22 - May 28,  2009   (11am  - 8pm)

Where?  Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI  ( Map and directions )

Why should you go? Because this event ...

Hubby and I made our first trek of the year this weekend to the Dane Country Farmers' Market --- better known as "The Big One on the Square."  That's right, this is the BIG ONE!  The line of sellers' stalls stretches all the way around the Capitol Square every Saturday morning from 6am to 2pm.

This farmer's market always feels more like a festival than just a place to buy fresh ...

You can now find the movie listings for the Sundance 608 theatres at their website: www.sundancecinemas.com/sundance_608.html

This weekend's offerings include:

"After the Wedding" - about an orphanage administrator in India who is offered $4 million dollars to participate in a wedding in Denmark.
"Air Guitar Nation" - a chronicle of the U.S. Air Guitar Championship competition and its contestants.
"Away From Her" - about an Ontario couple dealing with the crisis of ...

Madison is the first city to host a Sundance Cinemas complex and the grand opening is this weekend.

Earlier this week Sundance Cinemas 608 hosted three private fundraising events for area arts, environmental, and charitable organizations.

Friday, May 11 the theater is open to the public with tons of family friendly events at the Hilldale Mall where the theater is housed.

Sundance Cinemas 608 boasts 6 stadium-seating auditoriums with stereo ...