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Quilters love to fondle fabric. I know this because I have a quilter in the family. And it's not just any ol' fabric they desire. Quilters have very high standards in terms of thread count, design, and over all quality.

So where do the quilters in Madison get their fabric fix and other quilting notions?  There are surprisingly few choices, and some of them are in surrounding communities --- but they are ...

There's lots of things to do in Madison Labor Day weekend.  Check these out!

Thurs., Aug. 28
Live Reggae at the Edgewater Pier Bar and Café.  5-7pm. On the corner of Langdon St. and Wisconsin Ave.
Friday,  Aug. 29
Dane Dances! on the Monona Terrace Rooftop. Performers include: Nelly Tiger Travis Blues Band and MadiSalsa  FREE entertainment and dancing with ethnic food vendors and cocktails available for purchase.  5:30-9:30pm
Friday, Aug. ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...