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Today: 05/17/2008
Bolz Conservatory Exhibit - Light Gaps (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 04/05/2008 Ends On: 06/30/2008
Timings: 10 a.m. daily - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday, 5 p.m. Sundays
The trees are trimmed, the bushes pruned, and it's time to see the light in the forest. Learn about light and how plants develop and change in the forest as light flucuates.
Location of Event: 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $1 public, free for Olbrich members
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Dane County Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/17/2008 Ends On: 05/17/2008
Timings: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Saturdays from April 19 - November 8.
Location of Event: Capitol Square
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 455-1999
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Syttende Mai Run (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/17/2008 Ends On: 05/17/2008
Timings: 7:30 a.m. start -
Annual Run/Walk event from the Capitol Square in Madison to Stoughton, WI.
Location of Event: Capitol Square - Stoughton
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website
Contact information: (608) 873-7912
Event Website: www.stoughtonwi.com

Great Strides: A Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis (Park Events)
Begins On: 05/18/2008 Ends On: 05/18/2008
Timings: 9a.m. - 3p.m.
Co-workers, friends, and family come together as one community for one cause...finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Food, fun, music and a healthy 10K walk around the festivities.
Location of Event: Vilas Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: See website
Contact information: (608) 298-9902
Event Website: www.cff.org

Wheels on Willy (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/18/2008 Ends On: 05/18/2008
Timings: 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.
Bicycle Race along Williamson Street.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.brazendropouts.org

11th Annual WORT Block Party (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/18/2008 Ends On: 05/18/2008
Timings: 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.
Free annual WORT Community readio block party featuring live music, arts & crafts, food vendors, kids' activities, locally brewed beer, raffle. Join us for this fun-filled, family friendly event.
Location of Event: 600 Block West Doty Street
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: 608-256-2001
Sponsor: WORT-FM
Event Website: www.wort-fm.org

Art Exhibit - A Loving Eye (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 05/18/2008 Ends On: 05/18/2008
Timings: 11:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Rebecca Abbott explores botanical themes through creative mixed media pieces using textured papers, dried flowers, fabric, metal, and found objects. Abbott also displays vibrant pigment ink prints of flower photography transformed digitally or by using traditional atristic techniques.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Sponsor: William Wartmann
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Dane County Wednesdays Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/21/2008 Ends On: 05/21/2008
Timings: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Wednesdays from April 23 - November 5.
Location of Event: 200 MLK Jr. Blvd
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 455-1999
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Dane County Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/24/2008 Ends On: 05/24/2008
Timings: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Saturdays from April 19 - November 8.
Location of Event: Capitol Square
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 455-1999
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Madison Marathon (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/25/2008 Ends On: 05/25/2008
Timings: 7:00 am -
Marathon, Half, 10k, 5k and Kids' Race starts on Capitol Square and finishes near the World's Largest Brat Fest.
Location of Event: Capitol Square Start
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website
Contact information: (608)226-4780 x247
Event Website: www.madisonfestivals.com

Art Exhibit - A Loving Eye (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 05/25/2008 Ends On: 05/25/2008
Timings: 11:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Rebecca Abbott explores botanical themes through creative mixed media pieces using textured papers, dried flowers, fabric, metal, and found objects. Abbott also displays vibrant pigment ink prints of flower photography transformed digitally or by using traditional atristic techniques.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Sponsor: William Wartmann
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Dane County Wednesdays Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/28/2008 Ends On: 05/28/2008
Timings: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Wednesdays from April 23 - November 5.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Madison Mallards Home Game (Park Events)
Begins On: 05/29/2008 Ends On: 05/29/2008
Timings: Thurs 7:05p.m -
Home Game for Madison Mallards Baseball. Please note, there is limited parking in Warner Park. When the lot is full, park users will need to find alternative parking.
Location of Event: Warner Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: See website for details
Contact information: (608) 246-4277
Sponsor: Madison Mallards Baseball Club
Event Website: www.madisonmallards.com

Fleet Feet Aquathon Series (Park Events)
Begins On: 05/29/2008 Ends On: 05/29/2008
Timings: 7p.m. - 8:30p.m.
1,000 meter swim followed by a 5K run.
Location of Event: Warner Park Beach
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $15 single event
Contact information: 608-444-2261
Event Website: www.fleetfeetmadison.com

Madison Race for the Cure (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/31/2008 Ends On: 05/31/2008
Timings: 8am - 12pm
5K run/walk raises funds for breast cancer research.
Location of Event: Alliant Energy Center - Willow Island
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website
Contact information: 800-435-3405
Event Website: www.madisonraceforthecure.com

Dane County Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 05/31/2008 Ends On: 05/31/2008
Timings: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Saturdays from April 19 - November 5.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Art Exhibit - A Loving Eye (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 06/01/2008 Ends On: 06/01/2008
Timings: 11:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m.
Rebecca Abbott explores botanical themes through creative mixed media pieces using textured papers, dried flowers, fabric, metal, and found objects. Abbott also displays vibrant pigment ink prints of flower photography transformed digitally or by using traditional atristic techniques.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Sponsor: William Wartmann
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Madison Mallards Home Game (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/02/2008 Ends On: 06/03/2008
Timings: Mon & Tues 7:05p.m. -
Home Game for Madison Mallards Baseball. Please note, there is limited parking in Warner Park. When the lot is full, park users will need to find alternative parking.
Location of Event: Warner Park - Duck Pond
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: See website for details
Contact information: (608) 246-4277
Sponsor: Madison Mallards Baseball Club
Event Website: www.madisonmallards.com

Summer Concerts in the Garden (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 06/03/2008 Ends On: 06/03/2008
Timings: 07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Enjoy a concert in Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for Tuesday concerts only. Bring your own picnic or purchase brats or hotdogs at the gardens. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $1 suggested donation
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Sponsor: Olbrich Botanical Society
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Dane County Wednesday Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/04/2008 Ends On: 06/04/2008
Timings: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Wednesdays from April 23 - November 5.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Madison Mallards Home Game (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/06/2008 Ends On: 06/06/2008
Timings: Fri - 7:05p.m. -
Home Game for Madison Mallards Baseball. Please note, there is limited parking in Warner Park. When the lot is full, park users will need to find alternative parking.
Location of Event: Warner Park - Duck Pond
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website for details
Contact information: (608) 246-4277
Sponsor: Madison Mallards Baseball Club
Event Website: www.madisonmallards.com

Madison-Chicago 200 Relay (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/06/2008 Ends On: 06/06/2008
Timings: 6:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Team Running Relay.
Location of Event: Olbrich Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website for details
Event Website: www.mc200.com

Capitol City Challenge Stongman Competition (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/07/2008 Ends On: 06/07/2008
Timings: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Athletes compete in various strength events as seen on ESPN's World's Strongest Man competition.
Location of Event: Olbrich Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 249-4227
Sponsor: Ford's Gym
Event Website: www.fordsgym.com

Dane County Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/07/2008 Ends On: 06/07/2008
Timings: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Saturdays from April 19 - November 8.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Folk on State (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/07/2008 Ends On: 06/07/2008
Timings: 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Sixth annual folk music concert series featuring favorites like Lou and Peter Berryman, Cris Plata, Peter Leidy, Tracy and Comer and many other regional muscians. Saturdays from June 7 - August 30.
Location of Event: 700 State Street/Podium
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Event Website: www.madfolk.org

Marquette Waterfront Festival (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/07/2008 Ends On: 06/08/2008
Timings: 11:30a.m. - 8:30p.m.
Two day music festival with great food, music and sporting events in a beautiful lakeside setting. See website for schedule details.
Location of Event: Yahara Place Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 241-7143
Sponsor: Marquette Neighborhood Association
Event Website: www.marquette-neighborhood.org

Cows On The Concourse (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/07/2008 Ends On: 06/07/2008
Timings: 8am - 1pm
Get up close and personal with one of the stars of Wisconsin - the dairy cow! Tempt your taste buds with delicious dairy treats.
Location of Event: Capitol Square - Main St. & MLK Jr. Blvd.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608)250-4284

Clean Lakes Festival (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/07/2008 Ends On: 06/07/2008
Timings: 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
This first annual festival will feature a 5K Run/Walk, free entertainment, food court, canoe and kayak races, kids play area and an educational center.
Location of Event: Olin Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website
Contact information: 608-658-7329
Event Website: www.cleanlakesfestival.com

Dean House Open House (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/08/2008 Ends On: 06/08/2008
Timings: 2p.m. - 4p.m.
The Victorian-decorated farmhouse, built in 1856, is open for guided tours from 2-4 pm on the Second Sunday of every month. Sponsored by the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society.
Location of Event: Dean House, 4718 Monona Drive
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 249-7920 or (608) 222-5783
Sponsor: Blooming Grove Historical Society
Event Website: www.bloominggrovehistory.org

Madison Mallards Home Game (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/09/2008 Ends On: 06/10/2008
Timings: Mon-Tues, 7:05p.m. -
Home Game for Madison Mallards Baseball. Please note, there is limited parking in Warner Park. When the lot is full, park users will need to find alternative parking.
Location of Event: Warner Park - Duck Pond
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website for details
Contact information: (608) 246-4277
Sponsor: Madison Mallards Baseball Club
Event Website: www.madisonmallards.com

Summer Concerts in the Gardens (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 06/10/2008 Ends On: 06/10/2008
Timings: 07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Enjoy a concert in Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for Tuesday concerts only. Bring your own picnic or purchase brats or hotdogs at the gardens. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $1 suggested donation
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Sponsor: Olbrich Botanical Society
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Dane County Wednesday Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/11/2008 Ends On: 06/11/2008
Timings: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Wednesdays from April 23 - November 5.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Capitol City Band Concert (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/12/2008 Ends On: 06/12/2008
Timings: 7 p.m. -
Free Concerts.
Location of Event: Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: free
Contact information: (608) 835-9861
Sponsor: Capitol City Band

Madison Mallards Home Game (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/13/2008 Ends On: 06/14/2008
Timings: Fri. 7:05p.m. / Sat. 6:05p.m. -
Home Game for Madison Mallards Baseball. Please note, there is limited parking in Warner Park. When the lot is full, park users will need to find alternative parking.
Location of Event: Warner Park - Duck Pond
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website for details
Contact information: (608) 246-4277
Sponsor: Madison Mallards Baseball Club
Event Website: www.madisonmallards.com

Safety Saturday (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/14/2008 Ends On: 06/14/2008
Timings: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
An interactive event for all ages. Raising community awareness for safety and injury prevention.
Location of Event: Main Street on the Capitol Square/100-200 MLK Jr.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 261-9845
Sponsor: Madison Fire Dept.
Event Website: www.madisonfire.org

Flag Day Ceremony (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/14/2008 Ends On: 06/14/2008
Timings: Noon - 1p.m.
Flag Day Ceremony celebrating the Birthday of the American Flag. Guest Speaker and Music.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Contact information: (608) 833-1936
Sponsor: National Mutual Benefit Branch 400

Dane County Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/14/2008 Ends On: 06/14/2008
Timings: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Saturdays from April 19 - November 8.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Juneteenth Day Celebration (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/14/2008 Ends On: 06/14/2008
Timings: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Juneteenth Day Celebration is an historical celebration of African-American Emancipation. Come and catch a glimpes of the African American experience.
Location of Event: Penn Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: free
Event Website: www.madison.com/communities/kujichagulia

Goodman Pool Open Swim Times (Goodman Pool Events)
Begins On: 06/14/2008 Ends On: 08/31/2008
Timings: see below -
Goodman Pool open swim times: Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30p.m. & 6:15-8:00p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-7:00p.m. See website for season pass and daily pass prices.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Contact information: (608) 264-9292
Event Website: www.cityofmadison.com/parks/pool

Folk on State (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/14/2008 Ends On: 06/14/2008
Timings: 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Sixth annual folk music concert series featuring favorites like Lou and Peter Berryman, Cris Plata, Peter Leidy, Tracy and Comer and many other regional muscians. Saturdays from June 7 - August 30.
Location of Event: 700 State Street/Podium
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Event Website: www.madfolk.org

Jazz in the Park/Lake Clean up (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/14/2008 Ends On: 06/14/2008
Timings: 10:00a.m. -
A great family day in Wingra Park. Help clean up the lake in the morning, return in the afternoon with your picnic basket and enjoy three bands.
Location of Event: Wingra Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: 608-238-6824
Event Website: www.dmna.org/calendar

Warner Park Concert Series (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/16/2008 Ends On: 06/16/2008
Timings: 6:30p.m. - 7:45p.m.
Free Concerts. Rain or Shine. Bring a picnic, lawnchair...and a friend!
Location of Event: Warner Park Shelter
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 243-5252
Sponsor: North/Eastside Senior Coalition
Event Website: www.nescoinc.org

Madison Mallards Home Game (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/17/2008 Ends On: 06/22/2008
Timings: Tues-Fri 7:05 / Sat 6:05p.m. / Sun 3:05 -
Home Game for Madison Mallards Baseball. Please note, there is limited parking in Warner Park. When the lot is full, park users will need to find alternative parking.
Location of Event: Warner Park - Duck Pond
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website for details
Contact information: (608) 246-4277
Sponsor: Madison Mallards Baseball Club
Event Website: www.madisonmallards.com

Summer Concerts in the Garden (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 06/17/2008 Ends On: 06/17/2008
Timings: 07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Enjoy a concert in Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for Tuesday concerts only. Bring your own picnic or purchase brats or hotdogs at the gardens. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $1 suggested donation
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Sponsor: Olbrich Botanical Society
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Dane County Wednesday Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/18/2008 Ends On: 06/18/2008
Timings: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Wednesdays from April 23 - November 5.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Capitol City Band Concerts (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/19/2008 Ends On: 06/19/2008
Timings: 7 p.m. -
Free concerts.
Location of Event: Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 835-9861
Sponsor: Capitol City Band

Fleet Feet Aquathon Series (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/19/2008 Ends On: 06/19/2008
Timings: 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.
1,000 meter swim followed by a 5K run.
Location of Event: Warner Park Beach
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $15 per event
Contact information: 608-444-2261
Event Website: www.fleetfeetmadison.com

Kiwanis All American Soap Box Derby (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/21/2008 Ends On: 06/21/2008
Timings: 10am - 5pm
This is an all-American Soap Box Derby Race for boys and girls ages 8-17 who race locally to try to win a trip to the All American Finals.
Location of Event: Rosa Road next to Garner Park.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608)441-3830
Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Madison - West

Olbrich Botanical Gardens Closed (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 06/21/2008 Ends On: 06/21/2008
Timings: All day -
Olbrich's outdoor gardens, Bolz Conservatory, Growing Gifts shop, and Visitor Center are closed all day in preparation for Rhapsody in Bloom.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Blues Picnic (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/21/2008 Ends On: 06/21/2008
Timings: noon - 8p.m.
Free Blues picnic featuring top local and regional musicians.
Location of Event: Warner Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Sponsor: Madison Blues Society
Event Website: www.madisonbluessociety.com

Dane County Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/21/2008 Ends On: 06/21/2008
Timings: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Saturdays from April 19 - November 8.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 06/21/2008 Ends On: 06/21/2008
Timings: 05:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Rhapsody in Bloom is Madison's largest garden party. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres among the flowers, dinner in the outdoor gardens, and Olbrich's Rose Garden with night lighting. Place a bid on exotic plants at the silent plant auction.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $110
Contact information: 608-246-5616
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Folk on State (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/21/2008 Ends On: 06/21/2008
Timings: 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Sixth annual folk music concert series featuring favorites like Lou and Peter Berryman, Cris Plata, Peter Leidy, Tracy and Comer and many other regional muscians. Saturdays from June 7 - August 30.
Location of Event: 700 State Street/Podium
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Event Website: www.madfolk.org

Midwest Log Rolling Championships (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/21/2008 Ends On: 06/21/2008
Timings: 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Come join us for a fun day of amateur and profession lumberjack sports! All competitors are raising money to help cure Huntington's Disease.
Location of Event: Wingra Park
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: 608-698-8171
Event Website: www.uslogrolling.com

Warner Park Concert Series (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/23/2008 Ends On: 06/23/2008
Timings: 6:30p.m. - 7:45p.m.
Free Concerts. Rain or Shine. Bring a picnic, lawnchair...and a friend!
Location of Event: Warner Park Shelter
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 243-5252
Sponsor: North/Eastside Senior Coalition
Event Website: www.nescoinc.org

Summer Concerts in the Garden (Olbrich Botanical Garden Events)
Begins On: 06/24/2008 Ends On: 06/24/2008
Timings: 07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Enjoy a concert in Olbrich's outdoor gardens. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for Tuesday concerts only. Bring your own picnic or purchase brats or hotdogs at the gardens. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors.
Location of Event: Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: $1 suggested donation
Contact information: 608-246-4550
Sponsor: Olbrich Botanical Society
Event Website: www.olbrich.org

Concert on the Square (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/25/2008 Ends On: 06/25/2008
Timings: 7 p.m. -
Six week outdoor series of concerts with major guest artists on the Capitol Square. Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra plays weekly. Free and open to the public.
Location of Event: King Street Walkway - Capitol Square
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: Free
Contact information: (608) 257-0638
Sponsor: Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
Event Website: www.wcoconcerts.com

Dane County Wednesday Farmers' Market (Downtown Events)
Begins On: 06/25/2008 Ends On: 06/25/2008
Timings: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local vendors sell their wares at this weekly Farmers' market. Wednesdays from April 23 - November 5.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Event Website: www.dcfm.org

Capitol City Band Concerts (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/26/2008 Ends On: 06/26/2008
Timings: 7 p.m. -
Free Concerts.
Location of Event: Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: free
Contact information: (608) 835-9861
Sponsor: Capitol City Band

Madison Mallards Home Game (Park Events)
Begins On: 06/26/2008 Ends On: 06/29/2008
Timings: Thurs-Fri 7:05pm / Sat 5:05pm / Sun 3:05pm -
Home Game for Madison Mallards Baseball. Please note, there is limited parking in Warner Park. When the lot is full, park users will need to find alternative parking.
Location of Event: Warner Park - Duck Pond
Metro Bus Service: Metro website
Parking Locations: Parking Utility website
Cost of Event: see website for details
Contact information: (608) 246-4277
Sponsor: Madison Mallards Baseball Club
Event Website: www.madisonmallards.com
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