Treasures of the Rainforest - Bolz Conservatory Exhibit (City Events)
Date:	1/1/2012 - 3/18/2012, 10 am-4 pm daily, 10 am-5 pm Sundays
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $2, Free for members and Wed. & Sat. mornings Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Discover everyday products from the rainforests and see the plants they come from up close!
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Ongoing Art Exhibit: Botanical Drawings by Julie Sutter-Blair (City Events)
Date:	1/29/2012 - 4/1/2012, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Local artist Julie Sutter-Blair displays detailed botanical drawings and illustrations. The exhibit is free and open to the public on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
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Daddy/Daughter Dance (City Events)
Date:	2/10/2012 - 2/10/2012, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Location:	Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive
Cost: $15 per couple/$5 extra person Handicap Accessible: Yes District: All Contact: To purchase tickets by phone, contact (608) 245-3690 X 0. Website: Informational Link Description: Come enjoy a night full of fun, excitement, and dancing complete with refreshments and music provided by a live DJ. Make sure to get a Daddy/Daughter photograph taken as a keepsake of a wonderful night spent together. Daddy’s (or other adult loved one), don’t miss out on a chance to spend some quality time with your daughter. This event is great for daughters 6-12 years old.
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Learn to Snowshoe (City Events)
Status: Cancelled
Date:	2/11/2012 - 2/11/2012, 10:30a.m. - noon
Location:	Garner Park, 333 Rosa Road
Cost: Free District: All Contact: 608-267-4919 Website: Informational Link Description: Come celebrate Winter with Madison Parks and REI by learning to snowshoe. Whether you're brand new to snowshoeing or an intermediate looking for tips and places to go, this free workshop will provide basic instruction, tips and techniques for getting started including how to choose the right snowshoes, what to wear, and how to plan your trip. All ages and experience levels welcome. Bring your own snowshoes or try out the ones provided by REI for this event.
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Winter Concert - Music Experience (City Events)
Date:	2/12/2012 - 2/12/2012, 2 - 3 pm
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $1 admission donation appreciated Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Brothers Burn Mountain perform acoustic, Americana, and roots music. Theater style seating available on a first come, first served basis.
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Madison Winter Festival (City Events)
Date:	2/17/2012 - 2/19/2012, 8:30pm 2/17 - 4:00pm 2/19
Location:	Capitol Square
Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: Madison Winter Festival (608) 385-8864 Website: Informational Link Description: Over ninety truckloads of snow will transform the Capitol Square into a race and recreational venue. The cross country ski race courses will go the entire way around the Square and the streets adjacent will be closed off for the family oriented activities such as snow and ice sculpting, sled hill rides, winter theme museum tours, snowshoeing, disabled sit ski programming, and many other events that winter lovers can participate in.
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Children of the Rainforest - Hale O Malo Polynesian Dance Group (City Events)
Date:	2/18/2012 - 2/18/2012, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $3 ages 13 & up, $2 ages 3-12, Free ages 2 & under Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Hale O Malo Dance Group from Milwaukee returns to Olbrich for tropical dance performances. Be enchanted by the rhythms of traditional Polynesian dancers, drummers, and instruments.
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Madison's Polar Plunge 2012 for Special Olympics (City Events)
Date:	2/18/2012 - 2/18/2012, 8am - 3:30pm
Location:	Olin Park
Cost: $75 minimum to plunge; free to spectators Handicap Accessible: Yes District: 13 Contact: 608-221-2900 Website: Informational Link Description: The polar plunge is a unique fundraiser for Special Olympics where participants collected pledges in exchange for jumping in the frigid waters of Lake Monona. The Madison Polar Plunge is the 7th largest Plunge in the USA.
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Winter Concert - Kicks for Kids (City Events)
Date:	2/19/2012 - 2/19/2012, 2 - 3 pm
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $1 admission donation appreciated District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Fun, family concert! Fox and Branch performs family folk music. They make everything they play their own, while respecting and carrying on the traditions of the music that inspires them. A show that connects people of all ages and walks of life. Theater style seating available on a first come, first served basis.
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Nature WalkSearching for Owls in Warner Park (City Events)
Date:	2/21/2012 - 2/21/2012, 5:30p.m.
Location:	Warner Park; Meet in front of the Warner Park Community Recreation Center.
Cost: free District: All Contact: 608-245-3690 Website: Informational Link Description: Emily Steinwehe and Marlene Hardick will lead a free night walk in Warner Park in search of owls and other creatures of the night. Dress warmly, bring a flashlight and maybe a hot drink.
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Mother/Son Luau (City Events)
Date:	2/24/2012 - 2/24/2012, 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Location:	Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive
Cost: $15 couple/$5 extra person Handicap Accessible: Yes District: All Contact: To purchase tickets, call (608) 245-3690 X 0. Website: Informational Link Description: Come enjoy a tropical themed event full of games and dancing complete with refreshments and music provided by a live DJ. Make sure not to leave before getting a Mother/Son photograph in your Luau apparel as a keepsake of a fun-filled night. Mothers, don’t miss out on a chance to spend some quality time with your son. This event is great for sons 6-12 years old.
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Indulgence, Wine & Chocolate Tasting (City Events)
Date:	2/25/2012 - 2/25/2012, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $25 nonmembers, $20 members, $15 designated driver Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Sample handmade gourmet chocolates, along with a variety of other chocolate delights, and taste wines from Wisconsin wineries and beyond! Limited number of tickets available; purchase at Olbrich's Growing Gifts shop or on the phone.
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Winter Concert - Botanical Boogie (City Events)
Date:	2/26/2012 - 2/26/2012, 2 - 3:30 pm
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $2 admission at the door Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Kick up your heels and dance! Caravan Gypsy Swing plays jazz, swing, Latin, and Parisian waltzes perfect for dancing! Dance floor set up, limited seating available.
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Winter Concert - Music Experience (City Events)
Date:	3/4/2012 - 3/4/2012, 2 - 3 pm
Location:	Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI 53704
Cost: $1 admission donation appreciated Handicap Accessible: ASL Provided: District: All Contact: 608-246-4550 Website: Informational Link Description: Safety Last performs Western swing and old jazz music. Theater style seating available on a first come, first served basis.
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