Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 19, 2023

posted June 18, 2023 - 10:54pm

City administrative offices, including the Common Council Office, will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All emergency services will be open; please call 911. Use Report-a-Problem for non-emergencies that can wait until the next City working day. Metro Service Reduced on Monday, June 19 and will operate SATURDAY schedules on the following bus routes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, O, P, R, S

Meetings

Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in hybrid format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items includes recognizing June2023 as Pride Month, recognizing June 24, 2023, as The Capital City Hues Day and recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and legacy of Juan José López and more!

Economic Development Committee: The Economic Development Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in virtual format at 5:00 PM. Agenda items includes encouraging employers to honor Juneteenth as a paid holiday, creating and Authorizing a $300,000 Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Administrator to Manage the BizReady Program and more!
Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission will take place on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in virtual format at 5:00 PM. Agenda items includes a resolution authorizing the Common Council to delegate equivalent authority for approval of the Metro Transit Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) to the Madison Transportation Commission and more!

Events

2023 Capitol City Band free outdoor rehearsals will be held at Rennebohm Park on Thursday, June 22nd. Audience welcome. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. Learn more at: https://mmqccb.org/
Food Cart Daily Vending - Holy Cow Food Cart, Monday, June 19, 2023: Carts in Parks! Food carts are scheduled in Madison parks for daily vending, neighborhood food cart nights, and Neighborhood Resource Team (NRT) events. The schedule varies and is subject to change. Join Holy Cow Food Cart for a free community meal & produce give away in Meadowood Park!
Homebuyer Expo, Monday, June 19, 2023: Own It: Building Black Wealth is having a Homebuyer Expo at One City Schools (1707 W. Broadway, Monona) on June 19th 5:30pm -7:30pm OPEN TO ALL. This exciting event brings together a panel of experienced real estate professionals ready to guide you on your journey toward homeownership. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to expand your real estate portfolio, our experts will provide valuable insights and advice to help you make informed decisions.
NewBridge Summer Concert Series, Monday, June 19, 2023: Concert series sponsored by NewBridge Madison, at Warner Park.

Lakeside Kids: BollyBeat Dance Workshop, Tuesday, June 20, 2023: BollyBeat, a Bollywood inspired kids’ dance-fitness class, is set to upbeat music. A new and refreshing way to burn off some energy and boost your happiness level! Expect kid friendly dance routines that are safe and fun. No dance experience necessary.

East Side Farmers' Market, Tuesday, June 20, 2023: The Eastside Farmers' Market is Madison Wisconsin’s finest weekday farmers' market. Our goal is to bring the freshest Wisconsin grown food direct to the heart of the East side. Our vendor members are agricultural producers and food artisans who make value added products from Wisconsin's agricultural bounty.
Parks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park | Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tuesday, June 20, 2023: Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Parks Alive in Aldo Leopold Park: June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15
Food Cart Daily Vending - KC Taste Asian Cuisine, Tuesday, June 20, 2023: Carts in Parks! Food carts are scheduled in Madison parks for daily vending, neighborhood food cart nights, and Neighborhood Resource Team (NRT) events. The schedule varies and is subject to change. Join KC Taste Asian Cuisine at the Biergarten at Olbrich Park! Enjoy a great evening with your friends and family along Lake Monona!
Make Music Madison, Wednesday, June 21, 2023: Make Music Madison is a free, city-wide, outdoor day of music held annually on the summer solstice. Full schedule of hundreds of concerts available.
Dane County Farmers' Market - Wednesday Market, Wednesday, June 21, 2023: The Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between the Madison Municipal Building and the City County Building. While more intimate than the Saturday Market, you will still find many of your favorite Dane County Farmers’ Market members, as well as a full array of fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, bakery items, cut flowers, plants, and many specialty items.
The Capitol View Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, June 21, 2023: The Capitol View Farmers Market is returning to the North Star Neighborhood! Join us each Wednesday (May 31-October 11, 2023) from 3:00-7:00pm to support local farmers and vendors, enjoy live music and food carts, and make the most of summer in Madison!
Learn to Fish with WI DNR, Wednesday, June 21, 2023: Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild . For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit. See license options . Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be onsite with all the fishing equipment needed to participate. This event is open to adults and children and is ideal for persons aged 7 years and older. Children must be supervised by a parent or adult guardian. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver for themselves and their children, upon arrival.
Concerts on the Rooftop: The Jimmys, Thursday, June 22, 2023: The Jimmys are a powerhouse, seven-piece band influenced by raw Chicago Blues to second line New Orleans funk. Touring throughout the U.S. and Europe, The Jimmys have amassed international acclaim. Members of this band have garnered Wisconsin’s top honors in Blues to Grammy recognition to platinum records!
URT Electronics Recycling Event, Saturday, June 24, 2023: Universal Recycling Technologies (URT) aims to encourage responsible and safe disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) while providing a free responsible recycling solution for the underserved communities.
Madison Log Rolling Championship, Saturday, June 24, 2023: Lumberjacks and Lumberjills from all over the US will gather to log roll in the first outdoor event of the season. Youth and amateur athletes compete in the earlier hours of the day, followed by the elite log rollers. All proceeds from the Midwest Log Rolling Championships benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of American AND the Madison Log Rolling School.
Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, June 24, 2023: Baby Bird Bonanza ~ Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walks through the Edna Taylor Conservation Park are held on the 4th Saturday, 10-11:30am of each month and begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. Meet outside at the Children's Shack. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Madison Audubon Society , and Aldo Leopold Nature Center . No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
Madison Symphony Orchestra Community Concert, Saturday, June 24, 2023: Madison Symphony Orchestra presents a free concert for the community.
Movies with Madison Parks - Everything Everywhere All at Once, Saturday, June 24, 2023: Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy this FREE movie night in Lisa Link Peace Park! Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Madison Parks, proudly presents a free movie in the heart of Downtown Madison!

Announcements

2023 Reverend Wright Human Rights Award Recipient: The Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Emanuel Scarbrough. The award will be presented at the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Metro Service Reduced on Monday, June 19: Due to the Juneteenth holiday, Metro will operate SATURDAY schedules on the following routes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, O, P, R, S
Support Local Businesses in the Heat of Construction Season: The City of Madison Engineering Division encourages the community to support local businesses specifically impacted by major projects underway during the heat of this construction season.
Madison Public Library Seeks Presenters for the Annual Teejop & Beyond Program: MADISON, WI -- Madison Public Library is accepting applications for Teejop & Beyond from June 15 - July 30, 2023.
Street Closure--University Bay Drive (Bridge Install): University Bay Drive will be closed at the intersection of University Avenue overnight from 7:00 p.m. Friday June 16, 2023 to 7:00 a.m.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Statement on Shared Revenue Vote in Senate: The shared revenue bill is being called “historic” because it is the first time in over 20 years that the Legislature has begun to address its responsibilities in sharing state income and sales taxes to ensure core services can be provided by local communities throughout Wisconsin. However, no one should think that this represents a fair compromise or solves the long-term problem for local governments across the state.
Help Guide Growth and Change in Madison: The City of Madison is currently working on an Interim Update of its 2018 Imagine Madison Comprehensive Plan, which is a long-term vision for the future of Madison to help guide the growth and change Madison is experiencing. The Interim Update is focused on the Generalized Future Land Use (GFLU) map within the Comprehensive Plan. The GFLU map guides how and where Madison grows. The City is updating the GFLU map to reflect land use recommendations from neighborhood, area, and neighborhood development plans adopted between summer 2018 and summer 2023. In addition to these administrative updates, the public has an opportunity to propose amendments to the GFLU map.
Parts of E. Washington Avenue to Close Friday: (MADISON, Wis.)— On June 16, 2023, the westbound lanes of the 500 block of E. Washington Avenue between N. Blair Street and N. Franklin Street will be closed 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
No Streets Division Collections or Drop-off on Juneteenth, June 19, 2023: There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed.