Kikuichi Knife Workshop & Tasting at The Deliciouser - April 26th
2025-04-26 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
The Deliciouser is bringing craftsmanship to the table with this hands-on, Saturday afternoon workshop. In collaboration with Kikuichi Cutlery, whose bladesmithing tradition dates back to the days of the samurai. This special event will highlight the precision of Kikuichi knives while exploring techniques that elevate ingredient preparation.
We’re excited to welcome Kikuichi’s Harry Rosenblum, who will showcase and demonstrate the craftsmanship behind these exceptional knives.
The workshop includes a light lunch featuring a few of our spice blends:
-Spring Vegetables with Umamier Dip – highlighting our umami-rich blend
-Roasted Salmon with Heirloom Ginger Slaw – a bright, balanced dish featuring our Heirloom Ginger blend
-A Petite Sweet – the perfect finish
Join us for an engaging afternoon of expert knife skills, inspired flavors, and the tools that bring it all together.
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events
Bar & Shopping @ 12 p.m.
Workshop @ 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $70
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

"The Wright Look" Fashion Show
2025-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53705, Select a Country:
Experience The Wright Look, a unique collaboration between The Vault UW-Madison, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and Monona Terrace.
This groundbreaking event merges fashion and architecture, bringing Wright’s visionary designs to life through a live runway show. Structured into four dynamic acts, the show explores Wright’s life and legacy, the iconic buildings designed by his apprentices, his own revolutionary architectural work, and the enduring principles that continue to shape the world today.
With over 60 original, student-created designs modeled on the runway, The Wright Look is a fully immersive experience featuring live music and an innovative approach to architectural storytelling through fashion.
Free and Open to the Public
Reserve a Spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wright-look-a-runway-fashion-exhibition-tickets-1255799282459?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sponsored by The Vault & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

When the Earth Moves: 55 Years of Earth Day with Tia Nelson
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hillside Theater, 6604 State Highway 23 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day with Tia Nelson, conservationist, international environmental leader, advocate for climate change action, and daughter of Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson.
Tia will discuss the history and ongoing importance of the Earth Day movement and show the timely short film When the Earth Moves, which tells the authentic story and original vision of Earth Day as a bipartisan and socially just environmental movement, highlighting the need for people across generations and on both sides of the political aisle to play an active role in helping build a brighter future.
Please join us to be a part of an inspiring conversation.

All of Us Enrollment Event (PUBLIC)
2025-04-30 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
ALL OF US IS A RESEARCH PROGRAM FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH). It is seeking one million or more people from across the U.S. to help speed up medical research. People who join will share information about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. By looking for patterns, researchers will learn more about what affects people’s health. Learn more at https://allofus.wisc.edu/ This is your opportunity to be part of a big picture.

Spring Social and Volunteer Appreciation
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
You, your family and friends are invited to Gilda’s Spring Social and Volunteer Appreciation! Join us in the backyard for music, activities, art, games, snacks, character appearances from A Moment of Magic, and fun for all ages.
***This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll have these activities indoors.
Questions? Email elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.

Downtown Middleton Sip & Stroll - Wine Walk
2025-05-01 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Downtown Middleton, WI, 1821 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, 53562, Select a Country:
Raise your glass! The Downtown Middleton Business Association is excited to host our annual Sip & Stroll: Wine Walk. Do a little sipping, a little shopping, and taste a little food. Most of all, enjoy a night out with your friends!
Your ticket brings you admission to all 20+ sip stops, a custom sampling wine glass, and mouthwatering snacks at each location. It’s not just a stroll; it’s a celebration of flavors while getting to explore the hip & historic Downtown Middleton.
DATE: May 1st, 2025
TIME: 5pm – 8:30pm
TICKETS: $40 per person, $10 DD

FILM SCREENING - Frank Lloyd Wright: Phoenix From the Ashes
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hillside Theater, Taliesin, Spring Green, 5481 County Road C, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
The documentary portrays Frank Lloyd Wright’s life and his works with film footage, photos and conversations with biographers, art historians and the author T.C. Boyle, who lives in a Wright house and wrote a bestseller about the master’s significant others, The Women. All the interviews were filmed inside Wright buildings. Wright himself speaks to us in interviews from the Fifties, and in quotes from his autobiography. Animations tell scenes from his life with a twinkle in the eyes.
Runtime of 53 minutes, following by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Dr. Sigrid Faltin.
This film screening is free with a recommended cash donation of $10 at the door.

EMBRACING THE CHANGE: A PERI-POSTMENOPAUSE JOURNEY
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ether Wellness, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
EMBRACING THE CHANGE: A PERI-POSTMENOPAUSE JOURNEY
Navigating menopause can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. EMBRACING THE CHANGE: A PERI-POSTMENOPAUSE JOURNEY is an educational workshop designed to support women in this powerful life transition. Whether you’re in the early stages of PERIMENOPAUSE or are already in POSTMENOPAUSE, this workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn more and gain tools for navigating this phase with confidence and ease.
Join us for an empowering evening where we’ll explore holistic strategies for managing common symptoms and enhancing your overall well-being.
What you can expect:
• Holistic Approaches to Menopause: Gain insights into the physical and emotional changes that come with peri- and post-menopause, and learn how to embrace them as a natural part of life.
• Gentle Movement & Yoga: Discover simple and accessible movements that target symptoms like joint pain, and stress, while promoting flexibility and bone health.
• Breathwork & Meditation: Learn powerful techniques to reduce stress, improve sleep, and bring balance to your emotional well-being.
• Nutritional Support: Learn how to nourish your body with foods that support hormonal balance, bone health, and heart wellness.
• Community Discussion: Share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who are on the same journey.
This workshop will leave you feeling empowered with tools and knowledge to navigate menopause with confidence and strength.
You’ll also experience the supportive, welcoming community at Ether Wellness—your space for holistic women’s health.
Reserve your spot today and take the next step towards embracing this beautiful chapter of life!
–> https://EtherWellnessMadison.buzops.com/EmbracingtheChange
Thursday, May 1st 6-8pm
Cost: $55/person

Free Museum Tour: Celebrating Renee Roeder-Earley
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N Hamilton, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Beaver logs, sock bikes, serpentine slide scales, and costumes galore! Join Madison Children’s Museum for a special, free tour highlighting the work of fiber artist Renee Roeder. Renee contributed whimsical stitchery to countless exhibits as part of the museum’s team of local artists and makers over the past 30 years. She passed away in February 2025, much too soon, but her work lives on and continues to inspire children and staff at MCM every day.
Join museum staff for a tour highlighting some of her many pieces created for MCM and our community’s children. Free tours will begin at 6:15 and 7 pm outdoors in the Wonderground, during MCM’s “Live from the Wonderground” all-ages concert series. No registration required!
Free MCM Tour: Celebrating Renee Roeder-Earley

AFSP Celebration of Hope Gala
2025-05-02 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | St. Kate the Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The third annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Celebration of Hope Gala will raise funds for suicide prevention, education, and research in the state of Wisconsin. The evening will include an elegant meal, a silent auction, and a wine/bourbon/NA spirits pull. This year, the chapter will celebrate the contributions of three distinguished honorees who have made a profound impact on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, helping to create a world where no one feels alone in their struggles: Mission Impact Honoree Terry McGuire, host of the Giving Voice to Depression podcast; Community Impact Honoree Jeffrey Ditzenberger, Navy veteran and prominent advocate for mental health and suicide prevention in agriculture and society; and Social Impact Honoree Jean Papalia, a retired City of Madison Police officer who spent many years establishing partnerships in the mental health community.

Half-Pint Resale Spring Sale
2025-05-03 08:00 - 2025-05-04 13:00 UTC | Mandt Center, 400 Mandt Parkway, Stoughton, WI, 53589, United States
The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting parents, and young families, featuring items of all types for ages 0 – 12, plus maternity. Register to consign your items, or volunteer to work the sale and get access to the presale held on Friday May 2nd. A half-price sale will be held on Sunday May 4th from 8am – 1pm. Put your clothing and money back into our community in this mom owned and 100% local sale!

May the 4th Be With You / Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Working Draft
2025-05-03 12:00 - 2025-05-05 22:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Saturday, May 3rd, we’re throwing a party to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Third of May. We’ll have a black lime and Mexican cinnamon infused version of No Está Mal Mexican-Style Lager, house-made margaritas, the Sabor Regio food truck, and fun and games in the parking lot.
The weekend continues on Sunday May the 4th (Be With You!), AKA Star Wars Day. We’ll be celebrating in style with a Blue “Milk”shake IPA that will hearken you back to breakfasts from a time long ago in a galaxy far, far away. We’ll be show some of your favorite movies on the tube, have some fun Star Wars-themed activities, and enjoy more tacos from Sabor Regio.
Not only is Sunday May the Fourth Be With You day, but we are also selling tickets to the Great Taste of the Midwest, one of the premiere beer events in the country, hosted by the Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild and held the second Saturday in August. Tickets go on sale at noon, but you can line up in the WDBC parking starting at 7am. At 8am, we’ll open the taps and Sabor Regio will make breakfast tacos.
We’ll wrap it up on the actual Cinco de Mayo with tacos from Sabor Regio, margaritas, and a Lego Night especial.
Sounds like a great weekend to me!

Little Pop Color Shop x DAIS Mother's Day Drive
2025-05-04 - 2025-05-17 | Little Pop Color Shop, 1833 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
This Mother’s Day season, we’re proud to partner with Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) to support individuals and help make a difference for moms in our community. DAIS provides essential services and support to those affected by domestic violence, helping them build safe and stable lives.
Simply bring items from the DAIS WISHLIST into Little Pop Color Shop from May 4-17, 2025 (during store hours), and we’ll apply a 10% discount to your entire purchase as our thank you. At the end of the donation drive, we’ll gather all the collected items and deliver them directly to DAIS where they’ll make an immediate difference for those in need.
When: May 4-17, 2025 (The week before and after Mother’s Day)
How It Works:

Bring in donations of essential items from the DAIS wishlist
Receive 10% OFF your entire purchase as our thank you
Little Pop Color Shop will collect the donations and bring them over to DAIS after May 17th.

Campsite Chef Cooking Class
2025-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | lussier family heritage center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Join us for a hands-on cooking adventure where you’ll gain skills for outdoor cooking! In this class, we’ll teach you how to create a meal over a campfire and camp stove, using simple, yet effective techniques. Staff will review basic camping cooking equipment, build a campfire suitable for cooking, discuss safety around campfire cooking, and instruct how to cook a meal using 3 different methods!
Menu
-Bean Salad using easy to camp transport/store ingredients
-Vegetarian Chili using a Dutch oven
-Desserts using foil packets
This class is for beginner campsite chefs and designed to introduce you to campsite cooking skills. During the class you will prepare and eat the menu listed above. Get ready to turn your campsite into the best outdoor kitchen around!
Registration is required.
Cost: $30 per person
Age: 12 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancer Support Services through Gilda’s Club Madison [Virtual]
2025-05-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-15 16:30 - 17:00 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?
Join Gilda’s Club for a group New Member Meeting delivered on Zoom.
This meeting will discuss the resources we have to offer and get you started as a Gilda’s Club member.
*If you do not wish to meet in a group setting, please email program@gildasclubmadison.org to schedule an individual New Member Meeting.
Questions? Please email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.

Advance Care Planning
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Make you own health care decisions. Advance care planning is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and to your loved ones. It takes courage to plan ahead and think about a time in the future when you may not be able to make healthcare decisions for yourself or you are not able to communicate your preferences.
By planning ahead, you can find comfort that your current and future care preferences are in writing and will guide your loved ones so they will not have the burden of guessing what you would want during if you could not speak for yourself about medical decisions. Learn more about how you can make your own health care decisions through written and verbal communication with your medical team and family. This workshop is open to all interested participants.

Sun Safety and What’s New in Melanoma Care Today
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Hear from top melanoma specialist, Dr. Mark Albertini, what is on the horizon for melanoma care. He will be joined by Dr. Gloria Xu to offer sun safety tips, as summer is coming.

Swimming with the Fishes - Wednesday, May 7th
2025-05-07 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Whispers are spreading—Wednesday night events at The Deliciouser are about to take a summer break. But before they do, we’re inviting you to an evening of mystery, indulgence, and old-school exclusivity.
Swimming with the Fishes is a four-course dinner where the menu will remain secret until you arrive, featuring bold Italian-American flavors and an atmosphere straight out of a classic mobster tale. To start, the kitchen has something special up their sleeve—a savory surprise to set the tone for the evening.
These Wednesday night gatherings won’t be gone forever, but they’re slipping away for the season. Get in while you can.
Limited seats available. Reservations required.
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events
Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m.
Dinner @ 6:15 p.m.
Tickets: $95
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

Wild Food and Wild Medicine Walk
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, 53704, United States
Join us for this fun and inspiring walk. We will explore the emerging plants of the season: learning how to identify, harvest and prepare them for food and medicine. Participants will be inspired to continue learning about the plants that grow around us.

Up Your Networking Game with TEMPO Madison
2025-05-08 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | The Forward Club at Breeze Stevens, 917 E Mifflin St Gate 5,, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
What is Networking? “Networking builds and nurtures professional relationships that can lead to mutually beneficial opportunities. Networking involves connecting with others in your industry or field to share information, resources, and support. The purpose is to expand your circle of contacts, gain insights, and create potential business opportunities. Effective networking fosters collaboration and can open doors to new ventures, partnerships, and career growth.”
If that sounds a bit corporate and serious to you, we have just the thing to spice up your networking experience!
Join the TEMPO Madison Networking Committee on Thursday, May 8, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the Forward Club for Speed Networking! This fast-paced event allows you to connect with multiple people quickly—perfect for making connections and getting home in time for dinner or enjoying spring weather.
One of the best networking tips is to not come alone—bring a buddy! We’ll even send out some fun sample questions for you to ask beforehand, so you won’t have to worry about a thing. We can’t wait to see you there!
4:30 – 5:00 pm Check in and Chat
5:00 – 6:15 pm Speed Networking
6:15 – 6:30 pm Following up if you have any additional questions
with those you connected.
Registration costs $30 per person and includes light appetizers.
There will be a cash bar available.

Celebrate with Crêpes! - Saturday, May 10th
2025-05-10 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us at The Deliciouser for a delightful afternoon of crêpe-making with our talented pastry chef, Michelle Mau! In this workshop, Michelle will guide you through the art of making the perfect crêpes. She will also demonstrate how to create three house-made sauces—rich chocolate, Nutella, and fresh fruit sauce—along with freshly whipped cream. Guests will enjoy a spread of fun topping options and something savory to start.
Menu:
-Handmade crêpes
-House-made chocolate sauce, Nutella, and fruit sauce
-Whipped cream & additional fun toppings
-Savory snack for grazing
Bar & Shopping @ 12:00 p.m.
Workshop @ 12:30 p.m.
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking.
Ticket includes workshop, crêpes, toppings, and recipes.
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events.
Tickets: $65
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill.
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash.

Blind Tiger Night Market at Working Draft Beer Co
2025-05-10 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join us as we host our second Blind Tiger Night Market. Between 5-9pm on Saturday, May 10th, there will be something for everyone, including:
— Over a dozen Madison- and Milwaukee-area artists and makers are bringing their crafts
— Opportunities to DIY crafts yourself
— Common Pasta food truck will be feeding us
— Ice Cream Social is bringing dessert
— DJ Dudley Noon will be spinning records
— Working Draft is releasing the Blind Tiger Amber Alt!
Enjoying great beer and food, listening to great tunes, browsing amazing one-of-a-kind crafts, all under the moonlight? Sounds perfect!

Mother’s Day Nordic Champagne Brunch - May 11th
2025-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join team Deliciouser for a special Mother’s Day brunch as we get our *Hygge on with a nordic inspired menu of spring favorites. We’ll be serving breakfast martinis and flights of bubbly to compliment.
Antica spiced cardamom granola, seeds, berries, yogurt
Scandinavian Salad Plate
~Vadouvan Skagen shrimp salad – Swedish roasted beets, ginger, rye crouton and dill – Spring
~Mixed greens – havarti cheese – pickled herring
Smørrebrød
~Open face Danish sandwich – whipped ricotta, Hart-Beet cured salmon, jammy egg, Danish trout roe, spring radish, dill
Brita Cake
~Nordic spiced meringue cake, berries
*Hygge a Danish word that describes a feeling of contentment, coziness and well-being. Pronounced “hoo-gah”
Optional drink pairing, as well as a curated selection of wine, spirits and spirit-free cocktails available
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events
Bar & Shopping @ 11:30 a.m.
Brunch @ 12:15 p.m.
Tickets: $65 + 20% Service Charge on Food & Drinks
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash

Cancer Support Services at Gilda’s Club Madison [In-Person]
2025-05-12 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | Gilda’s Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, 53562, United States
Have you or someone you loved been given a cancer diagnosis? Are you looking for a space to connect with others who understand?
Join us for an in person group new member meeting. We’ll take some time to talk about the resources available at Gilda’s Club Madison, then take a short tour of the clubhouse.
Meet at the Clubhouse located at 7907 UW Ct, Middleton, WI.

Stand Up Comedian Zane Lamprey
2025-05-12 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | Working Draft Beer Company, 1129 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey LIVE! • WORKING DRAFT BEER • Madison, WI
Catch Zane Lamprey’s new ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour. Join us for a night of stand-up and amazing craft beer!
– 7:00 VIP Doors
– 7:15 VIP Drinking Games with Zane
– 7:30 General Admision Doors
– 8:00 Showtime!
– 9:15 Call an Uber
As a pre-game, watch Zane’s three Amazon Prime stand-up specials: Tender Looks , Ski Patrol and Medium Club !
The ANOTHER ROUND! stand-up is completely new jokes and stories, so watching his stand-up specials won’t ruin the show.
This event is strictly for 21+
If this event is canceled, tickets will automatically be applied toward a rescheduled performance.

NAMI Dane County Open House
2025-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 25 Kessel Court, Madison, WI 53711, 25 Kessel Ct, Madison, WI, 53711, United States
Join NAMI Dane County as we celebrate our move to a new office location that will allow us to increase and expand services and support for our community. We will also be celebrating all of the connections we have made this year and the community partners we have worked with to best serve individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy. We are excited to welcome the community to tour our new space, connect with community partners, and celebrate the accomplishments of the last year.
Tuesday, May 13, 5-7pm. Ribbon cutting at 5:30pm and Awards Recognition at 6pm.
Enjoy appetizers, mocktails, and desserts.
*Please RSVP so that we can plan for food, beverages, and dessert.

Deliciouser Discovery Dinner: Asia Pacific With Chef Juan Umaña - May 14th
2025-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St. Suite 7, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Deliciouser Discovery Dinner – Asia Pacific: An Inspirational Journey of Bold Flavors With Chef Juan Umaña
Join team Deliciouser as we welcome back guest chef Juan Umaña for a vibrant culinary exploration inspired by recent travels through Hawaii, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Nepal. This immersive, fully plant-based dining experience will celebrate bold flavors, nourishing ingredients, and the deep connections between food, culture, and technique. Each course will highlight local produce paired with global inspiration, showcasing how veggie forward ingredients can be transformed through traditional and modern cooking methods. The multi-course, vegan, tasting menu will be revealed upon arrival, unfolding as a journey of taste and storytelling.
Optional drink pairing, as well as a curated selection of wine, spirits, and spirit-free cocktails available.
Please provide all dietary restrictions and allergies upon booking.
Guests enjoy 10% off spices and featured wines at events.
Bar & Shopping @ 5:30 p.m.
Dinner @ 6:15 p.m.
Tickets: $95 + 20% Service Charge on Food & Drinks
Your $25 reservation deposit will be subtracted from your final bill.
We offer a 3% discount on final payment with cash.

D.E.L.V.E. Incubator Performance 2025
2025-05-16 19:30 - 2025-05-17 21:00 UTC | Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
IDC’s DELVE Incubator provides an opportunity for dancers and choreographers to create and explore artistically, while making new connections and performing for local audiences. Professional and advanced amateur dancers will work in the creation of new works that will be included in IDC’s May 2025 performances with this year’s panel selected choreographers: Natalia Armacanqui, Edward Salas, Liz Sexe, José Cruz-Arzón, Erica Pinigis, and Krysten Hagedorn. In true IDC form, these works highlight the incredible and often unseen diversity of contemporary dance in Madison -. It’s Global Contemporary – an expression of our current moment from the perspectives of Madison’s rich diversity in dance.
Liz Sexe, in her endlessly creative experimental fashion, is crafting a contemporary improvisational dance party that’s just as fun as it is technically exacting.
José Cruz-Arzón’s incredible 21 dancer cast has street dance bumping up against jazz funk to highlight and contrast masculine and feminine movement.
Utilizing her expertise in mesmerizing programmable LED props, Krysten Hagedorn is weaving together circus flow arts with tutting and contemporary jazz/funk in a dazzling juxtaposition of the light and darkness inside each of us.
Natalia Armacanqui’s global dance fusion expertise brings out the divine feminine in each of the dancers through both ancestral and contemporary forms and her distinctly unique and innovative vision.
In a collaborative process with Poet Andrea Musher as well as the aerialists in the cast, Erica Pinigis is bringing back to life Musher’s “If It Weren’t For Her Stays, a work of choral poetry that uses corsets as metaphor for the complex and often paradoxical ways that patriarchy is enacted on women’s bodies. Pinigis draws from a lifelong passion for the work of the mothers and grandmothers of American Modern Dance, like Loie Fuller and Isadora Duncan in a piece of bound flow, aerial dance, and dozens of yards of fabric.
In a bold step outside of his comfort zone, Edward Salas is exploring martial arts and house music influences in his premiere, also utilizing play in his constantly evolving rehearsal process.

Kids Building Wisconsin 2025
2025-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg , WI, 53508, United States
Mark your calendars for KBW 2025 on May 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Kids Building Wisconsin is an exciting and educational event for kids, celebrating the construction industry. With over 50 interactive exhibits, it’s a day full of fun and learning at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg, WI. From local trades to industry participants, there’s something for everyone. Get ready for hands-on activities, demonstrations, and unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore and engage with the world of construction!
