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SUMMARY:Gilda's Backyard BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Ignite Hope Together! \nJoin us for Gilda’s Backyard BBQ\, presented by Lake Ridge Bank\, Leo Cancer Care\, Levy Giving Fund\, and WMTV15. \nGather in Gilda’s backyard for an adult evening featuring lip-smacking barbeque fare provided by Blue Plate Catering\, thirst-quenching adult beverages provided by Bailey’s Run Vineyard\, The Lone Girl Brewing Company\, and Young Blood Beer Co\, and live music by Universal Sound. Explore unique raffle and live auction items and experiences. Be inspired and engage directly in funding the Gilda’s Club mission…it might just get a little competitive! \nFunds raised through Gilda’s Backyard BBQ help provide free emotional support for families facing cancer\, including child/teen programming and weekly support groups. \nTickets are $75 each or $280 for four. We hope you will join us! Please note: This is a 21+ (years of age) adult event. Per the City of Middleton\, you must show your photo ID (regardless of your age) and receive wristband if you will be consuming adult beverages.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/gildas-backyard-bbq-2/
LOCATION:Gilda’s Club Madison\, 7907 UW Health Court\, Middleton\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Verona Hometown Days
DESCRIPTION:A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY \nWelcome to Our Hometown! \nOur festival has something for everyone\, from thrilling carnival rides and delicious food to live music\, games and children’s entertainment. With over 50 years of history\, Verona Hometown Days has become a beloved tradition and a highlight of the summer season in Verona. \nJoin us for a weekend you won’t forget\, filled with laughter\, friendship\, and unforgettable memories.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/verona-hometown-days/
LOCATION:Hometown USA Festival Park\, 111 Lincoln St\, Verona\, WI\, 53593\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Verona Area Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@veronawi.com
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SUMMARY:FREE CONCERT Live from the Wonderground: Los Chechos
DESCRIPTION:Every month this summer\, enjoy free concerts at Madison Children’s Museum featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat\, kids climb and play\, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor space like no other! \nTonight\, MCM welcomes Los Chechos\, a group of notable local musicians who bring their own spin to Latin American tunes spanning a colorful array of genres. Sway to the sweet sounds of cumbia\, ska\, reggae\, and pop-rock\, as band leader Alejandro Punguil gives voice to lyrics in Spanish\, English\, and Portuguese. Be sure to grab Venezuelan eats from La Taguara and a dreamy dessert from Stellie’s Ice Cream cart\, both offering for-purchase options in the Wonderground. \nLive from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a donation at the door\, but no entry fee is required. Proceeds benefit the work of Madison Children’s Museum and allow us to bring accessible programming to our community. All tickets are at the door\, no advance registration. Please enter at the Wonderground gate on E. Dayton Street\, by the Log Cabin. \nLive from the Wonderground: Los Chechos
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/free-concert-live-from-the-wonderground-los-chechos/
LOCATION:Madison Children’s Museum\, 100 N Hamilton St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703-2116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Concerts on the Rooftop: Wheelhouse - Americana/Bluegrass
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the unparalleled experience of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends\, A truly unique Madison event. \nWheelHouse is a nationally touring Americana and bluegrass band hailing from Madison. As a full-time working band\, they perform over 220 shows each year and have garnered attention from national labels. Featuring three- and four-part harmonies\, fiddle and guitar leads\, and driving rhythm of the upright bass\, WheelHouse brings an energy and attitude unique to themselves. \nGates and Cash Bars Open at 5:30PM\nWilliam T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens\n(Rain Back Up Exhibition Hall) \nFREE ticket required for admission through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concerts-on-the-rooftop-wheelhouse-americana-bluegrass-tickets-1319026576999?aff=oddtdtcreator\nor by calling 608.261.4062 \nEnjoy a special casual concert menu at our rooftop Lake Vista Café or pack your own picnic basket. Carry-in alcohol is not permitted (by law\, this includes non-alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content greater than 0.0%.). \nBring a lawn chair for your comfort; seating and shade on the rooftop is limited. \nRain call will be made on the day of the event at 2pm\, An email notification will be sent to ticket holders. \nSponsored by MGE\, Friends of Monona Terrace\, Pabst Blue Ribbon and High Noon.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/concerts-on-the-rooftop-wheelhouse-americana-bluegrass/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center":MAILTO:fpuleo@mononaterrace.com
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SUMMARY:The eMpTy Vees Prom on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Put on your prom dress and dance the night away with the eMpTy Vees. \nMaybe even be voted Prom Queen or King! \n$5 cover at the door
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/the-empty-vees-prom-on-the-lawn/
LOCATION:East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Festa Italia 2025
DESCRIPTION:Festa Italia\, presented by the Italian Workmen’s Club of Madison\, WI\, is a celebration of Italian heritage with food\, music and family fun held in McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg on Saturday\, May 31\, and Sunday\, June 1\, 2025. \nSaturday\, May 31 – 11:00am – 10:00pm\nSunday\, June 1 – 10:00am – 6:30pm \nPasta Dinners\, Bocce tournaments\, cooking demos\, soccer skills demo with Forward Madison FC\, Italian Folk Dancers\, kids games\, and a pasta eating contest. \nAdmission is $7 per day (no pets allowed). Children under 12 are FREE! \nParking is FREE with shuttles from several parking areas.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/festa-italia-2025/
LOCATION:McKee Farms Park\, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd\, Fitchburg \, WI\, 53508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:LunART Festival 2025: "Her Legacy\, Our Voice"
DESCRIPTION:LunART starts the summer off with a bang as they present their 2025 LunART Festival: “Her Legacy\, Our Voice\,” taking place from Wednesday\, May 28 through Sunday\, June 1. As one of the nation’s few organizations solely dedicated to championing women artists\, LunART is rewriting the narrative through electrifying chamber music\, powerful interdisciplinary programming\, transformative educational opportunities\, and soul-fulfilling\, impactful discussions. \nThis year’s festival features three unmissable gala concerts at the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Center\, headlined by internationally renowned 2025 Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi. From Chen’s most iconic works to groundbreaking new compositions\, the concerts spotlight a thrilling lineup\, including world premieres by the 2025 Call for Scores winners\, and the return of mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala as Susan B. Anthony in a riveting song cycle chronicling the suffragist’s landmark trial.\nAlso taking the stage: the 2025 Composers Hub Cohort will collaborate with Chen in a week of creative exploration\, culminating in a genre-defying showcase that amplifies the bold future of women composers. \nThe festival kicks off with a powerful\, intimate panel featuring Chen\, Adriana Zabala\, and acclaimed portrait artist Desere Mayo—each pushing boundaries and forging space for women’s voices in unique\, compelling ways. Mayo’s breathtaking visual art exhibition\, which explores the intersection of creativity and social change\, will be on display at all festival events. \nWith intimate performances that blend winds\, strings\, voices\, and piano—and a focus on connection\, legacy\, and innovation—the 2025 LunART Festival is more than a concert series. It’s a movement. A gathering. A spotlight on the stories that shape us—and the voices leading us forward. \nDon’t miss your chance to witness the future of the arts\, live and in full force. \nCommissioned Artwork \nIn addition to her participation in the panel discussion and performances\, Desere Mayo has been commissioned by LunART to create a commemorative artwork for the Festival 2025 theme\, “Her Legacy\, Our Voice.” Varieties of her artwork will be available for purchase at all festival events. \nGet Your Tickets Today!\nTickets for the 2025 LunART Festival are now on sale and can be purchased at lunartfestival.org. Don’t wait–tickets purchased ahead of time are $30 instead of $35! Or you can partake in our special Gala Concert Bundle and get $10 off your concert experience. Students can present an ID upon arrival to\nsecure a $15 ticket. \n2025 Festival Schedule: \n“Her Legacy\, Our Voice” Panel Discussion – FREE Admission\nWednesday\, May 28\, 7:30 PM\nThe festival will commence with a powerful panel discussion\, bringing together three distinguished artists– Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi\, vocalist Adriana Zabala\, and portrait artist Desere Mayo – who are actively strengthening the legacy of women in the arts while forging their own unique creative paths. \nGala Chamber Music Concert: HER LEGACY\nFriday\, May 30\, 7:30 PM\nAudiences will experience an electrifying journey featuring the vibrant energy of 2025 Chen Yi’s “Qi\,” followed by the 2025 Call for Scores Winner Lingbo Ma’s “Dance Unleashed\,” a sonata by Eugenie Rocherolle\, and a powerful performance of Steven Mark Kohn’s gripping musical drama\, “The Trial of Susan B. Anthony\,” brought to life by guest mezzo soprano Adriana Zabala. \nGala Chamber Music Concert: OUR VOICE\nSaturday\, May 31\, 7:30 PM\nOUR VOICE promises a whirlwind of bold and breathtaking music by an extraordinary lineup of composers\, including the trailblazing Rebecca Clarke\, the masterful Louise Farrenc\, Composer-in-Residence Chen Yi\, Sato Matsui in a highly anticipated world premiere\, and a spotlight on rising talents – 2025 Call for Scores winners Stella G. Gitelman Willoughby and Jennifer Margaret Barker. \nComposers Hub Spotlight Chamber Music Concert – FREE Admission\nSunday\, June 1\, 2:30 PM\nThe festival will conclude with the Composers Hub Spotlight Concert. This grand finale of unites seven composers from across the globe\, whose distinct creative voices are shaping the landscape of 21st-century music. LunART’s 2025 Composers Hub Cohort will join forces with Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi for a week of workshops and collaboration\, culminating in this one-of-a-kind sonic palette. A reception will follow the concert! \nLunART Festival is supported by the Amphion Foundation\, Arts and Literature Laboratory\, Bolz Center for Arts Administration\, the BRAVA Magazine\, Dane Arts\, Ian’s Pizza\, Madison Arts Commission with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board\, Marriott Daughters Foundation\, Microtone Media\, Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation\, Willy Street Co-op\, WORT\, and WYSO. \nLUNART’S MISSION is to support\, inspire\, promote\, and celebrate ALL women in the arts through public performances\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and interdisciplinary collaboration; thus enriching our community and creating a welcoming space for learning and experimentation.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/lunart-festival-2025-her-legacy-our-voice/
LOCATION:WYSO Center for Music\, 1118 East Washington Avenue\, Madison\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Post Parade Family Festival & Tiki Bar Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live music & cold drinks \nThe Jimmys start at 1:00 PM \nTiki Grill provided by the American Legion Post 501 \nCover charge $5
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/memorial-day-post-parade-family-festival-tiki-bar-grand-opening/
LOCATION:East Side Club\, 3735 Monona Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:WYSO Youth Brass Choir & Youth Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Youth Brass Choir & Youth Orchestra Concerts. The winners of the 2025 Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition\, Ava Flores (oboe) and Asha Sundaram (flute)\, will be featured. \nThe concert begins with Concerto for Oboe in C Major\, VIIg:C1 by Franz Joseph Haydn (ed. Alexander Wunderer)\, with Ava Flores as soloist. Asha Sundaram will then perform Concertino for Flute in D Major\, Op. 107 by Cécile Chaminade. \nFollowing these featured soloists\, the Youth Orchestra\, conducted by Kyle Knox\, will perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ sweeping A London Symphony\, and close with Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D by Edward Elgar.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/wyso-youth-brass-choir-youth-orchestra/
LOCATION:Mead Witter Concert Hall at Hamel Music Center-UW Campus\, 740 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras":MAILTO:wyso@wysomusic.org
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SUMMARY:WYSO Philharmonia Brass Choir & Philharmonia Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Harp Ensemble\, Opus One & Sinfonietta Orchestras. The concert will begin with a performance by the WYSO Harp Ensemble\, directed by Jenny DeRoche. \nOpus One Orchestra\, led by Steve Kurr\, will perform Basile’s Galop by Basil Barès (arr. Jeffrey S. Bishop)\, Dance Pizzicato by David Bobrowitz\, Four Royal Dances by Eric Ewazen\, and River Valley Waltz by Katie O’Hara LaBrie. \nSinfonietta Orchestra\, conducted by Geri Nolden\, will then present Carpe Diem! by Richard Meyer (arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle)\, Iditarod by Soon Hee Newbold\, Les Patineurs “The Skaters” by Émile Waldteufel (arr. Cyndee Giebler)\, and America the Beautiful by Samuel A. Ward (arr. Jason W. Krug).
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/wyso-philharmonia-brass-choir-philharmonia-orchestra/
LOCATION:Mead Witter Concert Hall at Hamel Music Center-UW Campus\, 740 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Ancora String Quartet at Hillside Theater
DESCRIPTION:“Join the Ancora String Quartet. at Taliesin’s famed Hillside Theater\, for a “Schubertiad!” The quartet will perform Franz Schubert’s passionate and tragic masterpiece\, Quartet in D Minor\, D. 810\, nicknamed the “Death and the Maiden” quartet. After that\, they will be joined by cellist Trace Johnson in a performance of the ingenious C Major Quintet\, D. 956. \nTickets must be purchased in advance. The show will begin promptly at 6:00PM. We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes prior. All seating is first come\, first serve.”
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/ancora-string-quartet-at-hillside-theater/
LOCATION:Hillside Theater\, Taliesin\, Spring Green\, 5481 County Road C\, Spring Green\, WI\, 53588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taliesin Preservation":MAILTO:enews@taliesinpreservation.org
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SUMMARY:WYSO Percussion Ensemble & Concert Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Concerts: Percussion Ensemble and Concert Orchestra. \nThe WYSO Percussion Ensemble\, directed by Vicki Peterson Jenks and Dane Crozier\, will perform The Chameleon by Andrew R. Stout and the beloved Londonderry Air\, a traditional Irish melody. \nConcert Orchestra\, conducted by Christine Mata Eckel\, will present a spirited program including Beseda\, a suite of traditional Czech dances (arr. Robert Bauernschmidt)\, Prelude to Carmen by Georges Bizet (arr. Casey B. Kriechbaum)\, Bellingrath Gardens by Ralph Ford\, and Gustav Holst’s Song Without Words (arr. Roy Phillippe).
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/wyso-percussion-ensemble-concert-orchestra/
LOCATION:Mead Witter Concert Hall at Hamel Music Center-UW Campus\, 740 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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