📝 How to get free Covid-19 tests

😷 Free Covid-19 Tests are Back

• Starting Sept. 25 every U.S. household can place an order to receive four free Covid-19 test kits from the federal government. If you have old tests, don’t toss them just yet! Most diagnostic tests have had their expiration dates extended. You can check your tests here. [FDA]
• Related: The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get the fall 2023 Covid-19 vaccine. Here’s what to know and where to get it. [PHMDC]

👋 Eastsiders, meet your alders

• The alders representing Madison’s east side Districts 3, 15, 16, and 17 are hosting a meet and greet Saturday, Sept. 23 at the capitol. The "Let's Bus to the Farmer's Market" event is an opportunity to interact with some of Madison’s decision makers and browse the Dane County Farmers’ Market. A real win-win! [City of Madison]

🥗 Madison’s First Sweetgreen

• The popular bowl and salad restaurant chain has opened its first location in Madison. Sweetgreen is located at 652 State St. across from Poke Plus Madison and Forage Kitchen, a locally owned salad-based chain. The new restaurant will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. [Madison Magazine]

🥁 Your Lunchtime Listen: The Most Sampled Drummer Lived in Madison. Why Don’t You Know His Name?

• Clyde Stubblefield was best known as James Brown’s drummer and came up with iconic backbeats that changed the course of music. But he wasn’t credited or compensated for his musical innovation and faced mounting medical debts later in life. He was a celebrated musician in Madison, where he lived and gigged for decades. City Cast Madison has the full story.
• Join the fun: This Sunday, the Majestic is hosting an exclusive screening of the documentary on Stubblefield called “Give the Drummer Some”. And as a bonus, City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin will moderate a Q&A with the film’s director. Be there or be square!

We’ve made it through the week! Here’s a little sweet treat: Meet Ruby and Esso. These two are happiest when their neck fur is wet with each other’s slobber, according to their human Jenna S. Ruby and Esso true BFFs. You can usually spot the two bounding side by side down a trail, skillfully chewing on the same tennis ball, or snuggling in one dog bed.

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Friday, Sept. 22

• Bernie Sanders at Cap Times Idea Fest at Memorial Union
• The Deliciouser: MicroMyco Mushroom Dinner at The Deliciouser
• Gimme Gimme Disco at Majestic Theatre
• Hayden James at Liquid Madison
• Kathleen Madigan at Orpheum Madison
• LOVETT OR LEAVE IT at The Barrymore Theatre
• Mad Lit at 100 Block of State Street
• Mother Courage Alone at Arts + Literature Laboratory
• RUSH HOUR Stand Up Comedy Show at Breese Stevens Field

Saturday, Sept. 23

• 5th Annual Respect: A Celebration Of Women In Music Ft The Big Payback at Majestic Theatre
• A BETTER TRIP WITH SHANE MAUSS at The Barrymore Theatre
• OKTOBERFEST at Capital Brewery
• Family Music and Stories with CASEY DAY at Java Cat Coffeehouse
• Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head at Orpheum Madison
• The Meadowlands Neighborhood Rummage Sale at The Meadowlands Neighborhood
• Northside Festival at the Duck Pond at Warner Park
• NOTD at Liquid Madison
• Summer Nights @ Westmorland Park at Westmorland Park
• Udder Chaos 2023 at Alliant Energy Center
• UNITY Garden Party at Arts + Literature Laboratory

Sunday, Sept. 24

• Artists' Reception - MEND: the work of repair at James Watrous Gallery
• Fetch 5K Dog Jog and Fun Walk at The Boneyard
• Finding Your Way: Locating Mental Health Resources at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church
• Give The Drummer Some: Fundraiser For Clyde Stubblefield Documentary at Majestic Theatre
• Macabre Matinee at Crucible
• The Meadowlands Neighborhood Rummage Sale at The Meadowlands Neighborhood
• Mother Courage Alone at Arts + Literature Laboratory
• Oktoberfest at Breese Stevens Field
• State Line's Sixth Anniversary Party at State Line Distillery
• Sunday Scaries at Crucible

Abortions are Back, Who Pays for the Brewers, and Introducing Ranked Choice Voting

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the week’s news. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan, and Molly Stentz recap the highlights: Planned Parenthood has resumed abortion services in Madison and Milwaukee, the Brewers want the public to pay $600 million to spruce up their stadium, and there’s a bipartisan bill to let voters rank their political choices.