📝 Recycle your tree the right way

🧱 Monona Terrace Renovations

• The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center will close to the public for two weeks starting Jan. 9. The building is undergoing renovations including replacing its signature carpeting, restoration of wood doors and furniture, and painting.
• Renovations are scheduled for every 10 years, which apparently is the lifespan of the carpeting. [City of Madison]

🍻 Celebrate N/A Day

• Following successful events in Milwaukee, N/A Day will make its debut in Madison Jan. 13 at The Bur Oak. The event is hosted by the folks from the Milwaukee Record and will feature more than 50 N/A (non-alcoholic) products to sample, including mocktails, coffee, CBD infusions, and more. You can check out the full list of vendors here.
• Still thirsty? Check out these local spots with some of the best N/A options Madison has to offer. [Bur Oak, Tone Madison, Madison Minutes]

🦆 Mallards Gear Up for 2024

• The Madison Mallards recently announced their 2024 schedule, with 36 home games at Warner Park this season starting May 28. The first game will be against the Eau Claire Express. [Madison Mallards]

💡 Need Some Light?

• If the winter blues are getting you down, it’s time to plan a trip to the library. All Madison Public Library locations now offer HappyLights light therapy lamps for check out. Research has shown that exposure to bright light can help alleviate the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Lights are available on a first-come, first serve basis.
• Dig deeper: Your library card also gives you access to other specialty items, including toys, seeds, vinyl, and more. [Wisconsin State Journal, Madison Public Libraries, Madison Minutes]

Your Guide to Madison in January

Welcome to 2024! And if your new year’s resolution is to get out more, the Madison team has got you covered. Host Bianca Martin and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Hayley Sperling round up the events in the area they’re most excited about in January.