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🎆 What’s poppin’ in Madison this July?
June 27, 2024
Good morning, Madison! I can't believe it’s almost July. It can be hard to keep track of all the different events Madison has to offer, especially during the summer months. Lucky for you, we put together a variety of events going on in Madison this month for you to enjoy. Check out the rest of the newsletter and today’s podcast for ways to make the most of your July.
— Ava
What's CITY Talking About?
đź“ť Two Referendum Questions Approved
- The Madison Metropolitan School District has approved two referendums to go on the ballot this November.
- One of the referendums will ask voters for $100 million for staff and programming funding over the next four school years. The second asks for $507 million to renovate and replace buildings for 10 schools in the district.
- If the monumental asks are approved, MMSD officials estimate homeowners would see a more than $1,300 increase on their property tax bills by 2028. [Cap Times]
🍕 New Detroit-Style Pizza in Madison
- Otto Dilba, co-founder of Ale Asylum Brewery, is opening a new Detroit-style pizza place on East Johnson Street. He has spent the last 15 months working to perfect his pizzas for the restaurant. Dilba hopes to open at the end of August or beginning of September.
- Related: Read more about the best places to get pizza in Madison [đź”’WSJ, Madison Minutes]
🌱 Reminiscing at the Conservationists Home
- Family and friends visited Aldo Leopold’s old home on Van Hise Avenue, which turns 100 years old in July.
- While a lot of the inside of the home has changed a lot, the overall structure is the same.
- Dig deeper: Who is Aldo Leopold anyway? [15 WMTV, 🎧 City Cast Madison]
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What To Do
Thursday, June 27
- Basque Patio Dinner Party at Four Winds Farm
- Capitol City Band Summer Concert Series at Rennebohm Park
- Concerts on the Rooftop at the Monona Terrace
- Drawing in the Galleries at Chazen Museum of Art
- Feminism on Tap by Wisconsin Women’s Network at Hodge Podge Coffee and Cocktail Bar
- Garver Canvas Exhibit: Xizhou Xie “Layers of Self: Exploring Identities” at Garver Feed Mill
- French/Italian Disco with DJ DH at Lola's
- Graveslave & Micawber at The Annex
- Gully Boys, LINE, Dad Bods at The Bur Oak
- Insidious: Sin Eater at Crucible
- Koffin Kats at High Noon Saloon
- Louka with Elena Ross & John Christensen at Leopold's Books Bar Caffe
- Music Bingo at Starkweather Brewing Company
- Ryan Mauer at The Lone Girl Brewing Company
- SEED Festival at Four Winds Farm
- Soul Music Session With Ace the Djay at Cafe CODA
- Spruced Up at Abel Contemporary Gallery
- Stay Golden Gala at Delta Beer Lab
- Summer Fun at Stone Horse Green
- Tate's Blues Jam at Red Rooster Madison
- Tim Smith at Comedy on State
Today on City Cast
Your Insider Guide to July in Madison
The starter pack you need for July is here! Madison has a lot on the docket for July, such as festivals, art fairs, and fireworks. City Cast Madison’s Hayley Sperling, Ava Wojnowski, and Phil Surkis round up some of their favorite July highlights.
Don’t forget to vote for Madison Minutes for Best Local News Website and City Cast Madison for Best Local Podcast. Voting is open until June 30 🗳️
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