🍃 Should UW pave the Lakeshore Path?

🛣️ To Pave or Not To Pave

• The Lakeshore Path could be getting some big renovations. UW-Madison wants public input about paving and lighting this well-traveled path along Lake Mendota. The effort is part of a project called the “Temin Lakeshore Path Study.”
• The survey is available for input and there will be a public information meeting tonight from 5-8 p.m. at Memorial Union. [Channel 3000]

🍣 RED is Expanding

• This popular sushi restaurant is adding a lounge in the space that used to be home to Barre Code studio, just across the hall from Red’s main dining room.
• The new space will add 115 seats and can be divided up in various ways for different party sizes. The lounge is projected to open this October. [🔒WSJ]

🚧 Parents Advocate for Fences Outside of Madison Schools

• Many parents of students with disabilities worry about their children wandering off of campus. There are over 4,000 students who receive special education across the Madison Metropolitan School District.
• Parents across the district are pushing for fences to be installed to ensure student safety. Currently, few of the 32 schools have fencing and some that do have wide gaps in them.
• District officials have resisted adding fences for various reasons, calling them generally undesirable around schools. [Cap Times]

For a city of its size, Madison’s live music scene is nothing to scoff at. The city plays host to countless shows featuring big-name acts and local artists all year round in part because of the many venues scattered throughout town.

From the small, DIY spaces to the stadiums that hold thousands of people, here’s where Madisonians like to see shows.

The Best Outdoor Spots

Breese Stevens Field

• The basics: The 5,000-person venue is also the home of Forward Madison FC.
• What makes it special: “It’s perfect for summer nights.” — Vicki L.

The Memorial Union Terrace

• The basics: The Wisconsin Union Directorate’s music committee books all of the shows for the Terrace (and Der Rathskeller and The Sett).
• What makes it special: “When the band, weather, and crowd are right, it's magical.” — JohnMark F.

Olbrich Gardens

• The basics: During the summer, Olbrich hosts a free concert series.
• What makes it special: “Exceedingly comfortable grass.” — Oren M.

The Best Spots for Big Names

Barrymore Theater

• The basics: The space was originally built as the Eastwood Theater in 1929, but was renamed and converted into a live performance venue in 1987.
• What makes it special: “I like it because you get a seat. The sight lines are good and the sound is good. It's not too large, but fits a good crowd.” — Larry J.

Majestic Theatre

• The basics: The 600-person-capacity Majestic first opened its doors in 1906, making it Wisconsin’s oldest theater.
• What makes it special: “It's the perfect size and makes the shows feel so much more intimate.” — Kara R.

Say hello to Dolly! This nine-month-old pup was transferred to the Dane County Humane Society last month from an overcrowded shelter in Wisconsin. She is known to start out shy in new environments, but quickly becomes comfortable and will show her playful side.

Dolly loves to play fetch, go for walks, and of course, munch on treats. She’s looking for a patient family who will work with her on her courage and positive reinforcement training, while also spoiling her with playtime and love.

Dolly’s adoption includes a four-week scholarship to GoodPup, an online training program, to help her get started on the right paw with her new family. Additionally, Dolly has been at DCHS for a bit, so she’s a member of their Lonely Hearts Club and her adoption fee has been reduced.

Must See Madison: Your Guide to the New Greenbush

Once called "Madison's Ellis Island," the Greenbush neighborhood used to be home to large populations of Italian, Jewish, and Black residents. But an urban revival plan in the mid-20th century decimated the neighborhood and displaced its communities. Now, the area is witnessing a revival. City Cast Madison podcast host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling talk to the owner of several Greenbush establishments, Sam Brown, about the neighborhood’s past, present, and future.