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👋 Auf Wiedersehen Essen Haus
July 26, 2024 · ✏️ Thanks to Hayley Sperling for editing the newsletters this week!
Good morning, Madison 👋 It looks like it’s going to be another beautiful (yet hot!) weekend in Madison — just in time for Atwood Fest! With plenty of live music to go around, this event isn’t to be missed. They’re also still looking for volunteers, so make sure to check out their website for opportunities.
What's CITY Talking About?
⚖️ 4 in Custody After Fatal Shooting
- Four men are in custody for the October 2023 murder of 15-year-old Kyesha Miller. This is one of two homicides that took place at the Harmony at Grandview Commons apartment complex in 2023. The far East side residence is home to many families and children. Police are still investigating the motives behind the shooting.
- During a press briefing, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes addressed the issue of gun violence in Madison, advocating for stricter gun laws and greater accountability for gun owners. [🔒WSJ]
🛍 Shop the 2024 Well Black Woman Market
- Saturday will mark the fourth annual Well Black Woman Market at The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness. This event was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to the struggles faced by many small businesses.
- The market will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., showcasing 17 Black- and women-owned businesses selling everything from clothing and hair products to desserts. Vendors will be set up indoors and outdoors, and there will be free parking.
- Related: What are other women-owned businesses in Madison? [Madison 365, Madison Minutes]
☕ Calling Coffee Connoisseurs
- Restaurateur Christopher Berge is opening a new coffee shop called Obert-Alvin in Blue Mounds. Named after his grandfathers, the shop will feature coffee sourced from his brother, Finn Berge, co-owner of Barriques Coffee.
- The café will offer a selection of bakery items, salads, sandwiches, and a range of wine and beer.
- Related: Where else can I cozy up and get a good coffee? [🔒WSJ, City Cast Madison 🎧]
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Friday Floof
Despite being 15 (and a half) years young, Roxie is fierce for her size and always wants to fight thunderstorms, semi-trucks, and fireworks. She thinks she’s the queen of Spring Harbor and will let you know if she sees you walking down her block.
Want to see your floof in Madison Minutes? We’re taking submissions!
What To Do
Friday, July 26
- AC/DC vs OZZY - A Rock n Roll Showdown at The Annex
- The Bodega at Breese Stevens Field
- Brewgrass Fridays at The Edgewater
- Burgers on the Bay at Brittingham Boats
- Dream BIG Gala at Madison Marriott West
- Tani Diakite & the AfroFunksters at Cafe CODA
- Food Truck Friday ft. Blair Clark at Garver Feed Mill
- Julian McCullough at Comedy on State
- Summer Smackdown at The Rigby
- Lumari at Red Rooster Madison
- Space is the Place at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- Northside Soul Club with DJ Phil Money at Lola's
- Blooming Butterflies Exhibit at Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Rooftop Queer Dance Party at The Rigby
- A Chaotic Stand-Up Comedy Show at The Forward Club
- Still Woozy at The Sylvee
- Supper for Scholars at The Deliciouser
- Tavaris Smith Comedy Show at The Rigby
- What The Dance Presents: Club XCX at Majestic Theatre
- Willy Street Chamber Players and Joseph Williams at WYSO Center for Music
Today on City Cast
Flooding, the End of Essen Haus, and Taco Fest Investigations
In this installment of the Friday News Roundup, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and I discuss important news stories from Madison to Paris. From the crazy flooding to the first day of the Olympics, there is much to catch up on — so get listening 🎧
Extra! Extra! Read all about… the sandhill crane committee?! Well, this isn’t exactly their name, but a group of legislators, farmers, and waterfowl conservationists are working to figure out how to control the sandhill crane population in Wisconsin. The meeting will take place Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.
— Ava Wojnowski
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