*If weather permits this concert will be held on the rooftop.
Tuesday, May 19 - 7PM, Lecture Hall
"Lessons from the Past"
Presented by Ron Radziner, FAIA
This lecture will feature a visual presentation of Marmol Radziner 's
numerous restoration projects including the Kaufmann House originally
designed by Richard Neutra in 1946, the Elliot House, originally
designed by R.M. Schindler in 1930, and John Lautner's Garcia house.
The lessons learned from the restoration process, as well as how
restoration has influenced the firm's new designs will be explored.
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T'AI CHI AT MONONA TERRACE
Tuesdays & Thursdays
May 12-June 25
12:00 - 12:45PM, Rooftop
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT NO CHARGE
Ease the stress out of your busy workday! Come enjoy the breathtaking views, cooling breezes, and soothing sounds of the
fountain on the rooftop of Monona Terrace. Connect your mind and body through the fundamentals of T'ai Chi in an easy-to-learn
routine. Registration available onsite. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes.
Kick Off Celebration
May 12, 12PM:
Free lunch offered to the first 50 people, courtesy of GHC-SCW! (Rain date May 14)
Downtown Works Week Specials
June 23 & 25:
Celebrate Downtown Works Week at T'ai Chi with special prizes! Enjoy great giveaways & enter to win a membership to Pinnacle
Heath and Fitness on June 23, or enter to win a health and wellness basket from GHC-SCW on June 25!
In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled. Please call Monona Terrace at 608.261.4000 after 11 a.m. the day of event
for cancellation information. Instruction provided by T'ai Chi Center of Madison, LLC. This program is generously sponsored by
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin.
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TERRACE TAKES
Photography Workshop
Wednesday, May 13
9am-Noon
Monona Terrace announces a new workshop for budding photographers at the high school level! Local photography expert Zane Williams
will share his talents on architectural photography in a presentation in the Lecture Hall. Then students will have the rare opportunity to shoot
the many unique and picturesque aspects of Monona Terrace. Teachers may register students for $5 per person. The event is open to all high school students.
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photo credit: Zane Williams
MONONA TERRACE COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Enjoy a beautiful Madison summer evening on the Monona Terrace rooftop with spectacular views of the city and Lake Monona. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair;
seating on the rooftop is limited. The Lake Vista Cafe will be open for your enjoyment. Picnic baskets are also welcome. Sorry, no carry-in alcohol.
CONCERTS ON THE ROOFTOP - Thursdays, 7:00-8:45PM
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Concerts on the Rooftop highlight some of the area's best music, and offer a wonderful opportunity for dancing, food and fun with family and friends!
This series is sponsored in part by the Friends of Monona Terrace.
JUNE
25 - LoveMonkeys - Pop, Rock, Reggae
JULY
02 - Clyde Stubblefield Band - Funk, R&B
In addition to enjoying great music on the rooftop you can also help area families in need by donating a non-perishable food item(s) or making a monetary donation. Representatives from Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin will be on site to accept donations. Please see list below for needed items.
Most needed items:
- Complete meals (stews, pasta meals)
- Meals in a box (Tuna/Hamburger Helper, macaroni and cheese, etc.)
- Canned fruit
- Tuna
- Cereal
- Peanut butter & Jelly
- Pasta sauce & Dry pasta
16 - Madisalsa - Latin Jazz, Salsa
23 - Roots Collective - Reggae, Funk
*If inclement weather, please call 608-261-4000 after 2PM for concert location.
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DANE DANCES! - Fridays, 5:30-9:30PM
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Dane Dances! is a community event created to help break down racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together for a night of
FREE entertainment and dancing. There will be ethnic food vendors and cocktails available for purchase beginning at 5PM. DJ Laurie Mlatawou
will perform each evening at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST
07 - Christopher's Project - R&B, Contemporary Jazz
Group Candela - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata
14 - Altered Five (Rock, R&B, Hits of the 70s to Today)
In Black 'N White (Reggae, Rock, Soul, Jazz)
21* - David Hecht and Primitive Culture - Reggae, Funk, World Beat, R&B
BBI - Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, Top 40
28 - Que Flavor - Afro-Cuban, Latin
Eddie Butts - Jazz, Pop, R&B
*If inclement weather, please call 608-261-4000 after 2PM for concert location or cancellation information.
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COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, August 1, 1PM
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The annual Monona Terrace open house is your chance to participate in a free tour of one of Madison's most iconic architectural masterpieces.
Tour guides will reveal how Wright's organic architecture is expressed in dramatic open spaces, circular forms, and breathtaking lake views.
Tours start in the Gift Shop.
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LAKESIDE KIDS! - Wednesdays, 10-11AM
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Come to Monona Terrace on Wednesday mornings and enjoy this fun children's program. Local performers and organizations will provide entertainment,
hands-on fun, and learning for children ages 4 to 8. Programs will be held on the rooftop unless otherwise indicated. In the event of inclement weather,
program will be moved inside. Please call 608-261-4000 after 8:30 a.m. the day of event for program location.
If transporting kids by bus, please call 608-261-4062 at least 48 hours prior to event.
JUNE
17 - Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin from West High School
24 - Summer Passport Event
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. * Exhibition Hall
6 different activity stations!
JULY
08 - Story Yoga for Kids - Clare Norelle, Musician and Storyteller
15 - YMCA Activity Hour - Exhibition Hall
22 - "As Strong As I Can Be" - The Banana Lady
29 - Madtown Twisters All-Star Cheerleading
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Monona Terrace Tour and Dinner Cruise -
Thursday, June 4, 5:30-9PM; Wednesday, September 16, 5:30-9PM
Reservations Required: $60/person
Take this unique opportunity to tour Monona Terrace and then view it in all its grandeur from Lake Monona! The evening begins on the beautiful rooftop garden of Monona Terrace with a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres. Then enjoy a special after-hours tour of Monona Terrace. The evening will conclude on a Betty Lou Cruise for a dinner buffet and sunset cruise... putting you in line with the most picturesque views of the city. This is an experience you will not want to miss! To make a reservation, call 608.246.3138 or book on line at www.bettyloucruises.com.
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PLANET TREK - Saturday, June 20, 9 AM - 12 PM
FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC
Bring your bike or walking shoes and take a free guided tour of our solar system! Planet Trek is an at-scale model of our solar system installed by UW Space Place. Your journey will begin at "The Sun," located outside Monona Terrace in Law Park, and end 23 miles down Military Ridge Trail in Mt. Horeb, home of "Pluto." Tours will leave the Monona Terrace Exhibition Hall every half hour. Leave the tour whenever you like, or take it at your own pace. (Traveling beyond Saturn will require a trail pass and can be purchased on-site)
While you wait for your journey to begin, take in the stunning exhibit, "From Earth to the Universe," in the Exhibition Hall. Over 40 amazing images will be on display including exploding stars. See what happens when two galaxies collide!
For more information visit: www.spaceplace.wisc.edu. If inclement weather, call 608.262.4779 for cancellation information. Rain back up date is June 21.
This event is brought to you through the partnership of UW Space Place and Monona Terrace.
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DOWNTOWN WORKS WEEK!
A Celebration of Working in Downtown Madison!
Week of June 22 -26
FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC
Downtown Works Week (DWW) is a weeklong series of events and activities that aim to encourage participation and inspire pride in working in our wonderfully diverse city of Madison!
(Download PDF of Schedule)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MONDAY, JUNE 22nd
Opening Ceremonies
11:30AM-1PM
Monona Terrace Rooftop
TUESDAY, JUNE 23rd
MadParkour Urban Obstacle Course
11:30AM-12:30PM
MATC Downtown Campus Outdoor Courtyard
T'ai Chi at Monona Terrace
12-12:45PM
Monona Terrace Rooftop
Lunch Time Live
with Natty Nation
12-1PM
Capitol Square - King St. Corner
PowerPoint-Oke
5-7pm
Overture Center Rotunda Stage
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th
Farmers' Market
8:30AM-2PM
200 Block MLK Jr. Blvd
Madison's Largest Coffee Break
9:30-10:30AM
Olin Terrace at Monona Terrace
Concert on the Square
7pm
Capitol Square
THURSDAY, JUNE 25th
T'ai Chi at Monona Terrace
12-12:45PM
Monona Terrace Rooftop
Mallards Speed Pitch Contest
11:30AM-1PM
Olin Terrace at Monona Terrace
Madison's #1 Happy Hour
4-7PM
- The Great Dane Pub
- Brocach Irish Pub
- Zander's Capitol Grille
Concerts on the Rooftop
with the LoveMonkeys
7-8:45PM
Monona Terrace Rooftop
FRIDAY, JUNE 26th
Closing Ceremonies
11:30am-1PM
Monona Terrace Rooftop
OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES:
- Magic 98 Best Cubicle Competition!
- Downtown Madison Scavenger Hunt!
- Extreme Makeover Madison-Style
- Great discounts at participating downtown restaurants and retailers!
- Prizes and giveaways at the events!
For more information visit http://downtownworksweek.com or call 608-261-4747.
You can also see us on Facebook and follow us at "downtownworks" on Twitter.
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