Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds commemorated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 45th annual tribute in the Wisconsin State Capitol, with performances and local leaders in attendance. Wisconsin State Journal
- ➤ In Madison, Big Dog Movers continue working outdoors despite the cold, maintaining a positive attitude to get through the challenging winter season. WISC-TV
- ➤ Due to extreme cold, trash and recycling pickup delays are expected in Madison on January 21, 2025, with the city using fewer trucks and advising residents to leave carts out for a possible next-day collection. City of Madison
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Monona Fire Department extinguished a car fire beneath an apartment complex, evacuating residents and involving multiple fire departments, with one person hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. WMTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madison and other local school districts will close Tuesday due to forecasted wind chill values as low as 35 degrees below zero. Wisconsin State Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dane County aims to start construction on a new 'sustainability campus' by year's end, featuring a landfill, sustainable business park, and waste education center, to centralize and enhance waste processing and recycling efforts. Isthmus
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Burns Night Celebration with The Kilted Cook
Experience a five-course menu featuring traditional Scottish cuisine, whisky pairings, and poetry in honor of Robert Burns at this unique culinary event.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at SustainableHR PEO and Recruiting
SustainableHR PEO and Recruiting invites the community to celebrate the opening of their new office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by refreshments.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Experience the enchanting musical arrangements of Taylor Swift's hits performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at Monona Terrace.
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Brian Regan Live Concert in Madison
Renowned comedian Brian Regan, celebrated for his clean and relatable humor, will perform live at The Orpheum Theater as part of his extensive North American tour.
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Sublime Tribute Concert by 40oz To Freedom
Experience a tribute to the iconic band Sublime performed by 40oz To Freedom at High Noon Saloon.
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Maria of Buenos Aires
An opera directed by Frances Rabalais featuring the music of Piazzolla, presented at the Capitol Theater in Madison, WI.
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Madison Camper and RV Show & Sale
The Madison Camper and RV Show & Sale features over 200,000 square feet of campers, RVs, and related vendors, along with hourly door prizes.
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Madison Jazz Jam - Community Jazz Session
A free student-led jazz jam at Cafe CODA where participants of all ages and abilities can join in or enjoy the music, guided by educators.
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Guster Concert at The Sylvee
Guster, known for their alt-rock sound, will perform as part of their 'We Also Have Eras' tour at The Sylvee in Madison.
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WISSA World Championships in Ice and Snow Sailing
The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association World Championships will feature elite and recreational competitions in Madison, showcasing the world's best in wind sports adapted for winter.
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