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Friday, January 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Madison officials are looking into a series of fires in local bus stop trash cans, with the latest incident requiring police intervention to extinguish the flames.  WMTV

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Madison firefighters successfully rescued an individual who fell through the ice on Lake Mendota, using a cell phone flashlight to signal for help.  WMTV

CULTURE NEWS

  • Brat Fest 2025 in Madison announces headliner acts, including Ace Frehley and Tyler Farr, for the Memorial Day Weekend festival, highlighting a diverse lineup aimed at benefiting over 100 area charities.  WKOW

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The University of Wisconsin-Madison replaced Dr. LaVar Charleston as chief diversity officer due to financial operation concerns in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, with a financial review and restructuring underway.  The Daily Cardinal

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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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.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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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.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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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.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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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.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • Shucked - A Musical Comedy in Madison

    Experience the whimsical tale of Maizy as she teams up with a con man to save her corn crop in this award-winning musical comedy featuring toe-tapping tunes and heartwarming moments.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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  • Wisconsin Badgers Women's Basketball vs. USC Trojans

    The Wisconsin Badgers will face off against the #4 ranked USC Trojans in a highly anticipated women's basketball matchup at the Kohl Center.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • Badger Talk: Mastering the Art of Delegation

    This event focuses on the important skill of delegation in business, hosted by The Business Forum during their February luncheon.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.

~ Stephen McCranie

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