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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Midwest Horse Fair returns to the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum today — causing traffic changes on John Nolen Drive as one southbound lane is closed. Fair officials said the event features over 800 horses with two nights of rodeo, 30 expert speakers — and family-friendly activities with general admission tickets at $25 per day. WKOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madison East High School has chosen former student and longtime assistant principal Patrice Haste as its next principal. Haste will take over on July 1 and said she plans to build stronger student support—efforts that will help students feel welcome. WMTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Felland Road will close to thru traffic from Lein Rd to Commercial Ave/Hwy T on Tuesday, April 15 for utility installation and intersection improvements at the Felland Road/Bridle Way intersection. The project will limit access to local traffic only — detours will be needed — with traffic expected to return by May 15. City of Madison
- ➤ Wisconsin voters chose Justice-elect Susan Crawford in the 2025 Supreme Court race by a 10-point margin over Brad Schimel. Key counties such as Dane, Milwaukee and the BOW counties flipped from red to blue — a sign of shifting voter trends. The Daily Cardinal
- ➤ Recount results show that Madison District 19 Alder John Guequierre will keep his seat after a ballot correction gave challenger Anthony Nino Amato 3,472 votes—leaving an eight-vote margin. Amato requested the recount on April 7 and will waive his right to a court appeal so the election certificate can be issued without delay. WMTV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On April 10, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved converting the vacant White House Shoppes at 6706-6714 Odana Road into a 124-unit apartment complex with over 75 affordable housing units and 25 units for people experiencing homelessness. The project is scheduled to be complete by summer—supporting Madison’s goal to add 15,000 new homes by 2030. WMTV
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G-Eazy Concert
1 AM — The Sylvee — $48-$79 — Don't miss G-Eazy bring his hip-hop flair to the stage in Madison.
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All-School Open House at Madison Country Day School
12-5 p.m. — Madison Country Day School — Free entry — Explore an independent school offering comprehensive education from Pre-K through Grade 12.
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Bob Mould Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Majestic Theatre — $33 — Last-minute tickets available for an evening of indie rock with Bob Mould and Craig Finn.
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Stavros Halkias at The Orpheum Theater
7-8:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of humor with comedian Stavros Halkias as he takes the stage in Madison.
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Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
8:30 p.m. — Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — Tickets Selling Fast — Experience the enchanting music of Joe Hisaishi under candlelight in a stunning venue.
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Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Bur Oak — Entry details not provided — Enjoy an evening of thoughtful ballads and irreverent songs from two talented singer-songwriters.
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Wild Rivers Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Cashless venue — Experience a night of music with Wild Rivers at this popular Madison venue.
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Joywave Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of electrifying music with Joywave, featuring tracks from their upcoming album.
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Wisconsin Dairy Showcase
Apr 23-27 — New Holland Pavilions — $8 parking — Celebrate Wisconsin's dairy heritage at the Holstein Spring Show featuring top Registered Holsteins.
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Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Immerse yourself in Naruto's journey with live orchestral music and iconic film scenes.
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