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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of craft beer lovers will attend the Great Taste of the Midwest at Olin Park on Saturday, August 9 from 1 until 6pm. A new state law requires breweries to pay a $1,250 fee for a two-year permit to distribute beer in Wisconsin—prompting 60 breweries to drop out while 40 others step in. WMTV
- ➤ Madison will host Ride the Drive 2025 on Sunday, August 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closing over 2+ miles of streets in three downtown parks for a free event that features four activity hubs with games, giveaways, and live music. Participants can join activities like bike safety checks and a slow pedal parade while enjoying food, water stations, and other hands-on displays. City of Madison
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madison police arrested a man for alleged burglary at West Towne Mall after officers responded to a call about broken glass and found stolen merchandise in duffel bags early Tuesday morning (he faces charges of burglary, attempted burglary, criminal damage and possession of burglarious tools). FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UW-Madison’s new SoulFolk Collective research lab launched this spring to map Black-affirming spaces in Madison and share local stories—creating a modern version of the Green Book. Researchers led by Jessica Lee Stovall have conducted go-along interviews and captured dashcam footage while preparing programming for the upcoming Center for Black Excellence and Culture in south Madison. The Capital Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students in the Madison Metropolitan School District improved their AP exam results last spring when 2,043 students took 4,521 tests with 80.2 percent scoring three or higher—the highest marks recorded as the average score rose from 3.40 to 3.54. MMSD officials said the performance shows what happens when high expectations pair with strong support. WISC-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Madison naturalist and author Andrea Debbink released her new guidebook Urban Trails: Madison, which details 40 local hiking routes—including family-friendly paths and tips on local amenities—to help residents discover less crowded spots close to home. Wisconsin Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Madison announced road closures for Ride the Drive on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as streets including John Nolen Drive, Williamson Street, and U.S. 151—set to have a signed detour along Johnson, Gorham and Park Streets + controlled access to the Machinery Row parking lot and Patterson Street—will be impacted, and drivers must remove vehicles by 8 a.m. to avoid delays on some Metro routes. WISC-TV
SHOP NEWS
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Wave To Earth Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Sylvee — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy the indie pop sounds of Seoul's 'Wave to Earth' featuring Daniel Kim, Dong Kyu Shin, and John Cha.
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Great Taste of the Midwest
1-6 p.m. — Olin Park — Ticketed event — Indulge in over 1400 unique craft beers from approximately 200 breweries in a scenic lakeside setting.
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Paa Kow - Ghanaian Drummer
7-10 p.m. — The North Street Cabaret — Check online for ticket prices — Experience a fusion of Ghanaian rhythms and American influences with the artistic drumming of Paa Kow.
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The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Breese Stevens Field — Cost TBA — Experience an indie rock night with co-headliners The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse.
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The Bridges of Madison County
August 15-23 — 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI — Tickets required — A touching, fiercely romantic story of love and choices unfolds over four days on an Iowa farm.
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Agora Art Fair
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Agora at Fitchburg Center — Free entry — Experience the vibrant 17th Annual Agora Art Fair featuring over 100 local artists and a celebration of Latin culture.
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Parks Alive at Sandburg Park
5-7 p.m. — Sandburg Park — Free entry — Enjoy fun family activities, free food, and music in your local park this summer.
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Live @ Lake Vista: Mark Croft Duo
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — Free entry — Experience a delightful evening of live Roots, Rock & Americana music with Mark Croft and Jon Vriesacker.
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Devon Walker Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy on State — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with stand-up comedian and SNL cast member Devon Walker.
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Devon Walker Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy on State — Tickets from $88 — Experience an unforgettable night with Devon Walker in Madison.
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