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Friday, November 29th, 2024
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A church in Madison provided 750 Thanksgiving meals to the community, doubling its efforts from last year, with over 150 volunteers contributing. WMTV
- ➤ Over 300 Thanksgiving meals were delivered to isolated older adults by Newbridge Madison, Door Creek church, and Melly Mell’s Soul Food to ensure they were not alone during the holiday. WMTV
- ➤ Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison celebrated its 30th annual Thanksgiving meal, serving around 400 meals to connect and support the community. WKOW
- ➤ Delta Beer Lab in Fitchburg hosted its 6th annual free Thanksgiving dinner for over 100 people without a place to spend the holiday, fueled by donations from local businesses. WMTV
- ➤ Madison downtown construction delayed until spring 2025 due to cold weather, affecting Doty Street and Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. WMTV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin residents are experiencing a slight decrease in the cost of Thanksgiving meals this year, primarily due to lower turkey prices, as per the Wisconsin Farm Bureau. Wisconsin Public Radio
- ➤ The National Retail Federation forecasts a 2.5-3.5% increase in holiday sales this year, with Black Friday in Madison highlighting shopping in-store for beauty, footwear, and pop culture gifts, spurred by recent film releases. WKOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin higher education leaders discuss potential changes to the U.S. Department of Education and emphasize the importance of funding and public trust in education. The Capital Times
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Beth Kille Live Performance at Seminole Tap
Experience live music from Beth Kille at Seminole Tap, offering a fun and entertaining night in Fitchburg, WI.
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Surfer Girl Concert featuring Carter Reeves
Experience an evening of good vibes and groovy rhythms as the charismatic Carter Reeves, former frontman of Aer, leads his band Surfer Girl in a fusion of indie-pop, reggae, and surf-rock at the High Noon Saloon.
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Lorie Line Live Performance
Experience a captivating musical evening with renowned artist Lorie Line at the Terrace at Memorial Union in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Live Karaoke with the eMpTy Vees at Red Rooster
Experience live band karaoke with Madison’s ’80s music veterans, the eMpTy Vees, at the Red Rooster.
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Fall 2024 Visiting Artist Colloquium Featuring Brian Adams
The event features a range of artists discussing their explorations in fiber sculpture, semi-autobiographical painting, and the intersection of digital media with immersive art experiences.
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Sa-Roc Concert at Wisconsin Union Theater
Experience a captivating live performance by the talented artist Sa-Roc at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
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A Madison Symphony Christmas Concert
Experience the festive ambiance of the holiday season with uplifting choral performances, featuring the Madison Symphony Chorus, Youth Choirs, dynamic soloists, and a climactic Gospel finale.
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Steely Dane: Holidane Concert
Experience an engaging concert featuring the tribute band Steely Dane at the historical Orpheum Theater in Madison.
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Seth Glier Live Concert at The Bur Oak
Experience a live performance by singer-songwriter Seth Glier in an intimate venue setting.
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Rend Collective Concert in Madison
Rend Collective will perform live at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, providing an evening of uplifting music.
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