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Guided Meditation in the Galleries
Pause for a calming break in the Main Galleries at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art with a brief, instructor-led meditation. Guided by Kim Kies of Insight Counseling and Wellness, this session invites participants to gently notice the body, emotions, mind, and sense of spirit to encourage relaxation, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness. It is welcoming to all ability levels. Chairs are available, and comfortable clothing is recommended. Admission is free, and advance registration is required.
Madison Museum of Contemporary ArtGarden Tour: Early Signs of Spring
Explore early signs of spring on a guided walk through the Native Plant Garden at UW-Madison Arboretum, led by garden curator Susan Carpenter. As trees begin to leaf out, look for delicate woodland blooms like Dutchman’s breeches, twinleaf, and rue anemones, and watch for prairie smoke in the prairie plantings. The tour is free and does not require registration. Participants gather at the Visitor Center.
UW-Madison ArboretumChuck
Chuck returns to Gamma Ray Bar for a performance that mixes brand new cover songs with vintage CL favorites. This return visit showcases fresh material alongside the classics that longtime listeners know.
Gamma Ray BarThe Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
An award-winning interactive dinner experience built around a true crime mystery brings an evening of laughs, suspense, and audience participation to DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East in Madison, WI. Guests enjoy a complete dinner while the whodunit plays out around them. The culprit blends into the crowd, and anyone could be tapped as a leading suspect before the night is through. This production breaks from traditional dinner theater. Professional performers attend in everyday attire and mingle secretly among diners, creating a modern, social atmosphere that keeps everyone guessing. Tickets include the live mystery experience, a full meal, gratuity for the waitstaff, and a host of surprises. Groups planning celebrations or company functions in Madison can arrange customized private performances for a wide range of sizes, either at the public venue or brought directly to a chosen location, making it a fit for team outings, corporate gatherings, and memorable parties.
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