South Central Wisconsin Weekend Activities
Spark and Flame: 50 Years of Art Glass and the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison
Chazen Museum of Art (formerly Elvehjem)
800 University Ave
Madison, WI 53706
2012 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the studio glass program, founded at the UW–Madison by Harvey Littleton. This exhibition highlights the far-reaching influence of Littleton and the UW program. It will consist of two parts: the first focuses exclusively on works by Harvey Littleton; the second offers a survey of work by more than 100 glass artists, showing the national and international breadth of contemporary glass. Nearly 160 works will be lent from four premier private glass collections: those of Harvey Littleton himself as well as UW–Madison alumni Bruce Bachmann, David Kaplan, and Simona and Jerome Chazen, who all became passionate about the studio glass program while students in Madison. LECTURE AND PREVIEW RECEPTION: April 20, 5:30-6:30pm in room L160, Elvehjem Building: Lecture by exhibition curator Michael Monroe. Monroe is the director emeritus of the Bellevue Arts Museum, and previously executive director of the American Craft Council and curator-in-charge at the Smithsonian American Arts Museum’s Renwick Gallery. Monroe is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin. 6:30-8pm in the Lobby: Preview reception. Music by Paul Muench Trio, refreshments, and a cash bar
www.chazen.wisc.edu/visit/events-calendar/event/spark-and-flame/
Contact Information
Voice: 608-263-2246
Tue, Wed & Fri 9am-5pm, Thur 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Closed Mondays.
Natty Nation
Memorial Union
Downtown
Date: 6/23/2012 at 9:30 pm
Taste of New Glarus
New Glarus restaurateurs and food shops serve samples of their tantalizing specialties (for a nominal charge) at food stands and outdoor cafes.
www.swisstown.com
Downtown
New Glarus, WI 53574
Email: info@swisstown.com
Cheese Curd Festival
Date June 22 – June 24
Time Friday 6/22 6:00 PM – Sunday 6/24 5:00 PM
Location Ellsworth
East End Park Crosscut Street
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Event Info Link http://www.ellsworthchamber.com/cheese-curd-festival.html
Description As the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin, Ellsworth celebrates their Annual Cheese Curd Festival the third weekend in June. Please note: the 2012 Cheese Curd Festival will be held at East End Park!
Activities: Medallion Hunt, Festival Keepsakes, Beard Contest, Ellsworth Creamery Store, Beer Garden & Food Stands, Live Entertainment, Craft & Business Show, Kids’ Train Rides, Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Live Auction, and More!
Celebrate Dairy Month on Lake DuBay
Date June 23 – June 24
Time 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ice Cream Bar’ge on Lake DuBay
On Lake DuBay
Mosinee, WI 54455
Description Just boat up to the Ice Cream Bar’ge wearing a Cheese Head and get free cheese curds for everyone on board compliments of Mullins Cheese Factory in Knowlton, WI. If you do not have a Cheese Head, you can try to toss an object into an old-time milk can and still get the cheese. Plus you can purchase Ice Cream for $1 – $2.
Directions You must come by boat. There are several landings on Lake DuBay. The closest one is the landing at Tike Beach. We are NW across the lake along the Hwy DB Causeway. Take the I39 Exit 171 Hwy DB West 1/2 mile.
Category: Madison Wisconsin
