Events

Free orchestra performance features music by ‘Mozart of Indian Music’

Submitted by Susie Taylor on Tuesday, March 12th, 12:31 pm

Concerto-Pops music event is Thursday at PAC

The Middleton High School Symphony Orchestra's Pops Concert on Thursday will include student performances and specially commissioned works from world-renowned composer and performer Chitravina Ravikiran.

A concert will showcase five student performers playing and singing concertos/arias:

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Humane society plans Easter egg hunt

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Friday, March 8th, 7:29 pm

The Dane County Humane Society plans to hold an Easter egg hunt March 23. The hunt will take place at noon at Marshall Park on Allen Boulevard.

Organizers will place more than 1,000 eggs, stuffed with gift certificates, toys and more.

A suggested donation of $5 to participate will benefit the Dane County Humane Society’s Four Lakes Wildlife Center, a location that cares for injured, ill and orphaned wildlife.

Lunch and activities will follow at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery at 5237 University Ave. Twenty percent of proceeds will go to the wildlife center.

Organizers said the restaurant will also offer photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

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Library to host Medicare infosession

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Thursday, March 7th, 8:56 pm

The Middleton Public Library will host a session later this month for patrons who want to learn more about Medicare.

Presenter Jesse Grutz, a licensed insurance professional, will answer questions at the March 22 meeting.

The 10 a.m. presentation will take place in the Archer Room of the Middleton Public Library at 7425 Hubbard Ave.

Registration is requested via email at mid@scls.lib.wi.us or by calling 608-827-7403.

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Students to host fundraiser to help the homeless

Submitted by Jennifer Hilgendorf, Community Manager

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 7:07pm

Students to host fundraiser to help the homeless

Charity event includes games, raffle, auction, Easter Bunny

Local business students will host a fundraiser next week to help the homeless.

The Globe University-Madison West Spring Fling, hosted by business communications students, is scheduled March 14 with a variety of family friendly events.

BINGO, carnival games, raffle, silent auction, face painting and pictures with the Easter Bunny will take place at the university on Deming Way in Middleton, with proceeds benefiting First United Methodist Church Homeless Ministries.

Admission -- $10 for adults, $5 for ages 10-17, and free for kids 9 and under -- includes dinner and dessert. Donations of clothing, personal hygiene items, warm blankets and non-perishable food items will be collected at the door.

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Contest offers website help to area non-profits

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 8:59am

Area businesses collaborate for 'Wish on a Website'

A Monona woman together with three area businesses are offering their services to a lucky Dane County non-profit through a contest.

Maggie Baum of Maggie B. Communications partnered with Waterfront Graphic Design, Beth Skogen Photography and StoryFirst Media to create the "Wish on a Website" promotion, offering the opportunity of a variety of services to help out a community organization.

In a news release on her website, Baum said the idea behind the contest is to give back to the community.

"In this economic climate organizations are really fighting for resources and fundraising dollars and this is one small way we can help make their efforts go a little farther," Baum wrote.

The winner will receive a website design, a photography session with free images, a 2-minute documentary video and copywriting to help the chosen organization better reach the community.

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Tickets available for annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser

Submitted by Perry Hibner, Community Relations Specialist, MCPASD

Friday, March 1st, 2013, 1:15pm

Tickets available for annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser

March 9 event is club's biggest fundraiser of year

The Cardinal Booster Club will host its annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser next week to benefit Middleton High School athletic programs.

Organizers said this year's event will be held March 9 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr.

The Mardi Gras will include hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by snacks and pretzels from 10 p.m. until midnight. There will be a cash bar, silent auction, music and dancing.

Former booster club leader Anjie Harris-Ostrem said the Mardi Gras is the group's biggest fundraiser and the community can purchase tickets even if they know they'll be unable to attend the event.

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'Rising Stars' concert brings guest violinist

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 7:59pm

'Rising Stars' concert brings guest violinist

Works by Wagner, Verdi to be performed

The Middleton Community Orchestra will hold a winter concert Wednesday night at the Performing Arts Center.

The performance will include musical selection from Verdi, Wagner, Saint-Saens and Britten, according to the group.

Guest violinist Alice Bartsch will join the orchestra for the "Rising Stars" presentation and Steve Kurr will conduct the group.

According to the MCO website, tickets are $10 and students can attend free. Purchase tickets at Willy Street Co-op West or at the door; venue opens at 6:30 p.m., doors at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Performing Arts Center is at 2100 Bristol Street or call 608-212-8690 for more information.

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