Gender And Sexuality Programming + New Campus Building + Theatre

Madison WI

18 September, 2021

4:42 PM

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Happy Sunday, neighbors! Hope everyone can take some time today to relax and regroup. Here are some top stories from this weekend. —Molly Are you a local business owner or marketer in Madison? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 67. Here are the top stories in Madison today: A Deforest restaurant is getting attention after the owner admitted that he is closing his restaurant because the lease was up, as opposed to his original claims that Evers and Biden caused it. The restaurant, The Pine Cone, received nearly a half-million in COVID-19 relief funds. (Wisconsin State Journal)A proposed bill in Wisconsin State Assembly would allow parents to opt their children out of programming related to gender and sexual orientation. Opponents to the bill claim that this would "erase" LGBTQ+ youths and alienate them from their peers. (Cap Times) The University of Wisconsin-Madison is putting $225M into a Computer, Data and Information facility. The seven-story building will be located on campus—next to the Discovery building—and serve as a hub for research, learning and more. (Cap Times)Shows at the State Street Forward Theatre have resumed. The theatre kicked off its return with a production called, "Mom, How Did You Meet the Beatles?" Check out the review. (Isthmus) Today in Madison: Challah Baking — Jewish Federation of Madison (11:00 AM) Live Well @ Your Library: Celebration!—Madison Public Library (1:00 PM)Bird and Nature Outing—Warner Park (1:30 PM) MADSS Awareness Walk—Olin Park (12:30 PM) Willy Street Fair —900 Williamson Street (11:00 AM) Madison Patch Notebook Madison Audubon: "Plenty of little warblers have been foraging for food around town, have you seen any? Refresh your identification skills with our fabulous Guide to Fall Warblers!" (Facebook) Museum of Wisconsin Art: "CLOSING SOON...Only two weeks left to see MOWA's anniversary exhibition—Claiming Space | A New Century of Visionary Women Showcasing nearly 30 contemporary Wisconsin artists, this 60th anniversary exhibition celebrates visionary women." (Instagram) Madison Children's Museum: "We can't wait to welcome you into the Wonderground, our new, outdoor exhibit/expansion/playspace. We're celebrating the opening of this long-awaited space with a two-day Wonderpalooza with special guests and activities." (Facebook) The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters: "COVID may have limited in-person programing, but our Environmental Initiatives team has been busy bringing important climate issues to the radio on WORT FM here in Madison!" (Facebook) Did you know you can feature your local business here in the Madison Daily for just $79 a month? Click here to get started. You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? Contact me at [email protected].