Racing Accident + Monroe Street Mural + Bumblebees!

Madison WI

26 September, 2021

9:40 PM

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Happy Monday, Madison! What is on the agenda for your week? I don't have much planned, but I am hoping to get over to the Olbrich Botanical Gardens this week to check out "GLEAM" which is an annual exhibit featuring art installations around the gardens. This summer when I went to the gardens a bird attacked the back of my head, so this time I'll be on the watch. Song of the Day: "Avant Gardener" by Courtney Barnett (I hope your Monday is not "mundane." I also hope you don't have an allergic reaction to any plants.) Anyway, here's what's going on today in town. 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: 79 Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Madison today: A man racing down East Washington Avenue on Saturday night crashed into three vehicles after running a red light. The man was arrested and two others involved in the incident were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A new mural on Monroe Street was unveiled this weekend. The artist, Simone Lawrence, said the mural is a depiction of the idea of performative allyship and often meaningless actions from white progressives in Madison. Lawrence hopes the mural will "spark some conversation" in the Monroe neighborhood. (Cap Times)Did you go to Art on the Square this weekend? After taking a COVID-19 hiatus, the festival returned with nearly 500 exhibitors from all across the country. Art of the Square is a fundraiser for Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and supports the many sculptors, painters, photographers and more who sell their work there. (Wisconsin State Journal) Save the Bees! Specifically, the rusty patched bumblebees who can be found in the UW-Madison Arboretum. (Daily Cardinal) Today in Madison: South Madison Farmers' Market—Novation Center (2 PM) Clases de Inglés para Adultos—Literacy Network (6:00 PM) Meadowridge Book Club: Settlin': Stories of Madison's Early African American Families—Meadowridge Branch Library (6:00 PM) MMSD Regular BOE meeting—Virtual (6:00 PM)The Dead South—The Sylvee (6:30 PM) Madison Patch Notebook Discover Wisconsin: "Madison's best kept secret? @buckandhoneys! Read 'Madison's Best: Buck & Honey's' and dive into what you can expect while dining at one of their three locations! Link in bio." (Instagram) Wisconsin Cheese: "In the 180 years Wisconsin has been making cheese, our artisan cheesemakers have broken through the mold of tradition and created some of the world's most beloved (and award-winning) cheeses." (Instagram) Madison Scouts: "It's a beautiful day to sign up for your Scouts audition! Head to auditionscouts.com today!" (Facebook) Wisconsin Veterans Museum: "Yolanda L. Medina of Waukesha, Wisconsin, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1981. She served as an aircraft technician with the Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. " (Instagram) PBS Wisconsin: "Watch or stream Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special, beginning Monday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on @PBSWisconsin or the free @PBS App." (Instagram) Madison Museum of Contemporary Art: "Congratulations to our Best in Show artists of the 2021 Art Fair on the Square! These artists received the most points within their categories. Let's give them a big round of applause!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 70th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Show and Sale (October 1) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. 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].