BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:194262@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n The exhibition Traversing Medium and Re-appropriating Motifs in Contemporary Art by Xiaohong Zhang will be open in Gallery 1308 of Union South from February 2nd to March 22n d\, 2024. \; Galleries are open from 8am - 10pm\, Monday through Sunda y. Xiaohong Zhang's diverse cultural background and 1990s art training\, s panning fine art and graphic design\, deeply shape her approach. Since 199 9\, she employs 2D and 3D software to create politically themed pieces lik e "China and U.S."\, "Tumult ". Her focus expands from personal narratives to examining cultural dynamics between China and the U.S.\, fostering a b alanced East-meets-West perspective for critical engagement.\n\nCONTACT: a rt@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/eve nt-calendar/event/traversing-medium-and-re-appropriating-motifs-in-contemp orary-art-art-exhibition-by-xiaohong-zhang/16132 LOCATION:Gallery 1308\, Union South SUMMARY:Traversing Medium and Re-appropriating Motifs in Contemporary Art - Art Exhibition by Xiaohong Zhang URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/traversing-medium-and-re-appropriating-motifs-in-contemporary-art-art -exhibition-by-xiaohong-zhang/16132 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:192348@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000 DESCRIPTION:Cycle for Sight is the McPherson Eye Research Institute's annua l fundraiser. The event kicks off this year at the Princeton Club West on March 16th. Participants can also exercise elsewhere through the event p eriod\, March 16th through April 30th. Participants can sign up an entire team\, or exercise as an individual. Cycle for Sight raises funds for UW-M adison research to combat vision loss and develop better treatments and cu res for blinding disorders.\n\nCONTACT: 320-9347\, chaim@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://give.wiscmedicine.org/cycleforsight2024 LOCATION:Princeton Club\, 8080 Watts Rd SUMMARY:Cycle for Sight 2024 URL;VALUE=URI:https://give.wiscmedicine.org/cycleforsight2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:194441@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T000000 DESCRIPTION:Overview The Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR-Re cert) \;course is a 3-day \;24-hour course taught by NOLS Wilderne ss Medicine specifically to recertify participants who are currently holdi ng a Wilderness First Responder Certification. The WFR-Recert course is de signed to refresh your skills and knowledge in \;making \;critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patien ts will challenge you to integrate your learning. Learning takes place bot h in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather condition s. Come prepared for wet\, muddy\, cold\, or hot environments. Prerequisit es You must be currently holding a Wilderness First Responder Certificatio n or in your 1-year grace period. You must be 16 years old to attend this course. Certification \; Participants are required to pass both writte n and practical examinations to obtain WFR and CPR certification. Successf ul course completion earns you a WMI Adult &\; Child CPR certification and a WMI Wilderness First Responder certification. EMTs will earn a Wilde rness EMT certification. All certifications are current for two years. Loc ation Primary classroom will be held at Memorial Union on 800 Langdon Stre et in Madison. We are not able to offer housing or camping for this course . There are hotels and hostels available nearby. Food is not provided but is available for purchase in the building and at nearby locations to Memor ial Union. There is a refrigerator and microwave to chill and warm food.&n bsp\; https://info.wisc.edu/plan-your-visit/  \; Lodging Option: Doubl eTree Hotel Downtown Madison – NOLS Wilderness First Responder Recertifi cation 5 rooms per night @ $189 \;  \; | \;  \; \; Gro up Code: NFR \;  \;  \;| \;  \;  \; \; Cut-off Date: 2/23/24 Registration Register here\, call our office at (608) 262- 1630\, or stop in during office during business hours . \; Hoofer Club Leader Scholarship/Grant: \; If you are a current Hoofer club member and are hoping to take on more leadership within your club you may \;q ualify for a scholarship/grant to offset the cost of this course. Please s ubmit your application as soon as possible by \;applying through the l inks on \; hooferleaders.org . If you are awarded the scholarship/gran t you will receive a follow-up email with directions on how to register fo r the course using a discount code. \; \; \;  \; \;\n\ nCONTACT: 262-1630\, OutdoorUW@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.e du/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/outdoor-advancement-nols-wil derness-first-responder-recertification-course-4/12671 LOCATION:Mendota Lodge - Outdoor UW\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Advancement Course: NOLS Wilderness First Responder Recertification URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/outdoor-advancement-nols-wilderness-first-responder-recertification-c ourse-4/12671 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:187499@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T160000 DESCRIPTION:Art Lofts Gallery. UW-Madison MFA Thesis Exhibition: Claire Tom kiw.\n\nHours: Mon – Fri\, 9am-4pm\nExhibitions are subject to change ca ll ahead for hours and schedule updates.\n(608) 262-1660\n\nURL: https://a rt.wisc.edu/galleries/galleries-exhibition-schedule/ SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition: Claire Tomkiw URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/galleries/galleries-exhibition-schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:187674@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T160000 DESCRIPTION:Gallery 7. UW-Madison MFA Thesis Exhibition: Cat Birk.\n\nHours : Mon – Fri\, 9am-4pm\nExhibitions are subject to change call ahead for hours and schedule updates.\n(608) 262-1660\n\nURL: https://art.wisc.edu/g alleries/galleries-exhibition-schedule/ SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition: Cat Birk URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/galleries/galleries-exhibition-schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:187954@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T160000 DESCRIPTION:BackSpace Gallery. UW-Madison MFA Candidate: Anamika Singh.\n\n Hours: Mon – Fri\, 9am-4pm\nExhibitions are subject to change call ahead for hours and schedule updates.\n(608) 262-1660\n\nURL: https://art.wisc. edu/galleries/galleries-exhibition-schedule/ SUMMARY:MFA Candidate: Anamika Singh URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/galleries/galleries-exhibition-schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:192421@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000 DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Grady Tract. Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training provided. Groups we lcome with advance notice. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot\, southeast cor ner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd. Event capacity is limite d\, please arrive by 9 a.m. More information: (608) 265-5214 or marian.far rior@wisc.edu.\n\nCONTACT: 265-5214\, marian.farrior@wisc.edu\n\nURL: http s://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-parties/ LOCATION:Meet at Grady Tract parking lot (SE corner Seminole Hwy & W Beltli ne Frontage Rd)\, UW–Madison Arboretum SUMMARY:Ecological Restoration Work Party URL;VALUE=URI:https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-partie s/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:193535@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T103000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Susan Carpenter. This is a free\, in-person event ho sted on March 16 at 9:30 AM by the Midvale Heights Green Team and Sequoya Public Library. No registration is necessary to attend.\n\nNative plants a re the basis of sustainable\, diverse\, and beautiful gardens supporting p ollinators\, beneficial insects\, and wildlife. These gardens thrive witho ut fertilizers\, pesticides\, mowing\, or supplemental watering. We will s hare garden examples\, plant sources\, and practical tips for garden care. \n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://badgert alks.wisc.edu LOCATION:4340 Tokay Blvd.\, Madison\, WI 53711 SUMMARY:"Gardening with Native Plants": In-Person Badger Talk in Madison\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://badgertalks.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:193807@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T000000 DESCRIPTION:Want to read over spring break\, but not sure which book to pic k up? Have a few books you're ready to part with in favor of something new ? Join PubCom's \; Illumination Journal \; for a Spring Break Book Swap. Drop in anytime from 10am - 4pm. Bring books you're interested in d onating to the event\, or drop them off in advance at the WUD office on th e 2nd floor of Union South from 4-6pm\, March 11th - 15th. \;Swap ever y book you bring in for a new-to-you book! Coffee &\; snacks provided!\ n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/ spring-break-book-swap LOCATION:Memorial Union SUMMARY:Spring Break Book Swap URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/spring-break-book-swap END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:191117@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T113000 DESCRIPTION:Designing Your Home Landscape. Christopher Sina will give an in -person presentation titled Designing Your Home Landscape. Chris has over a decade of experience in the design of public\, institutional\, residenti al\, and commercial landscapes.Chris will discuss the process of designing one’s own landscape and garden. The talk will focus on assessing your g oals\, analyzing your site\, and creating a plan that begins with conceptu al design and leads to a scaled plan drawing.\n\nCONTACT: 576-2501\, info@ allencentennialgarden.org\n\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-y our-home-landscape-tickets-765738854527?aff=oddtdtcreator LOCATION:Moore Hall - Agronomy SUMMARY:Friends of Allen Centennial 2024 Winter Series\, with Landscape Arc hitect\, Christopher Sina\, of Saiki Design URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-your-home-landscape-ti ckets-765738854527?aff=oddtdtcreator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:191966@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T140000 DESCRIPTION:This clinic will teach you what you need to know in order to in door lead climb and lead belay at Mt. Mendota. Participants must be Top Ro pe Belay certified at Mt. Mendota and be able to comfortably climb a climb ing grade of at least 5.9.\n\nCONTACT: 262-8244\, hello@recwell.wisc.edu\n \nURL: https://recwell.wisc.edu/climbing/ LOCATION:Mt. Mendota Climbing Wall\, Bakke Recreation &\; Wellbeing Cent er SUMMARY:Lead Climbing Clinic URL;VALUE=URI:https://recwell.wisc.edu/climbing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:193614@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Glen Stanosz. This free\, in-person talk on March 16 \, 2024 at 11:00 AM is hosted by the Mead Public Library as a part of thei r Winter Green event. No registration is necessary.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu LOCATION:710 N 8th St\, Sheboygan\, WI 53081 SUMMARY:"Fantastic Fungi: Movers and Shapers of Forest Ecosystems": In-Pers on Badger Talk in Sheboygan\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://badgertalks.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:189762@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T130000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nURL: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-tennis LOCATION:Nielsen Tennis Stadium SUMMARY:Women’s Tennis: Minnesota URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-tennis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:191635@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T160000 DESCRIPTION:"Remaking the Renaissance" offers a fresh take on this iconic p eriod of textile and fashion history\, transforming the way we think about and see the cloth and clothing of the early modern period. Looking at ke y textile innovations in the era c.1400-1700\, this exhibition suggests th at objects and their histories can be restored and recreated through conse rvation and research.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: ht tps://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/remaking-the-renaissance/ LOCATION:Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Remaking the Renaissance URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/remaking-the-renaissance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:193860@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T130000 DESCRIPTION:Save the date and make a plan to participate in the 2024 Shamro ck Shuffle hosted by the Anchor Bay Bar and Grill in Wisconsin Rapids\, WI . Funds raised will support the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's (IEA) and go toward prevention and treatment strategies\, help people recognize sym ptoms\, improve care and benefit researchers at the University of Wisconsi n–Madison.\n\nURL: https://forms.office.com/r/Tz05ZE6nSK LOCATION:Anchor Bay Bar and Grill\, 3460 North BIron Dr.\, Wisconsin Rapid s\, WI 54494 SUMMARY:2nd Annual Shamrock Shuffle for Alzheimer's Research URL;VALUE=URI:https://forms.office.com/r/Tz05ZE6nSK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:193858@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T150000 DESCRIPTION:By: Doug E. L. Haynes. The title of this exhibit is designed to encompass the range of murals\, collaborative projects\, documentary vide os as well as art featuring local landmarks that will be on display throug h March at NHCC. Doug Haynes lives just down the street from the Neighborh ood House. His art can be seen at www.emeraldstudio.com. Haynes’ book\, The State Street Coloring Book is available at local bookstores. Haynes al so provides website services to local artists at www.fineartpost.com.\n\nC ONTACT: alisha@neighborhoodhousemadison.org\n\nURL: https://neighborhoodho usemadison.org/art-exhibitions/ LOCATION:Neighborhood House Community Center (29 S. Mills St.) SUMMARY:Public Art for the Community: Reception & Artist Talk URL;VALUE=URI:https://neighborhoodhousemadison.org/art-exhibitions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:193206@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T160000 DESCRIPTION:University Theatre. University Theatre presents a powerful play about the Black experience. Set in the apartment of a Harlem artist in 19 64 during a riot\, Alice Childress offers an intimate and raw study of rac e\, gender\, and class that explores how the Black community perceives\, d efines\, and affirms itself from within.\n\nCONTACT: publicity@theatre.wis c.edu\n\nURL: https://theatre.wisc.edu/ LOCATION:Mitchell\, Vilas Hall SUMMARY:Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress URL;VALUE=URI:https://theatre.wisc.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:189768@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T180000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nURL: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-tennis LOCATION:Nielsen Tennis Stadium SUMMARY:Women’s Tennis: UW–Milwaukee URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-tennis END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:193415@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T000000 DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a Pokémon Showdown tournament with a twist! The team that you create will be randomly shuffled. Will you get your own team ? Will your team go to someone else? Sign up below and find out at a speci al game night on March 15th! Register for the Tournament here! In addition to the PokéSwap Showdown\, we will be running a game night in the backgr ound with our full collection of board and video games.\n\nURL: https://un ion.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/pokeswap-tournemen t-and-game-night LOCATION:Sett Pub\, Union South SUMMARY:PokéSwap Tournement and Game Night URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/pokeswap-tournement-and-game-night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T125605 UID:194075@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T203000 DESCRIPTION:Come Eat With Me is an interactive performance piece by Sri Vam si Matta which explores the relationship between caste and food and culmin ates in sharing a meal together. Cooking a nostalgic chicken curry dish wi th rice and dal becomes a platform for exploring themes of caste discrimin ation in Indian society\, challenging stereotypes about marginalized commu nities and their diets\, and preserving cherished memories and traditions through food. LOCATION:The Rumpus Room\, 15 Brodhead St\, Mazomanie\, WI SUMMARY:Come Eat With Me END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR