BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 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:20260408T173609 UID:207173@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Exhibition dates: March 3 – 8\, Reception: Tuesday\, March 4\, 5-7pm. The University of Wisconsin -Madison Art MFA Qualifier Exhibition season continues with Kalil Mitchell ’s art exhibition. The qualifier solo exhibitions are presented by the g raduate students during their fourth semester as the evaluation review of their creative work to qualify for advancement in the MFA program. Come vi ew the work and research by our newest cohort of developing artists!\n\nCO NTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://art.wisc .edu/2025/03/03/where-words-cannot-follow-master-of-fine-arts-qualifier-ex hibition-by-kalil-mitchell/ LOCATION:Gallery 7\, Mosse Humanities Building SUMMARY:where words cannot follow: Master of Fine Arts Qualifier Exhibition by Kalil Mitchell URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2025/03/03/where-words-cannot-follow-mas ter-of-fine-arts-qualifier-exhibition-by-kalil-mitchell/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:205644@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n This two day event is for students who have been offered admission to CS MS/PhD Program. Event is by invitation.\n\nCONTACT: thorp@cs.wisc.edu LOCATION:varied venues on campus\; schedule will be provided to registered attendees SUMMARY:Welcome Weekend for Prospective MS/PhD Program Students END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:206527@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Exhibition dates: Februar y 25 – March 8\, Reception: Monday\, March 3\, 5-8pm.\n\nCONTACT: 262-16 60\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://art.wisc.edu/2025/02/ 17/the-westlands-master-of-fine-arts-qualifier-exhibition-by-jason-houge/ LOCATION:Art Lofts Gallery\, Art Lofts SUMMARY:The Westlands: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition by Jason Houge URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2025/02/17/the-westlands-master-of-fine- arts-qualifier-exhibition-by-jason-houge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:207246@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n March 1 – April 1. Open Daily 7:30am - 5pm\, Reception: Sunday\, March 16\, 2-4pm. Many of Bisson ’s paintings feel like confessions. To make a confession is really a bid for intimacy. Bisson looks through the lens of his memories\, relationshi ps\, communities\, and culture at large. Most recently\, he’s been explo ring images of his hometown and the drinking culture that permeated in the area\, influenced by artists such as Nicole Eisenman\, Alice Neel\, and H enry Taylor.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL : https://art.wisc.edu/2025/03/03/some-people-leave-some-people-stay-a-sho wing-of-paintings-by-chase-bisson/ LOCATION:Mother Fools Coffeehouse\, 1101 Williamson St SUMMARY:Some People Leave\, Some People Stay: A Showing of Paintings by Cha se Bisson URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2025/03/03/some-people-leave-some-people -stay-a-showing-of-paintings-by-chase-bisson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:204937@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n It’s All the Rage: Acti vism\, Aging\, and the Raging Grannies of Madison grows from a two-year ar chival and oral history project. This exhibit focuses on several decades o f local Wisconsin grassroots activism enacted by the Madison and Dane Coun ty Raging Grannies. Featuring an array of granny hats\, aprons\, songbooks \, political buttons\, and instruments\, as well as video and audio clips of their original songs\, this exhibit explores how senior women have enga ged in a wide variety of activities.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc .edu LOCATION:Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:It’s All the Rage: Activism\, Aging\, and the Raging Grannies of Madison END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:206742@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n February 28 – April 13. Opening Reception: Friday\, February 28\, 5-8pm\, &\; Artist Talk with Pauli King: Saturday\, March 15\, 2pm. King's work explores light through the manipulation of translucency and color. Through intentional positioni ng of poured silicone sheets\, King creates large scale color fields with tones inspired by the sky. Light activates each work\, which in turn gener ate subtle auras and change the atmospheric conditions of their surroundin gs and is transformative.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wi sc.edu\n\nURL: https://abelcontemporary.com/show/abel-contemporary-gallery -no5---the-light-saw-what-i-couldnt-by-paulina-king LOCATION:Abel Contemporary Gallery\, 524 East Main St\, Stoughton SUMMARY:In no. 5: The Light Saw What I Couldn’t by MFA Candidate Paulina King URL;VALUE=URI:https://abelcontemporary.com/show/abel-contemporary-gallery-n o5---the-light-saw-what-i-couldnt-by-paulina-king END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:207182@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Exhibition dates: March 3 – 9\, Reception: Friday\, March 7\, 7pm. The University of Wisconsin-Ma dison Art MFA Qualifier Exhibition season continues with Tiange Li’s art exhibition. The qualifier solo exhibitions are presented by the graduate students during their fourth semester as the evaluation review of their cr eative work to qualify for advancement in the MFA program. Come view the w ork and research by our newest cohort of developing artists!\n\nCONTACT: 2 62-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://art.wisc.edu/202 5/03/03/fragmentation-master-of-fine-arts-qualifier-exhibition-by-tiange-l i/ LOCATION:Backspace Gallery\, Art Lofts SUMMARY:Fragmentation: Master of Fine Arts Qualifier Exhibition by Tiange L i URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2025/03/03/fragmentation-master-of-fine- arts-qualifier-exhibition-by-tiange-li/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:206479@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n February 21 – April 30. Open \;Wednesday to \;Sunday 12-6pm. Reception: Friday\, February 21\, 6-9pm\, A live collaborative demo between the three artists will beg in at 6pm. In collaboration with Eli’s Art Supplies\, As Long As It’s Safe To Do So is a group show featuring artists Ava Albelo (Mary Chains)\, Rachael Hunter\, and R-Lo.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education. wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://art.wisc.edu/2025/02/17/as-long-as-its-safe-to-do -so/ LOCATION:Eli’s Art Supplies\, 2348 E Washington Ave SUMMARY:As Long As It’s Safe To Do So URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2025/02/17/as-long-as-its-safe-to-do-so/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:205808@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000 DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by International Student Services. International Reac h Cultural Speakers Program will be located in the Promenade Lounge as a p art of International Festival 2025 at the Overture Center for the Arts. Co me to learn from and with UW–Madison international students from around the world\, as they share posters and engage in dialogue about their cultu res and experiences as an international student living in Madison.\n\nCONT ACT: 262-412-4823\, kacha.fischer@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.overture.or g/engage/international-festival/ LOCATION:Promenade Lounge\, Overture Center (201 State Street) SUMMARY:International Reach Program at the International Festival URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.overture.org/engage/international-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:200726@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000 DESCRIPTION:Afterlives explores the many lives of objects and what happens to textiles after they enter the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection. Fr om a quilt made out of carefully saved 19th-century American cigar silks t o an robe from Turkmenistan\, material things carry traces of their journe y through past\, present\, and future in our Collection. Both poetic and p ractical\, the exhibition explores what these treasures can teach us if we pay attention to their stories.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu \n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/afterlives/ LOCATION:Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Afterlives: Material Stories from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Co llection URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/afterlives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:206520@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T113000 DESCRIPTION:Annual International Festival at the Overture Center for the Ar ts. The UW Russian Folk Orchestra presents a 30-minute program of music fr om Eastern Europe. \nWith:\nZoya Nevinskaya\, vocals\nAmalasuentha McGwin\ , percussion\nVictor Gorodinsky\, Conductor\n\nCONTACT: musicdir@rfo.wisc. edu\n\nURL: https://rfo.wisc.edu/concerts/ LOCATION:Overture Center for the Arts SUMMARY:UW Russian Folk Orchestra performance URL;VALUE=URI:https://rfo.wisc.edu/concerts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:201260@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nURL: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule LOCATION:The Kohl Center SUMMARY:Men's Basketball: UW vs. Penn State URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwbadgers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:202468@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000 DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Material Intelligence magazine’s exploration of i ndividual commonplace materials\, this exhibition foregrounds two key subs tances–linen and glass–and invites visitors to experiment with many mo re. "Threads" explores the metaphorical vibrancy of linen and other fibers through the work of Ann Coddington. "Spheres of Influence" reveals how th e material possibilities of glass and the embodied skills of glassmakers h ave shaped intellectual life at UW-Madison.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@so he.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/material-intelligence/ LOCATION:Ruth Davis Design Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Material Intelligence URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/material-intelligence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:206180@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000 DESCRIPTION:Local woodworker Bill Scheer leads a special tour of 'The Craft ed World of Wharton Esherick.'. Join local craftsman Bill Scheer for a spe cial tour of The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick from his perspective as a woodworker. This tour will open up an understanding of Esherick’s pra ctice by looking closely at his materials\, process\, joinery\, and mark m aking—focusing on how he constructed the sculptures and furniture on vie w.\n\nAdvance registration encouraged. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.\n \nCONTACT: jprey@chazen.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make r-to-maker-tour-bill-scheer-x-wharton-esherick-tickets-1237772624239?aff=W ebEvents LOCATION:Chazen Museum of Art SUMMARY:Maker to Maker Tour: Bill Scheer x Wharton Esherick URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maker-to-maker-tour-bill-scheer- x-wharton-esherick-tickets-1237772624239?aff=WebEvents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173609 UID:203584@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T000000 DESCRIPTION:Whoosh\, Zoom\, and Glide Across Lake Mendota Come and experien ce skating on frozen Lake Mendota. All are welcome! Skates are full sizes only ranging from size 4 to size 12. Small adjustable children's "bob" sk ates are available. Use the "Register Now" link to reserve your spot for a specific date and time. **Limited sizes of ice skates are available. Skat es are rented out on a first-come\, first-served basis. If you are a perso n with a disability needing reasonable accommodation\, please contact our Co-Managers at ouwmanager@union.wisc.edu ***If you are bringing your own s kates to any of Outdoor UW's skating events you do not need to reserve a t ime to skate. Only individuals renting skates from Outdoor UW need to rese rve a time. \;\n\nCONTACT: 262-1630\, OutdoorUW@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/outdoor -uw-open-ice-skate-6 LOCATION:Terrace (Out on Lake Mendota)\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Outdoor UW Open Ice Skate URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/outdoor-uw-open-ice-skate-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173610 UID:206364@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T000000 DESCRIPTION:Join the Illumination team for some cozy reading time. Bring a book or even your readings for class\, meet new people\, and enjoy some sn acks.\n\nCONTACT: publications@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.e du/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/makers-meet-up LOCATION:Browsing Library\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Makers Meet Up URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/makers-meet-up END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173610 UID:198848@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T150000 DESCRIPTION:Artistic Workshop. A Just Bust! Artistic Workshop is open to th e public the following Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Candice Wicks-Davis aka M ama Candice is an international edutainer and entrepreneur\, holding a Mas ters in Education from San Francisco State University and a Bachelors in S ociology from UC Berkeley. In this workshop\, we will explore the intersec tion between social justice movements\, art (world building) and ancestral wisdom together. SUMMARY:JUST BUST! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173610 UID:206610@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T190000 DESCRIPTION:Glass Madison Neon Walking Tour. In celebration of the Glass Ma dison Neon Walking Tour\, join UW Neon Lab instructor Tom Zickuhr for a li ve neon demonstration and a guided tour of local neon. Zickuhr will demons trate the handmade process of bending glass tubing into a pattern\, and pr ocessing it into neon light. Following this demonstration will be a short guided tour of some local stops on the Depot Loop of the Glass Madison Neo n Walking Tour. Printed maps and coloring books will be available to parti cipants.\n\nCONTACT: 720-0428\, cspears2@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://glasslab .art.wisc.edu/glassmadison/public/neon-demo-and-guided-tour/ LOCATION:UW Neon Lab\, Room 1147\, Art Lofts SUMMARY:Neon Demo and Guided Tour URL;VALUE=URI:https://glasslab.art.wisc.edu/glassmadison/public/neon-demo-a nd-guided-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173610 UID:206832@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T000000 DESCRIPTION:Japan | 97 min | NR | DCP | Dir. Toshiya Fujita "A young woman is trained from birth to be a deadly instrument of revenge against the swi ndlers who destroyed her family\," (IMDB) "Lady Snowblood is a deep and me aningful exploration of the concept of revenge\, albeit with a good deal o f bloodshed\," - Hal C. F. Astell (Apocalypse Later Film Reviews) Watch th e trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkNvjXJKg8Q  \; For information on available assistive content for WUD Film screenings\, pleas e visit the Assistive Movie Screenings in the Marquee Theater page . Thi s event is intended for UW-Madison students\, faculty\, staff\, Wisconsin Union members and their guests. Anyone can become a Wisconsin Union memb er .\n\nCONTACT: film@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events -and-activities/event-calendar/event/wud-film-presents-lady-snowblood-1973 LOCATION:The Marquee\, Union South SUMMARY:WUD Film Presents: Lady Snowblood (1973) URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-film-presents-lady-snowblood-1973 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T173610 UID:207322@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T000000 DESCRIPTION:sunshy is a noise pop band from Chicago. sunshy is best known f or direct songs\, colossal dynamics\, blankets of shimmering guitars\, and charming vocal duets. Their debut album ‘I don’t care what comes next ’ released on October 11th\, 2024— digitally via MakeOutMusic Records and physically via Longinus Recordings.\n\nCONTACT: music@union.wisc.edu\n \nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/w ud-music-presents-sunshy-w-able-baker LOCATION:Der Rathskeller\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:WUD Music Presents: Sunshy (w/ Able Baker) URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-music-presents-sunshy-w-able-baker END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR