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:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110036 UID:207012@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n Caring for loved ones can be hard and beautiful at the same time. In this exhibit\, we elevate care giver voices to shed light on their care experiences. We invited caregiver s to anonymously share postcard-sized depictions of the joys and challenge s that come with family care giving. The exhibit documents the themes reve aled in their words\, educating viewers about care giving and catalyzing a wareness and conversation about this often invisible population.\n\nCONTAC T: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/in-ca re-of/ LOCATION:Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:In Care Of: Postcard-Sized Portrayals of Caregiving in Wisconsin URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/in-care-of/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110036 UID:209969@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T160000 DESCRIPTION:Starting July 21\, Bringing Akris Stories to Life will be on vi ew in the Ruth Davis Design Gallery window. This semester-long consulting project between Akris and the Kohl’s Center for Retailing brought togeth er Textile &\; Fashion Design students and Consumer Behavior &\; Mar ketplace Studies to explore the iconic Akris brand. Headquartered in St. G allen\, Switzerland\, Akris is a global\, luxury fashion house known for i ts fine materials and craftsmanship.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/bringing-akris-stories-to-life/ LOCATION:Ruth Davis Design Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Bringing Akris Stories to Life URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/bringing-akris-stories-to-life/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110036 UID:210981@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T150000 DESCRIPTION:with the Friends of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. Join retired entomologist Tom Morgan on a nature walk to learn how insects evade preda tors through thanatosis\, or playing dead. Bring a small umbrella or paras ol to capture falling insects as we explore the edges of the prairie and n earby woodland. Meet at the Picnic Point entrance kiosk.\n\nCONTACT: tmzi nnen@gmail.com\n\nURL: https://lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/events-calendar/ LOCATION:Picnic Point entrance kiosk\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\, 20 00 University Bay Drive\, Madison WI 53705 SUMMARY:Insects of Biocore Prairie URL;VALUE=URI:https://lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/events-calendar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110036 UID:208997@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T153000 DESCRIPTION:Arboretum. This program is a fun\, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Na ture walk: 1:30–2:30 p.m.\, activities: 2:30–3:30 p.m. Adults must att end. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insect s. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free\, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.\n\nCONTACT: 263-7888\, info@arboretum.wisc.edu \n\nURL: https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/ LOCATION:Meet at Visitor Center\, UW–Madison Arboretum SUMMARY:Family Nature Program: Summer Explorations URL;VALUE=URI:https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110036 UID:208410@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T170000 DESCRIPTION:Arrange a unique seasonal market bouquet as large as your grip! . Stop by the garden and create with us. Build a bouquet as large as you c an hold and practice the process of making a simple\, but beautiful market bouquet. Learn what's in bloom and the names of a few flowers at each ses sion. BYOVase. Bring your own vase and we'll top it off with flower food.\ n\nCONTACT: 576-2501\, dostal@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://allencentennialgard en.wisc.edu/summer-concerts/ LOCATION:Allen Centennial Garden SUMMARY:Drop in bouquet making URL;VALUE=URI:https://allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu/summer-concerts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110036 UID:210111@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T181500 DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Garden. August 17 – LES CORDES EN BLEU\nGian Comp uesto\, guitar | Shea Henry\, violin | Patrick Lindsley\, bass\n\nMusic in spired by the legendary Django Reinhardt with a love of hot jazz\, trad ja zz\, bebop\, straight-ahead jazz\, and jazz standards.\n\nBrought to you b y the Friends of Allen Centennial Garden.\nWeather cancellations will be a nnounced on our social media and Garden website 2 hours before concert tim e.\n\nCONTACT: 576-2501\, allencentennialgarden@hort.wisc.edu\n\nURL: http s://allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu/summer-concerts/ LOCATION:Allen Centennial Garden SUMMARY:Summer Concerts at Allen Centennial Garden URL;VALUE=URI:https://allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu/summer-concerts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T110036 UID:210304@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T190000 DESCRIPTION:WUD Games and the Costume Play and Design Guild present the Cos tume and Cosplay Contest at the Credit Union Stage on the Memorial Union T errace on Sunday\, August 17th at 6pm! This is a fun\, low stakes costume contest where anyone can participate! All costumes are welcome from old Ha lloween costumes\, Renaissance Fair outfits\, character cosplays\, or joke costumes! Registration is FREE and there are prizes for the winners! Walk up entries will be accepted up until the contest starts at 6pm. This cont est is open to the public and all ages. This event does NOT provide child supervision. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to p articipate. In the event of rain\, the Costume &\; Cosplay Contest will be inside on Der Rathskeller stage. Note: costumes must be appropriate fo r a public audience and participants may be disqualified at the discretion of event staff in the event their costume is deemed inappropriate. The co ntest starts at 6 pm and runs until 7 pm. Participants please arrive at th e contest stage by 5:30 pm! Please direct any questions\, concerns\, or ac commodation requests to games@union.wisc.edu Register Here\n\nCONTACT: ga mes@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/ev ent-calendar/event/costume-cosplay-contest LOCATION:The Terrace (See Event Details)\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Costume & Cosplay Contest URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/costume-cosplay-contest END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR