BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 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:20260407T173445 UID:215682@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n December 2 – 7. Recepti on: Friday\, December 5\, 5-7pm. Artists: Anna Colombia\, Kate Flake\, Kat e Goodvin\, Jackelin Espinosa Moyotl\, Alexandra Riesco\, Maya Srinivasan\ , Christie Tirado\, and Izzy Gray Van Den Heuvel.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, a rtfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://art.wisc.edu/2025/11/24/ups ide-down-backwards-graduate-printmaking-exhibition/ LOCATION:Art Lofts Gallery\, Art Lofts SUMMARY:Upside Down & Backwards: Graduate Printmaking Exhibition URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2025/11/24/upside-down-backwards-graduat e-printmaking-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215518@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DESCRIPTION:*Note: actual end time may vary.* \n December 2 – 8. Recepti on: Wednesday\, December 3\, 6:30-8:30pm. The exhibited range of works—w hile distinct from one another—share the common thread of a bright futur e. The emerging painters of UW Madison’s undergraduate program chose the show’s name\, All That Could Happen\, to reflect the broad opportunitie s and futures their shared body of work holds. Visit during the reception to view their work and enjoy refreshments while meeting the artists themse lves.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1660\, artfrontdesk@education.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https ://art.wisc.edu/2025/11/13/all-that-could-happen-advanced-painting-worksho p-exhibition/ LOCATION:Gallery 7\, Mosse Humanities Building SUMMARY:All That Could Happen: Fall 2025 Undergraduate Advanced Painting Wo rkshop Exhibition URL;VALUE=URI:https://art.wisc.edu/2025/11/13/all-that-could-happen-advance d-painting-workshop-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215340@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000 DESCRIPTION:Buying Gear Saturday\, December 6th\, 2024: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | V arsity Hall in Union South (2nd Floor) Sunday\, December 7th\, 2024: 8 a.m . - 1 p.m. | Varsity Hall in Union South (2nd Floor) Learn More Enjoy grea t deals on winter gear for the whole family including skis\, snowboards\, hats\, helmets\, goggles\, gloves\, mittens\, poles\, winter jackets\, boo ts and more! Equipment is supplied by both local and national vendors\, an d we also collect new and slightly used gear from the community. Make the upcoming winter months active and full of fun with new or new-to-you equip ment! \; Proceeds from the sale help fund Hoofers Nordic\, Alpine\, an d Freestyle teams\, as well as general Hoofers trips. The Resale also prov ides funding for annual free ski trips with local non-profit groups. So ma rk your calendars - we're looking forward to helping you make the most of your winter. \;For more information\, visit hoofersns.org/resale . &n bsp\; Selling Gear Thursday\, December 4th\, 2024: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. \;|&n bsp\;Industry and Agriculture Room in Union South (3rd Floor) Friday\, Dec ember 5th\, 2024: \;12 p.m.-8 p.m. | \;Industry and Agriculture Ro om in Union South (3rd Floor) Learn More Join Hoofer Ski &\; Snowboard Club for the largest ski swap in the Midwest! \;To sell your equipment \, all you have to do is drop off your equipment with us and let our on-si te salespeople sell it for you over the weekend! Hoofers Ski and Snowboard Club will take a portion of the sale. If you are unsure of how to price y our items\, volunteers at the public drop-off can offer suggestions. You w ill be able to track the sale of your items online. You are responsible fo r double-checking all the details of items entered into the system (price\ , size\, description\, etc.). More information will be provided when you d rop off your gear. All apparel must be cleaned and Hoofer Ski &\; Snowb oard Club withholds the right to not accept any items. For more informatio n\, visit hoofersns.org/resale .  \;\n\nCONTACT: 262-1630\, sns@hoofe rs.org\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar /event/61st-annual-hoofer-ski-snowboard-resale LOCATION:Varsity Hall\, Union South SUMMARY:61st Annual Hoofer Ski & Snowboard Resale URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/61st-annual-hoofer-ski-snowboard-resale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215225@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T110000 DESCRIPTION:Small Matter recognizes the innovative talents of the children who make rag balls\, arguing that making is a universal language and a pow erful form of expression\, especially for underprivileged people\, who tra nsform inert matter into vibrant artifacts through creative intervention i nto the social life of things. Creatively crafting rag balls from material s found in the local environment grants voice and agency to African childr en.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.ed u/event/small-matter/ LOCATION:Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Small Matter URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/small-matter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:209275@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000 DESCRIPTION:Parallel Lines: Quilts and the American Landscape explores the parallel processes of quilt-making within the American home and place-maki ng on the American landscape. Featuring nineteenth- and twentieth-century American quilts drawn from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection\, the exhibit will examine some of the most familiar quilt forms – such as ni ne-patch squares\, eight-pointed stars\, and “log cabin” blocks with c loth strips radiating outward from a central square “hearth”.\n\nCONTA CT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/para llel-lines-quilts-and-the-american-landscape/ LOCATION:Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Parallel Lines: Quilts and the American Landscape URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/parallel-lines-quilts-and-the-ame rican-landscape/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:209435@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000 DESCRIPTION:Find Your Quilt invites visitors to make their own personal con nection to at least one quilt on display\, offering a range of ideas and p erspectives through which to make their selection. This bright and bold ex hibition presents quilts and quilted objects that span the globe\, materia ls\, and time periods\, showcasing the breadth and variety of this form.\n \nCONTACT: 262-1162\, cdmc@sohe.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cdmc.wisc.edu/eve nt/find-your-quilt/ LOCATION:Ruth Davis Design Gallery\, Nancy Nicholas Hall SUMMARY:Find Your Quilt URL;VALUE=URI:https://cdmc.wisc.edu/event/find-your-quilt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:213266@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000 DESCRIPTION:Learn to make a stained glass suncatcher. This workshop will co ver transferring patterns\, cutting and grinding glass\, applying copper f oil\, and soldering. Choose from one of 8 designs\, or bring your own idea .\n\nCONTACT: wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/eve nts-and-activities/event-calendar/event/stained-glass-suncatcher-2 LOCATION:Studio O\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Stained Glass Suncatcher URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/stained-glass-suncatcher-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215187@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse\, a Down Syndro me Achievement Center\, on the afternoon of Sunday\, December 7th! We’ll be helping out at their annual Holiday Party\, which includes assisting w ith crafts\, serving hot cocoa\, and helping at the gifts/Santa station. T ransportation to GiGi’s Playhouse – Madison will be provided. You must submit a registration application to attend this event. We have 7 spots w hich will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Failure to attend e vent after registering will result in ineligibility in attending future WU D VAC travel events. \;\n\nCONTACT: volunteeraction@union.wisc.edu\n\n URL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/gig is-playhouse-holiday-party-volunteering LOCATION:We will depart from and return to Union South\, Union South SUMMARY:GiGi’s Playhouse Holiday Party Volunteering URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/gigis-playhouse-holiday-party-volunteering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215537@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Chazen Mead Witter Lobby for an incredible perfo rmance by Wingra Wind Quintet!. The Wingra Wind Quintet is one of three fa culty chamber ensembles in-residence at the University of Wisconsin-Madiso n Mead Witter School of Music. Deeply committed to the spirit of the Wisco nsin Idea\, the group travels widely to offer its concerts and educational services to students and the public in all corners of the state.\n\nCONTA CT: 263-2246\, hphart@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday -afternoon-live-wingra-wind-quintet-tickets-1962663324838?aff=TOev111325 LOCATION:Mead Witter Lobby\, Chazen Museum of Art SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Live: Wingra Wind Quintet URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-afternoon-live-wingra-win d-quintet-tickets-1962663324838?aff=TOev111325 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:214703@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T143000 DESCRIPTION:Arboretum. This walk is a fun\, fascinating way for families wi th children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Adult s must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free\, no registration required. Me et 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 Walk URL;VALUE=URI:https://arboretum.wisc.edu/visit/events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:211577@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000 DESCRIPTION:BLAST OF SILENCE | USA | 1961 | 35mm | 77 min. | Director: Al len Baron. Cast: Allen Baron\, Molly McCarthy\, Larry Tucker\n\n \n\nIt’ s Christmas in New York City\, but Frankie Bono (Allen Baron) is in no moo d to celebrate the season. Frankie is a paid assassin from Cleveland just in town to carry out a hit\, a man who prefers to remain anonymous and alo ne\, even if friends from the past keep appearing in his path. Writer/dire ctor/star Baron presents a grim odyssey\, aided by a jazzy score\, a sinis ter voiceover (read by Lionel Stander).\n\nCONTACT: 262-3627\, ben.reiser@ wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://cinema.wisc.edu/at-the-chazen/ LOCATION:Chazen Museum of Art SUMMARY:UW Cinematheque - At the Chazen URL;VALUE=URI:https://cinema.wisc.edu/at-the-chazen/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215315@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000 DESCRIPTION:Optima Dance is the largest student-led dance organization at U W-Madison and celebrates the inclusion of people through all styles of dan ce including jazz\, contemporary\, hip-hop\, pom\, musical theater\, tap\, and more! Student choreographers and dancers rehearse their routines ever y week in preparation of this showcase. With over 40 pieces and 250 dancer s in the show this semester\, come cheer on our dancers and join Optima in dance\, fun\, and celebration!\n\nCONTACT: optima.president@gmail.com\n\n URL: https://artsticketing.wisc.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent:: loadArticle=Load&\;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=95FF87B1 -F476-4F15-9273-C488F4B26720 LOCATION:Shannon Hall\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Optima Dance Fall Showcase URL;VALUE=URI:https://artsticketing.wisc.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WSc ontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=95FF8 7B1-F476-4F15-9273-C488F4B26720 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215328@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000 DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Steve Ackerman. This is a free\, in-person event hos ted on December 7\, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST by La Crosse Public Library in La Crosse\, WI. No registration necessary for this event. \n\nWe explore the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald from perspectives of the weather\, the shi p and the song by Gordon Lightfoot.\n\nSteve Ackerman moved to Wisconsin i n 1987\, accepting a research scientist position in the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC).\n\nCONTACT: 263-7793\, badgertalks@uwmad.wisc.e du\n\nURL: https://www.facebook.com/share/17XHGC8iWk/ LOCATION:800 Main St\, La Crosse\, WI 54601-4122\, United States SUMMARY:"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: The Ship\, the Storm\, and the Song": in La Crosse\, WI URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.facebook.com/share/17XHGC8iWk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215778@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T163000 DESCRIPTION:Join WUD Global Connections for cookie decorating to celebrate winter &\; the holidays before finals! Decompress with holiday music an d sugar cookie decorating.  \;\n\nCONTACT: globalconnections@union.wis c.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/ event/sugar-cookie-decorating LOCATION:Beefeaters\, 3rd Floor\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Sugar Cookie Decorating URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/sugar-cookie-decorating END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215041@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T152500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T190000 DESCRIPTION:Game Watch at The Sett! Whether you’re a die-hard fan\, new t o football\, or just curious about Wisconsin’s sports culture\, this is the perfect chance to enjoy the energy of a Packer game day. Plus\, stick around for dining deals and a great atmosphere to meet friends and cheer t ogether. Game Watch Dates: Sunday\, November 2 @ Noon: Packers vs. Panther s Monday\, November 10 @ 7:15 PM: Packers vs. Eagles Sunday\, November 16 @ Noon: Packers vs. Giants Sunday\, November 23 @ Noon: Packers vs. Viking s Sunday\, December 7 @ 3:25 PM: Packers vs. Bears Each time you attend a game watch\, you can enter into a prize giveaway! Prizes include Red Bull merchandise and a $200 StubHub gift card*\, redeemable for a Packers game or any other event on StubHub. \; Want more entries for the prize give away? Any Red Bull purchase made in the Sett Pub during a Game Watch even t earns you one additional entry into the giveaway. \; *The grand priz e winner of the $200 StubHub gift card will be announced on the final Game Watch on December 7. \;\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-act ivities/event-calendar/event/green-bay-packers-game-watch LOCATION:The Sett\, Union South SUMMARY:Green Bay Packers Game Watch URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/green-bay-packers-game-watch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:214907@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T210000 DESCRIPTION:Come to the Sett anytime from 5-9 pm to play board games\, vide o games\, or VR games! Bring friends along and check out games for the nig ht\, or come alone to find a new gaming group on the spot! Our hosts are a lso happy to sit down for a game or two. Every week\, we also have a new f eatured game! Our hosts are free to teach anyone this new game handpicked by our WUD Games committee. Remember to bring your Wiscard! This is requir ed to check out games.\n\nCONTACT: games@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://un ion.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/wud-games-game-nig hts LOCATION:Sett\, Union South SUMMARY:WUD Games: Game Nights URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/wud-games-game-nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215115@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T180000 DESCRIPTION:\n\nURL: https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedul e LOCATION:The Kohl Center SUMMARY:Women's Basketball: UW vs. Michigan State URL;VALUE=URI:https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T173445 UID:215320@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T210000 DESCRIPTION:Optima Dance is the largest student-led dance organization at U W-Madison and celebrates the inclusion of people through all styles of dan ce including jazz\, contemporary\, hip-hop\, pom\, musical theater\, tap\, and more! Student choreographers and dancers rehearse their routines ever y week in preparation of this showcase. With over 40 pieces and 250 dancer s in the show this semester\, come cheer on our dancers and join Optima in dance\, fun\, and celebration!\n\nCONTACT: optima.president@gmail.com\n\n URL: https://artsticketing.wisc.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent:: loadArticle=Load&\;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=95FF87B1 -F476-4F15-9273-C488F4B26720 LOCATION:Shannon Hall\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:Optima Dance Fall Showcase URL;VALUE=URI:https://artsticketing.wisc.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WSc ontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=95FF8 7B1-F476-4F15-9273-C488F4B26720 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR