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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
By CHRIS RICKERT
608-252-6198
July 2
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Cardinal Bar closing its doors
A fixture of Madison's nightclub scene for 35 years, the Cardinal Bar is a weekend away from its last dance -- a victim, a co-owner said, of bad city policies, a bad economy and bad weather. more >>
By TOM ALESIA
608-252-6122
July 2
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Web option to see what's hoppin'
Before venturing into Madison's nightlife nine years ago as a UW-Madison student, Justin Karter and a friend considered where to start among the city's many clubs geared toward the college-age crowd. The choices were as plentiful as options on a drink menu. Karter's friend considered their options. "Wouldn't it be cool," he said, "to see the bar scene before we went out?" more >>
July 2
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Know Your Nightclub: The Local Tavern
Local beer ranging from the old-school (Pabst Blue Ribbon) to the current king (the New Glarus Brewing Company lineup). Good whiskey is also available. more >>
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July 1
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Recent Obsessions July 2: Our latest fixations
Michael Jackson's unexpected death has led to a worldwide wave of nostalgia for the pop star's '80s dance tunes. Tuning in to free Internet radio sites like Pandora.com and creating a Michael Jackson-inspired personal radio station has been just the salve. more >>
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July 1
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Around the Bubbler July 2: What's on tap this week
Admit it. You've always wanted to dance like Michael Jackson. Perhaps last year's Halloween costume reflected a deep inner fascination with zombies, maybe even immortality. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
July 1
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Out nightclub/restaurant apparently is out
A GLBT-friendly nightclub and restaurant on Madison's far west side has apparently closed, less than two months after opening. more >>
Lindsay Christians
June 30
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Seen July 2: A little night music
The first Concerts on the Square of 2009 fell on a beautiful, warm Wednesday, and Madisonians encompassed the Capitol on picnic blankets long before the first notes of the 'Light Cavalry Overture' piped across the lawn. more >>
Sharyn Alden
For the State Journal
June 25
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Bring summer back by encouraging old-fashioned play
Now that the Internet, the iPod, video games, movies on demand and other tech-driven portals of entertainment are part of our national diet, what happens to summer, especially for our children? It's too late to turn back the clock to a non-digital time, but it is possible -- even pleasurable -- to find simple, unwired magic in your own back yard. more >>
June 24
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Seen June 25: Frolicking amid the flowers
Nothing announces the coming of summer like a garden party, where so many flowers in bloom signal many warm months to come. Olbrich Botanical Gardens demonstrated just this on Saturday evening with their benefit gala, "Rhapsody in Bloom." more >>
77 Square
June 24
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Recent Obsessions June 25: Our latest fixations
Can you have fun while sweating buckets at the gym? Why not, when you can shimmy your way through hip music and dynamic dance moves? Zumba is becoming a fitness revolution, combining Latin tunes and energetic movements that keep you out of a workout rut and get your heart pumping. It's more than just another aerobics class; it involves an intense hour of body-inspiring moves that will leave you hooked. Zumba classes are offered all over Madison, including at The Chakra House, the YMCA and Dance Fabulous. more >>