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OUT+ABOUT From top: Madison Opera's "Tosca;" Mark Croft; Winter Solitude by Ray Lapsys BRAVA-SPONSORED EVENTS 14 | SKY'S THE LIMIT CULINARY CONCERT FUNDRAISER Celebrity chefs Christy Rost of PBS and Food Network Chef Gale Gand, and musical guest John Vitale whip up a musical School of Medicine and Public Health For tickets, (608) 262-5252. uwhealth.org. 23-24 | MADISON WOMEN'S EXPO! Don't miss BRAVA's big event! Find your passion, get inspired, shop for women—and savor and sample your way through our newly inspired weekend event, complete with energizing speakers, cocktails and entertainment. Grab your gal pals, join us for the fun and reinvigorate your life. Alliant Energy Center. For a $5 discount on tickets visit MadisonWomensExpo.com. PENCIL IT IN ON PUBLISHER MICHELLE REDDINGTON'S NOVEMBER CALENDAR 1 | Hungry, Hungry Games. I read the trilogy at the encouragement of my son; looking forward to the condensed version. overturecenter.com. 1-2 | Wisconsin Cheese Originals Annual Festival. Who doesn't love cheese? I'm headed to the Meet the Cheesemaker Gala and pairing classes. wicheesefest.com. SPOTLIGHT ARTS PREVIEW November's art scene begins with politics, torture, murder and suicide. Madison Opera's performance of the ever-popular melodrama "Tosca," Nov. 1 and 3, is sure to engross with powerful music, rich costumes and impressive scenery. overturecenter.com. The arts wouldn't exist without patrons, but life cannot be all watching and listening— sometimes we must participate. Be an arts-maker Thursday, Nov. 14 at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's "Under the Influence." After a short gallery talk by Gabriel Pinokowski you'll head to the studio to enjoy Fresco's wine and food while creating your own artwork. Space is limited so register early. mmoca.org. Buy local at one of the many seasonal art markets that start around Thanksgiving. The annual Holiday Art Fair at MMoCA, Nov. 22-24, features a gourmet gallery and the rediscovered arts and treasure sale. mmoca.org. Two great DIY fairs to check out are "Craftacular," Nov. 23 at the Downtown Masonic Center, and "Handmade Madison," an "Indie Craft Marketplace" held Dec. 15 at Hilldale Shopping Mall; find them on Facebook and handmademadison.com, respectively. –Karin Wolfe, program administrator for the Madison Arts Commission For more great arts happenings and events, see GO+DO p. 70. 15 | Les Liaisons Dangereuses. This'll be my first time at American Players Theatre's Touchstone Theatre—and I get to see James DeVita, my favorite local actor. americanplayers.org. 21 | MadCity Sessions. The Mark Croft Band. Croft played at our BRAVA relaunch party in September—he is an amazing musician not to miss! overturecenter.com. 23-24 | Madison Women's Expo. I'll be there all weekend working, shopping and mingling. Hope to see you there! MadisonWomensExpo.com. 28 | Berbee Derby. What's better than running a 5K before Thanksgiving gorging? berbeederby.com. For more great November events, see GO+DO pg. 70. NOVEMBER 2013 | BRAVAMAGAZINE.COM 15