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62 BRAVA MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2014 Monona Academy of Dance 838 Grove Street, Sun Prairie 6332 Monona Drive, Monona (608) 221-4535 www.mononaacademyofdance.com Dream, Believe, Achieve! Book your next business meeting, event, or party at Madison Children's Museum. madisonchildrensmuseum.org 608.256.6445 9 | 11 a.m. THE FREE FARMERS' MARKET ORGAN CONCERTS Escape the bustle of the Dane County Farmers' Market with a performance by Wisconsin-native organist Donald Verkuilen. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison. madisonsymphony.org. 11 | 9 p.m. WUD FILM PRESENTS: GREASE Movies and the Memorial Union go together like rama and lama lama at this showing of "Grease" on the Terrace. Memorial Union, Madison. wudfilm.com. 14 | 6 P.M. UNDER THE INFLUENCE A new program created by MMoCA, this event showcases how art can influence and inspire with an interactive performance by artist Meg Mitchell, food pairings by Fresco Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge and the chance to create your own garden. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison. mmoca.org. 15 | 5:30 p.m. FREE SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES: BETSY EZEL Celebrate the end of the workweek with free appetizers and the soulful sounds of this local acoustic singer/songwriter. DreamBank, Madison. amfam.com/dreambank. 16 | 8 p.m. MEN ARE FROM MARS… Come ready to laugh at the truths that come with relationships, dating and marriage. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison. overturecenter.com. 16 | 8 p.m. STEELY DAN They're still at it! Blast to the past with the band responsible for a slew of the '70s' most memorable hits. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison. overturecenter.com. 18 | 6 p.m. CONCERTS AT MCKEE: THE KISSERS Pack a picnic and wine or plan to enjoy dinner and drinks from food and brew carts at this concert featuring the popular local Irish indie-rock group. McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg. fitchburgchamber.com. 20 | 7:45 p.m. WUD MUSIC PRESENTS: OPEN MIC NIGHT Head out to the Memorial Union for an open mic night on the Terrace and grab a pitcher, a snack and enjoy! Event runs every Wednesday in August. Memorial Union, Madison. wudmusic.com. 22 | sunset MMOCA ROOFTOP CINEMA: FROM PUPPETS TO PIXELS Enjoy avant-garde and independent films under the stars in the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's scenic rooftop sculpture garden. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison. mmoca.org. 28-30 | times vary MO MANDEL Don't miss the chance to bust a gut seeing Mo Mandel, a comedian who's featured regularly on "Chelsea Lately" and other sitcoms. The Comedy Club, Madison. madisoncomedy.com 28-31 | times vary 2014 TUG OF WAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Don't miss the chance to watch some of the best tug of war athletes from around the globe test their strength and battle for the title. Olin Park, Madison. tugofwar-twif.org. 28 | 7 p.m. CAPITOL CITY BAND 2014 Bring enough lawn chairs for the fam at this outdoor concert series presented by the Capitol City Band Association every Thursday during the summer. Rennebohm Park, Madison. mmqccb.org. 31 | 3:30 p.m. MADTOWN'S MUSICAL MAGIC Jam with three Madison-based bands while also showing your support for the American Diabetes Association. High Noon Saloon, Madison. high-noon.com. 1 | 7:05 p.m. MADISON MALLARDS ZOO NIGHT Join other families at the zoo for a fun night with the Madison Mallards. Tickets include free merch and zoo animal trading cards. Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison. vilaszoo.org. FAMILY BRAVA KIDS | Special Advertising Section