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The Farnsworth Invention Forward Theater Company brings the famed Aaron Sorkin's screenplay to the stage, telling a tale of two men and the struggle over one of the greatest inventions of all time: the television. Performance schedule varies through Nov. 20. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison; forwardtheater.com. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Women, Labor and Compassion," an exhibition of paintings to shed light on sweat-free issues in the clothing industry, takes up residence in Overture's Playhouse Gallery. Opening reception, Friday, 5 p.m. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison; overturecenter.com. Middleton Holiday Pops Kick off the coming holiday season with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's annual celebration of carols featuring American Idol finalist AJ Gil and the Middleton High School Concert Choir. Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. Madison Marriott West, Middleton; wcoconcerts.org. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 82 BRAVA Magazine November 2011 november events Wisconsin Original Cheese Festival Squeak your way through the crowd at the third annual Wisconsin Original Cheese Festival to meet cheesemakers, sample hundreds of cheeses and so much more. Friday and Saturday, schedule and locations vary; wicheesefest.com. Winter Art Festival Celebrate the creativity and talents of over 140 Wisconsin artists at a festival showcasing paint- ings, sculptures, ceramics, photography and more alongside kids' activities and live music. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monona Terrace, Madison; artcraftwis.org. The annual Madison Women's Expo is keeping it real this year, bringing you guests from your favorite reality shows alongside food samples, great sips, shopping and more! Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center, Madison; MadisonWomensExpo.com. An Evening of Opera on Mad Toast Live The talent behind Candid Opera Company and Fresco Opera Theater join Mad Toast Live radio hosts Mary Gaines and Chris Wagoner—and you can too! Grab a seat in the live audi- ence and watch the magic happen. Tuesday, 7 p.m. The Brink Lounge, Madison; madtoastlive.com. 29 Photo by Zane Williams (top left), painting by Jean Lukens (above right) and courtesy of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (left)