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play around town Get Outta Town Waukesha Art Crawl Waukesha, March 3 Take a stroll through historic downtown Waukesha while taking in paintings, pot- tery, clothing and photography by more than 100 area artists at nearly two dozen galleries. Afterward, stop by one of the many restaurants staying open late for the event to cap off your visit with something tasty. Visit redhotartspot.com. Winter Wine Fest & Craft Show Jefferson, March 3 Sample wines from 14 Wis- consin wineries and peruse more than 50 craft vendors for new items to snag or craft tips to take home, all to the sounds of live music. What more can you ask for at one event? Visit calicocottagewinery.com. Arti Gras Green Bay, March 10-11 Experience art in a wide array of medi- ums—from artisan crafts to dance perfor- mances, gourmet food and more—at this eclectic event. Bring the kids along and they'll have a chance to try art and music activities. Visit artseventsinc.com. De Pere Antique Show and Sale De Pere, March 17-18 Professional antiques dealers from across the Midwest gather at St. Norbert College for a show and sale that will make nos- talgists and retrophiles alike feel right at home. Bring along chipped family china or antique photos and you'll fi nd vendors who can repair and restore your items on site. Visit snc.edu. Head Out: Celebrate St. Patty's Day all month at these Irish pubs Brocach Irish Pub Cozy up for authentic eats and live music several nights a week at either of the pub's two locations. 7 W. Main St., Madison or 1843 Monroe St., Madison; brocach.com 68 BRAVA Magazine Claddagh Irish Pub Enjoy traditional dishes with creative modern additions and join in the fun of a trivia or live music night. 1611 Aspen Commons, Middleton; claddaghirish- pubs.com March 2012 The Coopers Tavern Stop in on a Monday night for live Irish music, a European- infl uenced menu and an international beer selection. 20 W. Miffl in St., Madison; thecooperstavern.com Erin's Snug Irish Pub An expansive dining area with cozy lighting makes this old-style Irish pub a stop for Irish or American eats. 4601 American Pkwy., Madison; erinssnug.com Martin O'Grady's Irish Pub A neighborhood grill with Irish fl air, this comfy pub boasts an Irish dinner special every Wednesday night. 7436 Mineral Point Rd., Madison; martinogradys.com Turn a day trip into an artsy adventure at these statewide events Travel the world from east to west through music, dance, food and crafts, as local performers bring inter- national fl avor to Madison for the annual International Festival! Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison; overturecenter.com. Passport not Required Everybody's Shuffl ing St. Patrick's Day is about more than green gear and beer. Get your feet moving for a good cause at the annual Shamrock Shuffl e 5k, 10k and two-mile walk, which benefi ts the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. If a run/walk just isn't your thing, then get your toes tapping at the pre-race concert! Visit shamrock-shuffl e.org. Photo by John Maniaci