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play in the spotlight 1 68 Jessepalooza Rock out for a good cause at an event honoring the life of Jesse Alswager, a rockin' young Madisonian who died from complications with type 1 diabetes in 2010. Enjoy live bands, brews, and kids activities while raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Diabetes Research Institute. Sunday, 3 p.m. Capital Brewery, Middleton; jessepalooza.org. Olbrich Gardens Summer Concert Series Ease into your week with an outdoor concert series bringing folk singer Anna Laube to the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Tuesdays through July 31, 7 p.m. Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison; olbrich.org. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 BRAVA Magazine Concerts on the Rooftop Enjoy one of the best views of Lake Monona and celebrate the 15th anniver- sary of the Monona Terrace with a musical blast from the past when The Beach Boys tribute band Catch a Wave offers a free concert on the Monona Terrace rooftop. Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Monona Terrace, Madison; mononaterrace.com. Get in touch with your adventurous side with a scenic rock-climbing lesson at the four-day Chicks Rock Climbing Camp. Kicks off Friday, 4 p.m. Devil's Lake, Baraboo; chickswithpicks.net. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 2012 julyevents Summer Concert Series at Warner Park Forget the blanket or lawn chair—an all-ages con- cert series kicking off with oldies rock band Fuzzy Side Up will have you up and dancing. Mondays through July 23, 6-7:30 p.m. Warner Park Shelter, Madison; nescoinc.org. Dane County Fair Celebrate more than 160 years of American-style fun at this yearly festival featuring entertainment, animal exhibits, rides, local exhibitors and plenty of food. July 18-22, schedule varies. Alliant Energy Center, Madison; danecountyfair.com. 9 Put your filmmaking skills to the test at Madison's 48 Hour Film Project, a con- test that challenges local filmmakers to create a movie in one weekend. The winner will go up against winning films from around the world. July 20-22. Madison; 48hourfilm.com/madison. Photos by Sharon Cybart and courtesy of the Dane County Fair

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• Feature: Facing Your Finances: To ensure youre on the right path to financial health, wealth and retirement youve dreamed of, area experts offer their sage advice
• Feature: A Sure-fire recipe for Summer: Mix crisp colors and preppy patters with good friends and great eats. The result is so good, youll head back for more
• Feature: The Balancing Act: Balance may be the buzz word of a generation. But the more we talk about it the more off- center it seems we become. Three local women explain how the answer is in changing our focus from balancing it all to building happiness
• In the Moment: Skier Ann Tieman gives back on and off the water
• In Good Health: The gynecological sysmptons you shouldnt ignore and the lowdown on incontinence
• On the Move: Mastering a mountain bike
• In Style: Charming necklaces and the return of Maxwell Street Days
• At Home: In the great outdoors- Building your own oasis, decorative exterior options and handy helpers at your service.
• With Family: Outdoor toys that keep little ones active and Doctor Mom offers pool safety tips
• In a Mans World: Alwyn Fitzgerald wines and dines with a local flair
• With Me: Tehmina Islam provides healthy alternatives to expecting moms
• Up the Ladder: Tackling time management
• To Inspire: Carol and Chris Zindorfs joint mission
• From our staff
• Happenings
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• Around Town: Great escapes on local lakes, area fairs, resort getaways and picnicking hotspots
• In the Spotlight: Your dont-miss events of the month!
• With Your Food: Picnic eats and summer sips, plus a stop at downtown eatery Osteria Papavero
• In Your Free Time: French style and sinful summer reads
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