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play around town Celebrate the Season Four simple ways to soak in a little holiday magic Light up your life: Twinkly lights make all these extra hours of dark- ness worth it (almost). Plan a sparkling experience for the whole family by hopping in the car and steering to a festival of lights such as Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin-Turville Park or Waunakee's Community Holiday Rotary Light Display. Visit the mother of all holiday trees: A state tradition, the massive tree in the State Capitol Rotunda is Madison's own version of the Rock- efeller Center display. Take the kids to see it in all its splendor, and sneak in a lesson about government or a tour of the Capitol while you're at it. Savor the sweet side: Who doesn't dream of living in a house made of candy? For the chance to feel like you can, head over to Clasen's Eu- ropean Bakery in Middleton and stroll through a life-size gingerbread house. Then if you're inspired to build a miniature version of your own, Whole Foods Market offers "Gingerbread Workshops" throughout the month while Willy Street Co-op offers classes on making healthi- er (but just as tasty) versions of holiday treats. Hoof it in style: Enjoy downtown Madison the old-fashioned way—on a horse-drawn carriage. Perfect for a romantic night, Cornerstone Car- riages offers several tour packages that leave from the Concourse Hotel. Appointments are necessary for the $135/hour excursion. Visit bravamagazine.com for details on each listed event. PIZZERIA, RISTORANTE & WINE LOUNGE Yi Qing Wang, Bowl of Pears 1828 Parmenter Street, Middleton 608.833.0033 • www.villadolcecafe.com Open 11am - 10pm Monday - Saturday Wednesday Night is Date Night Gourmet Pizza • Nightly Specials • Pastas 64 BRAVA Magazine December 2011 Martini & Wine Bar