Brava

January 2012

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play around town Get Outta Town Picture This Winter events worth traveling for Sure, there's a reason most birds have fl ocked south by now. But for those of us who have settled in for the winter, these nearby events make it a little easier to fi nd a bit of fun in the frigid temps. Bald Eagle Watching Days Prairie du Sac, Jan. 13 and 14 A Stitch in Time To coincide with the premiere of "A Thousand Words," which features quilts and fi ber artists, The Wisconsin Historical Museum is Bundle up and head out to catch a glimpse of the majestic birds in their nat- ural habitat. Eagle-related events happen Friday evening and all day Saturday includ- ing eagle-watching bus tours, wine tasting and kids activities. Visit ferrybluffeagle- council.org/eagledays. Th e Big Chill Racine, Jan. 13-15 Th e state's largest snow-sculpting event has moved from the Wisconsin Dells to Racine to showcase stunning, snowy cre- ations crafted on site. Vote for your favor- ite, then take in an ice-sculpting extrava- ganza featuring 300-pound icy works of art. Visit racinedowntown.com. Winterfest New Glarus, Jan. 13-15 Frolic in the snow and celebrate the season with a parade, dance, auctions and more, while honoring area veterans for their service. Visit swisstown.com. Waukesha Janboree Waukesha, Jan. 20-22 Th ere's something for everyone at this weekend event, including an ice-sculpting contest, trolley rides, ice skating, a frosty 5k run/walk and more. Visit janboree.org. Head Out: Mix Music and Mochas at These Local Venues Indie Coffee The second Tuesday of each month hosts the Bluegrass Jam led by WORT's Chris Powers while more shows throughout each month will have you tapping your toes. 1225 Regent St., Madison; indiecoffee.net 64 BRAVA Magazine Mother Fool's Coffeehouse Sink into a couch and enjoy several shows a month from an ever-changing variety of acts performing blues, jazz, acoustic and more. 1101 Williamson St., Madison; motherfools.com January 2012 Redamtè Coffee House Primarily an acoustic venue, the socially conscious cof- feehouse donates proceeds of its frequent shows to environmental and social justice causes. 449 State St., Madison; redamte.com Tuvalu Coffeehouse and Gallery Folk musicians from near and far pass through most Fridays (and some Saturdays) for free performances in a family friendly setting. 300 S. Main St., Verona; tuvalucoffeehouse.com Café Zoma Come for the coffee and eats, stay for the live folk acts, art and more. Shows commence at various times throughout the month. 2326 Atwood Ave., Madison; (608) 243-1300 showcasing antique quilts through mid- January. Playwright Gwendolyn Rice and others with Forward Theater have also stitched a quilt for the production, which will be raffl ed off at the play's fi nal performance. How much is a picture really worth? Explore the answer to that question at Forward Theater's world-premiere production, "A Thousand Words" by local playwright Gwendolyn Rice. Set between the 1930s and today, the play follows a box of Ernest Hemingway's long-lost photographs and the many people vying to claim them as their own. Produced in collaboration with the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, performances will run Jan. 19– Feb. 5. Visit forwardtheater.com. Photo by Zane Williams

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