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Schoolchildren test the turf at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin.
MADISON, a liberal college town that doubles as the capital of a politically complicated state, pulls its disparate elements together into a spirited reality all its own, a funky amalgam of hard-partying students, socially conscious activists, sports fans, outdoor warriors, politicos from both sides of the aisle, artists, foodies and more. Long pigeonholed as a hotbed for frat parties and activism, Madison has a vibrant but much more tempered side brimming with arts, culture and food. In a city with so many types to keep happy, it’s impossible not to find something that suits your fancy.
6) THE ARCHITECT
8 p.m.
8) ANDES EXPRESS
10:30 p.m.
9) SWING TIME
11:30 a.m.
11) PADDLE OR SHOP