At least a dozen other local organizations produce live theater in the Madison area. Broom Street Theater is one of the country's oldest experimental theaters and one of the best. The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Edgewood College and Madison Area Technical College all host a variety of theatrical experiences, and, less than an hour away in Spring Green, the American Players Theatre company performs Shakespeare and other classic theater under the summer skies. Several dance organizations provide another kind of live theater experience, with everything from classical to jazz to tap dancing.

Madison is always alive with the sound of music! Stroll down State Street and listen to the street musicians. Attend a concert of the Madison Symphony Orchestra at the Civic Center. Walk up Bascom Hill to hear the ringing of the Carillon Tower bells. Enjoy Madison's very own Civic Opera--rare in a city this size. Spend an old-fashioned summer evening picnicking on the Capitol lawn listening to the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concerts on the Square. A variety of live music venues provide music and dancing every night of the week.

The visual arts are showcased through the many galleries and museums that highlight a range of art created by international, national and local artists. Major art galleries include the Elvehjem (pronounced LVM) Museum of Art on the UW campus and the Madison Art Center, and exhibits range from the fine arts to historical relics of the past to hands-on opportunitites for learning for children of all ages.

Elvehjem Museum of Art - (608) 263-2246
800 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
Open Tues. - Fri. 9-5, Sat. & Sun. 11-5
Tours Available

Madison Art Center - (608) 257-0158
211 State Street
Madison, WI 53703

Madison Civic Center - (608) 266-9055
The Civic Center contains the 2,200-seat theater Oscar Mayer Theater and the 330-seat Isthmus Playhouse for the performing arts.

Madison Symphony Orchestra - (608) 257-3734
211 N. Carroll Street
Madison, WI 53703

Dane County Exposition Center - (608) 267-3976
The Coliseum seats 10,200, has 66,000 square feet of exhibit space, and accommodates sporting and concert events. The newly expanded Expo Exhibition Hall has in excess of 100,000 square feet. The Expo Center is permanent home to the World Dairy Expo and the Dane County Fair.

Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center - (608) 261-4000
One John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
Opened July 1997, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed facility has 250,000 square feet of convention and meeting space overlooking Lake Monona in downtown Madison.

[Major Events] [Arts] [Libraries] [Media] [Museums]
[Surrounding Attractions] [Home] [Site Map]

©1999 Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce & Internet Marketing Services