Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 19, 2024

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found on the Meeting Schedule page.

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in virtual format at 6:30 PM. Alders will discuss and make the final decision on authorizing the scheduling of a referendum on exceeding the municipal property tax limits in the City of Madison. As previously indicated, there will be no public comment at this meeting; however, you can submit written comments by emailing allalders@cityofmadison.com before the meeting.
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Events

• Lunch Time LIVE! (The Tooles) - Tuesday, August 20, 2024: Madison’s Central Business Improvement District is proud to bring back the perennial summer favorite. Grab a friend and a blanket and find a spot on the Capitol lawn near King St.
• Rooftop Movie Night (In the Heights) - Tuesday, August 20, 2024: Come and enjoy a movie on the beautiful rooftop of Monona Terrace. It is free and open to the public. Chairs and concessions will be made available. Attendees are welcome to bring a blanket, lawn chair, food, and beverages. No alcohol may be brought onto the premises.
• Dane Dances (Grupo Candela/Eddie Butts Band) - Friday, August 23, 2024: Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
• Orton Park Festival - Friday, August 23, 2024, to Sunday, August 25, 2024: The 59th annual Orton Park Festival brings an incredible lineup of music to close out the summer, plus Cycropia Aerial Dance, vendors from the best of local restaurants and artists, craft beers and wines, kids' games and more!
• Water Lantern Festival - Saturday, August 24, 2024: Our event is a family-friendly festival that brings together people from all walks of life. The festival includes local food vendors, music, and the release of water lanterns onto the water at sunset for a 90-minute window.
• Friends of Goodman South Madison Library Book Sale - Saturday, August 24, 2024: The Friends of Goodman South Madison Library are hosting a book sale event that will coincide with the Black Business Hub Ribbon Cutting and the 10th Annual Unity Picnic on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Announcements and News Releases

• Madison Maintains Triple A Bond Rating 51 Years in a Row: This is the highest possible rating and reflects the City’s strong and diverse economy.
• Bus Rapid Transit Will Launch on Sunday, September 22, 2024: Metro Transit’s East-West bus rapid transit line is scheduled to start on Sunday, September 22, 2024.