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Start your weekend: A Valentine's Day Cookie Walk, 'Wuthering Heights' and slow cooker chili mac
Know what you're doing this weekend? Here's your guide to getting out and having some fun in the Janesville area -- or staying in and curling up with a new book, a recipe and streamed TV. From a downtown Janesville Valentine's Day Cookie Walk, to Janesville Little Theatre's 'Bus Stop' at JPAC to a Marine Corps. League Breakfast, you've got options this weekend. Check out our latest list of 10 Things to Do in the Janesville area. Out & About is your companion go-to list, meanwhile, for live music and local entertainment. Thanks to all the local venues who sends us event listings each week. Have an event to share in Out & About? Send it to us via this online form on our website. There's no charge to be listed. Four Dishes returns next week. Here's where to find all of our past Four Dishes local dining reviews. If staying in is more your style, check out this week's What to Stream for the latest in digital movies, television, music and video games. We've got a film review today of "Wuthering Heights," and a streaming series review of "The Burbs," that's showing on Peacock. Need some comfort food this
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Movies and TV shows casting in Madison
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
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Visiting chef creates menu based on Paoli-area "church" cookbooks
Whether it's mom's chicken noodle hotdish or maybe grandma's sour cream and raisin pie; you probably remember your favorite comfort food you had as a kid. A nationally-awarded chef knows this to be true. Recently in Paoli, James Beard finalist Chef Rob Connoley served a special dinner at Seven Acre Dairy Company. He found a way to honor the area recipes you may already have in your hearts and on your bookshelves.
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Flannelfest ahead: Beer, games, music all part of downtown event
JANESVILLE — It’s almost time to get your Flannel on. Flannelfest, downtown Janesville’s winter festival that celebrates local businesses, craft beer, cold-weather clothing and community spirit along the banks of the Rock River, returns at the end of February for its seventh annual run. Flannelfest is Saturday, Feb. 28, in downtown Janesville, at Town Square, 65 S. River St., and the JP Cullen Memorial Pavilion. Hosted by Downtown Janesville Inc., the festival kicks off at 12 p.m. with more than 90 craft beers available to taste. There will also be live music, games, a cornhole tournament beginning at 1 p.m., and an award ceremony for homebrew competition winners at 4:30 p.m. Games are set to include a “Lazy Man” course, axe throwing, giant pong using garbage cans and kickballs, and the German drinking game Hammerschlagen, which involves driving nails into a wooden stump with hammers. Elaina Szyjewski, the managing director of Downtown Janesville Inc., said some new games and features are also planned. “We have a new wrecking ball game, custom ice luge, DJ music from Bazinga and a free Safe Ride ticket that offers complementary N/A beverages from Jaysen Jorgensen at State Farm for registered designated drivers,” Szyjewski said.
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Little Big Town headlining 2026 American Family Insurance Championship Concert
MADISON, Wis. — Country music band Little Big Town is headlining this year's American Family Insurance Championship Concert in June at Breese Stevens Field, with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Bad Bunny’s new album leans on a UW-Madison prof’s research
Following Bad Bunny's joyful Super Bowl halftime show featuring music from his Grammy Award-winning album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” (translated to “I should have taken more pictures”), we are re-posting this interview from February 2025. A UW-Madison professor helped the artist, whose given name...
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World Championship Cheese Contest returns to Monona Terrace in Madison
WCMA Invites Public to Visit World Championship Cheese Contest. Cheese aficionados and those interested in learning more about this versatile dairy product are invited to attend the World Cheese Championship Contest. The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4, inside the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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The Walleye Sandwich At This Tavern In Wisconsin Is So Good, It’s Worth The Road Trip
Some food experiences are worth putting miles on your car, and the walleye sandwich at The Old Fashioned in Madison is precisely that kind of destination-worthy delicacy. Nestled on the Capitol Square with Wisconsin’s magnificent state capitol building as its backdrop, this beloved tavern has mastered the art of transforming freshwater fish into something transcendent.
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The Classic Candy Store in Wisconsin That Still Feels Like a Treat After School
Nestled within the heart of Madison, Wisconsin, Candinas Chocolatier offers a sweet escape that feels reminiscent of an after-school treat. Known for its luxurious chocolates and charming location, this shop creates a unique experience for every visitor. Each handcrafted piece tells a story of tradition and quality, making it a...
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People Drive From All Over Wisconsin Just To Eat At This Retro-Themed Tavern
There’s something almost religious about the pilgrimage Wisconsinites make to The Old Fashioned in Madison – cars bearing license plates from every corner of the state converging on the Capitol Square like moths to a particularly delicious flame. The journey isn’t just about hunger; it’s about homecoming, a...
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Any good suggestions for dinner in Madison Wisconsin?
Gonna be in Badger country for 2 possibly 3 weeks. If its 3 ill be hitting up the Michigan Hockey game. Just wondering if you guys have any favorite restaurants i should try out? Think $25 budget. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. February 8th, 2026 at 2:58 AM ^
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Food Review: Sunrise Family Restaurant
On a busy morning in Stoughton, Wisconsin, Sunrise Family Restaurant lived up to its name by offering a warm start to the day for many locals. Known for its classic breakfast options, friendly service, and affordable prices, the restaurant continues to attract steady crowds of regular customers and first-time visitors. The Nostrians Lilly Adams, Lily Holmes, Joel Rodriguez Aponte, and Lyra Romanshchenko visited the restaurant at 9 a.m on Jan. 17.