Recently, it feels like there's been a lot of buzz about what's back.
The return of farmers' markets, downtown event series and long-running festivals — like the Marquette Waterfront Festival and the Juneteenth celebration in Penn Park, which will both mark 36 years this month — always draw lots of local attention. (And rightfully so.)
It's a good feeling to be surrounded by both beloved traditions and exciting beginnings.
Also in this week's newsletter: 🚗 Find vintage cars on State Street this weekend 🐄 A rooftop concert, downtown dairy cows and a gluten-free festival 🍸 This east side cocktail spot was named one of the country's "Best New Bars"
Anna Kottakis is digital editor at Madison Magazine.
The most recent highlights from Josh Spreiter's "In the 608" morning segment on News 3 Now
From Josh: Tomorrow, I'll be in Janesville at the Rotary Botanical Gardens for the launch of "First Free Fridays," a partnership with SSM Health that aims to improve community wellness by making admission free from 9 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. on the first Friday each month — starting tomorrow, June 6.
In addition to the start of this new program, this weekend also marks the return of Cars on State, one of Madison's favorite summer traditions. This free classic car show brings an array of vintage cars to six blocks of State Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Watch the rest of this week's In the 608 segments here. Josh Spreiter is an Emmy award-winning anchor/reporter for News 3 Now This Morning.
A round-up of weekend events in the Madison area
Concerts on the Rooftop at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center (1 John Nolen Drive) | June 5, 7 p.m.
Live at The Glen at The Glen Golf Park (3747 Speedway Road) | June 6, 6-7 p.m.
The latest from a longtime Madison Magazine columnist
In New York City, Doug Moe bumps into Ben Sidran, a jazz pianist and producer from Madison, and George Motz, a restaurateur who wrote the book on Madison's best burgers.
