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Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30, OM Village, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
'Tis the season. Make your wreath mean more by crafting a natural peace wreath at this workshop with Madison for a World BEYOND War. Be extra crafty with provided materials from locally-collected greens to pine cones, berries, and dried flowers. Donations go to World Beyond War.
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Saturday, November 30, Crucible, 6 p.m.
Cats are nature’s gifts to reclusive nerds who still have the capacity to love. (RIP Isthmus Picks cat assistants Carol and Ricky, we will love you forever.) Why not give back to these gorgeous, lovely creatures what they so give to us? No, not vomit or small little scratch marks, but the love and joy and warmth that every creature deserves! Join legendary disco band VO5 in your best '70s attire and boogie down for the costume contest (or just for the meowy fun of it). All proceeds benefit the Madison Cat Project, which for 24 years has served as a resource for cats and cat owners in the Madison area. Tickets here.
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Saturday, Nov. 30, High Noon Saloon, 8:30 p.m.
Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz is, if not the best concert documentary ever made, certainly the most influential. Incorporating both stage and behind-the-scenes footage from The Band’s farewell show in 1976, it includes a star-studded guest list. In this live tribute, a nine-piece band of Wisconsin musicians will pretty much reprise the set list, with guest musicians recreating performances by Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Dr. John, Eric Clapton and Neil Diamond. What, no Joni Mitchell? No regrets, coyote. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.
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Sunday, Dec. 1, Bur Oak, 1:30 and 7 p.m.
The mighty WORT-FM, Madison’s community radio station, is heading into its 50th year of broadcasting one-of-a-kind music shows and invaluable news and public affairs programming. They are hosting two shows for the annual fundraiser birthday party; the afternoon set features singer-songwriters Josh Harty (pictured) and Cris Plata; evening turns up the volume with punk provocateurs The Flavor That Kills and Rolling Stones experts Loving Cup. Double down on birthday cake by making both concerts. Find tickets at theburoakmadison.com.
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Adoptable Pet of the Week
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Help Dane County Humane Society find homes for pets
Meet Mac, an energetic adult retriever mix who’s ready to bring endless love and fun to an active family. Mac is very sweet and friendly with people, especially when treats are involved! He’s eager to learn and would thrive in a home where his family is committed to continuing his positive reinforcement training. Mac is looking for a family without small kids, and would be
happiest as the only dog while he settles in. Whether it’s going on a walk, hiking, playing, or simply spending time together, Mac can’t wait to go on countless adventures with his new family! Learn more about Mac here or call 608-838-0413 ext. 145.
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Tuesday, Dec. 3, Bur Oak, 8 p.m.
Winefred RT has released a series of singles and EPs over the past year, and taken together it’s a stunning collection of folk and rock songs distilling heavy emotional weather; if these songs don’t make you feel something, you may want to visit a doctor. It’s a project of Zoe Bockhorst, who recently departed Madison for Chicago. The dark folk of the Spine Stealers and hushed Croix Du Nord are a perfect pair of Madison artists for this bill. Tickets at theburoakmadison.com.
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Through Feb. 16, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
"Broken Spectre" showcases the work of the artist Richard Mosse on the Amazon rainforest. Mosse uses a variety of photographic techniques to demonstrate human impact and environmental wreckage. The centerpiece of the exhibit is the film Broken Spectre, projected across a 70-foot span in the Main Galleries with onsite audio of the Amazon as well as a score by Ben Frost. Large-scale photographic prints made through special photographic technologies underline climate change at scales both large and small.
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Dec. 5-8, Overture Center-Promenade Hall
Kanopy explores multicultural traditions in its annual “Winter Fantasia: Reimagined” program. This year it includes Chalo Ramiye” (or “let’s play” in Gujarati), which is one of those traditional circle dances, choreographed by South Asian guest artist Udbhav Desai. Joining it are two dances drawn from Scandinavian folklore: Once Upon a Winter’s Eve and The Norse Tree of Life, plus Winter in the City, set to Leonard Bernstein’s score for On the Town. It may bring to mind walking up Fifth Avenue and past the Rockefeller Center rink and Christmas tree — what could be more romantic? Performances at 7 p.m. on Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, 3 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, and 1 and 4 p.m. on Dec. 8. Tickets at overture.org.
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