Wednesday, June 8, 2011

New! At the Midwest Clay Project

Check it out!

Check out the gallery's unique selection of gifts for weddings, graduates and all occasions.  Midwest carries fine handmade ceramics from the region and around the country.  Jackie Matelski, studio manager and in-house potter, is available for commissioned work.

Midwest is available for birthday parties! Midwest Clay Project provides a festive atmosphere and lots of creative activities for kids and/or adults who are celebrating a birthday or any event!  Hand-building and wheel-throwing are both available options and each guest receives a glazed ceramic “MCP Ware” cup as a gift from the studio.  They decorate the studio and provide everything but the cake!  Please call 608-255-9240 to learn more about what is offered.
Fee: $20 per guest (ages 4 and up) for a 2 hour party with up to 12 guests.


Family Fun Fridays run throughout the summer months. Visit http://midwestclayproject.com/ for upcoming events on Friday evenings throughout the summer tailored to families and folks in the community.  From digging local clay to making fun & funky sculpture and pottery, they’re sure to have something in store for you!

The studio is open all day on Saturdays. Stop in anytime on Saturdays to work with clay!  All ages and experience levels welcome from 10am-5pm every Saturday.  The kids’ table is rolling all day and Saturdays are a great time for those registered in a class to take advantage of their free studio time.  You can also use a monthly membership, punch card or just stop in and try a one time visit for $10.

MCP has additional open studio time in June on Monday evenings from 5-9pm for those currently registered in a class or regular adult studio patrons who use a monthly membership or punch card.  Special arrangements for evening family studio visits can be made by calling Midwest Clay Project  – please ask to speak with Jennifer.  Currently during Monday evening hours, the studio and gallery are not open to walk-in business.   
We also have open studio hours on Sundays from 12-6pm for Clay Crew members.  Please see the Clay Crew page at http://midwestclayproject.com/clay-crew/ for details.

Adult summer classes and kids summer programming is underway! Check out the schedule of these very fun classes at http://midwestclayproject.com


Regular business hours are Monday - Saturday from 10am-5pm

Midwest Clay Project is also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Clay-Project/126604750723758

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

June kickoffs off with your favorites on Willy Street

La Rocca Pizzeria
940 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 204-9100
Buon appetito! As natives of Sicily, the La Rocca family brings you their authentic Italian homestyle pizzas and dishes. Each dish is carefully prepared from scratch in their own kitchen, using only the highest quality ingredients and locally grown fresh produce.  Stop in for their fine cruisine and don't overlook their fine wine selection and the twenty different bottles of micro-brews.
www.laroccaspizzeria.com


The Roman Candle
1054 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 258-2000
The Roman Candle is a traditional neighborhood pizzeria serving the freshest pizza in town. Roman Candle cares about their ingredients; you’ll get the widest variety of pizza toppings anywhere on Willy Street! and the Roman Candle features locally sourced ingredients.
http://theromancandle.com/
Free Valet parking every Friday night!
 
Midwest Clay Project
918 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703 - (608) 255-9240
  • Free parking is always available in the Plan B lot.
  • Kids Open Studio always happens Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm and all day Saturday!
  • Registration is open for the kids and adults summer workshops. See the Calendar of Events page for more information. 
Visit the website for details: http://www.midwestclayproject.com/
Regular business hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and the gallery is open on Sundays from 10am-4pm. The studio is only open for Clay Crew members on Sunday.

Plan B | Night Club
924 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-5262
Open Tue-Thu 4pm-2am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2:30am; Sun 6pm-2am
Madison's HOTTEST LGBT Dance Club and Video Bar.
www.planbmadison.com/

Bon Appetit Cafe
805 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703-3547 (608) 283-4266
Open Thursday - Sunday for brunch and dinner
Reservations 283-4266
Catering or events 345-5397
Bon Appetit Cafe is an exploration of a wide range of ethnic and regional crusines from around the world. Join Bon Appetit for an "Around the World" dinner each month for a 5 course meal featuring different regions of the world.
  • Early Bird Sunday Night Specials:  1/2 off entrees (before 7pm)
  • Tango/Malbec tasting TBD
                                   
Daily menus posted at bonappetitcafe.blogspot.com

Monday, May 23, 2011

May, 2nd News Post

Our second newsletter has new information on more businesses! Spring is here and so are cool deals.

The Roman Candle
1054 Williamson St # A Madison, WI 53703-4550 (608) 258-2000
The Roman Candle is a traditional neighborhood pizzeria serving the freshest pizza in town. Roman Candle cares about their ingredients; you’ll get the widest variety of pizza toppings anywhere on Willy Street! and the Roman Candle features locally sourced ingredients.
http://theromancandle.com/
Free Valet parking every Friday night!
 
Midwest Clay Project
918 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703 - (608) 255-9240
  •  Free parking is always available in the Plan B lot.
  •  Kids Open Studio always happens Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm and all day Saturday!
  •  Kids Summer Program Workshops have been finalized and registration is open. Please see the Calendar of Events for more information. 
  •  Open studio punch cards, receive an extra free punch on all cards purchased during the month of May- that's 7 visits for the price of 5!
Visit our website for details: http://www.midwestclayproject.com/
Our regular business hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and our gallery is open on Sundays 10am-4pm. The studio is only open for Clay Crew members on Sunday.


Plan B | Night Club

924 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-5262
Open Tue-Thu 4pm-2am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2:30am; Sun 6pm-2am
Madison's HOTTEST LGBT Dance Club and Video Bar.
www.planbmadison.com/


Bon Appetit Cafe
805 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703-3547
Open Thursday - Sunday for brunch and dinner
Reservations 283-4266
Catering or events 345-5397
Bon Appetit Cafe is an exploration of a wide range of ethnic and regional crusines from around the world. Join Bon Appetit for an "Around the World" dinner each month for a 5 course meal featuring different regions of the world.
  • Early Bird Sunday Night Specials:  1/2 off entrees (before 7pm)
  • May Specials: Wine tasting & Dinner on Friday, May 20: a 3 course meal featuring 5 wines. $25/person (reservations requested)
  • Tango/Malbec tasting TBD
                                   
Daily menus posted at bonappetitcafe.blogspot.com
 

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Calendar of Events

Wednesday, May 25th: WOW - Wine of Wednesdays at Star Liquor
Come to Star Liquor on the first and last Wednesdays of the month for a free wine tasting between 4:00 and 7:00 pm. There will be specials on the wine being tasted and remember you can buy Star Liquor products and have them delivered by bike to your home for free!

Friday, May 27th: Beer Tasting at Star Liquor
Star Liquors weekly beer tasting every Friday between 4:00 and 7:00! Buying beer has never been this much fun. 

Friday Night: Valet Parking at Roman Candle
Serving you every Friday night.


Sunday, May 29th: Alternative Brat Fest at Orton Park
A local alternative to Metcalf's annual Brat Fest.  Check out this article http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_bd1bd96a-655a-11e0-9c71-001cc4c002e0.html in the Wisconsin State Journal for more information.

Sunday, May 29th: 2nd Annual White Party at Plan B
Come to club for this annual 18+ event with DJ Brook and DJ Kimm

May 1st - July 1st: Paintings by Greg Johnson at the Social Justice Center
1202 Williamson St
Join Greg to view his 11 Collage Paintings in Retrospect 2007-2011. On display in the Jackie Macaulay Gallery with an opening reception on Sunday, May 29th from 4:30pm to 9pm (food and beverages catered by Bon Appetit Cafe).

Wednesday, May 25th: Karaoke Wednesday! at Plan B 
Plus two more weeks until "Star Fruit" (a singing competition) starts May 18th. The top winners from each Karaoke Wednesday up until Fruit Fest will move on to compete on June 18th on the main stage at Fruit Fest!! So come out loud and proud for the gayest singing competition Madison has ever seen.


Every Monday - Saturday at Midwest Clay Project:
Kids Open Studio always happens Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm and all day Saturday.
    Summer Workshops at Midwest Clay Project:
    Kids Summer Programming: Fine Arts Workshops with Susan White
    Drawing, painting, printmaking,  clay, collage, 3D construction workshops - all summer long on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from June 13 - August 11.
    Two age groups: ages 5-8 and ages 9-12
    Check the website for workshop details and to sign up: 
    http://midwestclayproject.com/kids-summer-programming/
    Clay in Hand:  A Morning for Homeschoolers
    A time for homeschool families to meet, and clay!
    Wednesdays from 10 am - noon
    $10 drop in, $2 sibling discount - purchase a punchcard and save!

    Wednesday Workshops (all ages)
    Pre-register for this weekly group for a variety of fun and ambitious workshops.
    Wednesdays 2 pm - 4 pm
    Fee: $18. per class drop-in, discount for pre-registration
    All materials included.
    (10% discount for Feldspar Family Members)

    Teens Wheel - Throwing Open Studio
    This is a time is for youth (ages 11+) with lots, little or no experience on the potter’s wheel.  MCP Staff will be available for tips and tricks.  Gather a group of 5 or more for an instructional session for beginners! 
    Fridays 10:30 am - noon
    Fee: $15. per class drop-in
    Family Open Studio Friday Evenings
    Bring the whole family for an evening of fun at Midwest Clay Project.  Throughout the summer, we will have special projects as well as family open studio night on most Friday evenings.

    Open Studio Drop in
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Friday from 10 am - 5 pm
    Fee: $10 drop in, $2 sibling discount - purchase a punchcard and save!

    Special Class Opportunities
    Looking for a special class not listed on the calendar? Small group classes can be arranged! Call Jennifer for more details at 608-255-9240.

    Wellness Wednesdays Willy Street Coop
    Save 10% on all supplements and body care items on the first Wednesday of every month. Stock up on all your favorite products!

    Friday, June 10th - Sunday, July 17th: "Myth America" at Broom Street Theater
    "Myth America"is a comedy that examines the American history that we have been taught and how it differs from the reality of what actually happened. A sort of comic version of The People's History of the United States. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm
    Ticket Prices: Friday and Saturday $9; Sunday $6

    Saturday, June 11th: Greener Wiener Fest at Willy Street Co-op
    The Greener Wiener returns! Join the Willy Street Co-op in our patio courtyard as they roast up locally-made hot dogs. They will add their own Deli side salad and a Sprecher root beer for a mere $5.
    As with all the Second Saturday barbecues in summer, proceeds will go to a local non-profit (to be named).
     
    Saturday, June 11th - Sunday, June 12th: Waterfront Festival at Yahara Place Park
    Ten bands of great variety and renown will perform over the course of the weekend. 
    Saturday's line up: http://madisonmusicreview.com/?p=5255
    Sunday's line up: http://madisonmusicreview.com/?p=5257

    Saturday, July 9th: Move your Caboose 5k Run/Walk
    Register today http://www.active.com/running/madison-wi/move-your-caboose-5k-runwalk-2011 for the 5K Run/Walk and/or the Kid’s Challenge. Online and mail in registration is open until July 1st.  Race day registration will be from 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. (Please note that race day registrants may not receive T-shirts).  All the proceeds from this event will go towards a Scholarship Fund providing scholarships for low income families.

    Construction is on!

    Construction started on Williamson Street early last month and will continue through October. The stretch from Blount to Thornton will worked on in parts to install water and sewer pipes, new sidewalk, street lights and traffic signals to include pedestrian countdown timers. During this time, navigating the area may be a little loud at times - but there is still access to the many businesses that are all open! This newsblog will highlight select businesses to let you know about sales and special events and construction updates. So make your way to Willy Street now and throughout the summer to show your support!




















    Sunday, May 1, 2011

    May, 1st News Post

    Hi and welcome to the Support Williamson Street newsblog. Every two weeks there will be lots of updates listing activities, sale and other cool events taking place on or near Willy St. This construction project is all summer long - and so is our newsblog so remember to support local businesses! Support our friends and neighbors! And to keep planning to attend the fun and exciting events that makes Willy Street what it is - an integral part of our city.

    Midwest Clay Project
    918 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703 - (608) 255-9240
    • For the month of May we are offering a deal on open studio punch cards, receive an extra free punch on all cards purchased during the month - that's 7 visits for the price of 5!
    •  Free parking is always available in the Plan B lot.
    • Visiting artist Ryan Greenheck will lead a workshop during the weekend of May 14th and kids' summer programming will be available soon.
    • Kids Open Studio always happens Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm and all day Saturday!
    Visit our website for details: http://www.midwestclayproject.com/
    Our regular business hours are Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and our gallery is open on Sundays 10am-4pm. The studio is only open for Clay Crew members on Sunday.


    Bon Appetit Cafe
    805 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703-3547
    Open Thursday - Sunday for brunch and dinner
    Reservations 283-4266
    Catering or events 345-5397
    Bon Appetit Cafe is an exploration of a wide range of ethnic and regional crusines from around the world. Join Bon Appetit for an "Around the World" dinner each month for a 5 course meal featuring different regions of the world.
    • Early Bird Sunday Night Specials:  1/2 off entrees (before 7pm)
    • May Specials: Wine tasting & Dinner on Friday, May 20: a 3 course meal featuring 5 wines. $25/person (reservations requested)
    • Tango/Malbec tasting TBD
                                       
    Daily menus posted at bonappetitcafe.blogspot.com


    Plan B | Night Club
    924 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703 (608) 257-5262
    Open Tue-Thu 4pm-2am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2:30am; Sun 6pm-2am
    Madison's HOTTEST LGBT Dance Club and Video Bar.
    www.planbmadison.com/


    The Roman Candle


    1054 Williamson St # A Madison, WI 53703-4550 (608) 258-2000
    The Roman Candle is a traditional neighborhood pizzeria serving the freshest pizza in town. Roman Candle cares about their ingredients; you’ll get the widest variety of pizza toppings anywhere on Willy Street! and the Roman Candle features locally sourced ingredients.
    http://theromancandle.com/

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