Show performances: The Overture Center for the Arts presents a variety of shows including dance, comedy, jazz, big band, folk, country, pop, rock, new age, classical, world music, theatre and Broadway.
Tony Award-winning ""Hairspray"" runs through Oct. 8, and tickets are still available.
Other Broadway shows run throughout the year, including Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida, Cats, Mamma Mia! and Man of La Mancha.
For a complete list of performances or to buy tickets, go to www.overturecenter.com.
fresco restaurant: Atop the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, a modern restaurant called fresco overlooks a sculpture garden. In warm weather, you can dine outsideA-—""al fresco.""
The menu changes twice a week and reflects fresh, local and seasonal foods. Entrees are $15 to $28.
Call 608-663-7374 for reservations or visit
www.foodfightinc.com/fresco.htm.
Art museum: The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art opened at the Overture Center just last April. If you haven't yet visited the museum, remember admission is free!
The museum has both permanent and traveling exhibits. Hours are: Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
An exhibit called Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration ends Oct. 8, with a discussion Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. led by artist and master printer Bill Weege, professor emeritus of the art department at UW.
Also on Oct. 6. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Wisconsin Center for Book and Paper Arts will help visitors make a group print using paper pulp, similar to the technique used by Chuck Close. The workshop is free to MMoCA members or $5 to the public.
Visit www.mmoca.org for more information.
