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Throwback Thursday: Swing Your Partner Round ‘n’ Round
Today we are throwing back to square dancing at a past Memorial Union folk festival–see below some Union-goers enjoying a square dancing jig. To get a taste of folk and bluegrass yourself, come to the Terrace tonight to hear the traditional sounds of the Jack Klatt Trio! Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and...
read moreA Season to Remember
This is a very special year for the Wisconsin Union Theater. With its 75th anniversary and first time in the newly renovated theater spaces, the Union Theater has a lot in store for this upcoming season. Performances featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Don McLean and Judy Collins, BANDALOOP and more, the 2014-’15 season commemorates its many past accomplishments and makes a huge step moving forward. Director of the Wisconsin Union Theater Ralph Russo and Assistant Theater Director for Marketing and Communications Esty Dinur share their excitement and...
read more6 Things To Do in MU’s New Space
If you haven’t heard, Memorial Union’s west wing is open for business now that Phase I of the Memorial Union Reinvestment is complete. New spaces mean new experiences, so we’ve put together six of the many activities you can do while exploring the new west wing. Can you check everything off this list? 1. Read a Book in the Sunset Lounge Floor-to-ceiling windows + cozy seating + gorgeous year-round views of Lake Mendota and the Terrace = A bookworm’s dream come true. 2. Create Something in Wheelhouse Studios...
read moreJack Klatt on Dancing Babies, Traveling and the Midwest
If you’ve been looking for a night of dancing, upbeat music and good company, look no further than the Jack Klatt Trio at the Terrace July 31. Native of Minnesota’s Mississippi River banks and folk musician, Jack Klatt took time to chat with me about his upcoming show, his music and more. Klatt’s sound is an awesome blend of country, blues and folk–check it out here. TV: You’ve played in Madison a few times, is this the first time you’ll be playing at the Terrace? JK: It will be the first time I played with my...
read moreThrowback Thursday: West Wing Then and Now
The west wing is open and we are more than excited to showcase the transformations of the new space. Below you can see a pre-construction and post-construction set of the west wing of Memorial Union. Stay tuned for more! Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments...
read moreEverything You Need to Know about the West Wing
What’s been behind all of the construction at Memorial Union, you ask? The first phase of the Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) is nearly complete with the west wing’s opening. We have a complete guide to what is behind the anticipated unveiling. Due to the hard work and dedication of UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and the MUR project manager the Boldt Company, the Memorial Union has completed its first step in moving toward the future while still maintaining its historic legacy. The first phase of the MUR has improved...
read moreThrowback Thursday: Come Sail Away
The water is warmed up and Terrace-goers are enjoying Lake Mendota at its full potential. Here we find some Hoofers sailors splishing and splashing in Mendota waters. Interested in sailing yourself? Head over to Outdoor UW to join the Hoofers sailing club to learn! Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the...
read moreThrowback Thursday: I Scream, You Scream
We all scream for frozen dairy goodness! These two ladies serve up sweets and smiles at an old Memorial Union ice cream shop. In honor of national ice cream month, let’s talk Babcock; what’s your favorite flavor to beat the heat? Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share...
read moreThrowback Thursday: We’re the Kids in America
Happy 4th of July from Terrace Views! Here we find a few male military trainees and female students cozy up outside the steps of Memorial Union some time during the mid-40s. Need plans for the 4th? Although you won’t see fireworks from the Terrace this year, performances from fun scientist Professor Shakhashiri, the University of Wisconsin Marching Band, Hometown Sweethearts and more are sure to make this Independence Day one to remember! Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from...
read moreFIFA World Cup Draws Fans of All Kinds
For soccer superfans and summer thrill-seekers alike, local restaurants and bars throughout the city of Madison have become hotspots to gather and watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup. With both The Sett in Union South and Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union showing as many matches as possible, both of these venues have garnered a considerable following over the past weeks. “We wanted to offer the campus community a home for the entire tournament,” said Union South Program Director Robin Schmoldt when asked about the overall goal of showing the World...
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