Youtube dancing sensation films at Terrace
By Emily Connor On July 17th, Union members got a chance at Youtube stardom when dancing Internet sensation Matt Harding came to the Memorial Union Terrace to film a scene for his next “Where the Hell is Matt?” video. Matt’s first dancing video became a huge hit in 2005 after he created a video of himself dancing badly around Asia. What started as just a silly way to document his travels became an Internet phenomenon...
In the spotlight: a musical double life
Brooke Jackson needs a personal assistant as much as anyone ever has. On what is supposed to be a quiet summer morning, she rushes to her interview straight from another meeting, bringing with her the undeniable energy that usually accompanies her presence, and Marcel, the miniature Chihuahua who usually does not. Today is not exactly a normal day for Jackson. Marcel has just been to the vet, and therefore gets to spend the day with...
Hoofer Riding club features famed clinician
By Megan Reichert and Emily Connor Each summer since 1931, Hoofers has helped bring outdoor living to Madison’s urban center. In true Hoofers tradition, self-taught experts have shown others everything they need to know about sailing, kayaking and other summer sports. However, Hoofer Riding Club has invited internationally-known professional equestrian clinician, Melanie Michalak, to teach a musical freestyle dressage clinic...
Ghost towns mini course
Ranging from the classical to the experimental to the political, the Wisconsin Union Theater 2011-2012 line-up truly reflects its history. In the final season before the theater goes dark for two years of renovations, an award-winning, international group of performers promises to fill one of the theater’s most important goals: to bring cultural enrichment to the students and faculty of UW Madison. This year’s Concert Series showcases...
Wisconsin Union Hotel welcomes first guest
While thousands of people rushed the entrances April 15th to get their first look at the new Union South, a member of the Memorial Union Building Association’s board of trustees became the lucky first to try out the Wisconsin Union Hotel. Walter Pancoe arrived the afternoon of April 14th and checked in as the hotel’s inaugural guest. “Thanks to all of you for a most memorable event and my particular thanks to Jessica...
Wordworking Unplugged: a new/old Mini Course
Everyone knows technology is constantly changing our daily lives. Some things get easier; others get much more complicated. This spring, Wisconsin Union Mini Courses will be giving members a chance to step away from recent technology with the class appropriately titled, ‘Woodworking Unplugged.’ The class gives participants a chance to immerse themselves in the classic art of woodworking entirely by hand. Woodworking...