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š± Why Madisonās 133-block historic district stands out among Midwest āhidden gemsā
Madison, Indiana Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Madison! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Madisonās 133-block historic district stands out among Midwest āhidden gemsā
Also on today's calendar: Night at the Museums.
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- Monday: Breezy; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Hidden Gems You Need To Visit In The Midwest This Year (mightytravels.com) ā Madison gets a flattering shout-out here for its 133-block historic district, praised as a āliving museumā among the Midwestās most character-rich small towns. The piece compares Madisonās preservation approach with other regional destinations, arguing that towns like ours stand out by keeping historic buildings actively used rather than frozen behind glass, and suggests theyāre smart, affordable places to visit or even put down roots in 2026. 
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Riverside Rampage ā
Ohio Theatre, 105 E Main St, Madison
2:30 pm
Saturday May 16
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Night at the Museums ā
Visit Madison, Inc., 601 W 1st St, Madison
6:00 pm
Friday May 22
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Kops-Bedel Stadium
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BZA Meeting ā
Jefferson County, IN Calendar, 315 Jefferson Street Courthouse Annex Building, Madison
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Plan Commission Regular Meeting ā
Jefferson County, IN Calendar, 315 Jefferson Street Courthouse Annex Building, Madison
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Wow bus @ Butlerville Grocery ā
5185 US-50, Butlerville
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Center Stage: A Century of Song ā
Hanover College, 517 Ball Dr, Hanover
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Teen Cuisine | Dino Attack! Drinks ā
Jennings County Public Library, 2375 IN-3, North Vernon
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Coffee with Friends (Widows & Widowers) ā The Freedom Center ā
Analog Coffee & Records, 329 W Main St, Madison
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Riverfront Wine, Stein & Barrel ā
Lamplighter Park, 391302234004000007, Madison
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Roostertail Music Festival ā
Bicentennial Park, 101 W Vaughn Dr, Madison
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Madison Regatta and Roostertail Music Festival - Weekend Pass (7/3 - 7/5) ā
Madison Regatta Inc., 201 E Vaughn Dr, Madison
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