🌱 Artists Sought For Germany Exhibition + Sweeney Todd Arrives

Morning, Madison! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Madison today.

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First, today's weather:

Frigid with clouds and sun. High: 14 Low: -2.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. Dane County officials are seeking two local artists to exhibit their work in Germany. The artists will spend two weeks in Kassel, Germany participating in the EUARCA+ 2022 arts camp. Applications from artists living in Dane County will be accepted until March 14 at 4 p.m.(Press Release Desk)
2. A new center is trying to become the cultural home for Madison's Black community. The Center for Black Excellence announced that they have already begun fundraising for the construction of the site, which they hope to open in the fall of 2023. The planned location of the center is on Park Street and will host a range of Black arts events and speakers. (WMTV - NBC15)
3. The Wisconsin Union Theater and University Opera will present a production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" in March. More than 70 UW-Madison students are involved in the production, which is scheduled to run from March 4-8. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Feb. 4, and are available through the Campus Arts Ticketing office. (Isthmus)

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Today in Madison:

• Get Moving Middleton At Middleton Chamber Of Commerce (7:45 AM)
• Chamber Coffee Chat At Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce (8:30 AM)
• Homemade Skincare At Middleton Public Library (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Madison is hiring Street and Sewer Maintenance Workers. This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 8. (Facebook)
• A new issue of the Defender newsletter is going out next week! Clean Wisconsin is looking for help dropping off copies at coffee shops and other public places in the Madison area. (Facebook)
• Alobudra Spiritual Apothecary is officially open! Head downtown to check out the store during the new business grand opening. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.