Morning Update: Friday, Oct. 15

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Happy Friday, everyone!

Be sure to check out the events at the bottom of the newsletter. There's a lot going on this weekend!

- Sam

🧀 It’s CurderBurger day.

Some background info: the CurderBurger was first proposed as an April Fools joke, but some people weren’t laughing. Instead, they were starting petitions. The company listened and brought the joke to life, but only for one day (today!).
It seems like every news organization in town (including this one) has mentioned the CurderBurger at least once. But none have gone as deep into the story as the Cap Times, which has the full backstory on how the curd concoction became a reality.

🏌️‍♀️A new golf simulator bar is opening next month.

Hook & Fade will be located downtown and plans to open on November 10th.
Similar bars have been popping up in the area over the past two years, the Cap Times notes. 7 Iron Social opened in January 2020, and Blind Shot Social Club opened a few months ago.

🎓 Graduation rates are up at UW-Madison.

The university says 89.2% of the freshman class who enrolled in 2015 will graduate within a six-year window.
That's up from the prior year. 88.5% of the 2014 freshmen class graduated within six years.

🌲 A cannabis expo is coming to town in December.

The event will "feature exhibitors covering all angles of the industry including growers, processors, dispensaries, operators, testers and investors."

🏈 Fun fact: UW-Madison will play Army football for the first time ever this weekend.

🎃 Madison Magazine published a list of 23 fall activity suggestions.

This list is a great resource to read and bookmark. We’ll also be keeping an eye out for exciting events.

🐱 Look at this handsome local cat.

🦠 Covid-19 Resources

Wisconsin Vaccination Rate: 54.5%

Dane County Vaccination Rate: 71.5%

Here's where to find a COVID-19 vaccine near you.

Need a COVID-19 test? PHMDC has you covered.

Are you eligible for a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna? Find out here.

Black Pumas concert at The Sylvee. 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50.
Jackie Hayes concert at Memorial Union. 8-11 p.m. Free.
Comedy Night at Harmony Bar & Grill. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. $7.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Crucible featuring the cast of Madison's Velvet. Doors at 11:30 p.m., show at 12 a.m. $8.

Monona's Fall Festival at Winnequah Park. Races, live music, bake sale, chili tasting competition, and more. $10 gets you unlimited sampling.
Palestinian crafts and olive oil fall sidewalk sale on East Dayton hosted by Palestine Partners and Madison for Palestine. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Youth Arts Festival hosted by Briarpatch Youth Services. Artwork and performances by youth artists. Food trucks. 12 p.m.
“Barnburner” outdoor concert in Sun Prairie. Acts: Groove Roulette, Joe and the Band, The Earthlings, The Civil Engineers, and Ramshackle Shakedown. Starts at 2 p.m. Free.
“Cane Fire” film screening with UW Cinematheque at Vilas Hall. From IMDB: Film “creates a kaleidoscopic portrait of the economic and cultural forces that have cast indigenous and working-class residents as "extras" in their own story.” 4 p.m. Free.
Bark and Wine event benefiting Dane County Humane Society. “Your chance to make a big difference while sipping a glass of wine and cuddling a puppy.” 5-9 p.m.
Full Moon Night Walk at the UW Arboretum. “We will walk under the waxing moon (full moon is October 20), looking and listening for animal life and sky shadows.” 6:30 p.m. Free.
UW football vs Army at Camp Randall. Kickoff at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $50.
Mad Laughs: Stand-Up Comedy at Bos Mead Hall. 7:30 p.m. $10.
LUXYZ/Miradores Del Sol with Mission Trip concert at Memorial Union. 8-11 p.m. Free.

Family Day at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor’s Center in Spring Green. Beer tent, live music, games and free admission. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Family Nature Walk at UW Arboretum. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.
No F-35 Caravan and Creative Celebration. Caravan, live music, organizing to stop F-35s. Celebration will be emceed by Madison's 6th District Ald. Brian Benford. Activities start at 12:30 p.m.
October Pints for Pups at Karben4 Brewing benefiting Underdog Pet Rescue. Adorable dogs and raffle. Karben4 will donate $1 per pint of beer sold and 10% of packaged to-go beer sales.
Liily concert at High Noon Saloon. Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $12 advance, $15 at door.