Top Ten This Week!

January 23 – 25: Monster Nationals Truck & Thrill Show

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant energy Center
The line-up of monster trucks at each venue has been second to none and never less than 5 trucks appearing at each event. Nationally recognized trucks as Bigfoot, Nitemare, War Wagon, Executioner, Black Stallion, Grave Digger, and more have all competed under the Monster Nationals Banner. Events are Fri & Sat at 7:30pm, and Sun at 1pm. Ticket prices are $22 and $12 in advance or $22 and $15 day of event.

January 23 – 25: Sweeney Todd

Overture Center for the Arts
This revolutionary revival features a multi-talented ensemble of ten actor/musicians. When the infamous demon barber takes up with his crafty neighbor, Mrs. Lovett, the two embark on a delicious plot to slice their way through London's upper crust. Justice is served-along with lush melody, audacious humor and hair-raising excitement. Don't miss this phenomenal production-with full music and lyrics by multiple Tony-Award winner Stephen Sondheim and John Doyle.

January 22: Bobby McFerrin

Overture Center for the Arts
Ten-time Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin is one of the world’s best-known vocal innovators and improvisers. His recordings have sold more than 20 million copies, and he has collaborated with the likes of Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea, the Vienna Philharmonic and Herbie Hancock. McFerrin is a vocal explorer who combines jazz, folk and a multitude of other musical influences, employing his amazing four-octave vocal range and vast array of special voice effects in unique and unexpected ways.

January 23: Masterworks II

Overture Center for the Arts
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra presents Masterworks II featuring the cellist Amit Peled and the works of Rautavaara, Haydn and Respighi.

January 23 – 25: Madison Boat & Water Show

Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
There's no better chance to examine, compare and purchase the boats and equipment you need before the boating and fishing season begins in 2009. So set your sights for the 8th Annual Madison Boat & Water Sports Show.

January 22: Larry the Cable Guy

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Alliant Energy Center
Famous for blue collar comedy, Larry the Cable Guy has most recently starred in movies “Witless Protection”, “Delta Farce” and a Christmas special, “Larry the Cable Guy’s Star-Studded Christmas Extravaganza.” The comedy show at the Coliseum begins at 8 pm.

January 24: Winter Dubtacular

Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre holds a Winter Dubtacular featuring the performers The Drastics, Roots Collective, The Takebacks and DJ F.R.P. Tickets are $10 at door and $2 off with swimsuit!

January 24: Children of the Rainforest- Serevende Marimba

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Enjoy lively music and dance! This premiere performance of the Madison-based Serevende Marimba Ensemble will have adults and children alike bobbing to the rhythms of this unique combination of multiple marimbas, from baritone to soprano, along with drums from Brazil, Cuba, and West Africa.

January 25: Steven Meyer Plays Guitar

Restaurant Magnus
With 2 CDs under his belt and a third in the making, Steven Meyer is our guitarist extrodinaire in residence on Sunday evenings at Magnus for more than 5 years. With firey showmanship and obvious years "out in the woodshed" perfecting his chops, his shows are packed with fun and joy.

January 15 - 31: Blasphemy!

Bartell Theatre
Blasphemy! An Unholy Trinity of Musical Comedies: Rapture, Purgatory and Paradise. So much fun you’ll forget you lost your civil liberties! The show is a benefit for the Bartell Theatre, which is celebrating its 10th year of operation.