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 Café Montemarte
127 East Mifflin St.
Monday - Friday 3 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Saturday 5 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Sunday 7 p.m.- 2 a.m.
(Kitchen closes Sun-Mon at 11 p.m. and Thurs.-Sat. at 12 p.m.)
Café Montemarte, located just a few blocks from the Capitol, is Madison’s premiere nightspot for bohemian intellectuals, wine connoisseurs, electro fans, and live music junkies. With an atmosphere that recalls an old folkie bar in Greenwich Village of yore and a wine list that rivals most in other bars, there is something here that will keep all the kiddies happy.
Don’t forget to keep an ear to the ground, as the entertainment in Montemarte alternates between local regulars and up-and-coming acts on nationwide tours. So if you’re looking for good booze, good tunes, or just a little face-time with Madison’s beautiful people, give Montemarte a go. -- Oren Rosenberg
Memorial Union Terrace and Rathskeller
800 Langdon St.
Located on Lake Mendota and in the heart of the University of Wisconsin campus, each of the Memorial Union's primary music venues offers a unique performance environment. One of the country’s most popular collegiate attractions in its own right, the Union Terrace features a panoramic view of Lake Mendota and a crowd capacity of roughly 2,500. In colder months or bad weather, most events move indoors to the Rathskeller, a German-style beer hall with a capacity of 600. All shows booked at these venues are free, though admission is technically restricted to UW students and staff, their guests and Union members.
Booking for all campus music venues is handled by the student-run music committee of the Wisconsin Union Directorate. The WUD Web site contains extra information for artists interested in playing at the UW campus. -- Matt Hunziker
 High Noon Saloon
701 E. Washington Ave
Monday - Thursday 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Friday 4 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.
Saturday Noon - 2:30a.m.
Sunday Noon - 2 a.m.
High Noon Saloon is first and foremost a concert venue in downtown Madison that hosts acts both local to national. With live music seven nights a week, the High Noon accommodates a versatile range of music styles including rock, metal, indie, alt-country, punk, folk, and blues. It was formed from the ashes -- somewhat literally -- of the O’Cayz Corral, the legendary Madison rock venue which fell victim to fire in 2001. Since opening in 2004, the High Noon has become known for its festive atmosphere, offering pool, darts, pinball, arcade games, food and drinks in addition to live music. -- Ben Peterson
 The Majestic
115 King St.
From hosting illusions by the late-great Harry Houdini to screening reels of adult films, The Majestic Theatre in downtown Madison has reigned more than a century as a venue showcasing a wide array of talent. A Wisconsin historic landmark, the theater has proven its versatility, appealing to every genre and generation differently. The Majestic opened in 1906 as a vaudeville theater, and although some entertainment has gone with the times, it continues to host live concerts in its current incarnation as a performing arts venue. -- Sara Lieburn
 The Orpheum
216 State St.
Tuesday - Friday Lunch 11a.m. - 2 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday Lunch 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Orpheum Theatre is Madison’s campus-area jack-of-all-trades. It’s the city’s only independent theater and carries -- according to staff, locals and frequenters -- the best popcorn ever popped, fresh daily. The Orpheum also serves as a mid-upper-range restaurant and bar open for lunch and dinner throughout the week. But the real gem of the Orpheum restaurant is its Sunday brunch, voted best by the local paper Isthmus in 2007 and 2008. Additionally, the Orpheum hosts bands, entertainers and comedians -- providing a stage for both local and nationally recognized artists. -- Eric Anderson
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This town profile was produced entirely by student journalists from The Daily Cardinal and The Badger Herald, the leading news sources for the University of Wisconsin community. You can learn more about the individual student contributors by visiting their profiles on UWIRE.com:
Text: Eric Anderson, Francesca Brumm, Caissa Casare, Emma Condon, Matt Hunziker, Sara Lieburn, Ben Peterson, Mario Puig, Oren Rosenberg, Kyle Sparks, Dan Wohl
Photo: Kyle Burnsaw, Jacob Ela, Christopher Guess, Amanda Salm, Ellen Siebers
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