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The Summer Concert Series is back with a fresh twist and new name - Olbrich After Hours! We’re open late! Enjoy an evening in the gardens with a rolling line-up of dynamic musicians, pop-up performances, and delectable food carts. Quench your thirst with a microbrew, summer cocktail, or mocktail. And connect with eco-friendly organizations committed to conserving our environment. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket seating. Doors stay open at 6 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m.Olbrich After Hours is FREE; a $5 suggested donation supports the musicians and performers. Food and beverages available for purchase. Carry-in picnics allowed; carry-in alcohol prohibited.
Mokoomba: Mokoomba is an explosively talented six-man crew from Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), Zimbabwe. Hailed as one of the most exciting bands from Africa in the 21st century, they are setting dancefloors ablaze with their unique mix of traditional Tonga and pan-African music cultures with dashes of Rap, Ska, Soukous, and Afro-Cuban music. With over 40 countries and prestigious international festivals under their belt, they have performed at the world’s biggest venues; Sziget, Roskilde, North Sea Jazz, New York’s Apollo Theater, New Orleans Jazz and many more.
POP-UP PERFORMANCE: Isthmus Dance Collective (IDC) will present poignant pop-up dance performances at 6:45 p.m. prior to the concert. One dance, performed in the Herb Garden, pays tribute to dancer Erica Pinigis's mother. The piece is a collaboration with former Madison Poet Laureate Andrea Musher, who interweaves new work, Shakespearean references, and excerpts of the mother’s poetry with music, while Erica performs a heartfelt dance. Additional performances by Anna Peretz Rogovoy and Raka Bandyo will take place in the Tower Garden and Sunken Garden. IDC's mission is to provide accessible and inclusive dance opportunities, fostering community engagement and supporting diverse dance artists in the Madison area.
Food Carts: Nani & Cinn City Churros
Eco-friendly Org: Ceiba Foundation
Presenting Sponsors: Bridging Nature & Arts Endowment and Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
Series Sponsors: Sally Wilmeth & Terry Geurkink, Fox47, Audio for the Arts, M.O.D. Media Productions
Additional support from The Evjue Foundation, Charitable Arm of The Capital Times
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53704