This Weekend: Rick Spencer With Popular And Political Music, Dress for Less, Live Music, And Movies

Don’t let the work week get you down! The weekend is here, and boy, do we have plenty to keep you busy. Leave your sensible shoes and conservative suits home this weekend and have some fun, instead! Check out what we’ve put together to make your weekend a good one:

AUTHOR EVENTS AT R.J. JULIA

WHERE/WHEN: Builder's Apprentice author will visit Thursday at 7 p.m. and Cassandra’s Angel author will stop by on Saturday at 1 p.m.

WHY GO: It’s getting chilly out—time to pick up some new books!

PRICING: Thursday’s event is $5 and Saturday’s is free.

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE KATE

WHERE/WHEN: on Friday at 8 p.m., on Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 p.m.

WHY GO: Grab a date and enjoy a night out at The Kate!

PRICING: Tickets to Friday’s show are $25 each, Saturday’s show $20 each and Sunday’s are $16 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library.

WHY GO: Remember that New Year’s resolution to clean out your closet? Well, here you go! Get rid of those prom-worthy dresses this weekend at Dress for Less.

PRICING: Donating is free! If you can’t make the event but would love to help out, email dressforless2011@gmail.com.

WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 4 p.m. at Memorial Town Hall on the Madison Town Green.

WHY GO: Songs, history and fun with musical historian, Rick Spencer!

PRICING: Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for Madison Historical Society members and $2 for students.

 

Still need more to keep busy? Here are a few ideas:

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday: Jim Shepley Band at 8:30 p.m. at .

Friday: John Condie at 8 p.m. at Ballou’s, Hot House at 9:30 p.m. at .

Saturday: Rob Nolfo, Johnnie& Nolftones at 8 p.m. at Ballou’s, The Cartells at 9:30 p.m. at .

: This Christmas tale is for adults only! Shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, plus a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.

: Prepare to be amazed on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $22 each.

AND, AT THE MOVIES ...

Madison Art Cinemas
Schedule for Friday, January 13, 2012 until Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Iron Lady (PG-13)
Meryl Streep, Harry Lloyd
- 105 minutes

Fri & Sat: 1:45, 4:30, 7:30, 9:30
Sun - Thu: 1:45, 4:30, 7:30
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (R)
Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman
- 127 minutes Fri & Sat: 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:30
Sun & Mon: 1:30, 4:15, 7:30
Tue - Thu: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30
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