Madison eats agenda: Beekeeping, Bockfest, Indulgence, chili cook ...

This coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach.

Highlights

Saturday, February 25

Beekeeping is so much the latest in urban locavorism that we're expecting a Portlandia segment to crop up any day now. Learn about the bee beat today at two workshops for "new-bees" (sorry) -- Beekeeping for Beginners and Fundamentals of Beekeeping, both organized by the Dane County Beekeeping Association. The former is a workshop taught by Jeane Hansen and geared towards students who have no previous background in beekeeping but are interested in becoming an apiarist. Dane County Extension Building, 1 Fen Oak Dr., 9 a.m-4 p.m., $40, call 244-5094 for more info. The latter is a conference on beekeeping with a keynote by Wisconsin Honey Producers Association president Tim Fulton, with a class taught by Charles and Karen Lorence of Illinois. Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $60, call 221-0521 for more info.

Capital Brewery celebrates the start of bock beer season -- and spring ? with a legendary and popular blowout known, sensibly, enough, as Bockfest. If you already scored a VIP ticket, bully for you. Others can try to get in when doors open at noon, but there are only about 500 available spots for those who want to line up early. Those who get in will enjoy the tapping of the new season's Blonde Doppelbock, along with food, beads, live music, and the Running of the Blondes 1K race. Watch out for flying fish. Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Ave., 11 a.m.5 p.m., $10. Call 836-7100 for more info.

Indugence, an annual fundraiser for Olbrich Gardens, bills itself as a way to come in from the cold, though this year it's likely to be almost as warm outside as it is in the tropical Bolz Conservatory. No mind -- enjoy samples at this tasting from nearly two-dozen Wisconsin wineries and chocolatiers. Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m., $25 public and $20 members with $15 admission for designated drivers. Call 246-4550 for more info.

Sunday, February 26

What better locale for a chili cook-off than a club called the Inferno? This second annual cooking contest features competitors in the categories of spicy, vegetarian, carnivorous, "unusual," and all-around-best. Sides include buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, deviled eggs, Rice Krispie treats, and all the usual chili toppings. Inferno, 1718 Commercial Ave., 6:30 p.m., $2. Call 245-9583 for more info.

More events this week

Tuesday, February 21

Step By Step into Raw class, with chef Amanda Fanning from Raw Kurious Kafe covering how to plan and prepare a raw food diet. Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 284-7800 for more info.

Green Tuesdays, an educational series organized by The Natural Step Monona, featuring a screening of Fresh, a 2009 documentary by Ana Sofia Joanes that "celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system." Oregon Public Library, 256 Brook St., Oregon, 6:30 p.m., free. Call 237-1957 for more info.

OutReach Mardi Gras, the fourth annual celebration and fundraiser in support of OutReach, featuring a Cajun buffet dinner, drag show, and dancing. Club 5, 5 Applegate Ct., 6 p.m.-bar time, $10 donation. Call 255-8582 for more info.

Wednesday, February 22

Rooftop Seedlings, a weekly session for kids to explore gardening, composting, and cooking. Madison Children's Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., 3:30 p.m., free with $8 admission. Call 256-6445 for more info.

Six Spices with Neeta Saluja class, with the chef preparing a menu of spicy lentil and vegetable sambhar, savory pancakes, and yogurt and lentil chutney. Willy Street Co-op West, 6825 University Ave., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 284-7800 for more info.

West African Cuisine class, with instructor Tina Osuocha preparing a menu of ankara balls, jollof rice, and egusi soup. Willy Street Co-op East, 1221 Williamson St., 6-8 p.m., $15 owners and $25 all others. Call 251-6776 for more info.

Thursday, February 23

The Mother Sauces class, with instructor Jennifer Jones demonstrating how to prepare b?chamel, velout?, espagnole, hollandaise, mayonnaise, and vinaigrette from scratch. Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 6-7:30 p.m., $25. Call 233-9566 for more info.

Food Access, a hunger awareness workshop hosted by the Fighting Poverty Coalition, with participants conducting a grocery shopping and food pantry simulations that compares availability, prices, and location. St. Mark?s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., 6-8 p.m. Call 770-2049 for more info.

Green Thursdays, an educational series organized by The Natural Step Monona, featuring a screening of Fresh, a 2009 documentary by Ana Sofia Joanes that "celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system." Edgewookd College - Anderson Auditorium, Predolin Humanities Center, 1000 Edgewood College Dr., 6:30 p.m., free. Call 663-2837 for more info.

The Chocolate War, a competition for teens featuring a cupcake decorating contest, candy bar guessing, chocolate trivia, and the "Ode to Chocolate" poetry contest. Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave., 7 p.m. Call 827-7402 for more info.

Friday, February 24

Madison Fishing Expo, the 27th annual three-day convention, featuring exhibitors, demonstrations, seminars, and contests. Alliant Energy Center-Exhibition Hall, 1919 Alliant Energy Way, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, $8 and kids under 12 free. See Facebook and call 245-1040 for more info.

Youth Cooking School: Snacks from Scratch, for kids ages 6-12, with instructors preparing a menu of cheesy crackers, oven-baked quesadillas, and whole grain muddy buddies. Whole Foods Market, 3313 University Ave., 4:30-6 p.m., $10. Call 233-9566 for more info.

Fish & Burger Night, the latest in a series of benefit dinners for the TEENworks program at the Goodman Center and the teen culinary program at Ironworks Caf?, featuring a menu of fried walleye and beef or vegetable dinners, along with family-style pickled platters, dinner rolls, soup, and a kid's menu. Ironworks Caf?, 149 Waubesa St., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. seatings, $16 entrees with other items for $3-7. See Facebook and call 241-1574 for more info.

Saturday, February 25

"Taste of the Market" breakfast at the Dane County Farmers' Market, with chef Jon Nodler from Merchant preparing a menu of huevos rancheros with pulled pork or mushrooms, side salad (with pickled carrots, onions, leeks, and jalape?os), and pumpkin bread. Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., 8 a.m.-noon, $8 adults and $4 kids and smaller portions. Call 455-1999 for more info.

Evansville Farmers' Market, returning for a special indoor winter session. Creekside Place Community Center, 102 Maple St., Evansville, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 608-882-9032 for more info.

Cooking Up Poetry, a Black History Month celebration with a reading by recent Madison Poet Laureate Fabu and samples of traditional soul food. Madison Children's Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., 10:30 a.m., free with $8 admission. Call 256-6445 for more info.

Joan Peterson book signing, with the author discussing her new book Eat Smart in Norway, published by Ginkgo Press as part of its "Eat Smart Culinary Travel" guidebook series. The Century House, 3029 University Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 233-4488 for more info.

Free community meal prepared by volunteers. Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St., 11:15 a.m., free. Call 257-4576 for more info.

Mount Horeb Wine Tasting Gala, a benefit in support of the Mount Horeb Landmarks Foundation, featuring samples of over 20 wines and hors d'oeuvres. District #1 Schoolhouse, 110 N. Second St., Mount Horeb, 7-9 p.m., $25 advance or $30 door. Call 608-437-1108 for more info.

Steampunk Gala, a steampunk-themed costume celebration of the 30th anniversary of Madison Ballet, featuring dinner, dancing, and live music. Full Compass, 9770 Silicon Prairie Pkwy., 7 p.m.-midnight, $130. Purchase tickets online, and call 278-7990 for more info.

Sunday, February 26

Savory Sunday, with volunteers need to prepare and serve a fresh, hot meal for the hungry. Lutheran Campus Center, 325 N. Mills St., 11 a.m. Call 233-6967 for more info.

Monday, February 27

Soup & Bread, a benefit supper in support of Porchlight, featuring a potluck menu of soups and breads prepared by local home and professional chefs. High Noon Saloon, 701A E. Washington Ave., 5-7 p.m., donations encouraged. See Facebook and call 239-1804 for more info.

The Urban Gardener Part I: Laying the Groundwork for a Productive Year class, with instructors from Madison FarmWorks at Troy Community Farm covering intermediate and advanced gardening skills, including design and layout, planting schedules, crop rotation, cover cropping, and succession planting. Willy Street Co-op East, 1221 Williamson St., 6-8 p.m., $20 owners and $30 all others. Call 251-6776 for more info.

Family Dinner Night, a weekly meal hosted by Slow Food UW-Madison and prepared by guest chefs. The Crossing, 1127 University Ave., 6:30 p.m., $5. Call 257-1039 for more info.

Nutrient-dense foods discussion at the Madison chapter meeting of the Weston A. Price Foundation, with a focus on networking and farm sales. Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer St., 7 p.m. Call 221-8696 for more info.

Save the date

Tuesday, February 28

Herbal Tea: From the Garden to the Teacup, a class taught by Lauri Lee of the Madison Herb Society about how to plant, grow, harvest, dry, blend, and brew herbal teas, with tips and tastings. Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., 6 p.m., $40. Please RSVP by February 21 and call 246-4550 for more info.

The Good, the Bad & the Hungry: Wildlife in Your Garden, a class taught by Olbrich Botanical Gardens horticulturalist Samantha Peckham about how to promote and deter specific animals in a garden environment. Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., 6:30 p.m., $15. Please RSVP by February 21 and call 246-4550 for more info.

Thursday, March 1

Stunning Plants for Dazzling Effects, a class taught by Allen Centennial Gardens director Ed Lyon about how to plan and care for mixed-usage gardens that include herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials, and other plants. Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., 6:30 p.m., $15. Please RSVP by February 23 and call 246-4550 for more info.

Saturday, March 3

Low Maintenance, Sustainable Gardening with Edibles, a day-long workshop taught by Roger Reynolds of Infiltrating Landscapes about simple composting, lasagna gardening, edible landscaping, and organic practices. Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $50. Please RSVP by February 23 and call 246-4550 for more info.

Tuesday, March 6

Taste Traditions of Wisconsin, a monthly lecture and dinner series that features a Fur Trade-era menu and Betsey Means in character as early Portage settler Julliette Magill Kinzie telling stories from the book Wau-Bun: the Early Day in the Northwest. Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 North Carroll St., 6:30, $30. Please RSVP by February 21, and call 264-6555 for more info.

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