🌱 Free Bike Rides In Madison For Earth Day + East Side Art Walk

Hey, people of Madison! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Madison Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain and a t-storm; cooler. High: 51 Low: 50.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison:

1. Leave your car behind and hop on a bike this Earth Day weekend. The national bike-share service BCycle is partnering with Bosch to offer free rides in Madison this weekend to support fun, sustainable modes of transportation. According to BCycle, riders should choose the "Bosch Earth Day Pass" on the app and they'll be able to take unlimited free 60-minute rides from Apr. 22 to Apr. 24. (WKOW)
2. Madison's east side Art Walk is back and scheduled for the first week in May. Attendees will see pottery, photographs, paintings, and more in the self-guided Art Walk. There will be 12 new artists joining artists from last year and contributing watercolor and acrylic painting, jewelry, pottery and ceramics, and more. The event is free and outdoors in the Marquette and Atwood neighborhoods. (HNGnews.com)
3. The 14th annual Madison pre-Mother's Day brunch will be held this year on Saturday, May 7. This event was started to celebrate and highlight women and their accomplishments. This year, the event will focus on support of health and wellness from generation to generation. The event will have food, a rose petal walk, speakers, and a crown walk to honor the legacy of powerful women. (Madison365.com)

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Today in Madison:

• The Madison Early Music Festival At Hamel Music Center (7:30 PM)
• Midwest Horse Fair At Alliant Energy Center (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Celebrate Earth Day with the Madison Children's Museum today from 5–7 p.m., with Forward! Marching Band. You can also explore the Wonderground and learn about dozens of free family events taking place Apr. 22-30 as part of Remake Learning Days – Badgerland. (Facebook)
• Spring Gallery Night at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is less than three weeks away! On Friday, May 6, over 80 participating venues in 8 neighborhoods will be opening their doors for this longtime Madison tradition. (Facebook)
• The first building higher than the capital in Madison will be built soon. The “Mega Kwik Trip” will stand a staggering 1,269 feet tall and will have 140 floors, an on-site bakery, a Pothole Pizzeria, and an entire floor of bathrooms. (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.