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Sounds of Summer at Greenway Station

The shopping center's summer concert series, which is free to the public, ends its season Saturday with a performance by the funky drummer, Clyde Stubblefield. The stage is in the parking area near Cosi. Food samples from area restaurants will be available, as well as a kids' activity area.

Saturday, 6 p.m., Greenway Station, 1620 Deming Way, Middleton; greenwayshopping.com

Midvale Heights Neighborhood Garage Sale

One of the largest Madison neighborhood garage sales is set for this weekend, featuring more than 60 locations. Unique items are sure to be numerous. The event is the ninth annual in the neighborhood.

Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Midvale Heights neighborhood, Madison's West Side; sale maps available at sale sites and at www.midvaleheights.org

Atlas Improv Company Performance

Atlas Improv Co. performs classic improv comedy every Saturday night at 8 and 10 p.m., in competition for the approval of audience judges and in competition with each other in a battle of quick wit and fast thinking.

Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Electric Earth Cafe, 546 W. Washington Ave., $6; 259-9999

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Badger football

Another season of Badger football is upon us, with Bret Bielema's crew opening the season against the Akron Zips. If you don't have tickets, and don't want to (or can't) watch on TV, you could simply head down toward campus and take in the sights and smells.

UW vs. Akron, 11 a.m. Saturday, Camp Randall Stadium; Big Ten Network; uwbadgers.com

Karp Family Opening Concert

Works by Robert Kahn, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Charles-Marie Widor are on the docket for the talented Karp family — Christopher (violin), Frances (piano), Howard (piano) and Perry (violincello) — in their 32nd opening concert.

Monday, 7:30 p.m.; $11, $8 for seniors, UW students free; Mills Hall, UW Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St.; www.music.wisc.edu or 263-9485

Labor Day Sheepdog Trial

What do stunning views, summer weather, and the world's smartest dogs have in common? They all come together at the Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Association's 23rd Annual Labor Day Sheepdog Trial. More than 100 of the top sheepdogs from across the U.S. will compete.  Food is available. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday, McLeish Farm, N5085 Highway 78, Portage; www.wwsda.org

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Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will be broadcast live on Ch. 27 Monday. The telethon, with East Towne Mall as its local site, will have many local celebrities working the phones, plus local MDA families. The telethon raises money to provide services for more than 400 clients in southwestern Wisconsin. To make a pledge, call 249-4722 or 1-800-796-9517 during the telethon, or go to www.mda.org. 

Monday, broadcast live on Ch. 27 from
2:05 a.m. until 6 p.m.

New Glarus Wilhelm Tell Festival

A New Glarus Labor Day weekend tradition since 1938, New Glarus continues its 71-year tradition of telling the story of how Wilhelm Tell, his crossbow, and an apple helped Switzerland gain independence from the Habsburg tyrant, Herman Gessler. In addition to the theater performance, the festival includes food, music and a yodeling contest.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Tell Festival grounds, 1 mile east of New Glarus on Highway W; www.wilhelmtell.org

Laborfest

Hosted by the South Central Federation of Labor, this annual event features music by Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band, Paul Cebar & the Milwaukeeans, a performance by Solidarity Kids Theater, food vendors and a magician.

Monday, noon-5:30 p.m., Labor Temple,
1602 S. Park St.