Want to get your new year off to the perfect start? Being right here in the Madison area gives you the chance! Madison homes for sale are just minutes from some of the best events and venues Wisconsin has to offer. And although the year is young, there's already plenty to see and do.

Let's take a look at some Madison-area events to start the year off right:

• Beer and Cheese Fest – 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
  Beer and Cheese Fest is a thrilling combination of two of the best things about life in Wisconsin: cheese and craft brewing. This year's Beer and Cheese Fest will have an 80's and 90's theme with a vintage arcade vibe, and dressing up is encouraged. You will have the chance to enjoy creations from all across the state, the region, and even the country on Saturday, January 20 for $65 general admission or $95 VID (very important drinker).
  
  
• Madison Capitols vs. Green Bay Gamblers – 2616 North Pleasant View Road, Middleton, WI 53562
  Madison Capitols vs. Green Bay Gamblers gives you a front-row seat for all the action and excitement as the Madison hockey home team faces off against their long-time rivals in the Green Bay Gamblers. For years now, the Madison Capitols have defended their reputation as the top amateur hockey players in Wisconsin and some of the best in the region! Root for them at 7:00 p.m., January 12, at Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena, right near these Middleton homes for sale.
  
  
• N/A Day: A Dry January Beverage Festival – 2262 Winnebago St., Madison, WI 53704
  Whether you're looking to turn over a new leaf in the new year or you're just seeking to add more refreshments to your personal repertoire, N/A Day is a great way to try some new drinks. On Saturday, January 13, The Bur Oak will be brimming with local, regional and national vendors sampling more than 50 non-alcoholic beers, spirits and wines, along with coffee, seltzers, mocktails and more. Tickets are $20 advance, $30 day of event.
  
  
• Madison Symphony Orchestra – 201 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
  The world-famous Madison Symphony Orchestra is kicking off what is sure to be an incredible new season with outgoing Musical Director John DeMain. On Friday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m., with additional performances over Saturday and Sunday, Overture Center's Overture Hall will light up with the special itinerary "Mozart & Mahler: The Perfect Pair." You'll be treated to one of Mozart's greatest piano concertos along with Mahler's celebrated Fifth Symphony.
  
  
• Ageless Artists – 333 South Madison Street, Waunakee, WI 53597
  Ageless Artists is a multigenerational program of the Waunakee Senior Center where children work alongside local seniors on arts and crafts projects. This month's theme is "winter" and takes place Friday, January 19, at 12:30 p.m. at the Village Center near Waunakee homes for sale. Each family will complete a special art project for taking home to make memories that will last a lifetime. Ageless Artists is just $8 and all supplies are provided. 

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