Christo's Novelty Combo

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Adria Kaufman

Christo's Novelty Combo and instruments in front of a wall of 78 rpm records.

Christo's Novelty Combo (left to right): Gian Compuesto, Forrest Evans and Christo Ruppenthal.

media release: Every month this summer, enjoy free concerts at Madison Children's Museum featuring an eclectic mix of local talent. Adults get to dance, sip, and chat, kids climb and play, and everyone enjoys breezy social time in an outdoor play space like no other! 

Tonight, MCM welcomes Christo’s Novelty Combo, an ensemble led by award-winning instrumentalist Christo Ruppenthal. Christo’s Novelty Combo melds exciting, steel guitar-centered jazz and Django Reinhardt influences with vintage “Hawaiian Craze”-inspired tunes. Be sure to grab supper from Halo Halo food cart and a dreamy dessert from Stellie’s Ice Cream, both offering for-purchase options in the Wonderground.

Sign up in-person for art tours highlighting vibrant works throughout the museum by local fiber artist Renee Roeder Earley, 6:15 pm and 7 pm.

Live from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a donation at the door, but no entry fee is required. Proceeds benefit the work of Madison Children’s Museum and allow MCM to bring accessible programming to our community. All tickets are at the door, no advance registration. Please enter at the Wonderground gate on E. Dayton Street, by the Log Cabin.

Learn more and view upcoming Live from the Wonderground events.

Live from the Wonderground brings music, dancing, food, and drinks for all ages to downtown Madison’s most creative playground, the Wonderground. This first Friday concert series features local bands, drinks, light snacks, and fresh air fun. Events take place from 5 to 8 pm, with bands performing two sets from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.