Store Calendar

Class Registration
48 hour advance registration along with payment (if necessary) is requested to reserve your place in a class. Register for classes in person at the customer service desk or call 608.233.9566 (unless otherwise noted). To receive a refund, please allow us 24 hours notice to cancel a class. All classes must be registered for in advance unless otherwise noted.

• Tuesdays, June - August

  Tuesday Night Grill-Outs

  4:00-8:00 p.m. Special Menu

  Time to pull out the grill and celebrate warm weather, good friends and great food!  Join Whole Foods Market Madison each Tuesday night under the awning, for a scrumptious menu off the grill (veggie alternatives too!). Weather pending.

• Tuesdays, June 16th-23rd & July 7

  Kid's Cooking Camp

  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $10 per class ($40 series)

  This is the perfect camp for budding young chefs!  Children will have an opportunity to make their own dishes and eat their creations. Each week will focus on one of our exciting topics: Fresh Pasta Making, Baking, Homemade Pizza and Handmade Ice Cream. Sign up soon, camp is limited to 10 children only, so will fill up fast! Ages 7-12. Can't make all the classes? No problem! Sign up for the topic which interests you most!

• Tuesday, June 30th

  Tandoori Tuesday: with White Jasmine, LLC

  4:00-8:00 p.m. Special Menu

  Join us this Tuesday for a  special grilling event featuring the "Tandoori Burger" made with White Jasmine Spices from local cook and author Huma Siddiqui's special recipe. Huma will be on site to answer questions, so be sure to bring in your copy of "Jasmine in Her Hair" for a special signing (or pick one up at the event)!

• Friday, July 3rd

  Featured Tasting: Watermelon Lemonade

  1:00-2:00 p.m. Free

  It's truly the best of summer when you can have lemonade and watermen at once! Enjoy a taste of one of our fabulous recipes out of the Whole Deal.

• Tuesday, July 7th

  Detoxify Your Body

  6:30-7:30 p.m. Free

  Join Dr. David Dow, a Madison Chiropractor and Acupuncturist for 15 years, and learn the latest techniques to cleanse your body of toxins. Learn the wide sweeping effects of toxins on your body and how they can alter your DNA and cause disease even in your great grandchildren. The lecture includes videos and there will be time set aside for short consultations with the doctor. Attend and enter a raffle to win a massage.

• Thursday, July 9th

  Fabulous Fats!

  6:00-7:00 p.m. Free

  Join Tracie Hittman Nutrition to learn how including the right types of fat in your diet can actually help you feel more satisfied and improve your overall health. Did you know that eating fat can actually help you lose fat? Come find out how!

• Friday, July 10th

  Indian Cooking

  6:30-8:30 p.m. $25

  Spice up your summer grilling with authentic Indian cuisine from Neeta Saluja. Tonight's meal will feature: Tangy Chicken, a simple variation of Tandoori marinated with fresh herbs and spices; Indian Vegetarian Burger, a tantalizing mix of potatoes, paneer, peas, cilantro, and Indian spices; and a cool, refreshing mango shake.
  

• Saturday, July 11th - Sunday, July 12th

  Outside Event: Art Fair on the Square

  Mark your calendars for the next Art Fair on the Square! Located around Madison's beautiful Capitol Concourse, Art Fair on the Square is a popular summer tradition that regularly attracts more than 200,000 enthusiastic fairgoers and is rated among the top fine art fairs in the country (www.mmoca.org/events/artfair/ for more information). Whole Foods Market is proud to be a long-time sponsor of the event, donating gift bags to the several hundred artists on (and off!) the square to help fuel their long weekend. Be sure to stop by our booth at the end of State Street, say hello and grab yourself a sample!

• Sunday, July 12th

  Featured Tasting: Cherry Orange Oatmeal Outdoor Bars

  1:00-2:00 p.m. Free

  Having a quick energy snack ready is important when you're always on the go this summer. Learn how to create your own, by enjoying a taste of one of our fabulous recipes out of the Whole Deal.

• Thursday, July 16th

  Pakastani Cuisine

  6:00-8:30 p.m. $25

  Enjoy a delectable Pakastani affair, with Huma Saddiqui, the star of NBC's cooking show "White Jasmine Cuisine".  Tonight's meal will feature: succulent chicken in a roasted red pepper and cilantro sauce accompanied by rice, Tandoori eggplant, and cucumbers and red onion salad with rice vinegar.

• Friday, July 17th

  Young Connoisseur Club

  6:00-8:00 p.m. $10

  Were you born a foodie? Do you dream of becoming a chef or just love great food? Come to the first gathering of young Madison food lovers. We will prepare a decadent and elaborate meal then indulge together while discussing possible future feasts and events to come. Ages 13-17

• Saturday, July 18th

  Chair Massage

  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free

  Enjoy a free chair massage in our Café from Synergy Wellness Center.

• Saturday, July 18th

  Texas-Style Barbecue

  6:30-8:00 p.m. $15

  There's no better way to welcome summer than with the tantalizing smell of perfectly seasoned meat slow-smoking in the back yard. Learn how to make your own rubs, mops, and sauces as well as tips and tricks for making tender, juicy briskets, ribs and pork shoulders. Tonight's meal will feature: Texas-style brisket with chipotle citrus BBQ sauce, jalapeño potato salad and German-style coleslaw.

• Sunday, July 19th

  Chair Massage

  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free

  Enjoy a free chair massage in our Café from Katie Pride and Pamela M. Donart CMT, LMT.

• Tuesday, July 21st

  Grillin' and Chillin' Tuesday: with Musical Guest Shannon Hurley

  4:00-8:00 p.m. Free

  As a special treat to this Tuesday's Grill-Out, we are pleased to offer live music al fresco (weather pending) from Shannon Hurley, our special guest all the way from Nashville, Tennessee. Hand-picked as one of Rolling Stone's top 25 best bands on MySpace, Shannon Hurley's alternative pop style has often been compared to Aimee Mann and Sarah McLachlan, but her songwriting and singing have lifted her to a place that is completely her own (www.myspace.com/shannonhurley) . So grab a burger, sit down and enjoy some good live tunes.

• Tuesday, July 21st

  Bread Baking

  4:30-6:30 p.m. $5

  What's better than fresh baked bread? Learn to make Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Whole Wheat Soda Bread, and Fresh Handmade Butter! Take home your own mini loafs of bread! Ages 6-10

• Thursday, July 23rd

  Kid's Cooking Class: Pretzels for Pints

  10-11:00 a.m. $5 per child

  Learn to roll and twist your own pretzel!  We will make traditional Dutch pretzels as well as cinnamon sugar bites!  Bring a parent or favorite adult to help you create letters or traditional twisty shapes! Ages 3-5

• Wednesday, July 29th

  Kid's Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling

  4:30-6:00 p.m. $5

  Master the art of sushi rolling! Be creative with what type of sushi you design. We will have an assortment of items to suit your imagination (no raw fish). We will also create a refreshing Japanese Salad to enjoy with our creations. Ages 8-12

• Thursday, July 30th

  Party Foods with Vom Fass

  6:30-8:30 p.m. $25

  Join us for our class on quick and easy party foods. See how to make fast and flavorful drinks for everyone using our unique fruit vinegars. Try several wonderful dips including a homemade salsa and hummus among others. Even ways to add zip to that ordinary veggie tray.

• Friday, July 31st

  Kid's Cooking Class: Healthy Snacks

  4:30-6:00 p.m. $5

  Learn to make scrumptious and exciting healthy snacks at home!  We will make Fruit Sorbet, Protein Packed Snack Mix, and Power Muffins!  Ages 6-12

• Friday, July 31st - Sunday, August 1st

  2009 Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival

  Friday Only $14.00; Saturday Only $18.00; 2-Day Pass $30.00; Early-Bird $24.00; Kids under 12 FREE!

  Come join the Four Lakes Traditional Music Collective at Lake Farm County Park for a weekend of great music ranging from bluegrass to old-time, Native American, Cajun, and much more.  The group is proud to be hosting two Grammy Award winners this year:  J.D. Crowe (bluegrass) and Bill Miller (Native American).  For more information, please go to www.sugarmaplefest.org. Pick up your tickets directly at the Whole Foods Market customer service desk, or stop by the desk anytime July 1st through the 12th and enter to win a special ticket giveaway for two (2) pairs of tickets to the Saturday show!

Notices

• Whole Foods Market Birthday and Private Parties

  Whole Foods Market Madison offers parties for children ages three and up! No matter what your taste or style, we have a party for you. We can help you celebrate any event, whether it's a birthday, back-to-school event, sports party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or any other reason you can think to celebrate! Whole Foods Market is here to help make any party exceptionally memorable! Contact Events Coordinator Caitlin Way at 608.233.9566 x520 or caitlin.way@wholefoods.com to receive more information.

• One Dime at a Time: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County

  Did you know that every time you bring in your own bag at Whole Foods Market, you receive 10 cents back for doing so (for every bag you use!)? Now however, you also have the option to donate those 10 cents to a local area nonprofit! July through September your dimes will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County, a mentoring organization that has been matching caring adult volunteers to children in Dane County since 1966. Interested in helping more? Visit www.bbbsmadison.org for information on how to donate directly or enroll to become a Big yourself! 

  
  

• Store Tours

  Did you know that Whole Foods Market offers free store tours? We have tours available for students, brownies, girl scouts, boy scouts, newcomers, mother's groups...everyone! Explore our natural and organic foods while sampling items throughout the store. To sign up for a tour please contact Caitline Way, Events Coordinator, at 608.233.9566 x520 or caitlin.way@wholefoods.com.

• Hosting a meeting?

  Why not meet at Whole Foods Market Madison? Our Community Room is a wonderful meeting place for all kinds of functions; sports clubs, school functions, support groups (New Parent, Healthy Lifestyle, etc.) fundraising committees, work-related meetings, you name it, we are willing to host it! Catering is available for pickup from our Deli and Bakery. Due to capacity constraints, meetings are limited to 15 or fewer persons. Contact Caitlin Way, Events Coordinator, at 233.9566 or email caitlin.way@wholefoods.com for more information.