March 17, 2025
March Madness and Local Events
I laugh a little every time I hear about March Madness. Living most of my life in the Caribbean, when I first heard of March Madness, I immediately thought, “Oh, cabin fever.” That was my sense, with winter being dreary, cold, and seldom sunny. To my surprise, it’s all about basketball! So why not go to a game? This year’s NCAA tournament provides a perfect excuse to socialize and leave the house.
NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament Rounds in Milwaukee:
March 16th marked Selection Sunday for both the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball divisions. The first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s Division I games will be held at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum on March 21 – 23. Check out the NCAA schedules for the women’s and men’s divisions, as teams gear up for an epic 2025 showdown!
March Madness is so much bigger than just basketball. March is full of interesting events and observances. Here are some Wisconsin highlights:
As the winter weather clears, the wildlife sanctuary is a good place to trek and explore some of nature’s beauty. You can also participate in and discover wildlife rehabilitation programs and much more. Visit their website for more information on Nature Walks, Sanctuary Storytimes, Wolf Feeding, and other events throughout the year.
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
The State Historical Park Heritage Hill offers much to see, learn, and experience, as well as some events and workshops. Check their website for upcoming dates, information, and fees.
If you’ve driven past the enormous glass and steel building in downtown DePere, now might be the time to go inside. The Mulva Cultural Center features arts and culture exhibits from all around the world, as well as classic films and documentary movies shown on one of only three Samsung Onyx screens in the country!
Now through April 27, the Center is hosting Unofficial Galaxies, a special exhibit of props, costumes, vehicles, and more from “one of the largest Star Wars fan collections in the world.” There’s still time to catch The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi on the Onyx screen on March 21-22 and March 28-29, respectively.
With so many exhibits, events, and educational programs at the Railroad Museum, there is never a dull ride. An upcoming event is Mystery Express, an immersive show on March 22-23, 2025. Visit their website for more information and fees.
General admittance is free for Brown County residents with proof of residency from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Below are some of the events the Neville has going on in March. Check the website for times, charges, and other details.
- Darwin & Dinosaurs Special Exhibit (March 8 – August 31): Darwin & Dinosaurs is a story-based, interactive exhibit that “sets the stage before Darwin’s famous voyage, follows him around the world as he finds clues indicating life evolves, and concludes with modern discoveries that have proved him right.”
- NPM Geology Club meeting (March 18): Anyone can join this club, which communally studies rocks, minerals, and other areas of earth science, and meets on the third Tuesday of every month but December.
- Dinner Program: Mystical Ireland with Julianne Stanz (March 20): The Neville regularly pairs dinner and an informative program. This month, listen to Irish storyteller Julianne Stanz as she takes you on a journey where “a great lake of spiritual ancient Celtic wisdom awaits.”
- Dino Drop-in (March 24 – 28th): Sure, there will probably be a lot of kids there, but anyone can come to Dino Drop-In hours to feel fossil replicas and learn about dinosaurs from museum staff.