Last week my wife and I attended the Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery open house. We were impressed with its design, the choice of materials and construction and the spaces for dedicated use. It reminded us of the Overture Center, with the latest and most beautiful use of glass, marble, ceramic, stainless steel and natural wood, built to the best of current standards. The institute is owned by several parties, including the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Wouldn?t it be a good idea for UW-Madison and the community – and a huge problem solved – if the university purchased the Overture Center for $1 and used it as a teaching facility and performance center, possibly using the current management and maintenance?
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