Music in (and over) the air...

Picnic basket? Check. Blankets? Check. Lawn Chairs? Check.

That is the usual preparation for folks heading out to the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's weekly annual summer tradition of Concerts on the Square. Held on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol on most Summer Wednesday nights, the concerts have become a regular ritual for folks in Madison and visitors from around the Midwest who show up early to lay down blankets to grab the best music- and people-watching areas.

But, if a Wednesday night trek to downtown Madison doesn't work for you, or you would like to relive a concert you've attended, WPT is telecasting three of this year's shows on the statewide network. The first airing has already passed, but the second concert -- a collection of Broadway hits performed last night -- will air Saturday night at 7. It will repeat at 9 Sunday morning. WPT also will air a "Celtic Celebration" at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 28.

If you enjoy these broadcasts and want to watch them again, or if you miss the first go-round, watch the listings at wpt.org for encore presentations in August.

Photo courtesy wcoconcerts.com.