What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow:
- Meet Denise Jackson and her collaborator Rafael Ragland. She's a still-struggling singer, despite having twice made the cut on American Idol.
- Jason Shepard reports on Dane Country's belligerent response to request for 911 Center records.
- Bill Lueders blows the lid off Mayor Dave's mad scheme to develop a less-car-dependent neighborhood.
- Madison West High School student Natalia Thompson has some advice for new MMSD superintendent Daniel Nerad.
- Sally Franson samples a new trio of nightlife options, including the jazz and grilled cheese at Alchemy Café, the cocktails at Jade Monkey, and a hair salon-themed shindig.
- Rich Albertoni previews the JJO Band Camp, which will test whether metalheads are ready to rock bright and early.
- David Medaris learns about an insidious invasion as he takes a ride on a Lake Monona weed cutter.
- Jerry Minnich reports on the new restaurant that opened in the biggest pink building on the east side.
- Susan Kepecs finds that the new Africana restaurant is the real deal in her latest Table Talk interview.
- Jason Joyce catches up with runner Matt Tegenkamp as the UW alumnus prepares for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
