What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow:
- The Isthmus Jazz Festival returns to the Memorial Union Terrace over June 5-6; consult a pullout guide for more info about the music.
- Conservationist Curt Meine reflects on the UW Arboretum's bold experiment in environmental restoration.
- Brian McCombie asks whether the recent H1N1 swine flu originated in Wisconsin.
- Bill Lueders reports on how developer Cliff Fisher either did or didn't knock down an enemy in court.
- Isthmus arts writers profile eight of the most interesting local artists you may not have heard of.
- Jennifer Smith previews Queer Shorts 4, a night of LGBT-themed one-acts from StageQ.
- David Medaris has the lowdown on the World Dance Alliance-Americas General Assembly, a global gathering of dancers, right here in Madison.
- Rich Albertoni picks his favorites in the summer concert slate.
- Jessica Steinhoff checks in with Meat Puppets, playing Friday at the High Noon Saloon.
- Dean Robbins sings the praises of the MTV Movie Awards.
- Kenneth Burns likes the cut of Valentino: The Last Emperor, a documentary about the legendary fashion designer screening at Sundance.
- Robin Shepard previews the slate of new and returning local summer beers
- Terese Allen indulges in the great Wisconsin tradition of whitefish livers and smoked fish.
- Tell All looks back at the Wisconsin Fashion Festival.
