What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow:
- Emily Mills has the latest developments in Madison's comedy scene: New events, new comics, lotsa laughs.
- Madison.gov: Madison Metro sees a declining ridership; were foes of the fare hike correct?
- Joe Tarr reports on an enterpreneur who hopes to build a new model of all-ages fun and games for UW students.
- Mary Ellen Bell probes the mystery of Dane County's declining infant mortality rates.
- Opinion: Vikki Kratz argues in favor of keeping kids in school longer. Aw, Ms. Kratz!
- Susan Kepecs talks to Jungle Jack Hanna, the zookeeper keeping late-night television safe for animals.
- Josh Wimmer previews the Madison Theatre Guild production of Souvenir, the true story of a terrible singer.
- Rich Albertoni checks in with Madison rockers His & Her Vanties about their long-awaited new album.
- Jessica Steinhoff interviews Sugar & Gold, the San Francisco combo that's keeping hipster disco alive.
- Dean Robbins calls NCIS: Los Angeles solid television, which for this dismal season is saying a lot.
- Kenneth Burns says the film version of Where the Wild Things Are isn't true to Maurice Sendak's archetypal vision.
- Adan Powell reports that the Jovian Taphaus works as a pub, not as fine dining.
- Close to Home: Andy Moore learns to live with football fans in Wisconsin.
- Tell All reveals the city's most forgiving open mike.
