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Tommy Washbush
Park street grocery store signs lease with the city of Madison after multiple delays
It’s still unclear if the nearby Pick ‘n Save, which was expected to close several years ago, will actually shut down. Read more
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‘Stress and anxiety’ in Madison’s LGBTQ+ community after Trump election
The Trevor Project, an advocacy organization that provides crisis services and peer support for LGBTQ+ youth, reported a 700% increase in calls to their crisis hotline on Nov. 6, the day after the 2024 presidential election. Read more
Nov 20, 2024
Tommy Washbush
Park street grocery store signs lease with the city of Madison after multiple delays
It’s still unclear if the nearby Pick ‘n Save, which was expected to close several years ago, will actually shut down. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Robin Shepard
Boozy barrel-aged treats from Delta and more
Just-released Madison-area and Wisconsin beers this month include picks from Delta Beer Lab, Lake Louie, Young Blood, O’So, Tyranena, and New Glarus Brewing. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Trump, Johnson: Gage Skidmore
Wisconsin voters again color state purple
If you’re stumped how Wisconsin voters can choose a Republican for president, then slide down one ballot slot and vote for a Democrat for U.S. senator, maybe it’s time for a reminder about the state’s politics Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Starla Dawn Photography
What to do in Madison this week: Grace Pettis, 'I AM a Man' and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 18-21 also includes a talk on a new mystery by Betsy Draine and Michael Hinden; an excellent singer-songwriter double bill at the Up North features Billy Bronsted and Joe Johnson. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
courtesy Delicious Creative
‘Are We Dell’Arte?’ is a clever romp
'Are We Dell’Arte?' borrows from commedia dell’arte, a form of improvisation that began in Italy and was popular in Europe from the 16th-18th centuries. Read more
Nov 16, 2024
Liam Beran
Madison alders call for more oversight over the police oversight agency
The Madison city council voted Nov. 12 to restore nearly $130,000 in funding for the Office of the Independent Monitor and Police Civilian Oversight Board. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
Elizabeth Miranda
Do not wait
Founding member Kelcey Ayer is joining Local Natives for the final leg of their Time Will Wait For No One, But I’ll Wait For You tour, which stops in Madison at The Sylvee Nov. 23. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
Liam Beran
Parking fee pilot at Madison parks focused on events, commuters
The park parking fee pilot program is set to begin in summer 2025 and would raise $23,900 annually. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
Courtesy Far Breton Bakery
Breton baked goods travel well
Far Breton Bakery establishes a semi-permanent pop-up on the west side, as well as expanding its Fordem Avenue headquarters into a sit-down cafe. Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Mason Georgeson
What to do in Madison this weekend: LINE EP release, Black Film Fest and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 14-17 also includes the UW Native November keynote by actor and writer Jana Schmieding; Lucid Dreaming Sketch is back with 'Raisinable Doubt.' Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Beau Meyer
A new version of a holiday classic
George Bailey and friends star in an updated musical version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ from Capital City Theatre playing in the Mitby Theater at Madison College Nov. 22-Dec. 1. Read more
Nov 13, 2024
Picture this
“I love taking up new challenges,” says Kercheval, 68. In her 50s she learned Spanish. Then she took up visual art at 64. Read more
Nov 12, 2024
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Women led Democratic gains in Wisconsin Legislature
Kamala Harris’ defeat in Wisconsin notwithstanding, many women candidates for the state Legislature fared well on Nov. 5. And U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin held on to her seat. Read more
Nov 11, 2024
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What to do in Madison this week: Old Oaks EP release, Jerrod Carmichael and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 11-14 also includes 'Chowders for Change' to benefit World Central Kitchen; the return of the Black Film Fest from Justified Anger. Read more
Nov 11, 2024
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Courtesy University Theatre
UW Theatre’s elegant ‘Pride & Prejudice’ still functions as social critique
A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice by UW-Madison Theatre and Drama faculty members Aly Renee Amidei and Ann M. Shanahan runs through Nov. 17 at Vilas Hall-Mitchell Theatre. Read more
Nov 10, 2024
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David Stluka / UW Athletics
Get out your checkbooks
Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh recently explained the dramatic changes to college athletics along with a request for fans’ ‘leadership, generosity, and continued support.’ Read more
Nov 10, 2024
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Legal fees over chancellor firing likely to climb
A legal group which has advocated for Joe Gow calls the investigation a ‘waste’ of taxpayer dollars. Read more
Nov 10, 2024
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Robin Shepard
Bullish on Bullquarian
Monroe has a nanobrewery a block off its scenic Courthouse Square that’s become a destination for southern Wisconsin craft beer fans since it opened in 2017. It’s a cozy space that doubles as a music venue. Read more
Nov 9, 2024
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How did a custom crane license plate come to be?
The International Crane Foundation — the Baraboo, Wisconsin, based nonprofit that advocates for crane conservation — proudly launched its first license plate on Oct. 9. Read more
Nov 9, 2024
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Ross Zentner
Forward Theater’s ‘Murder Girl’ is a clever whodunnit
’Murder Girl’ works. Playwright Heidi Armbruster grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, and the setting — a Northwoods supper club — is familiar territory to most of us. Read more
Nov 9, 2024
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Eat out on Thanksgiving in Madison? You betcha
Who’s open for turkey and pumpkin pie? A roster of area restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner or prepping meals for you to take home the day before and reheat. Also: free Thanksgiving meals on Turkey Day. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
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Stephanie Natale
Madison arts nonprofits seek new revenue sources, expand audiences
Madison is fortunate to have so many high-caliber nonprofit arts organizations that help sustain the city’s cultural life. But they need the community’s continuing support in order to fulfill that crucial mission. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
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New hub to train nonprofit leaders
The Goodman Nonprofit Center, serving the greater Madison area, is expected to begin programming in 2025 with a leadership development training program. Its aim is to help nonprofit organizations build capacity and learn from each other. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
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In the November issue
The Nonprofit Issue 2024
We have been thinking about doing a special issue on nonprofits for a couple of years now. No doubt our curiosity was sparked in part by Isthmus’ own entry into the nonprofit world. Whatever the inspiration, it has arrived. Read more
Isthmus Volunteer Guide presented by Park Bank
As a newer nonprofit ourselves, Isthmus is proud to support the volunteer-powered organizations that provide important services to our community. Isthmus is grateful to Park Bank and the other sponsors who make this guide possible. Read more
Madison is rich in nonprofit media
Public radio and public television — here and across the country — have long operated as a nonprofit, but the model is relatively new for print publications like Isthmus. Read more
UW-Madison's University Club closes to ‘reevaluate operations’
There is no estimated completion date for a study detailing the building’s financial future and long-term plans. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: November 2024
Elena Delzer was touched by the camaraderie she found while volunteering at a food pantry. She drew on that experience for her November cover illustration for Isthmus. Read more
RSVP for Free Thanksgiving Meal
Pickup noon-3 pm, 11/28, First Congregational United Church of Christ. RSVP by 5 pm, 11/21 (delivery also available): firstcongmadison.org. 608-233-9751. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
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It's a Wonderful Life: A New Musical
Capital City Theatre world premiere, 11/21-12/1, Mitby Theater, at 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 7:30 pm on 11/21 and 2 pm, 11/30. $50-$15. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
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Murder Girl
Forward Theater: World premiere of play by Heidi Armbruster, 11/7-24, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 11/16 & 23. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
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