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Jason Tish
The Churchill’s darkest hour
Built in 1915, the Churchill Building was Madison’s first “skyscraper.” The building had an enormous influence on how Madison developed. Now the state wants to tear the building down for the most ironic of uses — a history museum. Read more
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David Michael Miller
When debt is good
Madison is in much deeper debt today than it was eight years ago when Dave Cieslewicz left the mayor’s office. Mayor Paul Soglin and challenger Satya Rhodes-Conway give their take on the city’s debt situation. Read more
Mar 26, 2019
Tell All: No guilt about paying for college prep
While I’m disgusted by the college admissions scandal, my husband and I did what we could to prepare our kids for admission to a top school. This included prep courses for the ACT and SAT and help with essays. Read more
Mar 25, 2019
Maureen Janson Heintz
Communal captivity
Two Crows Theatre’s “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me” is a deft exploration of boredom, dignity and companionship set in a Beirut prison. It’s at The Jefferson in Spring Green through March 23. Read more
Mar 22, 2019
Dylan Brogan
What’s up with the lame-duck lawsuit?
Dane County Judge Richard Niess took a sledgehammer to the GOP’s 11th hour lame-duck session. His opinion is worth a read. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
Brett Williams
“Life is a cabaret”
StageQ and OUT!Cast score another hit with a devastating look at pre-World War II nightclub life in “Cabaret.” It’s at the Bartell through March 30. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
Pat Fry
Leaving the “liberal bubble”
John Sharpless, the conservative history professor, compares going against the liberal grain at UW-Madison to “pooping in the pool.” But after his retirement last December, many people will miss him. He’ll be honored at a private party March 26. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
Amy Stocklein
Jam lesson
Hanah Jon Taylor never liked how music is taught more like science than the language it really is. So every Saturday, he turns his Cafe Coda jazz club into a classroom. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
Eco-conscious embroidery
Madison designer Hailee Von Haden has a creative way of extending the viability of clothes. Her embroidery skills join her concern over fashion waste. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
350 Madison
Enbridge v. Dane County
Dane County wants to require Enbridge to carry $25 million in insurance in case its pipeline through Dane County leaks. In 2015, the state Legislature passed a law prohibiting such a requirement. The state Supreme Court will now hear the case. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
David Michael Miller
Vetting fail
It appears that no one vetted Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn for problems in his past. Hagedorn has been mired in controversy over his extreme views. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
Off the Square: It's con season
We've never been to a political convention but have been to plenty of comic book conventions. Could they be much different? Read more
Mar 21, 2019
Madweek for Mar. 21, 2019
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce says the state needs to recruit workers, opposes treating them fairly. And it’s been another rough week for the Madison school district. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
Isthmus Events
Madison Craft Beer Week
Isthmus' Madison Craft Beer Week 2019 will be April 26-May 5. Read more
Isthmus Uncorked
The 2nd annual Isthmus Uncorked will be held at McPike Park on Saturday, May 18. Tickets include sampling from many local, regional and national wineries. Read more
Madison Burger Week
This week-long, citywide celebration showcases the best burgers of Madison. Madison Burger Week 2019 will be June 6-13. Read more
Isthmus Paddle and Portage
Isthmus presents Madison’s favorite lake-to-land-to-lake race, now in its 40th year! Join us Saturday, June 15 at James Madison Park. Read more
Margarita and Taco Fest
Isthmus and Pasqual's Cantina bring you Margarita and Taco Fest, an outdoor festival that allows you to sample the best margaritas and tacos Madison has to offer on Saturday, July 20. Read more
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The Churchill’s darkest hour
Built in 1915, the Churchill Building was Madison’s first “skyscraper.” The building had an enormous influence on how Madison developed. Now the state wants to tear the building down for the most ironic of uses — a history museum. Read more
Enbridge v. Dane County
Dane County wants to require Enbridge to carry $25 million in insurance in case its pipeline through Dane County leaks. In 2015, the state Legislature passed a law prohibiting such a requirement. The state Supreme Court will now hear the case. Read more
Leaving the “liberal bubble”
John Sharpless, the conservative history professor, compares going against the liberal grain at UW-Madison to “pooping in the pool.” But after his retirement last December, many people will miss him. He’ll be honored at a private party March 26. Read more
Vetting fail
It appears that no one vetted Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn for problems in his past. Hagedorn has been mired in controversy over his extreme views. Read more
