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Bryce Richter / UW–Madison
Union to Evers: appoint pro-labor members to UW Board of Regents
Two appointments on the UW Board of Regents will open in May. Members of the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin have recommended two pro-labor candidates to the governor’s office.
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Bryce Richter / UW–Madison
Union to Evers: appoint pro-labor members to UW Board of Regents
Two appointments on the UW Board of Regents will open in May. Members of the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin have recommended two pro-labor candidates to the governor’s office.
Apr 29, 2025
Austin Duerst
What to do in Madison this week: Project Projection, Peter Bernstein and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 28-May 1 also includes an open house for the draft Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan; a talk on the new book 'Medicine River' by Mary Annette Pember.
Apr 28, 2025
Valerie Grayson
Madison nonprofit Rooted sees several grants for youth education canceled or paused
Madison agricultural nonprofit Rooted must look for new ways to provide its Farm to School programming in the wake of USDA funding cuts.
Apr 25, 2025
Shawn Harper
Kanopy Dance’s ‘Inner Passages’ program creates an immersive dance world
'Inner Passages' is a fitting contribution to a week in celebration of the Earth.
Apr 25, 2025
Freepik
For the Madison school board, small is beautiful
A diversity of views is not likely to happen under the current system in which Madison elects all seven members of the school board in citywide races.
Apr 25, 2025
Robyn Von Swank
What to do in Madison this weekend: Print & Resist Zinefest, Melissa Villaseñor and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 24-27 also includes Kanopy Dance Company's spring program, 'Inner Passages," with guest dancer Blakeley White-McGuire; a tour stop by Black Violin.
Apr 24, 2025
Courtesy Music Theatre of Madison
Music Theatre of Madison’s ‘Marry Me A Little’ moves from longing to connection
Music Theatre of Madison has built a reputation on bringing lesser-known musicals to unexpected spaces — and Marry Me A Little fits that mission perfectly. A preview of what to expect.
Apr 21, 2025
Freepik
Potential federal funding cuts could drive Wisconsin legislators to consider separate budget bills
The growing uncertainty over whether federal funds will be slashed for Wisconsin could push lawmakers to consider passing separate budget bills.
Apr 21, 2025
Stephanie Aquino
What to do in Madison this week: Talib Kweli, Kanopy Dance and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 21-24 also includes a 75th anniversary concert by the VFW Post 1318 Band; a week of environmentally-themed events at Earth Fest on the UW campus.
Apr 21, 2025
State Street photo: Richard Hurd / Flickr
Schools eclipse a State Street mall
If Madison needs a long-term editorial campaign on anything, it’s the state of our schools.
Apr 18, 2025
Janet Bewley
In jeopardy: Our history, our future, our connection
Wisconsin Humanities was alerted April 3 that its federal funding was canceled, effective immediately. The organization had to tell groups statewide that their grants, too, had been terminated.
Apr 17, 2025
courtesy Wisconsin Athletics
What to do in Madison this weekend: mssv, Wisconsin Football Spring Showcase and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 17-20 also includes a talk on the new novel ‘No Names’ by Greg Hewett; Two Crows Theatre Company closes its season with 'Songs Without Words.'
Apr 17, 2025
MNA/Leslie Amsterdam
Yuma Abe, Gully Boys, Miles Nielsen headline 2025 Marquette Waterfront Festival
Two music stages featuring an eclectic mix of local acts combined with regional, national and even international performers.
Apr 16, 2025
5:00 PM
Courtesy of LuAnn Bird
What’s the most effective way to make your voice heard in Congress?
Many congressional offices have been fielding thousands of calls since President Donald Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20.
Apr 15, 2025
7:30 AM
Liam Beran
Madison city clerk resigns after string of election errors
Maribeth Witzel-Behl ends nearly two decade tenure as city clerk after a string of high-profile election errors.
Apr 14, 2025
11:55 AM
Bob Loewenberg
What to do in Madison this week: mssv, Twyla Tharp Dance and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 14-17 also includes talks on new books by Colm Tóibín and Dean Robbins; a new exhibition by Teralyn Brown opening at Tandem Press.
Apr 14, 2025
5:08 AM
Linda Falkenstein
One Dish: Hand-pulled noodles from Hotco Noodles
What you're going for are the springy, toothy tangle of la mian, or wheat noodles.
Apr 12, 2025
8:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Is it Business as Usual?
Some beers are getting lighter for warm sunny days, others will keep you warm around a chilly April campfire.
Apr 11, 2025
8:00 AM
Liam Beran
Metro Transit proposes letting supervisors issue tickets to riders who don’t pay
Despite some transportation commissioners’ concerns, the proposed ordinance change received only one no vote.
Apr 10, 2025
2:15 PM
Freepik
End the madness
It’s time to switch to an appointed Wisconsin Supreme Court
Apr 10, 2025
10:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
The Bounty is like an art museum where all the items are for sale
Shopping is fun again at South Park Street vintage shop The Bounty.
Apr 10, 2025
8:00 AM
Liam Beran
Middleton goes to Legislature for tax incentive on company’s behalf, won’t say which company
The company is widely known to be Thermo Fisher Scientific, but involved parties cite a non-disclosure agreement that prohibits them from identifying it.
Apr 10, 2025
7:00 AM
Lori Ushman
What to do in Madison this weekend: German Art Students album release, 'Kishka!' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 10-13 also includes a visit by Chicago-based composer-percussionist Gustavo Cortiñas with the new album 'The Crisis Knows No Borders;' Midwest Horse Fair at Alliant Energy Center.
Apr 10, 2025
5:01 AM
'Wisconsin Idols’ commemorates the known and the lesser known state stars
“I’ve always been fascinated by people who’ve shown exceptional courage, integrity and vision,” says author Dean Robbins.
Apr 8, 2025
8:00 AM
In the April issue
Lights, camera…Wisconsin!
The heart of the Wisconsin Film Festival is its Wisconsin’s Own programming. Here we take a closer look at six films with Wisconsin ties.
Troubles mount for Ridglan Farms
As Ridglan Farms faces probes for alleged animal abuse, some customers stop doing business with the Dane County dog breeding and research facility.
‘A perfect storm for farm foreclosure’
Wisconsin family farms face new challenges under President Trump, including tariffs, deregulation and federal funding cuts.
In ‘media’ we don’t trust
When polls focus on local news rather than national media, people indicate greater trust and connection.
Behind the Isthmus cover: April 2025
Kenton Fowler says taking photos is ‘just a fun hobby’ that gets him out to see things. ‘Photography is a time that I try and take for myself each and every day as a way to relax and enjoy our beautiful, little neighborhood around Monona Bay.’
Dane County Parks & Open Space Plan
Open house on draft of five-year update.
Apr 30, 2025
2:00 PM6:00 PM
William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park-Lussier Family Heritage Center
Apr 30, 2025
6:00 PM11:30 PM
Mary Annette Pember
Wisconsin Book Festival: Discussing "Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools," new book. Free.
Apr 30, 2025
7:00 PM
Project Projection
Mills Folly Microcinema: Experimental and other short films by Dane County filmmakers. Free/donations.
Apr 30, 2025
7:00 PM
Peter Bernstein with UW Jazz Composers Group, Jazz Faculty Group, Jazz Orchestra
Mead Witter School of Music Guest Artist Series. $20.
Apr 30, 2025
7:30 PM
