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Kattia Jimenez
The comeback crop
Wisconsin was once a leader in hemp production. Now that growing hemp is legal again, many farmers are trying to relearn what their grandparents knew well. The learning curve is steep. Read more
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courtesy of yume sushi
Takara, but not
Yume Sushi brought sushi back to State Street in December. It’s the latest addition to a group of family-run Japanese restaurants that includes Takara, Takara 88 and Ramen Station. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
courtesy of Madame Chu
Tasty journey
Longtime vendors like Spice Yatra and new vendors like Madame Chu love introducing Madisonians to their culture’s cuisines at International Fest. They start dishing it up on Saturday, Feb. 23. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Eats events
Indulge yourself at Dane Buy Local's event, vegan pop-up at Wil-Mar and chicken soup class at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center, this week in events that are good for the soul. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Dylan Brogan
Satellites of love
Romance is in the air year-round at the Madison school district’s planetarium. Staff writer Dylan Brogan reports the new digital projection system is out-of-this-world, too. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Scott Kunkel
Edgy business
Madison knifemaker Isaiah Schroeder discusses the process of hand-making his Japanese-style knives. The knives are so popular, he can barely keep up with demand. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Kattia Jimenez
The comeback crop
Wisconsin was once a leader in hemp production. Now that growing hemp is legal again, many farmers are trying to relearn what their grandparents knew well. The learning curve is steep. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Netflix
Reborn … again
Netflix’s “Russian Doll” breathes new life into the idea of existential crisis. The riveting show stars the dynamic Natasha Lyonne, who keeps reliving her debauched birthday — over and over again. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Lili Pepper
Almost famous
After her breakout role starring in the Amazon series “Mozart in the Jungle,” Lola Kirke is embarking on a new path as a country singer-songwriter. The youngest of three famous sisters, she’s finding her own voice. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Departures and arrivals
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra says goodbye to departing CEO Mark Cantrell. As a consolation prize, the great Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev plays with WCO on Feb. 22. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Jonah Westrich
Techno thriller
Madison author r.r. campbell publishes his second novel, “Imminent Dawn,” a creepy dystopian thriller that’s been compared to “Black Mirror.” Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Jonah Westrich
New tricks
No Love Dog, formed by former members of Bassliss, has released an excellent debut EP. They’re still learning, but the scrappy funk-rock band has a lot of promise Read more
Feb 21, 2019
JONATHAN POPP
Acting while black
A community theater organization and UW Department of Afro-American Studies create a co-production of Alice Childress’ groundbreaking play, Trouble in Mind. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Isthmus Events
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
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
Trending
Council fight card set
Although only four Common Council seats involved primaries on Tuesday, 11 seats will see competitive elections on April 2. Read more
Soglin squeaks by in primary
Mayor Paul Soglin and Satya Rhodes-Conway will square off in the general election on April 2. Staff writer Dylan Brogan reports on the candidates’ polar opposite campaign parties. Read more
Candidate pride
There were three primaries for school board seats. The top two vote-getters in each race will meet again on April 2. Read more
In the image of Evers?
At last count there were no less than 11 declared candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination. And others are likely on the way. What trait am I looking for? Boring. Read more
Can anyone topple Soglin?
Five challengers say it’s time for new leadership in Madison — in other words, it’s time for Mayor Paul Soglin to go. But the city’s veteran mayor says his opponents overlook progress made during his last two terms and he’s “not done yet.” Read more
A Bowie Celebration
By alumni of his bands including Mike Garson, Earl Slick, Carmine Rojas, Charlie Sexton. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
7:30 PM
Into the Woods
University Opera & University Theatre Sondheim musical, 7:30 pm on 2/21-22, 2 & 7:30 pm on 2/23 and 2 pm, 2/24. $40-$32. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
7:30 PM
David Couper
Discussing "In My 80th Year: Poems of Reflection and Remembrance," new book. Free. Read more
Feb 22, 2019
6:00 PM
