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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.
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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
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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
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
Community Shares of Wisconsin Backyard Hero: Meauntay Foy
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. This month’s hero is Meauntay Foy.
Apr 14, 2025
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
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
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
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
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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
Robin Shepard
The Lone Girl’s satellite taproom on East Washington is drawing a crowd
The Lone Girl Brewing Company upped its game with its tied house-style taproom in Madison. And it recently released a suite of new beers in cans.
Apr 8, 2025
8:00 AM
Taylor Kilgore
In ‘media’ we don’t trust
When polls focus on local news rather than national media, people indicate greater trust and connection.
Apr 7, 2025
8:00 AM
courtesy Kashmira Sheth
What to do in Madison this week: Kashmira Sheth, Benny Benack III Quartet and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 7-10 also includes an album release party for German Art Students; a community celebration and study release for the Madison Forward Fund.
Apr 7, 2025
5:06 AM
Tamara Dean’s essay collection ‘Shelter and Storm’ aims to spark curiosity
As Tamara Dean documents in her new collection of essays, ‘Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless,’ living on the land is both sublimely rewarding and brutally difficult.
Apr 6, 2025
12:00 PM
Courtesy Wasserman
Paul F. Tompkins is doing what he does best: everything
Varietopia is comedy, music, sketch and character, but the main draw is Tompkins himself. The April 25 show at the Barrymore is a rare appearance in the Midwest.
Apr 6, 2025
10:00 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.’
Madison's Funniest Comic
Annual competition, 8 pm Wednesdays, 4/2-30, Comedy on State. $10.
Apr 23, 2025
8:00 PM
Earth Fest
UW Nelson Institute and Office of Sustainability (and partners) events series, 4/21-29, on campus. Schedule: earthfest.wisc.edu.
Apr 21, 2025Apr 29, 2025
Bloody Aftermath
Comic scenes about being a horror fan, by Rob Matsushita, 4/18-5/3, Broom Street Theater, at 7 pm Thursday-Saturday (except 2 pm on 5/3) and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 4/26.
Apr 24, 2025
7:00 PM
Kanopy Dance Company
"Inner Passages," with guest dancer Blakeley White-McGuire, 7 pm on 4/24, 7:30 pm on 4/25 and 3 & 7:30 pm, 4/26. $40.
Apr 24, 2025
7:00 PM
