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Co-writing with Bob Dylan
Trapper Schoepp fleshed out pieces of the lyrics written by Bob Dylan in the 1960s, marrying the words to an original, supper club-like waltz. Schoepp re-dubbed it “On Wisconsin.” Read more
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Ben Ealovega
Wondrous works
Madison Symphony Orchestra welcomes 2019 Grammy-winning violinist James Ehnes for a magnificent performance of Brahms’ Violin Concerto. Read more
Feb 16, 2019
Jay Tovar
15 things to do in Madison this weekend (Feb. 15-17)
Show your weekend some post-Valentine's Day love with one of these sweet selections. Read more
Feb 15, 2019
David Michael Miller
Is Madison in Wisconsin?
Are our cultural, political and economic differences with the rest of the state fueling an ever wider divide? Do we need to come up with a marketing strategy to rebrand Madison? Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Crime and community
Council candidates on the far east side say their neighbors are concerned about crime. Three contenders are running to replace outgoing Ald. Amanda Hall. Staff writer Dylan Brogan reports. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Eying up development
The four candidates running for alder on the north side will oversee a development boom in the district. Staff writer Dylan Brogan asked the contenders how they will navigate these big changes. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
A last-ditch deal
As more details come out, it appears that no one in the Walker administration did any research on liquid crystal display fabrication plants or on Terry Gou, the Taiwanese founder and CEO of Foxconn. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Shawn Harper
Headbangers meet Martha Graham
Kanopy Dance’s “Devil’s Night: An Apocalyptic Vision in Heavy Metal” is a pulse-pounding and somewhat overwhelming night of dance set to music by the Finnish heavy metal cello band Apocalyptica. The dancing is, as always, top notch. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Hillary Schave
Sandra Gajic’s epic journey
Catherine Capellaro talks to Overture’s new president and CEO, Sandra Gajic, about her journey from her childhood in Yugoslavia to Madison, by way of Canada. It’s an immigrant’s tale, and a love story about the performing arts. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Catherine Zdeblick
No more secrets
Mary Sewell writes a screenplay based on her memories of child sexual assault. The short film, “Let Your Sisters Be,” is designed to be a tool to identify signs of abuse. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Orchard-specific
Brix Cider in Mount Horeb experiments with ciders like a modern craft brewery. Its specialty is single-origin ciders. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Jen Doser
From protest singer to fantasy author
R. Chris Reeder publishes a confident young adult fantasy novel, “The Changeling’s Daughter.” Read more
Feb 14, 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 2019
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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Co-writing with Bob Dylan
Trapper Schoepp fleshed out pieces of the lyrics written by Bob Dylan in the 1960s, marrying the words to an original, supper club-like waltz. Schoepp re-dubbed it “On Wisconsin.” Read more
Is Madison in Wisconsin?
Are our cultural, political and economic differences with the rest of the state fueling an ever wider divide? Do we need to come up with a marketing strategy to rebrand Madison? Read more
Madison's neighborhood secrets: East
Georgia O'Keeffe's childhood home, a couple diners, St. Vinnie's exceptional book selection and a Lake Monona footpath. Read more
A last-ditch deal
As more details come out, it appears that no one in the Walker administration did any research on liquid crystal display fabrication plants or on Terry Gou, the Taiwanese founder and CEO of Foxconn. Read more
John Harbison Celebration
UW Mead Witter School of Music concert, with premiere of "Viola Concerto," featuring Sally Chisholm, viola, Timothy Lovelace, piano, Pro Arte Quartet. $25. Read more
Feb 17, 2019
7:30 PM
Feb 20, 2019
6:45 PM
