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Dane County Farmers' Market (radishes)
Don’t touch the radishes
Outdoor farmers’ markets return, with 2020’s safety measures still in place to combat the coronavirus. The mighty Dane County Farmers’ Market is starting the year off at the Alliant Energy Center. Read more
What's New
Wisconsin Film Festival starts May 13
Having the entire Festival at your fingertips at home, you can create your own dream schedule, and without having to get from one venue to the next or worry about start times or where to get a drink or popcorn, or how many films you can fit into one Read more
Apr 9, 2021
Dane County Farmers' Market (radishes)
Don’t touch the radishes
Outdoor farmers’ markets return, with 2020’s safety measures still in place to combat the coronavirus. The mighty Dane County Farmers’ Market is starting the year off at the Alliant Energy Center. Read more
Apr 8, 2021
David Michael Miller
Two kinds of liberals
Opinion | City voters overall rejected the idea of a full-time council, with the exception of the near east side and the downtown and student wards. Read more
Apr 7, 2021
Dylan Brogan
Political opponents unite in defeat
Many Madison incumbents faced challengers in Tuesday’s election. Most won but two big ones fell. Read more
Apr 7, 2021
Dylan Brogan
The men’s shelter dilemma
Opinion | If you don’t like East Towne as the site for a men’s shelter, what is the alternative? Read more
Apr 7, 2021
Dane County Farmers' Market
Ramps-ing it up
Isthmus Picks for April 8-15 includes a (mostly) virtual Science Expeditions open house weekend at UW, the premiere of the latest production from Forward Theater, the return of the Saturday Dane County Farmers' Market, and more. Read more
Apr 6, 2021
Eloise & Peas
More than a Coffee Shop: Ancora Cafe + Bakery
Madison is lucky to boast a number of great local coffee shops. Ancora Cafe + Bakery’s welcoming atmosphere, their speed and quality in pumping out delicious food and drinks, and the team’s energy and passion make them truly speciaL Read more
Apr 5, 2021
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
No patio? Maybe no problem
Brian Hamilton conceives of his new Kettle Black on Monroe Street without leaning on lots of outdoor space. It’s one of several signs things are looking up. Plus an early April food news roundup. Read more
Apr 2, 2021
Madison Public Library
Library board delays decision on reopening libraries
Madison’s library board cites concern from library staff about still not being vaccinated as its primary reason for referring a decision on reopening until its next meeting. If approved at the May 6 meeting, libraries could open in late May. Read more
Apr 2, 2021
Adria Kaufman
Spanning a century
New recordings of historic Hawaiian music by Christo Ruppenthal, modern R&B/pop by Quietchild, and a new set of songs from Able Baker in our local music roundup. Read more
Apr 2, 2021
Alvarez’s successor needs to embrace new business model
Opinion | Barry Alvarez will be the last athletic director from the old college sports world. There’s a new world coming. Read more
Mar 31, 2021
courtesy Lunafest
Still safer at home
Isthmus Picks for April 1-8 includes the annual Lunafest screening of short films by and about women; livestream editions of Five Star Tease and Olbrich's Canopy Sessions; a lecture on legendary UW scholar Nellie McKay; along with much more. Read more
Mar 31, 2021
Developer money pours into council races
Anonymous funders with deep pockets are lining up behind candidates and political groups in local Madison elections. Read more
Mar 30, 2021
9:16 PM
Madison Public Library
Browsing will be back
Madison libraries have been closed for over a year. Plans are in the works for reopening for browsing as early as April 19. Read more
Mar 29, 2021
12:30 PM
Dylan Brogan
Thousands now vaccinated, including the mayor
The end of the pandemic feels closer as thousands are now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19. But not everyone is eligible yet. Read more
Mar 26, 2021
10:45 AM
Zane Williams
APT returns to live performances this summer
After an entire season of empty stages and vacant seats, the classical company will produce six plays this summer with safety protocols in place. Read more
Mar 24, 2021
12:11 PM
Michael Lionstar
Readers get ready
Isthmus Picks for March 25-April 1 highlights a good week for book lovers: virtual events including a conversation by John Grisham and Ian Rankin; David Maraniss; and readings from a new Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets anthology; plus more. Read more
Mar 24, 2021
5:01 AM
Loren Zemlicka
Let Madison’s democracy riot go on
Opinion | A city committee is once again studying whether Madison has too many city committees and if meetings run too long. If past is prologue, look for nothing to happen. Read more
Mar 23, 2021
12:00 PM
Robin Shepard
It’s time to have a beer again…outside
Patios served a crucial role in helping pubs and taphouses survive over the winter. Now that spring is here, having a beer outside is even easier…and a lot warmer. Read more
Mar 22, 2021
4:00 PM
The doctor will see you now
Join a doctor’s office like you join a gym? The idea is that the direct primary care model allows greater access which in turn makes healthier patients. Read more
Mar 18, 2021
12:40 PM
Kristian Knutsen
Keep our citizen council
Opinion | Voters will be asked on the April ballot whether they support changing the makeup of the Madison city council from a part-time, 20-member council ($13,000 a year salary) to a full-time 10-member body ($65,000 a year salary). Read more
Mar 17, 2021
9:00 AM
Paul S. Howell
Livestream and in-person
Isthmus Picks for March 18-25 includes reopening weekend at Cafe CODA, a new app-based walking tour from Wisconsin Veterans Museum, a milestone livestream from People Brothers Band guitarist Paul Matushek, and more. Read more
Mar 17, 2021
5:01 AM
Song sung new
Madison nonprofit Music Makes a Difference offers a Complete the Song contest to help spark creativity and support regional musicians missing gigs Read more
Mar 13, 2021
11:03 AM
WIkimedia Commons
“Why should this investigation be secret?”
Bill Lueders of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council says the Madison school district‘s actions suggest a cover-up. Read more
Mar 12, 2021
3:14 PM
Favorite reads
Bygone Madison menus
A year into the pandemic, our food editor finally sifts through her files to set up her home office. Some beloved old menus found in the desk detritus deserve to be shared. Read more
A swing through divided Wisconsin
President Donald Trump will likely need battleground Wisconsin to win re-election. Are voters in key swing areas of the state still backing him? Staff writer Dylan Brogan hit the road to find out. Read more
A stitch in time
Larry Schmitt is one of the few experts in nalbinding in the country. It predates knitting and crochet and dates back to 6500 B.C. Read more
After the purge
With a “Wisconsin is open for business” mantra, former Gov. Scott Walker and legislative Republicans set a course to dramatically diminish the role of science in regulating and protecting Wisconsin’s abundant natural resources. Read more
Vinyl Cave: A piece of 1970s Wisconsin musical history
Whatever the story is with these oddly-covered 1970s albums, they are all musically worthwhile. Read more
Suzanne Caporael
"The Nature of Things," paintings and prints, 2/23-9/12, Chazen Museum of Art. Open by appointment, noon-5 pm Tuesdays-Wednesdays and noon-7 pm Thursdays-Fridays. Read more
Apr 13, 2021
12:00 PM5:00 PM
Suzanne Caporael
"The Nature of Things," paintings and prints, 2/23-9/12, Chazen Museum of Art. Open by appointment, noon-5 pm Tuesdays-Wednesdays and noon-7 pm Thursdays-Fridays. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
12:00 PM5:00 PM
ONLINE: Lewiston/Clarkston
Forward Theater Company virtual production follows the stories of two descendants of the explorers Lewis and Clark in two plays by Samuel D. Hunter, view anytime 4/9-25. $40-$10. Read more
Apr 9, 2021Apr 25, 2021
ONLINE: Amaud Johnson, John Murillo
Discussing "Imperial Liquor" and "Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry," new books (Wisconsin Book Festival). RSVP for link. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
7:00 PM
ONLINE: Voices of Color
Madison Senior Center livestream talk with guest Gloria Hawkins, host Melvin Hinton, via Zoom. RSVP for link: gflesher@cityofmadison.com or 608-266-6581. Read more
Apr 15, 2021
10:00 AM
