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James Gill
The beer that made New Glarus famous
New Glarus Brewery is celebrating 25 years in business. Though it sells only within Wisconsin, it’s the state’s largest craft brewery and the 16th largest craft brewery in the country. Read more
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James Gill
The beer that made New Glarus famous
New Glarus Brewery is celebrating 25 years in business. Though it sells only within Wisconsin, it’s the state’s largest craft brewery and the 16th largest craft brewery in the country. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
UW Athletics
Fast breaks
While having a well-rounded roster is great, the Badger men’s basketball team needs to stay strong in its conference play. That’s especially true as they head into the core of their Big Ten schedule. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Domestic revolution
Don’t expect fireworks in “On the Basis of Sex,” the biopic about the early life of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But the film’s portrayal of Ginsburg’s balanced relationship with her husband, Marty, is worth the price of admission. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Beth Skogen
Dogs on the road
Catherine Capellaro spends time with Sammy, a friendly poodle mix touring the country with the musical “Finding Neverland,” and his understudy, Lexie. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Literary finale
Madison author Sam Savage is currently in hospice, but a Minneapolis publisher has released the late-career author’s “final collection,” titled “An Orphanage of Dreams.” Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Chris Lotten
All grown up
Weaving together elements of doom, post-punk, glam and psych-rock, longtime Madison band Vanishing Kids continues to evolve and create after nearly 20 years. Their album, “Heavy Dreamer,” is their most ambitious — and most meaningful — project yet. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Nook
Dinner party
Experimental and intimate, Nook brings creative, chef-driven fine dining to Madison’s east side. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Tangent brewpub to open soon on East Wash
More development on East Wash means more places to eat and drink. Tangent, the new brewpub from the Vintage folks, is set to open Jan. 23. But wait, there’s more. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Music Appreciation 101
Madison Symphony Orchestra explores the life and work of Felix Mendelssohn in a special “Beyond the Score” production featuring actors from American Players Theatre. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Eats events
Free beer for federal workers at Hop Garden Brewing, schnitzel and strudel at Essen Haus’ Winter Fest and a pop-up dinner at the Goodman Community Center, this week in events where everyone is essential. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Brave new jazz
Betsy Ezell conquered self-doubt, started writing music at age 35 and broke into the Madison jazz scene. Now vocalist and bandleader of the Betsy Ezell Quintet, she celebrates the release of her debut album Jan. 25 at North Street Cabaret. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
Isthmus Events
Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest
The 10th annual Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Meet and mingle with brewers and cheesemakers from around the state (and beyond) and sample hundreds of delicious creations. Read more
Isthmus Live Session: Dead Horses
On Friday, Jan. 25, Dead Horses will perform an intimate Isthmus Live Session at the Isthmus office at 3 pm. Space is limited. Register now for a spot to attend. Read more
Giles Clement
SOLD OUT: Isthmus Live Session: The Devil Makes Three
On Thursday, Jan. 31, The Devil Makes Three will perform an intimate Isthmus Live Session at the Isthmus office at noon. This event is sold out. Read more
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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Fun with barrels
Brewers have fun with barrels for the 2019 Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest. Everything from Aquavit to port barrels are lending their staves. Read more
Let Trump declare an emergency
The shutdown and Trump’s insistence on a wall are both senseless and unnecessary. But the shutdown does remind the public that our government does important things in service to average Americans. Read more
Tell All: How to stop my girlfriend’s weird laugh?
My girlfriend is an amazing woman, but she has a super weird laugh. My friends call her “The Hyena.” What can I do? Read more
What ever happened to the Church of Anarchy?
The Church of Anarchy helped define Willy Street in the ’80s and ’90s. Andy Moore catches up with poet, performer and now winemaker mIEKAL aND, the unconventional co-founder who moved west to create Dreamtime Village. Read more
Madhuri Vijay
Discussing "The Far Field," new book, 7 pm, 1/17, 702WI, with introduction by author David McGlynn. Free. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
7:00 PM
Heisenberg
Forward Theater Company: A kiss changes two lives, 1/17-2/3, Overture Center-Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays, plus 2 pm on 1/26 & 2/2. $47-$20. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
7:30 PM
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Events
Free community dinner, 4:30-7 pm, 1/18, UW Gordon Dining & Event Center; State observance, noon, 1/21, Capitol Rotunda, with guest speaker Rita Coburn Whack; City-County observance, 5 pm, 1/21, Overture Center. Click through for more events. Read more
Jan 18, 2019
4:30 PM
