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Amy Stocklein
Four meats, no seats
Ham, fried chicken, baked chicken, and ribs are joined by five sides. The small menu gives Marie’s the opportunity to shine and perfect its dishes. Read more
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Robin Shepard
A quarter century
The Great Dane’s 25th Anniversary Scotch ale is based on its popular Stone of Scone Scotch ale. The beer is being released on the Great Dane’s Anniversary, November 14. Read more
Nov 13, 2019
Chris Hynes
Five (actually six) vegan entrees you need to try in Madison, Wisconsin
No animal products? No problem! These six dishes took top honors for “favorite vegan dish” in our 2019 reader poll. Read more
Nov 12, 2019
Jonathan J Miner
Amazing women playing “Men on Boats”
An all-female cast delivers a magnificent, sly take on an explorer story in Strollers Theatre’s “Men on Boats.” Read more
Nov 12, 2019
Mayors (should) rule
Senators write wonky plans. Mayors get stuff done. That’s why citizens should consider voting for people who have served as mayors for president. Read more
Nov 12, 2019
Widespread creativity
The Pitch is helping young entrepreneurs in south-central Wisconsin learn effective communication and problem-solving skills while also thinking in more creative and innovative ways. Sponsored by Madison College Center for Entrepreneurship. Read more
Nov 11, 2019
Joyce Yang triumphs with Prokofiev
The program lacks a throughline, but this weekend’s Madison Symphony Orchestra concerts feature a luminous piano performance by Joyce Yang. Read more
Nov 9, 2019
Zimbrick Facebook
Pay the players (redux)
Momentum is building for efforts to allow players in the biggest college football and men’s basketball programs to get a bigger share of a billion-dollar industry. Enter the NCAA. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
Southern Maryland Rapid Transit
“No perfect route”
Madison city staff contemplates how to route Bus Rapid Transit through downtown, including whether the system should go around the Square and down State Street. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
David Michael Miller
Sound check
Isthmus reporter Dylan Brogan traveled to Burlington, VT to see how people are faring since the arrival of F-35 fighter jets at their Air National Guard base. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
Off the Square: Pouring salt into old wounds
Politicians who screwed with your lives? Missed chances at love? Lost opportunities to make it big in New York? We have the podcast for you! Read more
Nov 7, 2019
David Michael Miller
The right balance
Policymakers and scientists are discussing how to best protect taxpayer-funded research from foreign influence. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
Todd Hubler
King of the carts
Braisin’ Hussies comes out on top in city food cart review. But the overall number of competing carts is down. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
Isthmus Events
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Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest
Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest returns Saturday, January 20, 2018, to the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall in Madison, Wisconsin. Read more
Todd Hubler
Madison Craft Beer Week
Madison Craft Beer Week is a 10-day festival featuring hundreds of events in and around Madison to celebrate craft beer and the craft beer community. April 24-May 3, 2020. Read more
Isthmus Uncorked
Join us for Madison's ONLY wine fest! On May 16, 2020, we'll bring wineries from across Wisconsin and beyond to McPike Park for unlimited sampling. There's also cheese sampling, live music and more. Read more
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Five (actually six) vegan entrees you need to try in Madison, Wisconsin
No animal products? No problem! These six dishes took top honors for “favorite vegan dish” in our 2019 reader poll. Read more
A place of their own
Parents of children with disabilities often worry about what will happen to their kids as they grow old. A new development in New Glarus will offer the children a place to call their own. Read more
“No perfect route”
Madison city staff contemplates how to route Bus Rapid Transit through downtown, including whether the system should go around the Square and down State Street. Read more
Four meats, no seats
Ham, fried chicken, baked chicken, and ribs are joined by five sides. The small menu gives Marie’s the opportunity to shine and perfect its dishes. Read more
Mayors (should) rule
Senators write wonky plans. Mayors get stuff done. That’s why citizens should consider voting for people who have served as mayors for president. Read more
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Forward Theater: A gathering of siblings reminisce and look at the future (or lack thereof), 11/7-24, Overture Center-Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays, plus 2 pm, 11/16 & 23. $49-$20. Read more
Nov 13, 2019
7:30 PM
Nov 13, 2019
8:00 PM
An Evening with James Baldwin
Fermat's Last Theater Company: Readings by Melvin Hinton & Quanda Johnson, dance by Akiwele Burayidi, music by Oliver Gomez, 7 pm, 11/14, Urban League. Free. Read more
Nov 14, 2019
7:00 PM
