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What to do in Madison this weekend: Fireworks everywhere (sorry, pets), and more Isthmus Picks
Events from June 30-July 3 also include concert series on State Street (Live and Local and Mad Lit) and at the historic Dean House in Monona; plenty of festival fun for the Fourth of July; and more. Read more
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Liz Lauren
American Players Theatre’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ is classic Austen with strong performances
Solid performances throughout, whether the characters lead with their hearts or their heads, should please fans of Austen, ‘Bridgerton’ and other period dramas with a romantic/comedic bent. Read more
Jun 30, 2022
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Sarah Borges is coming to Madison's Kiki’s House of Righteous Music
“When we started making a record I didn’t know if anyone would hear it or if we were just making a record for ourselves,” Borges says. “I was less careful with what I said and as a result, more honest.” Read more
Jun 30, 2022
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What to do in Madison this weekend: Fireworks everywhere (sorry, pets), and more Isthmus Picks
Events from June 30-July 3 also include concert series on State Street (Live and Local and Mad Lit) and at the historic Dean House in Monona; plenty of festival fun for the Fourth of July; and more. Read more
Jun 30, 2022
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What to do in Madison this week: Concerts on the Square, Stoughton Fair, and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for June 27-30 also features a reception for the "Time(is)" exhibit at Central Library; a triple bill of Barenaked Ladies, Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket visits Breese Stevens; and more. Read more
Jun 27, 2022
66 abortions canceled at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin clinics because of Supreme Court ruling
The organization worked with patients to book appointments in other states where abortion is still legal. Read more
Jun 24, 2022
Maureen Janson Heintz
Isthmus Inside Stories podcast: Ann Imig gets specific about motherhood
Ann Imig shares a "very real" story about chaotic life at home with young children and discusses her work as a blogger. Read more
Jun 24, 2022
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Madison’s Concerts on the Square returns to its home base
Music will range from Motown to a famously difficult Rachmaninov concerto, with new works from William Banfield and songs from Ho-Chunk vocalist Elliott Funmaker. Read more
Jun 24, 2022
Tommy Washbush
The Gableman follies unabridged
When laid out in its entirety, the farce of Michael Gableman’s ‘investigation’ into the 2020 elections could not be clearer. Read more
Jun 24, 2022
Zak Stowe
What to do in Madison this weekend: CapitalQ Theatre Festival, SJC Jubilee, and more Isthmus Picks
Events from June 23-26 also include the annual Tenney-Lapham Art Walk; concert tour visits from Heartland Marimba Ensemble, Harriet Tubman and Thelma & the Sleaze; Oregon Summer Fest and THE Summerfest in Milwaukee; and more. Read more
Jun 23, 2022
Marquette Neighborhood Association
The Sadies to headline east Madison’s Orton Park Festival
Another cherished east Madison festival returns after taking a couple summers off. Read more
Jun 23, 2022
Judith Davidoff
Wisconsin Republicans take less than a minute to adjourn special session on abortion
Hundreds of abortion rights activists clad in pink rallied at the state Capitol, hoping that Republican lawmakers might allow discussion on a proposal to repeal the state’s criminal abortion ban. Read more
Jun 22, 2022
Liz Lauren
‘The Rivals’ kicks off the 2022 season at APT in fine form
Jokes that are baked into the script are still there, and Posner and his extraordinary cast pull out all the stops to make a good play into a great time. Read more
Jun 22, 2022
Paul Natkin
Blues musician Jim Schwall dies in Arizona
The Siegel-Schwall Band co-founder was a legendary and influential guitarist, and a longtime Madison resident. Read more
Jun 21, 2022
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Sam Oliver/UW-Madison Center for Limnology
How will Madison beaches fare this summer?
Based on precipitation events, soil moisture, temperatures, and discharge levels from agricultural runoff, Paul Block’s research shows that Madison lakes will experience an average to slightly above average amount of cyanobacteria. Read more
Jun 21, 2022
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Christy Klein
Forward Craft & Coffee on Atwood to officially open on June 20
Both beer making and coffee roasting are complex skills that can result in a range of flavors. At Forward, owner Dan Podell aspires to marry the two crafts in one bar. Read more
Jun 20, 2022
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What to do in Madison this week: Make Music Madison, and more concerts in Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for June 20-23 also features a sampling of summer concert series including Jazz on State, Olbrich Gardens and Maple Bluff; the return of Art Cart for kids; and more. Read more
Jun 20, 2022
5:32 AM
Dylan Brogan
Abortion: ‘Already inaccessible in Wisconsin’
Wisconsin women are already being directed to out-of-state clinics for abortions as providers and advocates scramble to prepare contingency plans in advance of an expected ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Read more
Jun 19, 2022
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VO5
Madison’s VO5 will open for Village People and KC & The Sunshine Band at Summerfest
VO5’s performance with the two celebrity groups happened after years of trying to book a Summerfest gig. Read more
Jun 17, 2022
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What to do in Madison this weekend: Juneteenth, Starkweather solstice, and more Isthmus Picks
Events from June 16-19 also include Community Living Alliance's Gather 2 Give benefit; Madison Jazz Festival shows at Cafe Coda and UW venues; Free Dog Park Day in Madison; and more. Read more
Jun 16, 2022
5:02 AM
Isthmus Inside Stories podcast: Wilson Chan Yeong Seely on understanding family
Wilson Chan Yeong Seely shares a story about being adopted and his understanding of what it means to be a family. And Sich Slone talks about turning a rundown theater showing porn films into a Madison institution. Read more
Jun 15, 2022
5:30 PM
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Conserving — not killing — wildlife should drive Wisconsin’s natural resources strategy
Opinion | Due to threats to biodiversity and shifting human values, the Department of Natural Resources needs to shift it emphasis to protecting all of Wisconsin’s animal and plant diversity. Read more
Jun 14, 2022
3:00 PM
Terese Allen
Dane County Farmers’ Market 50th anniversary cookbook wants your market recipe
The cookbook’s emphasis is going to be “shop local and cook global,” says Terese Allen, longtime area chef, food journalist, and promoter of local food. Read more
Jun 14, 2022
11:00 AM
Evan Middlesworth
What to do in Madison this week: James Patterson, LASKA, and more
Isthmus Picks for June 13-16 also highlights the Broadway touring production ‘Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,’ a Ukraine benefit concert by Madison Area Ukulele Initiative; and more. Read more
Jun 13, 2022
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Marjorie Kozich
Badger bandstands
Bandshells have a 19th century charm, but they’re also undergoing a 21st century renaissance. Marjorie Kozich is tracking down every one in the state of Wisconsin. Read more
Jun 10, 2022
12:00 PM
In the paper
The coast of Wisconsin
Wisconsin has two coasts — one along Lake Michigan, one along Lake Superior. It’s not the east coast or the west coast, even though sometimes and in some places it can masquerade as either. Read more
‘Toxic work environment’ in Dane County Medical Examiner's Office
Descr: The return of Barry Irmen to the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has prompted employees to speak out about a ‘toxic work environment’ they say he and his bosses created at the agency. Read more
Isthmus' 2022 Madison summer festival calendar
Locate those lawn chairs and picnic baskets…summer is here again. Here’s our 2022 calendar covering festivals and special events in Madison, Dane County and further afield. Read more
Near wild heaven
It’s been a lot of hard work since the Lochners got the idea of using their land for music festivals back in the early 2000s. That’s when Crickett threw a rave way up on the property’s ridgeline. Read more
ACLU investigates activist’s arrest
The Tell Dylan roundup finds out who put up those weird bike displays on the isthmus that include messages that subtly incorporate Nazi symbols, that and more. Read more
Fire on the River
Independence Day event, 7/1-2, along the Riverway, Sauk City, with music, kids' activities, fireworks 9:40 pm Sat. Click through for schedule. Read more
Jul 1, 2022Jul 2, 2022
Summerfest
The "World's Largest Music Festival," noon-midnight daily, 6/23-25, 6/30-7/2 and 7/7-9, Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, with carnival/midway, food & entertainment. Read more
Jul 1, 2022
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