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Kristian Knutsen
Record number of election observers likely
Both the Republican and Democratic parties are working hard to line up election observers for the Nov. 8 election. Observers watch voters cast in-person ballots and election workers counting absentee ballots. Read more
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Kristian Knutsen
Record number of election observers likely
Both the Republican and Democratic parties are working hard to line up election observers for the Nov. 8 election. Observers watch voters cast in-person ballots and election workers counting absentee ballots. Read more
Oct 3, 2022
Hank Randall
What to do in Madison this week: 'John: The Last Cowboy', Little Feat and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Oct. 3-6 includes a talk on the UW-Madison Public History Project's Sifting & Reckoning exhibit; a two-night concert stand by The Head & the Heart. Read more
Oct 3, 2022
Isthmus is hiring a staff writer
The ideal candidate is curious, passionate about storytelling and adept at breaking news as well as writing long-form stories and shorter news reports and features. Read more
Sep 30, 2022
A humble legend
Steven Wright is considered a legend in the comedy scene; a cursory Google of any interview with him mentions the word at least once. He stops at the Barrymore Oct. 8. Read more
Sep 30, 2022
Simone Thompson
What to do in Madison this weekend: Madison Vegan Fest, Duckwrth and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Sept. 29-Oct. 2 features the return of the Farm/Art DTour; the kick-off of Overture's Kids in the Rotunda series. Read more
Sep 29, 2022
Tommy Washbush
Wisconsin deserves ‘purple’ election-year label
Wisconsin has earned its reputation as an election-year “purple” state. Top-of-the-ticket candidates from either party can win. Read more
Sep 27, 2022
Bob Koch
Mills Music Library exhibit traces the history of recorded sound
Mills Music Library staff takes a deep dive into the history of recorded sound and the many ways recordings have been prepared for the listening public over the last century-plus. Read more
Sep 26, 2022
What a journey we are on together!
Whether this is your first time experiencing CTM or you’ve been with them for generations, CTM is glad to be back performing live theater! Read more
Sep 26, 2022
Elizabeth Miranda
What to do in Madison this week: Bread & Puppet Theater, B.o.B and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Sept. 26-29 includes talks on new books by Russ Feingold and Peter Prindiville, Jason Mott, Pete Souza, and Anne Winkler-Morey. Read more
Sep 26, 2022
Robin Shepard
One in Four IPA highlights the problem of domestic violence
Four Madison-area breweries are participating in a national collaboration to call attention to domestic violence. The beer makers are releasing an IPA called One in Four. Read more
Sep 24, 2022
Dylan Brogan
Judges write new rules for the Nov. 8 election
A series of lawsuits have challenged how people can vote and how election officials can do their jobs. Read more
Sep 23, 2022
Noah Willman
Freaked out
Opinion | As the mayor who started Freakfest you might think I’d have some personal investment in it and object to its apparent demise. But these things run their course. Read more
Sep 22, 2022
David Nevala
‘Black Women Artists Speak’ forum starts a conversation
Spurred by incidents surrounding MMoCA’s Triennial exhibition, the panel discussion broadly addressed ways the community can support Black women artists. Read more
Sep 21, 2022
2:00 PM
courtesy Otá Records
What to do in Madison this week: Black Women Artists Speak, Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Sept. 19-22 includes talks by authors Maggie Ginsberg and Johanna Drucker; Community Shares of Wisconsin's Community Change-Maker Awards. Read more
Sep 19, 2022
5:32 AM
Tommy Washbush
A cautionary poll for Democrats
Opinion | The Marquette Law School Poll released in August offered encouraging news for Democrats. The poll just released does not. Read more
Sep 16, 2022
1:00 PM
LessWork works to establish an incubator space for rap artists
Madison rapper and artist Breyon Sommerville hopes his concept for the second floor of the old Art In on East Washington Avenue will provide affordable artistic development space. Read more
Sep 15, 2022
1:00 PM
Bob Koch
One Dish: The Tip Top Burger from the Tip Top Tavern
At the Tip Top, the namesake burger.comes with lettuce, tomato, raw red onion, pickles and Tip Top Sauce, a mayo-based concoction that’s sweet, salty and a bit spicy. Read more
Sep 15, 2022
8:00 AM
courtesy Wil-Mar Center
What to do in Madison this weekend: Willy Street Fair, Faisal Abdu’Allah and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Sept. 15-18 features the debuts of Urban Harvest Festival, Northside Festival and the Westmorland Park Summer Nights concert series; End of Summer Blues. Read more
Sep 15, 2022
5:03 AM
Peter Rodgers
Pulling out all the stops
The Overture Concert Organ Series season starts Sept. 27. At the helm is Greg Zelek. Read more
Sep 14, 2022
8:00 AM
Ross Zentner
Settled worlds collide
Forward Theater starts its season with a moving portrait of two generations of Jewish Brooklyners searching for happiness. Read more
Sep 13, 2022
10:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Shaking up Oktoberfests and more
Oktoberfests from Lake Louie and Karben4 lead the list of local favorites of this time-honored fall style. Read more
Sep 12, 2022
6:00 PM
M.O.D. Media Productions
What to do in Madison this week: 'Sifting & Reckoning,' Mackenzie Moore and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Sept. 12-15 includes concerts by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and Shoobie; many intriguing topics at a hybrid Cap Times Idea Fest. Read more
Sep 12, 2022
5:09 AM
Do we really need a public market?
The public market is certainly worthy but it isn’t a basic need. Read more
Sep 9, 2022
6:03 AM
In the paper
Ready, willing, but not able
Dane County's median age in 2019 was 35.5 years, which means there are lot of millennials in the Greater Madison area. Many are ready to put down roots and become part of a community. But many are priced out of the housing market. Read more
Gloria Reyes ‘seriously considering’ run for Madison mayor
No candidate has declared they are entering the 2023 race for Madison mayor Read more
Novel ways to support a nonprofit
Two donors provide critical aid for Isthmus in unconventional ways. Read more
Pair farmers' market faves with the perfect wine
We pair four Dane County Farmers’ Market classics with the perfect wines. One’s from Mineral Point. Read more
Did Peng Her put the squeeze on clients of The Hmong Institute?
Critics allege Peng Her used his position at The Hmong Institute to help his run for lieutenant governor. Read more
John: The Last Cowboy
Sons of Norway-Idun Lodge screening of documentary about Montana rancher John Hoiland; Q&A with director Frode Fimland follows. NR, 2021. $15 ($12 adv.). Read more
Oct 3, 2022
7:00 PM
Enigma: The Prints of David Lynch
9/6-10/28, Tandem Press (reception 5-8:30 pm, 9/23, with screening of "David Lynch: The Art Life" documentary at 7 pm). Hours: 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Read more
Oct 4, 2022
9:00 AM5:00 PM
Press Play: Recorded Sound from Groove to Stream
Mills Music Library and Wisconsin Music Archives historical exhibit, through 12/22, UW Memorial Library-Room 976. Hours: 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. Closed 11/24-25. Read more
Oct 4, 2022
9:00 AM5:00 PM
