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What to do in Madison this weekend: Smif-N-Wessun, 'Cinderella: Enchanted Edition' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Feb. 13-16 also includes Pour'n Yer Heart Out at Garver; a tour stop by London techno legend Rrose. Read more
Feb 13, 2025
Meet the candidates running for alder in Madison’s District 10
Ald. Yannette Figueroa Cole, former Ald. Sheri Carter, and former council administrator Lisa Veldran seek the seat. Read more
Feb 12, 2025
New logos can’t solve the problems of the Madison school district
Why is the board spending $100,000 on a Kentucky-based consulting firm to redesign the high school logos? Read more
Feb 12, 2025
What is important?
“Given the pressure to get the rent paid, I agreed to let someone move in despite my gut feeling that they were going to be difficult. On each occasion, I was right, and we ended up dealing with that person’s problems for months or years." Read more
Feb 12, 2025
UW-Madison provost: Trump research cuts could lead to tuition raise
Either the state or the students will have to bear the budget shortfall if cuts are made to research funding, UW-Madison’s provost warns. Read more
Feb 11, 2025
The Wisconsin Whey profiles 12 southwestern state cheesemakers
Is there a Driftless terroir for cheese? A new book profiling cheesemakers in the area would seem to make the case for ‘yes.’ Read more
Feb 11, 2025
Local news in the time of Trump 2.0
How should local media manage coverage during a time of national turbulence and disruption? Read more
Feb 10, 2025
‘I’m all for him’
Thompson on Trump: ‘He may be unorthodox, but he’s a negotiator.’ Read more
Feb 10, 2025
What to do in Madison this week: Bobby Bare Jr., 'Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Feb. 10-13 also includes a talk on the new novel 'Candlewood' by Evelyn Ann Casey; a tour stop by comedian Will Burkart. Read more
Feb 10, 2025
Madison Public Theatre’s ‘Wintertime’ asks big questions
While the meaning of love is under the microscope, there are plenty of laughs. The cast is strong and delivers some wonderful moments of humor and pathos. Read more
Feb 9, 2025
Zen Ramen is not just another ramen place
The unfussy comfort of Zen Ramen is worth some calm contemplation. Read more
Feb 9, 2025
Under 18? You can still possess a rifle or shotgun in Wisconsin.
Possession of handguns by minors is illegal under federal law. But rifles and shotguns, in Wisconsin, are a different story. Read more
Feb 8, 2025
Police weigh in on Jan. 6 pardons
President Donald Trump’s issuance of 1,500 pardons for Jan. 6 rioters has become a minefield for many conservatives. Read more
Feb 8, 2025
7:00 AM
The Li Chiao-Ping concert asks: Who am I, and, Do I belong?
Li Chiao-Ping and her dancers tell stories through dance, sound and images, of Asian Americans seeking acceptance despite prejudice. Laundry also provides a thread tying the stories together. Read more
Feb 7, 2025
1:30 PM
Abortion rights in Wisconsin hinge on Supreme Court race
The candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court will face off on April 1. Access to reproductive choice hangs in the balance. Read more
Feb 7, 2025
9:00 AM
Madison artist Maria Amalia Wood brings Latina immigrants together
Artist Maria Amalia Wood, who came to the United States from Honduras, built her entire career on amplifying the voices of Latina immigrants. Read more
Feb 7, 2025
8:00 AM
Madison mayor, alders take up push to eliminate some committees
City officials say reducing and consolidating city committees will save staff time and taxpayer dollars. Read more
Feb 7, 2025
7:00 AM
Opting for coexistence
An expanding body of research shows that while beavers can cause property damage, they also have positive impacts on the environment. Some are now choosing non-lethal ways to manage beavers. Read more
Feb 6, 2025
8:00 AM
The kids are not alright
Gov. Tony Evers referenced the state’s urgent mental health crisis in his State of the State address Jan. 22, noting the impact in particular on young people. He has pledged to include $300 million in funding for school mental health services. Read more
Feb 6, 2025
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What to do in Madison this weekend: Frozen Assets Festival, Li Chiao-Ping Dance and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Feb. 6-9 also includes PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Green Living Expo; '(Be)Longing: The Space we Make' from Isthmus Dance Collective. Read more
Feb 6, 2025
5:03 AM
Hundreds of Madison residents join nationwide protest against Trump policies
Many Madison residents detailed personal connections to the impacts of Trump administration policies during the protest. Read more
Feb 5, 2025
8:10 PM
DATCP conducts inspection at Ridglan Farms on behalf of Veterinary Examining Board
The Wisconsin Veterinary Board licenses vets, sets professional standards and reviews complaints. Read more
Feb 5, 2025
6:10 PM
Ben Wikler lost, it won’t matter
The Democratic Party’s problem is that its priorities are out of sync with too many voters. Read more
Feb 5, 2025
1:30 PM
Thorogood boots are made in Wisconsin — in a union shop
We want our boots to be rugged, ankle-supporting and water proof, but also comfortable in fending off the fierce polar vortex. Read more
Feb 4, 2025
3:00 PM
In the February issue
Control of Wisconsin Supreme Court is again at stake in pivotal election
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is retiring after 30 years on the high court. Most likely the contest for her seat will pit Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge, against former Attorney General Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County judge. Read more
Annie Forest is building a fitness business around vulnerability and community
It's all about stacking successes at this gym that gives people a sense of safety and ease. Read more
The year in Madison restaurant openings and closings — and relocations
Perhaps the most exciting restaurant news was not about an opening but a move — Mint Mark left its small quarters in Schenk’s Corners for a space in The Eastern. Read more
Anti-fluoride activists target Wisconsin cities
Members of a growing anti-fluoridation movement have prompted at least nine Wisconsin municipalities to remove fluoride from their drinking water this year. Read more
A retreat where nature is the guide
“The throughline of all these retreats is quiet, time with the land, and time with oneself,” says Pam Shellberg of Holy Wisdom. The first retreat, Winter Rest, on Jan. 10-11, is full, but looking forward there’s three more. Read more
The Periodicals, Raddish, Muscle Memory, DJ Sarah Akawa
Galentine's Day. Read more
Feb 13, 2025
7:00 PM
A Valentine's Affair: Love Scenes from Shakespeare and Beyond
Madison Shakespeare Company performs love scenes by the Bard and Thomas Middleton, John Fletcher, and Thomas Dekker, 7:30 pm on 2/13-14 and 5 pm, 2/15. $25. Read more
Feb 13, 2025
7:30 PM
Summer, 1976
Forward Theater: Friendship grows at a babysitting co-op at Ohio State, 1/30-2/16, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 2/8 & 15. Read more
Feb 13, 2025
7:30 PM
Wintertime
Madison Public Theatre romantic comedy by Charles Mee, 2/7-22, Bartell Theatre, at 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday (2 pm on 2/22) and 2 pm, 2/16. Read more
Feb 13, 2025
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