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Bloody good fun
It’s bloody mayhem all over the stage at University Theatre’s rowdy production of “Evil Dead: The Musical.” Read more
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Dylan Brogan
Lead with hope, but panic
Thousands of people in Madison joined the world-wide strike demanding action on climate change. The strike was led by youth, “the last generation that can really do something about this.” Read more
Sep 20, 2019
15 things to do in Madison this weekend (Sept. 20-22)
This weekend, Madison hosts Infamous Local Fest, The Moth grandSLAM, Helliphest and other such treasures including dancing, musicals, jazz and more. Read more
Sep 20, 2019
What's your personal benchmark?
Sitting down with a financial professional to construct a benchmark that reflects your goals could help to enhance your enjoyment of what should be some of the best years of anyone's life. Sponsored content from The Burish Group of UBS. Read more
Sep 19, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
A riverway runs through it
It might seem like a miracle today, but 30 years ago Democrats and Republicans came together to protect the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. Will politics ever again work so well? Read more
Sep 19, 2019
It might get louder
A leaked Air Force memo concedes that afterburners are likely to be used much more frequently with F-35 fighter jets at Truax than originally claimed. The auxiliary burners are used for an extra boost — and they’re intensely loud. Read more
Sep 19, 2019
Film for a troubled planet
“Anthropocene: The Human Epoch,” showing at Union South Marquee on Sept. 25, is a chilling look at humans’ impact on the planet — and a call to action. Read more
Sep 19, 2019
BEAU MEYER
Bloody good fun
It’s bloody mayhem all over the stage at University Theatre’s rowdy production of “Evil Dead: The Musical.” Read more
Sep 19, 2019
True American art
“Intersections: Indigenous Textiles of the Americas” showcases intricate and culturally significant art. It’s at the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery in the School of Human Ecology, which houses a magnificent collection. Read more
Sep 19, 2019
Eats events
Feminists meet up at the Tempest Oyster Bar, Wisconsin Cheese Mart holds its grand opening, and brining vegetables is the topic at the Willy Street Co-op West, this week in events that are a sweet dill! Read more
Sep 19, 2019
Victoria Davis
Dungeon Master’s guide
Created in 1974, “Dungeons & Dragons” was once considered a game just for geeks and nerds. But the game has endured, and everyone is welcome in the dungeon of “Mad Magic.” Read more
Sep 19, 2019
Sequoia Ramen
Ramen vs. sushi
Sequoia is a ramen and sushi restaurant in the former Brocach on Monroe Street. Central menu items could use some tweaks to ensure everything tastes as good as it looks. Read more
Sep 19, 2019
Morey Airplane Co.
Air traffic control
Middleton residents are concerned the “Good Neighbor” city’s airport will become a corporate jet hub. But officials say the city is just studying options on how to keep the public airfield viable. Read more
Sep 19, 2019
Isthmus Events
Tickets to Isthmus events support Isthmus and local journalism. Thank you for your support of Madison's alt-weekly.
Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest Presale
Get tickets to year 11 of Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest before they go on sale to the public! Stop by The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company downtown Madison from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 3 to get tickets WITHOUT fees. You'll also enjoy delish appetizers and get a FREE pint with your ticket purchase. Read more
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
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It might get louder
A leaked Air Force memo concedes that afterburners are likely to be used much more frequently with F-35 fighter jets at Truax than originally claimed. The auxiliary burners are used for an extra boost — and they’re intensely loud. Read more
Running out of time
Local youth are leading the charge against climate change, organizing a Sept. 20 statewide climate strike. Read more
A smaller Camp Randall?
The UW Athletic Department has hired a sports marketing firm to turn around declining season ticket sales and lower attendance at football games. Read more
Dungeon Master’s guide
Created in 1974, “Dungeons & Dragons” was once considered a game just for geeks and nerds. But the game has endured, and everyone is welcome in the dungeon of “Mad Magic.” Read more
A riverway runs through it
It might seem like a miracle today, but 30 years ago Democrats and Republicans came together to protect the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. Will politics ever again work so well? Read more
Helliphest
With Helliphant, Drunk Drivers, Sons of Kong, The Earthlings, 20 Watt Tombstone, Foxy Veronica's Peach Pies, DJs Lovecraft, Juan Wick. $12 ($10 adv.). Read more
Sep 21, 2019
6:00 PM11:59 PM
The Book of Mormon
Touring Broadway production, 7:30 pm on 9/17-19, 8 pm on 9/20, 2 & 8 pm on 9/21 and 1 & 6:30 pm, 9/22, Overture Center-Overture Hall. Pre-show trivia & games, 6:30 pm, 9/19. Read more
Sep 22, 2019
1:00 PM
Evil Dead The Musical
Stage mash-up of Sam Raimi's horror-comedy trilogy produced by University Theatre, 8/15-25 and 9/12-29, Vilas Hall-Mitchell Theatre, at 7:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays. $25. Read more
Sep 22, 2019
2:00 PM
