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The Wisconsin Book Festival runs Oct. 21-24, with Oct. 23 featuring in-person events at the Central Library and the Discovery Building in downtown Madison. Read more
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Piano pryotechnics
Pianist Olga Kern delivered a delicate and robust solo that was a suitable match to the soaring orchestral backdrop. Read more
Oct 16, 2021
Vos’ election investigation circus
Opinion | We now know why Speaker Robin Vos won’t release the names of people working with Michael Gableman on his “investigation” into last November’s election. Read more
Oct 15, 2021
The Arts are for Everyone, Everywhere!
The Division of the Arts' arts hub is a great resource for finding arts events and opportunities. Discover how to plug in to the campus arts community. Read more
Oct 15, 2021
An essay: Out of the box
“Entering Edgewood at 49 felt very different from Madison College, where half the students were non-trads, and from the UW, when I’d still felt young enough to claim some element of cool. This time, I felt old.” Read more
Oct 14, 2021
Close to home
The Wisconsin Book Festival runs Oct. 21-24, with Oct. 23 featuring in-person events at the Central Library and the Discovery Building in downtown Madison. Read more
Oct 14, 2021
From Velvets to Canary Trainers
Isthmus Picks for Oct. 14-21 includes the chance to revisit the Sherlock Holmes canon with discussion group The Notorious Canary Trainers; a screening of "The Velvet Underground" at MMoCA; the return of Strollers Theatre; and much more. Read more
Oct 13, 2021
The joy of Manna
For those devastated by the cafe’s closure last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s now a chance to recreate those memories in their own kitchens, thanks to Barb Pratzel and her much-anticipated cookbook. Read more
Oct 13, 2021
Open government hero
As president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, Bill Lueders does not speak as an attorney when called on for comment or advice. “I’m just an advocate for openness to the extent that I can be...I am arguing for the maximum amount of tr Read more
Oct 13, 2021
Alec Basse
Start the Moveys
Madison’s Emily Massey, guitarist Henry Stoehr, bassist Alex Leeds and drummer Teddy Mathews launch Slow Pulp’s first national tour as a headliner, Nov. 4 at the Majestic Theater. Read more
Oct 12, 2021
A daughter of Hmong refugees
When she realized she would prefer to go to war than go to work, she realized she needed a change. She returned from Iraq and reconnected with an early love: photography. Read more
Oct 12, 2021
Rafael Francisco Salas
Signs of gentrification
The exhibit, “Signs O’ The Times,” takes its name from the 1987 album and song by Prince. Like the dark mirror that Prince held up reflecting disparity in contemporary society, Fatima Laster here takes on the issue of gentrification. Read more
Oct 11, 2021
Dylan Brogan
Still weird after all these years
A lot has changed on Willy Street in the past four years. But the annual Willy Street Fair Parade stays true to its roots. Read more
Oct 11, 2021
Savanna Woods
Change maker
Raine Stern wants to be known as the Greta Thunberg of music. She’s heading to L.A. this fall with aspirations that go beyond the recording industry. Read more
Oct 10, 2021
5:02 AM
The People's Maps Commission
The meaning of the maps
Opinion | The new legislative maps produced by Gov. Tony Evers’ People’s Maps Commission will likely meet a dead end, but provide something valuable to Democrats nevertheless. Read more
Oct 9, 2021
12:05 PM
Sweater weather wines
These wines bridge the light, refreshing wines of August and the richer bottles that work best on the coldest, darkest nights. Think of them as the beverage equivalent of the perfect midweight sweater. Read more
Oct 9, 2021
5:01 AM
Judith Davidoff
What exactly do journalists do?
Opinion | Judge Josann Reynolds’ ruling forcing journalists to testify at trial will make it harder for reporters to do their jobs by widening the already sizable trust gap between journalists and social justice activists Read more
Oct 8, 2021
5:01 AM
Joe Tarr
Madison's tent city
Madison is working on establishing two homeless encampments with mini-shelters that will have heating and electricity. They’re intended to offer a transition to permanent housing. Read more
Oct 8, 2021
5:00 AM
Kirsten Schmitt-Milwaukee-Brewers
Stick with ’em
Heading into the playoffs, the National League is fiercely competitive. But the Brewers have a lot of reasons to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Read more
Oct 8, 2021
4:59 AM
More hidden cameras in Madison schools?
Wisconsin Senate slow to take up police reform bills supported by law enforcement, a homicide suspect set free, and yet more hidden camera developments at Madison schools, it’s Isthmus’ monthly news roundup! Read more
Oct 7, 2021
5:01 AM
Isaac Wasserman/Wisconsin Watch
Something has to be done
PFAS, dubbed the forever chemicals, are the latest contaminants of concern in Starkweather Creek, which meanders through northeast Madison before emptying into Lake Monona. Read more
Oct 7, 2021
5:00 AM
Yuya Makino
Cool science and video poetry
Isthmus Picks for Oct. 7-14 includes concerts by Blvck Hippie, Pert Near Sandstone and con vivo; a reception for the Cool Science Image Contest; Midwest Video Poetry Festival at ALL; and much more. Read more
Oct 6, 2021
12:01 PM
City of Madison
‘Here for the long haul’
Chief Barnes has moved to Madison but his family is still living in Illinois. The chief tells Isthmus that his wife, a dean at DePaul University, has her own career ambitions and plenty of successful couples make long-distance relationship work. Read more
Oct 6, 2021
11:38 AM
Robin Shepard
Just one pumpkin
Pumpkin beers are among the most polarizing beers of fall. These gourd-based brews divide drinkers into two camps, lovers and haters, and (like current politics) few moderates in between. Read more
Oct 4, 2021
11:00 AM
Victoria Maidhof
Out in the open
Victoria Maidhof, a mixed media artist, envisioned a project that would destigmatize mental illness. She and Madison artist Kel Mur came up with the idea for a wide-ranging art exhibit to be called ‘Collateral Damage.’ Read more
Oct 1, 2021
1:00 PM
Jack Damer
"Prints, Drawings & Objects, 1965-2021," 9/10-10/31, Overture Center-James Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy (talk by Damer 2 pm, 10/9). Current hours: Noon-6 pm Thursday-Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday. Read more
Oct 17, 2021
12:00 PM6:00 PM
Overture Center-James Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare comedy, 10/14-11/14, American Players Theatre-Touchstone, Spring Green. Read more
Oct 17, 2021
1:00 PM
The World Goes Round
Capital City Theatre production of revue of the works of Kander & Ebb, 7:30 pm on 10/15-16 & 22-23 and 2 pm, 10/17 & 23-24, Overture-Playhouse. $45. Read more
Oct 17, 2021
2:00 PM
ONLINE: The Notorious Canary-Trainers
Free Sherlock Holmes Society discussion of "A Study in Scarlet, on Webex. Free. RSVP for link: MaxPMagee@gmail.com. Read more
Oct 17, 2021
3:00 PM
The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare comedy, 10/14-11/14, American Players Theatre-Touchstone, Spring Green. Read more
Oct 17, 2021
6:00 PM
