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Gwen Rice
Bold women in ballad
Unique, thoughtful, and inspiring pieces were specially commissioned for this concert, which delves into the lives, goals, obstacles and successes of a handful of bold women who dared to pursue their dreams. Read more
Nov 27, 2020
Vinyl Cave: "Goblin Alert" by Quintron + Miss Pussycat
The dynamic duo returns with their first new studio album since 2011, and it's a doozy as usual. Read more
Nov 27, 2020
Hunting in a pandemic
Opinion | As is often the case with my hunting essays, no wildlife will be harmed in this story. Read more
Nov 25, 2020
Courtesy Alan Talaga
Let it Blart
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 26-Dec. 3 includes the debut of virtual theater experiences from American Players Theatre and Alan Talaga, a webcast of Madison metal by Disgunt, and much more. Read more
Nov 25, 2020
Yes, Indeed!
The Minneapolis brewery Indeed is making headway in the Madison market. Watch for its Taiga IPA to appear on local store shelves soon. Read more
Nov 24, 2020
All we want for Isthmus…is you
It’s been a horrible year. If you are able, help ensure Madison doesn’t lose a local newspaper in 2021. Read more
Nov 24, 2020
The hero we need now
Madison comedian Alan Talaga has come up with a hero’s journey for a most unlikely hero. That’s right. Paul Blart is back…to save us all? Read more
Nov 23, 2020
Chali Pittman
Wisconsin’s recount is on
The recount begins in Dane and Milwaukee counties today. It must conclude by Dec. 1. Read more
Nov 20, 2020
Bob Koch
New restaurant moving into Forequarter space
Forequarter made this block of East Johnson Street a destination for dining. Hone hopes to continue that tradition. Read more
Nov 19, 2020
Thanksgiving has not been cancelled
Plans upended? Madison restaurants can set you up with the bird and more. Read more
Nov 18, 2020
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A mandate for moderation
Opinion | As a left-center moderate, it’s not surprising that I view this November’s outcomes as a mandate for centrist policies. Read more
Nov 18, 2020
7:00 AM
Loreto "Still 1" Jamling
Strollin' or rollin'
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 19-26 includes the virtual returns of Flannel Fest and Strollin' Middleton, a Cranksgiving bicycle ride/scavenger hunt, a panel on hip-hop and equity, and much more. Read more
Nov 18, 2020
5:01 AM
Bob Koch
Dollar bin diving with The Stampeders, If, John Klemmer and Howard Roberts
Despite the explosion of interest in LPs, there are still good lesser-known records to be found at bargain prices if you look in the right places. Read more
Nov 17, 2020
6:01 AM
Dylan Brogan
Dear white people
Opinion | A vote for Donald Trump was not an accidental co-sign of his rhetoric this time around. It was a clear indication that for millions, blatant white supremacy is to be rewarded with four more years of authoritarian leadership. Read more
Nov 16, 2020
11:30 AM
Robin Shepard
A new barrel
One Barrel will close its Schenk’s Corners taproom through spring. Owner Peter Gentry will revamp the brewery space, adding a small kitchen. Read more
Nov 13, 2020
1:00 PM
Star Bazancir and Carl Hedsved
Words, camera, action
Video poetry? It’s often a collaborative art that provides access to one of our oldest forms, poetry, through one of our newest, film. Read more
Nov 13, 2020
11:00 AM
Robin Vos target of own probe
In the days following the Nov. 3 election, Robin Vos ordered the chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to use his committee’s subpoena powers if necessary to get to the bottom of voting “irregularities.” Read more
Nov 12, 2020
2:45 PM
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Tortoises and a telethon
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 12-19 includes virtual fetes from OutReach and Arts for All Wisconsin, a discussion of lessons to be learned from the Galápagos Islands, and much more. Read more
Nov 11, 2020
3:01 PM
Feeling Through/Doug Roland Films
Creative solutions
Arts for ALL Wisconsin bridges the pandemic gap by bringing together all the entertainment in one afternoon and evening in its telethon. Read more
Nov 10, 2020
11:10 AM
Martin Rakacolli
Dane delivers
Voter turnout was massive and at record levels: 89.2 percent in Dane County and 84.7 percent in the city of Madison. Read more
Nov 4, 2020
12:27 PM
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Stay together
Opinion | We were once again the victim of high expectations, but if you take the long view, things aren’t as bad as they seem. Read more
Nov 4, 2020
9:45 AM
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New restaurant moving into Forequarter space
Forequarter made this block of East Johnson Street a destination for dining. Hone hopes to continue that tradition. Read more
The hero we need now
Madison comedian Alan Talaga has come up with a hero’s journey for a most unlikely hero. That’s right. Paul Blart is back…to save us all? Read more
Wisconsin’s recount is on
The recount begins in Dane and Milwaukee counties today. It must conclude by Dec. 1. Read more
Dear white people
Opinion | A vote for Donald Trump was not an accidental co-sign of his rhetoric this time around. It was a clear indication that for millions, blatant white supremacy is to be rewarded with four more years of authoritarian leadership. Read more
Dane delivers
Voter turnout was massive and at record levels: 89.2 percent in Dane County and 84.7 percent in the city of Madison. Read more
ONLINE: The #@&%!ng Crafty Fair
Sarcastsic/swear word worthy craft items, 10 am on 11/27 to 10 pm, 11/29, fb.com/TheCraftyFair, with Peach Beast, Those Effing Stitches, Stitch M, Char Brickner. Read more
Nov 27, 2020Nov 29, 2020
ONLINE: John Lewis: Good Trouble
First Unitarian Society screening of documentary on the civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman. RSVP for link info; click through for link to post-film Zoom discussion on get out the vote efforts in Georgia. Read more
Nov 27, 2020
7:00 PM
ONLINE: Paul Blart 3: Blart of Darkness
Reading of new play by Alan Talaga, via YouTube (click through for link). Donations benefit Broom Street Theater. Read more
Nov 27, 2020
8:00 PM
ONLINE: Green Thumb Gardening
Dane County UW Extension class series, 6 pm Mondays, 11/2-30, via Zoom. No class 11/23. $40/series (or $12/class). Click through for topics; RSVP for links. Read more
Nov 30, 2020
6:00 PM
