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Funding gap means Madison’s new homeless shelter won’t be open 24/7
More than $700,000 in additional funds is needed to offer full hours at the new shelter on 1902 Bartillon Drive.
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What to do in Madison this weekend: March 12-15, 2026
Weekend picks also include a book launch for 'I Could Walk Forever and Know So Little,' a new collection by poet Krissy Kludt; Neil Young tribute Shakey celebrates 20 years.
Mar 12, 2026
Liam Beran
Funding gap means Madison’s new homeless shelter won’t be open 24/7
More than $700,000 in additional funds is needed to offer full hours at the new shelter on 1902 Bartillon Drive.
Mar 11, 2026
Robin Shepard
Walnut pie wannabe
Young Blood goes green, Vintage embraces pie and Starkweather wrestles with a barleywine and wins.
Mar 11, 2026
Liam Beran
Could Trump ‘nationalize’ elections in Dane County?
President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to ‘take over the voting’ in several jurisdictions.
Mar 11, 2026
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Why does Wisconsin subsidize data centers?
A provision in Wisconsin’s 2023-2025 state budget created a sales and tax exemption for data centers.
Mar 11, 2026
Liam Beran
One dish: Vegetable fried rice at Tokyo Sushi
At $10, the Williamson Street sushi house’s vegetable fried rice is a steal.
Mar 11, 2026
Lizzy Larson
A tailor’s tale
A refugee longs to return to the dreams he had in his own country.
Mar 10, 2026
Community Shares of Wisconsin Backyard Hero: Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez
Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. This month’s hero is Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez.
Mar 9, 2026
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We couldn’t do it without ‘em
They don’t do it for the money. Isthmus’ freelance contributors, who range from beginning writers to veterans, write about what they care about, bringing different passions and voices to the paper.
Mar 9, 2026
Linda Falkenstein
Little Tibet Market and Cafe specializes in momo, served alone or in traditional soups
The thoughtful, homey feeling of Little Tibet makes it a peaceful place to dine or grab a snack.
Mar 9, 2026
Joe Timmerman
Wisconsin Supreme Court could order new state school funding formula
The liberal nonprofit law firm, Law Forward, filed the lawsuit against legislative leaders of both parties and the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, which drafts the state government’s two-year budgets.
Mar 9, 2026
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What to do in Madison this week: March 9-12, 2026
This week's picks also include a Wild Ones talk on the Urban Canid Project; Canyonero returns for honky tonk happy hour at the Harmony.
Mar 9, 2026
A rare Wisconsin bipartisan success story
A Republican joined a Democrat to champion a bill to require explicit, written consent for educational pelvic exams.
Mar 6, 2026
2:00 PM
Chali Pittman
What to do if a large data center comes knocking?
A Dane County committee has been tasked with ‘impartial fact-finding, researching, analyzing, and recommending the implications of data center development in Dane County.’ Their work will last through 2026.
Mar 6, 2026
12:30 PM
Ella Hanley
Sherman struts his stuff
A wild male turkey has been hanging out at Olbrich Gardens since last spring. ‘We live in harmony with Sherman,” says director Tanya Zastrow.
Mar 6, 2026
10:00 AM
Lane Orozco-David
Thax Douglas is Madison’s musical poet laureate
Madison’s musical poet laureate can be found introducing bands with poetry written just for them. It’s become an indelible part of the club landscape.
Mar 6, 2026
10:00 AM
courtesy Wisconsin Film Festival
Download the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival guide here
Learn all about the annual film lover's holiday with this guide, produced in partnership with Isthmus.
Mar 6, 2026
12:00 AM
Liam Beran
Does ICE have access to Madison-area Flock camera data?
Flock data captured in Dane County has been shared as far away as Tennessee. That raises some flags for those worried about immigration enforcement.
Mar 5, 2026
12:00 PM
Judge Maria Lazar / Chris Taylor for Justice
The unusually quiet race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court contest broke fundraising records and drew a national audience. The race between Judges Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar is so far much quieter.
Mar 5, 2026
9:00 AM
Rick Dahms
From the top
As John DeMain prepares to step down from the podium as conductor of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, he reflects upon the strides he’s made with the group and what’s in his future.
Mar 5, 2026
7:00 AM
Jessica Koopman
What to do in Madison this weekend: March 5-8, 2026
Weekend picks also include the premiere of 'Tiara's Hat Parade' from Children's Theater of Madison; Slum Village at The Annex.
Mar 5, 2026
5:02 AM
Courtesy Tipi Produce
End of an era for organic pioneer Tipi Produce
The carrot supply will run out in April. After that, it’s u-pick strawberries and tomatoes.
Mar 4, 2026
5:00 PM
Liam Beran
Uncover the mysteries of Agatha Christie at Meadowridge Library this March
There’ll be events at Meadowridge Library throughout March to commemorate the ‘Queen of Mystery.’ The festivities kicked off with a reading from Edgewood University’s upcoming production of The Mousetrap.
Mar 4, 2026
1:30 PM
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Olbrich Gardens launches expansion process, seeks public input
The number of visitors to the visitor center at Olbrich Gardens has more than doubled since the 1970s.
Mar 3, 2026
2:00 PM
In the March issue
From the top
As John DeMain prepares to step down from the podium as conductor of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, he reflects upon the strides he’s made with the group and what’s in his future.
The unusually quiet race for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court contest broke fundraising records and drew a national audience. The race between Judges Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar is so far much quieter.
Thax Douglas is Madison’s musical poet laureate
Madison’s musical poet laureate can be found introducing bands with poetry written just for them. It’s become an indelible part of the club landscape.
Does ICE have access to Madison-area Flock camera data?
Flock data captured in Dane County has been shared as far away as Tennessee. That raises some flags for those worried about immigration enforcement.
A rare Wisconsin bipartisan success story
A Republican joined a Democrat to champion a bill to require explicit, written consent for educational pelvic exams.
Back to the Future: The Musical
Touring Broadway production, 3/10-15, Overture Center-Overture Hall, at 7:30 pm Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 & 7:30 pm Saturdays and 1 & 6:30 pm Sundays. $158.90-$38.40)
Mar 13, 2026
7:30 PM
Erik Brandt & the Urban Hillbilly Quartet, Ticklepenny Corner
Americana/roots rock.
Mar 13, 2026
9:00 PM11:59 PM
Fast*Fest
Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre short plays by Kettle Moraine Playhouse, Redbud Players and Verona Area Community Theater, followed by discussion. $15.
Mar 14, 2026
1:00 PM
Tiara's Hat Parade
Children's Theater of Madison one-woman show based on the book by Kelly Starling Lyons, 3/7-22, Starlight Theater, at 1 & 4 pm Saturday and 3 pm Sunday.
Mar 14, 2026
1:00 PM
