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Michael R. Anderson
Monteverdi's masterpiece
University Opera delivers a delightful version of Monteverdi’s Baroque masterpiece, “L’incoronazione di Poppea.” It’s a story worth revisiting, based on the history of the narcissistic tyrant Nero. more
Nov 19, 2018
John W. Barker
MUSIC
Dreading Thanksgiving with Republicans
Things didn’t work out quite the way I had hoped. I wanted Democrats to sweep everything. more
Nov 19, 2018
Isthmus Staff
OPINION Tell All
Maureen Janson Heintz
Dancing with the Bard
UW-Madison assistant professor Marlene Skog delivers a strong and touching look at Shakespeare’s female characters in “Consider it not so deeply.” more
Nov 16, 2018
Katie Reiser
A & E Stage
David Michael Miller
How Dane County voted in the governor's race
How critical was Dane County turnout to the election of Tony Evers as Wisconsin's next governor? Our map details the dominance of the Democratic vote in the already blue county. more
Nov 16, 2018
NEWS News
What we're thankful for
Employees at Middleton Ford share what they are thankful for this holiday season. What are you thankful for? Sponsored content from Middleton Ford. more
Nov 16, 2018
Isthmus Productions
SPONSORED CONTENT
No contest
Democrats ousted Gov. Scott Walker and won five statewide offices on Nov. 6. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos insists Republicans have the mandate to govern. more
Nov 15, 2018
Dylan Brogan
NEWS News

Candice Wagener
Just chili
It’s winter’s favorite, rib-stickingest “soup.” Where to get a good bowl of red… or green… or vegan. more
Nov 15, 2018
Candice Wagener
FOOD & DRINK
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Eats events
Female makers at Madison Chocolate Company, pie sale at Meadowridge Library and a garden-to-glass tour at Olbrich Gardens, this week in events that will have you at aloe. more
Nov 15, 2018
Isthmus Staff
FOOD & DRINK
Robin Shepard
New start
Sun Prairie’s downtown is back on track after July’s explosion. The new Right Bauer Brewing just served its first beer brewed onsite. more
Nov 15, 2018
Robin Shepard
FOOD & DRINK Beer
A Republican without a party
Joseph Britt spent decades as a loyal assistant to Republican leaders, including U.S. Sen. Bob Kasten and state Assembly leader, David Prosser. But today he sees the GOP as a “party that rejects responsibility.” more
Nov 15, 2018
Erik Gunn
NEWS News
Christopher Healey
No judging
Thanksgiving in a restaurant is the best of both worlds. Turkey and often a lot more, and no dirty dishes. A roundup of Madison-area options for 2018. more
Nov 15, 2018
Linda Falkenstein
FOOD & DRINK
David Michael Miller
Robin Vos’ attack on democracy
Robin Vos appears to be following a Republican playbook in his quest to limit Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ power once in office. The North Carolina Legislature did the same thing in 2016. more
Nov 15, 2018
Dave Cieslewicz
OPINION Opinion
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Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest
The 10th annual Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Meet and mingle with brewers and cheesemakers from around the state (and beyond) and sample hundreds of delicious creations. more

Isthmus seeks video director
Isthmus is looking for an experienced video director to join our team. more
Nov 8, 2018
11:32 AM
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Isthmus seeks local opinion writers
Isthmus is looking for strong freelance writers to contribute to our opinion section. Women, people of color and LGBTQ-identifying individuals are particularly encouraged to apply. more
Oct 11, 2018
2:49 PM

How Dane County voted in the governor's race
How critical was Dane County turnout to the election of Tony Evers as Wisconsin's next governor? Our map details the dominance of the Democratic vote in the already blue county. more
Dreading Thanksgiving with Republicans
Things didn’t work out quite the way I had hoped. I wanted Democrats to sweep everything. more
No contest
Democrats ousted Gov. Scott Walker and won five statewide offices on Nov. 6. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos insists Republicans have the mandate to govern. more
Rooting for the hometown store
Madison native Patrick Rothfuss remembers bookstores all along State Street. It’s one of the reasons the international bestselling author has become a partner in A Room of One’s Own. more
Robin Vos’ attack on democracy
Robin Vos appears to be following a Republican playbook in his quest to limit Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ power once in office. The North Carolina Legislature did the same thing in 2016. more
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