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Amy Stocklein
Crepe escape
Cafe Brittoli, in the old Cafe Zoma, has a new menu but is still a work in progress. Head for the breakfast sammies and the crepes. more
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Tell All: Daughter’s boyfriend not welcome for Christmas
Our daughter’s boyfriend visited last summer. He’s arrogant and disrespectful. Can we not invite him for Christmas? more
Dec 17, 2018
Will Soglin’s race for governor hurt his mayoral bid?
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin conducted a poll last week that singled out who he, presumably, considers to be his main competition in next year’s mayoral race. Soglin has never lost a reelection campaign (he’s had five). more
Dec 14, 2018
The vision for James Madison Park
The City of Madison parks division responds to a guest column (“From park to parking lot”) that ran in Isthmus on Dec. 11 regarding the city’s plans for James Madison Park. more
Dec 14, 2018
Would you believe this one?
There’s a certain degree of hypocrisy inherent in politics. But with their statements on the lame-duck legislation, Wisconsin Republicans are saying the quiet part out loud. more
Dec 13, 2018
Jim Mayfield
Man with a plan
UW-Madison’s WARF was founded in 1925 to help bring ground breaking research to the market. But it’s fallen behind the times and desperately needs to change. Erik Iverson has a plan. more
Dec 13, 2018
Amy Stocklein
Crepe escape
Cafe Brittoli, in the old Cafe Zoma, has a new menu but is still a work in progress. Head for the breakfast sammies and the crepes. more
Dec 13, 2018
Azena Photography
Have a cuppa
Claire Bitner and her business partners spent more than a year sampling tea from all over the world to create blends for their new product line, 6 & 12 Tea Co. more
Dec 13, 2018
Off the Square: Work ethic
Making sure Wisconsin stays "Open for Business," GOP lawmakers pass bill to allow businesses to get grants from the state without showing relevant data. more
Dec 13, 2018
Mean streets
The #MeToo movement has targeted harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace. But when will women be safe in public spaces? more
Dec 13, 2018
Carolyn Fath
A figurine for every fandom
BoxLunch serves every pop culture need. The California-based, pop culture retailer BoxLunch has opened at West Towne just in time for the holidays. more
Dec 13, 2018
Restoring balance
The conservative majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court got smaller in 2018 when Rebecca Dallet was elected. Now liberals have a chance of winning the next two elections to gain a majority. more
Dec 13, 2018
Lauren Justice
Out of the furnace
UW-Madison created the country’s first art glass lab in 1961. Inside where the furnace burns a fiery 2,250-degrees Fahrenheit, “assume any metal surface could be hot.” more
Dec 13, 2018
Isthmus Events
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
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Restoring balance
The conservative majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court got smaller in 2018 when Rebecca Dallet was elected. Now liberals have a chance of winning the next two elections to gain a majority. more
Tell All: Daughter’s boyfriend not welcome for Christmas
Our daughter’s boyfriend visited last summer. He’s arrogant and disrespectful. Can we not invite him for Christmas? more
The vision for James Madison Park
The City of Madison parks division responds to a guest column (“From park to parking lot”) that ran in Isthmus on Dec. 11 regarding the city’s plans for James Madison Park. more
Will Soglin’s race for governor hurt his mayoral bid?
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin conducted a poll last week that singled out who he, presumably, considers to be his main competition in next year’s mayoral race. Soglin has never lost a reelection campaign (he’s had five). more
The small Republicans
Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald aren’t just limiting the power of the offices of the governor and attorney general. They’re undermining the basis of our system: that rules should apply equally regardless of who is in office. more
GGOOLLDD, Seasaw
The Beacon benefit (bring clothing/personal care item donations). $15 ($12 adv.; ages 18+). more
Dec 20, 2018
8:00 PM
Winter Wonderful
Madison Makers' Market pop-up, 2-9 pm on 12/17 and 10 am-9 pm, 12/18-22, Common Wealth Gallery. Fundraiser events for local nonprofits each evening; click through for schedule. more
Dec 17, 2018
A Christmas Carol
Children's Theater of Madison's annual holiday tradition, 12/8-23, Overture Center-Capitol Theater, at 2:30 & 7 pm Saturdays (7 pm only 12/8) and 2:30 pm Sundays, plus 7 pm, 12/21. $63-$32. more
Dec 21, 2018
7:00 PM
