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Isthmus wins 10 Milwaukee Press Club awards
Work from 2018 honored by oldest continuous running press club in North America. Read more
May 17, 2019
16 things to do in Madison this weekend (May 17-19)
Cat-themed circus arts. Comedy. Poetry. Wine. All this and more is yours for the taking this weekend in Madison. Read more
May 17, 2019
End the WEDC
The latest audit shows an organization that is being incompetently managed, if managed at all. Read more
May 17, 2019
A rotten year
A lot people in Madison are wondering what the hell is happening in our schools. Even Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham has called it a “trying year.” Isthmus talked to nearly 30 teachers to find out what’s happening behind the scenes. Read more
May 16, 2019
Cheatham’s report card
In announcing her resignation, Jen Cheatham struck a valedictory note. So did her supporters. No one mentioned a divided district or demoralized staff. Read more
May 16, 2019
Cats by committee
Madison-based Flippfly Games is getting creative with funding. They have been rolling out “tiny games” in anticipation of a big new release, “Cats Fly Helicopters.” Read more
May 16, 2019
Sharon Vanorny
The secret concrete garden
North of Madison, there’s a secret indoor skate park called The Shred Shed. It’s just for friends, but if you want to be friends with the organizers, they’ll be friends with you. Read more
May 16, 2019
Aaron Williams
Welcome to campus
Designed by Arthur Peabody, UW-Madison’s Field House is one of the university’s signature buildings. It’s getting a much-needed renovation, as campus officials hope to “dress up” this entry to campus. Read more
May 16, 2019
Linda Falkenstein
Tingmo time
Little Tibet has big aspirations. Despite its name, it’s not solely a Tibetan restaurant; it pulls dishes from Himalyan, Tibetan, Nepali and Bhutanese cuisines. Read more
May 16, 2019
Max Wendt
Wisc-opera
“Fish Fry” is a zany new opera set in a Wisconsin supper club. It’s a co-production of TAPIT and Fresco Opera Theatre opening May 23. Read more
May 16, 2019
Existential threat
A new exhibit at the James Watrous Gallery is the result of artists working with scientists to depict how climate change affects Wisconsin plant species. Read more
May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
Isthmus Events
Isthmus & Resistance MINI Live Session with iDKHOW
Isthmus and The Resistance 106.7 have teamed up to bring I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME to the Isthmus office on May 17 to record an intimate MINI Live Session, and we'd like you to attend. Register now for a limited free spot! Read more
Isthmus Uncorked
The 2nd annual Isthmus Uncorked will be held at McPike Park on Saturday, May 18. Tickets include sampling from many local, regional and national wineries. Read more
Madison Burger Week
This week-long, citywide celebration showcases the best burgers of Madison. Madison Burger Week 2019 will be June 6-13. Read more
Isthmus Paddle and Portage
Isthmus presents Madison’s favorite lake-to-land-to-lake race, now in its 40th year! Join us Saturday, June 15 at James Madison Park. Read more
Margarita and Taco Fest
Isthmus and Pasqual's Cantina bring you Margarita and Taco Fest, an outdoor festival that allows you to sample the best margaritas and tacos Madison has to offer on Saturday, July 20. Read more
Madison's Favorite Concert
Madison's Favorite Concert is returning to the top of State Street on Sept. 6. New this year? We are throwing this party on a FRIDAY! Band lineup will be announced soon. Read more
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A rotten year
A lot people in Madison are wondering what the hell is happening in our schools. Even Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham has called it a “trying year.” Isthmus talked to nearly 30 teachers to find out what’s happening behind the scenes. Read more
Cheatham’s report card
In announcing her resignation, Jen Cheatham struck a valedictory note. So did her supporters. No one mentioned a divided district or demoralized staff. Read more
Welcome to campus
Designed by Arthur Peabody, UW-Madison’s Field House is one of the university’s signature buildings. It’s getting a much-needed renovation, as campus officials hope to “dress up” this entry to campus. Read more
Family threatens Leopold principal after student’s false accusation
A family rushed to Leopold Elementary on March 15 believing their fifth grader had been struck by the principal. They threatened to beat the principal’s “white ass,” but video surveillance showed the student fabricated the incident. Read more
Derek Ramnarace, Katie Scullin, Josh Harty, Frank Busch, Gabe Burdulis, Sam Ness, Mike Massey, Shelley Faith
MAMA Cares benefit. $5. Read more
May 22, 2019
7:30 PM
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Strollers Theatre: A math whiz must clear his name, 5/10-25, Bartell Theatre-Drury Stage, at 7:30 pm on Thursdays-Saturdays (2 pm on 5/25), plus 2 pm, 5/12. $20. Read more
May 23, 2019
7:30 PM
