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James Heimer
Risk averse
UW Health and School of Medicine and Public Health need a “major culture change” if they’re going to move their world class research into drugs and treatments that will save lives, a recent study argues. Read more
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Kori Feener
Does the fire still Bern?
Bernie Sanders is picking up his 2020 campaign for president right where he left off his 2016 one. But will his message resonate with enough voters to secure the Democratic nomination? Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Beau Meyer
Hometown Wisconsin
“Twilight Bowl,” an excellent new play showing some realities of Midwest life. And, holy smokes, it’s set in a bowling alley. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Simon Mein
History repeating itself
Writer/director Mike Leigh’s latest historical epic, “Peterloo,” revisits a harrowing historical event when the British Army massacred peaceful protesters. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Baring souls
Podcaster Kulap Vilaysack journeys to Minnesota and Laos to confront her past and explore her identity in “Origin Story.” The film screens at Cinematheque on UW-Madison campus on April 25. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Eric Baillies
Exuberant and evocative
There’s a psychedelic exuberance to “Evocative Mechanisms of Art,” a three-artist show on display in the atrium of Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Revenge is sweeter after Gaga
A few years ago, the darkwave duo She Wants Revenge seemed to be on permanent hiatus. Then, Lady Gaga intervened — and the band is selling out shows on a new tour. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Mark Norman
Not church, but gospel
At Burbie’s Gospel Brunches, an all-star band serves up traditional gospel tunes to warm the soul. It’s not church, but gospel. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
James Heimer
Risk averse
UW Health and School of Medicine and Public Health need a “major culture change” if they’re going to move their world class research into drugs and treatments that will save lives, a recent study argues. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
CUB plots a renaissance
In the mid-’80s, the state’s Citizen Utility Board had 100,000 members; today it has only about 2,000. But as it turns 40 and has a new director, the group embarks on a campaign to reinvent itself. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Take the money!
Medicaid expansion would make people healthier across all 72 of Wisconsin counties. In states that have accepted the expansion, more low-income adults had their cancer detected early. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Off the Square: Robbing cradles to steal bases
Is it ever too early to start scoping out talent? Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Madweek for Apr. 18, 2019
What a Madweek indeed: Governor Tony Evers won’t say whether he felt the Bern or if he was with her, Wisconsin’s higher education spending suffered the fourth largest decrease in the country and Satya Rhodes-Conway is sworn in as Madison mayor. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Isthmus Events
Madison Craft Beer Week
Isthmus' Madison Craft Beer Week 2019 will be April 26-May 5. 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
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Risk averse
UW Health and School of Medicine and Public Health need a “major culture change” if they’re going to move their world class research into drugs and treatments that will save lives, a recent study argues. Read more
CUB plots a renaissance
In the mid-’80s, the state’s Citizen Utility Board had 100,000 members; today it has only about 2,000. But as it turns 40 and has a new director, the group embarks on a campaign to reinvent itself. Read more
Hometown Wisconsin
“Twilight Bowl,” an excellent new play showing some realities of Midwest life. And, holy smokes, it’s set in a bowling alley. Read more
Exuberant and evocative
There’s a psychedelic exuberance to “Evocative Mechanisms of Art,” a three-artist show on display in the atrium of Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center. Read more
Foxconn announces protest center in Madison
Foxconn is purchasing a building on the Capitol Square to make it easier for disgruntled taxpayers to show their outrage over the state’s botched deal with the Taiwanese manufacturer. Read more
RAID! Attack on Stonewall
StageQ-commissioned new play by Malissa Petterson, 7:30 pm on 4/19-20 & 24-26 and 2 pm, 4/21 & 27, Bartell Theatre. $20. Read more
Apr 19, 2019
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Apr 19, 2019
7:30 PM
