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Ian DeGraff
Literary visionary
UW Press has reputation for publishing some of the best LGBTQ literature in the nation. Outgoing executive editor Raphael Kadushin had the vision that made it possible. more
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Dylan Brogan
“He’s a relic”
Paul Soglin has upset the apple cart in next year’s race for Madison mayor. His opponents say he’s been mayor long enough. more
Oct 20, 2018
Gifts from Canada
The Madison Symphony Orchestra hosts guest conductor Tania Miller and cellist Zuill Bailey for its fall concerts. more
Oct 20, 2018
15 things to do in Madison this weekend (October 19-21)
This fall weekend features five fun fundraisers, an awesome art tour that's just a scenic drive full of fall colors away, the mother of all storytelling events, and oodles n' oodles more! more
Oct 19, 2018
Wisconsin nostalgia trip
Wisconsin author Jim Guhl’s debut novel, “Eleven Miles to Oshkosh” stars a bullied high schooler growing up in the Fox Valley. It’s a nostalgia trip populated with an oddball cast of characters. more
Oct 19, 2018
Tom Klingele
“Some pig!”
The Zuckerman’s farm animals steal the show in Children’s Theater of Madison’s “Charlotte’s Web.” more
Oct 18, 2018
Eliot Wyatt
Put to the test
Education is a key issue in the Wisconsin governor’s race. Gov. Scott Walker says Supt. Tony Evers will put “union bosses” back in charge and raise taxes. Evers says schools have suffered under Walker and voters are ready for change. more
Oct 18, 2018
Kevin Penczak
The power of story
When Nestor Gomez came to the U.S. at age 15, he could barely speak due to a stutter. Now he’s a 35-time Moth StorySLAM winner. He’ll be at the Moth GrandSLAM Championship on Oct. 19 at the Barrymore Theatre. more
Oct 18, 2018
Tom Lynn/UW Athletics
Victory on ice
UW women’s hockey team are already off to a 6-0 start, extending their at-home winning streak to 33. Head coach Mark Johnson is now the all-time winningest coach in NCAA women’s hockey history. more
Oct 18, 2018
Better bling
It’s better to know your jewelry is not exploitative, says Soha Javaherian of Soha Diamond Company. The new Madison startup “clicks and mortar” business uses only lab-grown gems and recycled metals. more
Oct 18, 2018
Beth Skogen
Overwhelming demand
One year after opening, Madison’s homeless day shelter is serving far more people than anticipated — including a surprising number of families. Despite the struggles, The Beacon seems to be hitting its stride. more
Oct 18, 2018
David Michael Miller
How to save lives?
Some 100,000 American are waiting for a new kidney at any given time. Ten to 20 die each day while waiting more
Oct 18, 2018
Isthmus Events
Isthmus Live Session: The People Brothers Band
On Friday, Nov. 9, Madison's The People Brothers Band will be recording an acoustic Isthmus Live Session at the Isthmus office at 5:45 pm. Register for a spot to attend this intimate performance. more
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
Jobs at Isthmus
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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
Isthmus seeks advertising representative
Isthmus is looking for an advertising representative to join our team. more
Sep 27, 2018
11:00 AM
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We still like beer
Beer has been having a national moment, but Madison is way ahead of the curve. Four more breweries are slated to open in our area. more
Tyranena lightens up
Lake Millionaire is a fruity but dry IPA from Tyranena of Lake Mills. It offers an approachable option in the brewery’s portfolio of hoppy beers. more
Overwhelming demand
One year after opening, Madison’s homeless day shelter is serving far more people than anticipated — including a surprising number of families. Despite the struggles, The Beacon seems to be hitting its stride. more
A cool ride
Why haul beer on foot to that tailgate when you can pack it into a custom-made “Kooler Kart” and enjoy the ride? That was the thought bubble of engineer Adam Jablonski. more
Field Day: Tribute to Field Stark
Acoustic Collective, Cliff Frederiksen, Gaines & Wagoner, Robert J, Dave Stoler, Jourdan Hines featuring Mary Wallin. $10 benefits MAMA Cares. more
Oct 21, 2018
12:30 PM
Six Characters in Search of an Author
University Theatre: Fictional characters hijack an acting troupe, 10/11-28, Vilas Hall-Hemsley Theatre, at 7:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays (2 pm on 10/27) and 2 pm Sundays. $20. more
Oct 21, 2018
2:00 PM
Charlotte's Web
Children's Theater of Madison, 10/5-21, Overture Center-Playhouse, at 7 pm Fridays (no show 10/19), 2:30 & 7 pm Saturdays and 2:30 pm Sundays. $40 ($30 ages 12 & under). more
Oct 21, 2018
2:30 PM
Leslie Damaso, Jason Kutz & Michael Koszewski
Philippine art songs & other works. $25. more
Oct 21, 2018
3:00 PM
Oct 21, 2018
7:00 PM
