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“Immigrant Journeys from South of the Border” is a powerful exhibit of portraits and narrated life stories from Wisconsin’s recent immigrants. It humanizes the crisis at the border and helps us understand the plight of people seeking better lives. Read more
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How city budgets get made
As the city starts to put together its next budget, there is again a projected gap between expenses and revenues. Agencies will be asked to cut back and some will offer options that are not feasible politically. Read more
Jul 16, 2019
CrossFit
5 reasons you should go to the CrossFit Games
Even if you haven’t done CrossFit—or even heard of it—you should still check out the CrossFit Games. Why? Glad you asked. Sponsored content from the Madison Area Sports Commission. Read more
Jul 15, 2019
Keep your identity your own
How can you best safeguard your personal information in the digital age? Sponsored content from The Burish Group of UBS. Read more
Jul 15, 2019
Holly Henschen
Supporting refugees
On Friday, Madisonians protested both the conditions in facilities where asylum seekers are being held and a national raid on undocumented immigrants set to begin on Sunday. The protest coincided with dozens around the country. Read more
Jul 13, 2019
Greg Anderson
Wisconsin Examiner launches next week
The Newsroom, a nonprofit venture working to increase coverage of state government, will launch its 11th state publication: The Wisconsin Examiner Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Off the Square: I'm not saying do nothing but....
When pushing for change, how exactly should activists act? Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Ron Johnson’s moment
As chair of the Senate’s Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, Ron Johnson has a lot of power. He should use it to help desperate families who are crossing the border. Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Pop-up wine bar
Looking to grab a glass of wine before a show at the Overture Center or Concerts on the Square? Try the new sidewalk cafe at Vom Fass. Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Kelly Green
That’s spicy
Nawabi Hyderabad House Biryani Place specializes in biryani with 23 varieties, and its menu and buffet feature a number of other dishes not often seen at Madison’s Indian bistros. Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Jeff Randall
Spring Green pizza party
In Spring Green, a prize of a pizza oven leads to a community gathering place...and an ad hoc Friday restaurant. Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Parental guidance
The Dane County jail started a pilot, Parenting Inside Out, in February. The 12-week program provided six inmate fathers training on parenting skills in hopes of improving family communication and reentry into home-life. Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Chase Hammond
Busker blues
Bassist Josh Cohen says Madison is missing out by tightly regulating buskers who use amplifiers. He’s contesting a municipal ticket in the hopes that a judge will find the city’s ordinance unconstitutional. Read more
Jul 11, 2019
Isthmus Events
Voting for Isthmus Mad Faves is now OPEN!
Vote through July 31 for you favorite Madison people, places, things and more. 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
Isthmus Oktobeerfest
Prost! Isthmus OktoBEERfest is back for the FIFTH year with new and favorite local breweries, food and games for this modern interpretation of the classic German-style fest. This fest is on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 from 3-7 p.m at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, Wisconsin. Read more
Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest
Save the date! More details to come. Read more
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Fix it or lose it
The city has given the owner of the historic Suhr house on Langdon Street a deadline to fix the structure or risk losing it through demolition by neglect. Read more
Ron Johnson’s moment
As chair of the Senate’s Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, Ron Johnson has a lot of power. He should use it to help desperate families who are crossing the border. Read more
How city budgets get made
As the city starts to put together its next budget, there is again a projected gap between expenses and revenues. Agencies will be asked to cut back and some will offer options that are not feasible politically. Read more
Wisconsin Examiner launches next week
The Newsroom, a nonprofit venture working to increase coverage of state government, will launch its 11th state publication: The Wisconsin Examiner Read more
Quicksand: Police attempt to find solutions devolves into cruel joke
A police brainstorming list for how to deal with problems at the top of State Street became “a poor attempt at a joke." Read more
She Stoops to Conquer
A daughter of wealth pretends to be a maid to try and interest a husband in this comedy by Oliver Goldsmith, 6/14-9/20. Read more
Jul 18, 2019
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