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A memorial for Mildred Harnack
Mildred Harnack, a UW-Madison alum who married a German, was the only American woman executed on Adolph Hitler’s direct orders. On Oct. 31, Madison Arts Commission placed a memorial in Marshall Park. more
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History lesson
East High students dig into lessons from World War I, with lectures on the Middle East, Putin’s rise and white supremacy. more
Nov 12, 2018
Tell All: My wife is begging for a dog
My wife adores dogs. I don’t. Now she is insisting she can’t be happy without a furry friend. more
Nov 12, 2018
Dazzling Bernstein
Madison Symphony Orchestra delivers a dazzling tribute to Leonard Bernstein at Overture Hall this weekend. It features John DeMain conducting the works of his mentor and magnificent piano playing by Christopher Taylor. more
Nov 10, 2018
Stacy Bruner
Holiday cooking tips from Madison College’s chef
Madison College's Chef Kevin Appleton offers six tips to help make your traditional Midwestern meals the envy of your family and friends this holiday season. Sponsored content from Madison College. more
Nov 8, 2018
Amy Stocklein
Mezes and more
Deceptively simple and delicious, the flavors of the Middle East are worth seeking out at Dubai Mediterranean Restaurant. more
Nov 8, 2018
From stage to screen
Every comedian dreams about getting that Netflix special. Madison comedian Dina Nina Martinez is bootstrapping her own version at this year’s Lady Laughs Comedy Festival. more
Nov 8, 2018
Jeff Miller/UW-Madison
UW’s innovation leader
Although UW-Madison spends more than $1 billion on research a year, many complain that bureaucracy is hampering research. However, the med school is striving to stay true to The Wisconsin Idea, by bringing its research to the people. more
Nov 8, 2018
Brett Stepanik
Move like the wind
Skateboarding is relatively new in China. But these Chinese international students at UW-Madison are learning to shred in their new hometown. more
Nov 8, 2018
Eats events
Vegan chili cookoff hosted by the Alliance for Animals, the last outdoor Dane County Farmers’ Market of the season and a five-course, omakase-style dinner @MorrisRamen, this week in events that turnip the beet! more
Nov 8, 2018
Luna’s wild ride
The couple bringing a grocery store to one of Madison’s most notorious food deserts is hoping to raise $50,000 after a series of setbacks delayed the project. But the store is on track to open Nov. 15. more
Nov 8, 2018
A memorial for Mildred Harnack
Mildred Harnack, a UW-Madison alum who married a German, was the only American woman executed on Adolph Hitler’s direct orders. On Oct. 31, Madison Arts Commission placed a memorial in Marshall Park. more
Nov 8, 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
Jobs at Isthmus
Isthmus seeks video director
Isthmus is looking for an experienced video director to join our team. more
Nov 8, 2018
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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
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Sha na na na, goodbye!
The Solidarity Sing Along turned triumphant the day after Democrat Tony Evers defeated Gov. Scott Walker. The group will keep singing until he’s out of office — and possibly after that, too. more
Luna’s wild ride
The couple bringing a grocery store to one of Madison’s most notorious food deserts is hoping to raise $50,000 after a series of setbacks delayed the project. But the store is on track to open Nov. 15. more
Red seawall mostly holds in Wisconsin
Despite winning the governorship and holding onto a U.S. Senate seat, Democrats mostly fell short in Tuesday’s election, failing to make gains in the state Legislature or with Wisconsin’s eight Congressional districts. more
Katherine Steichen Rosing
Life size stitched & beaded tree sculptures, 11/5-29, Madison College-Truax Gallery (reception 11:30 am-1:30 pm, 11/13). more
Nov 13, 2018
11:30 AM
Engaging Shaw
Comedy about a pursuit of the famous writer, 10/25-11/18, American Players Theatre-Touchstone, Spring Green. more
Nov 14, 2018
7:30 PM
