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AMY STOCKLEIN
CampBUILD teaches girls skills building
CampBUILD shows girls they can build things as well as boys can. Read more
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15 things to do in Madison this weekend (Aug. 16-18)
This weekend's eclectic lineup of awesomeness includes a corn festival, a gaggle of garage rock goodness, an art fair and a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Read more
Aug 16, 2019
David Michael Miller
Where goes the neighborhood?
In the early 1960s, Madison destroyed much of the Greenbush neighborhood, dislocating 1,150 people. Now the city is eyeing redevelopment of the so-called Triangle. Will it get it right this time? Read more
Aug 15, 2019
New Day Films
Hidden in plain sight
There are few facilities like this anywhere in the country, and even fewer that never charge admission. So why don’t more people take advantage of the films shown by Cinematheque? Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Making shit up
As two recent decisions demonstrate, the conservatives on the state’s highest court are not applying the law as it is written, but as they wish it to be. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Eats events
Sweet Corn Festival takes over Sunny P, Pupusafest raises money for Quito students and the Taste of Farmers’ Market Tour teaches folks to shop like the pros, this week in events that are kind of ear-ie. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
“Visible and invisible”
The recently formed Disability Rights Caucus of the Democratic Party wants people with disabilities to be heard in the democratic process. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Fourthworld Photography
Hard promises
The Cider Farm opened its doors in March on Madison’s west side. Hand-crafted hard ciders from Mineral Point are paired with small bites and a few larger plates. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
A better tonic
Mixers so good they can be satisfying standalone beverages. That’s what Milwaukee’s Top Note Tonic is producing. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Chelsey Dequaine
Inking outside the lines
Two new tattoo shops in Madison join the growing scene in Dane County. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
AMY STOCKLEIN
CampBUILD teaches girls skills building
CampBUILD shows girls they can build things as well as boys can. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Brett Stepanik
Reborn again
The three players in The Hussy play in a dozen other local bands. But the players show no signs of fatigue on their forthcoming LP, “Looming.” Read more
Aug 15, 2019
The future of Token Creek
The Token Creek Music Festival is held on the 110-acre property owned by founders Rose Mary and John Harbison that backs up against Token Creek. The founders would like to see the property preserved as a single parcel. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
Isthmus Events
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! Music by Pat McCurdy, Gender Confetti and Wheelhouse. FREE! 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
Happening Sat. Jan. 18, 2020. Tickets go on sale Oct. 3. Read more
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Where goes the neighborhood?
In the early 1960s, Madison destroyed much of the Greenbush neighborhood, dislocating 1,150 people. Now the city is eyeing redevelopment of the so-called Triangle. Will it get it right this time? Read more
Madweek for Aug. 15, 2019
No charges for Lyft driver accused of sexual assault, a patrol officer observes someone tossing a loaded handgun onto the street, and Princeton Review bestows UW-Madison with an obvious ranking … it’s been weird Madweek. Read more
Hidden in plain sight
There are few facilities like this anywhere in the country, and even fewer that never charge admission. So why don’t more people take advantage of the films shown by Cinematheque? Read more
Making shit up
As two recent decisions demonstrate, the conservatives on the state’s highest court are not applying the law as it is written, but as they wish it to be. Read more
Hard promises
The Cider Farm opened its doors in March on Madison’s west side. Hand-crafted hard ciders from Mineral Point are paired with small bites and a few larger plates. Read more
Magic Festival
OutReach LGBTQ pride celebration, 1-6 pm, 8/18, Warner Park. Read more
Aug 18, 2019
1:00 PM
Evil Dead The Musical
Stage mash-up of Sam Raimi's horror-comedy trilogy produced by University Theatre, 8/15-25 and 9/12-29, Vilas Hall-Mitchell Theatre, at 7:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays. $25. Read more
Aug 18, 2019
2:00 PM
Hephaestus
Music Theatre of Madison presents new musical by Nathan Fosbinder, 7:30 pm on 8/16-17 & 23-24 and 2 pm, 8/18, UW Memorial Union-Play Circle. $33-$30. Read more
Aug 18, 2019
2:00 PM
Madison Savoyards & Central Midwest Ballet Academy
"Pineapple Poll" and "Trial By Jury," one-acts by Gilbert & Sullivan, 7:30 pm on 8/17 and 3 pm, 8/18 (kids' pre-show activities 2 pm). $30. Read more
Aug 18, 2019
3:00 PM
A Doll's House
Ibsen examines an apparently happy well-to-do family, 8/10-10/6, Touchstone Theatre. Read more
Aug 18, 2019
6:00 PM
