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Democrats ousted Gov. Scott Walker and won five statewide offices on Nov. 6. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos insists Republicans have the mandate to govern. more
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Maureen Janson Heintz
Dancing with the Bard
UW-Madison assistant professor Marlene Skog delivers a strong and touching look at Shakespeare’s female characters in “Consider it not so deeply.” more
Nov 16, 2018
15 things to do in Madison this weekend (November 16-18)
From contemporary ballet to Cannibal Corpse, we've got 15 ideas for weekend fun. more
Nov 16, 2018
David Michael Miller
How Dane County voted in the governor's race
How critical was Dane County turnout to the election of Tony Evers as Wisconsin's next governor? Our map details the dominance of the Democratic vote in the already blue county. more
Nov 16, 2018
What we're thankful for
Employees at Middleton Ford share what they are thankful for this holiday season. What are you thankful for? Sponsored content from Middleton Ford. more
Nov 16, 2018
Darkness and light
In Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” a young half-witch must make a choice between the light and the darkness. more
Nov 15, 2018
Candice Wagener
Just chili
It’s winter’s favorite, rib-stickingest “soup.” Where to get a good bowl of red… or green… or vegan. more
Nov 15, 2018
Eats events
Female makers at Madison Chocolate Company, pie sale at Meadowridge Library and a garden-to-glass tour at Olbrich Gardens, this week in events that will have you at aloe. more
Nov 15, 2018
Carolyn Fath
The whole hog
Once a month for three hours, six students who pay $169 get hands-on instruction in how that whole hog becomes their breakfast, lunch or dinner. more
Nov 15, 2018
A Republican without a party
Joseph Britt spent decades as a loyal assistant to Republican leaders, including U.S. Sen. Bob Kasten and state Assembly leader, David Prosser. But today he sees the GOP as a “party that rejects responsibility.” more
Nov 15, 2018
Christopher Healey
No judging
Thanksgiving in a restaurant is the best of both worlds. Turkey and often a lot more, and no dirty dishes. A roundup of Madison-area options for 2018. more
Nov 15, 2018
No contest
Democrats ousted Gov. Scott Walker and won five statewide offices on Nov. 6. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos insists Republicans have the mandate to govern. more
Nov 15, 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
11:32 AM
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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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No contest
Democrats ousted Gov. Scott Walker and won five statewide offices on Nov. 6. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos insists Republicans have the mandate to govern. more
Rooting for the hometown store
Madison native Patrick Rothfuss remembers bookstores all along State Street. It’s one of the reasons the international bestselling author has become a partner in A Room of One’s Own. more
Just chili
It’s winter’s favorite, rib-stickingest “soup.” Where to get a good bowl of red… or green… or vegan. more
Robin Vos’ attack on democracy
Robin Vos appears to be following a Republican playbook in his quest to limit Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ power once in office. The North Carolina Legislature did the same thing in 2016. more
Art & Gift Fair
Annual fundraiser, 10 am-6 pm on 11/17 and 10 am-4 pm, 11/18, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, with 90-plus exhibitors, entertainment, food. $6 admission. Click through for entertainment schedule. more
Nov 17, 2018
Engaging Shaw
Comedy about a pursuit of the famous writer, 10/25-11/18, American Players Theatre-Touchstone, Spring Green. more
Nov 17, 2018
1:00 PM
The Best Man
Madison Theatre Guild: Gore Vidal's tale of dueling candidates in the 1960 presidential election, 11/2-17, Bartell Theatre-Drury Stage, at 7:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays (2 pm on 11/17) and 2 pm, 11/11. $20. more
Nov 17, 2018
2:00 PM
Consider It Not So Deeply
Contemporary ballet choreographed by Marlene Skog, 8 pm on 11/15-16 and 2:30 pm, 11/17, UW Lathrop Hall-H'Doubler Performance Space. $22. more
Nov 17, 2018
2:30 PM
