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"Existential threat"
Wisconsin’s paltry public support for the arts meets the pandemic to create an “existential crisis,” according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Read more
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Gwyn Gilliss
Quanda Johnson reads James Baldwin
Isthmus planned to run a profile of UW-Madison doctoral candidate Quanda Johnson in March, before COVID-19 scrapped a performance of “An Evening with James Baldwin.” Catherine Capellaro shares the interview here, as the show is restaged online. Read more
Aug 11, 2020
John Kuehl
“C” is for cookie
It’s everyone’s favorite sweet, right? A cookie can be a snack or an extravagant dessert. These five Madison favorites cover both ends of the spectrum. Read more
Aug 11, 2020
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Are political conventions even worth it?
Milwaukee is disappointed, yet reducing the Democratic National Convention to a virtual event was a smart move. But even after the pandemic, will big, expensive political conventions ever make sense again? Read more
Aug 11, 2020
"Existential threat"
Wisconsin’s paltry public support for the arts meets the pandemic to create an “existential crisis,” according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Read more
Aug 7, 2020
Drive-through pizza farm
Pizza off the farm? Sprouting Acres recreates the pizza farm in the era of COVID-19. Read more
Aug 6, 2020
Joe Newton
Stating the obvious
When is a painted toenail a relationship-breaker? How does an abusive relationship harm the libido? The answers, this week in Savage Love. Read more
Aug 6, 2020
National Independent Venue Association
Don't forget the venues! #saveourstages
“Once these venues are gone they aren’t coming back,” says Stoughton Opera House director Bill Brehm, urging national action to assist local venues. Read more
Aug 5, 2020
The Bill McClain Collection of Chicago Imagism, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
Isthmus Picks (Aug. 6-13)
MMoCA's galleries reopen (and the museum's Rooftop Cinema series returns), plus virtual talks by authors John Galligan and Melissa Faliveno...that's only a few of this week’s Isthmus Picks. Read more
Aug 5, 2020
Unmasking a Republican dilemma
Now that Gov. Tony Evers has issued a mask mandate — something he should have done weeks ago — Republicans must decide between their extremist base and suburban women. Read more
Aug 4, 2020
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A triple threat
Congress’ failure to extend a pandemic-related moratorium could place more than 29 million Americans at risk of homelessness by the end of the year. Read more
Aug 3, 2020
Vinyl Cave: A piece of 1970s Wisconsin musical history, continued
Whatever the story is with these oddly-covered 1970s albums, they are all musically worthwhile. Here's mini-reviews of another four titles. Read more
Aug 2, 2020
Isthmus Events
We are watching the COVID-19 situation closely. Please check our social media and website for event updates.
Madison Burger Week
This citywide celebration on July 6-19 showcases the best burgers of Madison. Throughout the week you vote to crown Madison's Favorite Burger. Read more
CANCELED: Margarita & Taco Fest
Due to COVID-19, we have canceled this event. We hope to see you when we can gather together again. Read more
Todd Hubler
POSTPONED: Madison Craft Beer Week
Madison Craft Beer Week is postponed indefinitely. We look forward to getting a new date on the calendar when we can support Madison’s strong craft beer community – together. Read more
CANCELED: Isthmus Uncorked
Due to COVID-19, we have canceled this event. We hope to see you when we can gather together again. Anyone who purchased a ticket will be refunded. Read more
CANCELED: Isthmus Paddle & Portage
This year’s Paddle & Portage is canceled. This would have been the event’s 41st consecutive year. We thank everyone for their participation and support, past and present. Read more
CANCELED: Isthmus OktoBEERfest
Due to COVID-19, we have canceled this event. We hope to see you when we can gather together again. Read more
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Overlooked, but not forgotten
Madison’s citywide historic preservation plan has been approved, and it contains for the first time a focus on underrepresented communities — of color, First Nations, women and LGBTQ. What happened in East Johnson Street’s Upshift? Read more
Institutional racism makes everything worse
Ald. Rebecca Kemble defends her vote to delay a State Street recovery proposal. Read more
The city council makes everything worse
If you thought that your city government trying to do something to help struggling, mostly locally owned, small business owners on Madison’s most iconic street was a no-brainer, well, you’re not one of 14 members on the city council. Read more
Claim a spot
The patio at Garver is open for food and drink service; Calliope is back; and new Streatery patios continue to open. Plus, the Madison Public Market is asking for the community’s support. Read more
"Fire Matt Kenny"
City leaders say they are listening to the demands of protesters, who, among other things, want the officer who killed Tony Robinson booted from the force. But Chief Vic Wahl says “there is no basis under state law” for any disciplinary action. Read more
ONLINE: Yahara Lakes 101
Clean Lakes Alliance series, "Pheasant Branch Conservancy: Protect, Restore, Preserve," via Zoom. Free. RSVP for link. Read more
Aug 12, 2020
8:00 AM
ONLINE: Melissa Faliveno
A Room of One's Own livestream, discussing "Tomboyland," new book, with Melissa Febos. Read more
Aug 12, 2020
6:00 PM
Forward Festival
Events (mostly virtual) for entrepreneurs, designers, geeks, hackers & professionals, 8/13-20, Madison area. Schedule: forwardfest.org. Read more
Aug 13, 2020Aug 20, 2020
World's Largest Brat Fest Online Auction
Fundraiser for local charities, bidding open 8/10-23. Read more
Aug 10, 2020Aug 23, 2020
