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Lillian Sizemore
A ‘Lovely’ revival
Isthmus Picks for Jan. 27-Feb. 3 includes the opening of the ‘How Lovely Are Thy Branches’ labyrinth; the world premiere of a new symphony by Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra composer in residence Bill Banfield; Groundhog Day in Sun Prairie; and more. Read more
What's New
Bob Koch
Save the State Journal
Opinion | The thing I most appreciate about the State Journal is that it still tries to practice good old balanced, objective journalism, something that’s fallen out of fashion in recent years. Read more
Jan 28, 2022
Robin Shepard
Back in bock — sort of
Bocks for Lent, sweet stouts and more for Valentine’s Day, and other seasonal brews are on tap and packaged for takeout. Read more
Jan 28, 2022
Lillian Sizemore
A ‘Lovely’ revival
Isthmus Picks for Jan. 27-Feb. 3 includes the opening of the ‘How Lovely Are Thy Branches’ labyrinth; the world premiere of a new symphony by Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra composer in residence Bill Banfield; Groundhog Day in Sun Prairie; and more. Read more
Jan 26, 2022
Soup on your doorstep
Soups I Did It Again is a Spring Green vegetarian and vegan soup service from an industry veteran. Read more
Jan 21, 2022
Remember to eat
Is January a dining-out doldrums? Restaurant Week and Soup’s On drum up business for local restaurants. Read more
Jan 20, 2022
J.C. Dunst Photography
Storm the tower
An opportunity to help Lords of the Trident film a new video, Dane County Parks outdoor rec demos and equipment tryouts, new stage productions from Madison Theatre Guild and Sun Prairie Civic Theatre, and more Isthmus Picks for Jan. 20-27. Read more
Jan 18, 2022
Peter Rambo (author photo)
D.C. field trip
A school trip to Washington, D.C., is full of potential landmines for a class of mostly Latinx 8th-graders and their teacher. But the class also discovers an unlikely redeeming factor. Read more
Jan 15, 2022
Linda Falkenstein
Ale Asylum taproom remains open
The Madison brewery's business has been in limbo, but its tap room has not closed. The hours are limited, but the beer is fresh. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
Carolyn Fath
Beer and Cheese Fest is back
Breweries, including newcomers Starkweather, Amorphic and Young Blood, are bringing special brews and flagships alike to the annual event. Although no longer associated with Isthmus, the event will look familiar at the Alliant Exhibition Hall. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
Milwaukee Brewers
Three for three?
Can it be true? Based on the performances from all three of the state’s major pro franchises in 2021, it’s reasonable to expect championships this year. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
Bob Hemauer
One dish: Greenbush Bar pizza
The sign of a great pizza is a simple pie done right. That’s what you get with a pepperoni from Greenbush Bar. Read more
Jan 13, 2022
Robin Shepard
The perfect pint
As colder temps set in, there is nothing quite like sipping a big beer by the fire. Wisconsin beer expert Robin Shepard picks winter warmers not to miss this January. Read more
Jan 12, 2022
8:00 AM
Jolynne Roord
Little books, big project
Being published and printed is a big deal. The Little Book Project WI aims to open that door wider for artists and writers from underrepresented communities. Read more
Jan 12, 2022
8:00 AM
courtesy Marshall Lions Club
Country & cold weather
Colliding concert options with some twang feature Alabama, Star Country's Class of 2022 and Wisconsin Americana Fest; an Ice Fisheree Fest in Marshall and Bald Eagle Watching Days in Prairie du Sac; and more Isthmus Picks for Jan. 13-20. Read more
Jan 12, 2022
5:03 AM
A seed of hope
A couple of years ago I asked [my mom] about this [cucumber] seed and why we had to plant the same thing over and over again. She said that this seed has moved through so many generations and so many different lands. Read more
Jan 11, 2022
10:58 AM
No dog (breeders) allowed
Madison city council members are receiving a flurry of emails opposing a proposed ordinance to ban facilities that breed research animals. What’s odd is that no such facility currently exists in the city. Read more
Jan 11, 2022
9:39 AM
Charles Osgood/Chicago Tribune
Mike Wilmington liked to watch
Mike Wilmington was an auteurist to the core. He worshiped a personal pantheon of filmmakers like Welles, Ford and Hitchcock, who in his estimation could do no wrong. Read more
Jan 10, 2022
2:15 PM
Overwatchers
At large outdoor events in Madison, a Dane County sniper is likely watching. Read more
Jan 10, 2022
9:46 AM
Coburn Dukehart/Wisconsin Watch
Voting experts urge Wisconsin Republicans to halt election attacks
‘This is a charade — what’s going on with this constant drumbeat of all the massive voter fraud. There’s a simple explanation for almost everything that people accuse election officials of doing.’ Read more
Jan 9, 2022
1:00 PM
Linda Falkenstein
Pivots and divots
Restaurants kept scrambling to make things work in 2021. And there were golf simulators. A roundup of the year in Madison eating. Read more
Jan 9, 2022
8:00 AM
Ingrid Laas
Power and grace
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra to help resuscitate a lost composition and mount its world premiere performance. Read more
Jan 9, 2022
8:00 AM
Jesse Chieffo
Laughs last
Madison Indie Comedy formed during the pandemic to support performers, venues and audiences. Founders Sasha Rosser and Shauna Jungdahl want to “bring together people from all different walks of life.” Read more
Jan 8, 2022
8:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Sunset Yarn and Fiddlesticks Knits fill Madison’s yarn void
Madison lost its two remaining local yarn stores — the Knitting Tree and Wisconsin Craft Mart — before the pandemic. Sunset Yarn and Fiddlesticks have filled the void. Read more
Jan 8, 2022
8:00 AM
In the paper
Hope for a failing planet
The bright side to planetary decline? Scientists are realizing that a big part of successfully reining in climate change has to do with mending damaged landscapes and conserving wild nature, something we can do. Read more
Keeping hope in the mix
Which stories are told in the news can significantly impact how people see the world and whether they see opportunity for change and progress. Read more
It was a difficult first year for Madison's Police Civilian Oversight Board
More than a year after the creation of the Police Civilian Oversight Board, progress on creating a new, community-centered check on law enforcement has been slow. A lack of staff support, bad headlines, and lawsuits haven’t helped. Read more
Laughs last
Madison Indie Comedy formed during the pandemic to support performers, venues and audiences. Founders Sasha Rosser and Shauna Jungdahl want to “bring together people from all different walks of life.” Read more
Pivots and divots
Restaurants kept scrambling to make things work in 2021. And there were golf simulators. A roundup of the year in Madison eating. Read more
Kids' Ice Fishing Day
Annual Yahara Fishing Club event, with free rod/reel for first 300 kids (ages 14 & under), lessons, lunch. Read more
Jan 29, 2022
9:00 AM12:00 PM
ONLINE: Kids in the Rotunda
Free performance by Jerry Ensemble, on Facebook. Click through for link. Read more
Jan 29, 2022
9:30 AM
Ben Orozco, Emily Rudolph, Kyung Eun You
"TOPIA," "Wallflower" and recent works, respectively, 1/6-2/5 (extended), Arts + Literature Laboratory (reception 6-9 pm, 2/4; note new date). Current hours: noon-5 pm Thursdays-Saturdays, or by appointment. Read more
Jan 29, 2022
12:00 PM5:00 PM
Grown-Up Book Fair
'90s themed fundraiser for Madison Public Library Foundation, with books curated by local independent sellers, bake sale, trivia, vintage & poster sales. $25 admission. Read more
Jan 29, 2022
12:00 PM5:00 PM
The Realistic Joneses
Madison Theatre Guild: Unrelated next door neighbors may share more than a last name, 7:30 pm on 1/20-22 & 26-28 and 2 pm, 1/23 & 29, Bartell Theatre. $20. Read more
Jan 29, 2022
2:00 PM
