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Eric Tadsen
Last call of the Loon
Truly Remarkable Loon performed one last time at Kids in the Rotunda. “I’m putting this behind me now. It’s time,” he says. He plans to spend more time with his grandchildren. Read more
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Grants of $10,000 help Wisconsin businesses Bounceback
Missy Hughes, CEO and secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., says the Main Street Bounceback program, which gave $10,000 grants to small businesses around the state, will have a ‘lasting impact.’ Read more
Dec 5, 2022
Tommy Washbush
Homeless encampment at Dairy Drive meets basic needs, say city officials
The encampment at 3202 Dairy Drive opened in November 2021 with 30 small shelters and communal bathrooms. They were designed to provide housing for people who had been campaign out in parks and other parts of the city. Read more
Dec 5, 2022
Ingrid Laas
What to do in Madison this week: WCO's 'Messiah' concert, Lissie, and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Dec. 5-8 includes the release of new study results and recommendations by the Greater Madison Music City project; the return of holiday tours at the historic governor's mansion. Read more
Dec 5, 2022
Don’t stop believing (in plastics recycling)
There is good news: According to Madison recycling coordinator Bryan Johnson, about seven-eighths of the plastic being placed in the city’s green carts is being recycled. Read more
Dec 4, 2022
Christy Klein
Adaptive climbing makes the sport accessible to all
Adaptive climbing is held at Boulders east on the last Sunday of every month. It takes place with the help of volunteers and Adaptive Adventures, a nonprofit that provides accessible outdoor sports opportunities. Read more
Dec 4, 2022
Eric Tadsen
Last call of the Loon
Truly Remarkable Loon performed one last time at Kids in the Rotunda. “I’m putting this behind me now. It’s time,” he says. He plans to spend more time with his grandchildren. Read more
Dec 3, 2022
How Dane County is making Wisconsin less red
On the heels of Dane County’s influential role in the midterm election, Republican legislative leaders are suddenly talking about working across the aisle with Evers ahead of the next legislative session. Read more
Dec 3, 2022
CODA.market gives large-scale public artists a new venue to sell their works
Madison-based CODAmarket is an offshoot of Toni Sikes’ CODAworx, an online hub for public art commissions. The new site gives public art makers a new way to connect with potential clients. Read more
Dec 3, 2022
Fairchild is having fun
L’Etoile’s influence is evident at Fairchild — the resumes of chefs Itaru Nagano and Andy Kroeger and co-owner Patrick Sierra all list L’Etoile — but the vibe is more casual; service is purposeful and un-rushed. Read more
Dec 2, 2022
Kent Sweitzer
New world baroque
In the past, the group focused more on the West European Baroque masters, like Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. But this season the group will focus on composers like Fernández, Padilla, and Salazar from Spain and the New World. Read more
Dec 2, 2022
Amtrak.com
Why Madison is talking about train stations again
Earmarked funding from the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has helped make rail in Madison a possibility once again. Read more
Dec 2, 2022
Coburn Dukehart Wisconsin Watch
Abortion ruling prompts report on forgotten pregnancy law
There is another side to the abortion controversy, says author Phoebe Petrovic. “Not only are there concerns about how the state legislates terminating a pregnancy,” she says, “but also keeping a pregnancy." Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Tommy Washbush
Policing pregnancy
Wisconsin is one of just five states that allow civil detention for pregnant people accused of substance use. Its legal proceedings take place out of public view, under seal and with a low standard of evidence. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
6:00 AM
Lauren Cahillane
What to do in Madison this weekend: Shecase Showdown, 'Frandu's Death Party' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Dec. 1-4 features a symposium by the UW Elections Research Center; a new exhibit by Audifax. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
5:03 AM
Kenneth Burns
How Sen. Tammy Baldwin built a coalition to pass the Respect for Marriage Act
In her interview with Isthmus editor Judith Davidoff and publisher Jason Joyce, Baldwin reviewed the steps involved in moving the Respect for Marriage Act through the Senate. Read more
Nov 30, 2022
5:00 PM
Freepik.com
Referendums pay for more emergency local services
Just like school district administrators, officials who run Wisconsin’s towns, villages, cities and counties are increasingly asking voters to approve additional spending for local services — and getting permission to do so. Read more
Nov 28, 2022
11:30 AM
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What to do in Madison this week: Skegss, Andrea Potos, and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 28-Dec. 1 includes an Isthmus conversation with Sen. Tammy Baldwin; a final weekend of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ from University Theatre. Read more
Nov 28, 2022
5:32 AM
What's lost with Wisconsin's move to digital deer registration
Until a few years ago, when you shot a deer the DNR required successful hunters to produce the body. Cervid habeas corpus. Now it’s all done digitally. And something is lost. Read more
Nov 25, 2022
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What to do in Madison this weekend: TRL, Hip-Hop Nutcracker and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 24-27 features the openings of Zoo Lights and Immersive Van Gogh; a Daryl Hall and Todd Rundgren double bill at the Orpheum. Read more
Nov 24, 2022
5:03 AM
Evers, Kaul won but Democrats lost ground
Bright spots for Republicans include the re-election of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson to a third term and capturing the 3rd Congressional District. Read more
Nov 21, 2022
11:00 AM
Jesse Chieffo
What to do in Madison this week: Machine Head, Kevin Bozeman & Friends, and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 21-24 includes a pair of benefit shows for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin; Latin Music Fest at the Majestic. Read more
Nov 21, 2022
5:31 AM
Next up: Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Opinion | The next most consequential election of our lifetimes in Wisconsin will be the race for state Supreme Court. Conservative Justice Patience Roggensack is retiring. If the liberals can pick up this seat they will flip the majority. Read more
Nov 18, 2022
2:45 PM
Maureen Janson Heintz
New, old, borrowed, blue
‘bits ‘n pieces’ provides newcomers a robust introduction to Li Chiao-Ping’s style or serves as a well-curated collection of important works and favorites. It’s at UW-Madison’s Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall through Nov. 19. Read more
Nov 18, 2022
1:30 PM
Hannah Ritvo
UW-Madison students helped get critical youth vote out for November election
According to a national exit poll, the youth vote turned out for Democrats, with 53 percent of young people aged 18 to 29 supporting Democrats in Congressional races, 41 percent support for Republicans and 5 percent for independents. Read more
Nov 17, 2022
8:00 AM
In the paper
The new Epic
If the feds had not pulled some huge contracts from Epic Systems a few years back, the company and Dane County would be rolling in new riches. But Epic is likely probably better off without them. Read more
A dream deferred?
Construction was set to begin this month on the more-than-decade-old proposal to build a Madison public market. But an unexpected development this summer has left the project fighting for its life. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: November 2022
Illustrator Kristin Shafel captures the quiet time before the hectic holidays in this month’s cover illustration. Read more
When abortion was illegal
Rain and Pat had unwanted pregnancies when abortion was illegal to in the United States. Both are devastated by the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, and are now telling their stories. Read more
Giant Jones gets bigger
Bottling has been a major bottleneck for the brewery preventing its growth. “We haven’t even tried to even find new places to sell our beer since before the pandemic because we can’t keep up with bottling demands,” says brewmaster Jessica Jones. Read more
Governor's Mansion Holiday Tours
Free self-guided tours, noon-2 pm on 12/6, 8, 15 & 20 and 10 am-noon, 12/10 & 17, 99 Cambridge Road. Groups RSVP: 608-246-5501. Read more
Dec 6, 2022
12:00 PM2:00 PM
An Isthmus conversation with Dave Cieslewicz and Nada Elmikashfi
Online
Opinion columnists discuss 2022 in politics, and look forward to 2023, on Facebook: fb.com/IsthmusMadison. Read more
Dec 6, 2022
7:00 PM
RSVP for Soup's On
Dane Buy Local drive-through event featuring soup from local restaurants. Order Wednesday-Saturday at danebuylocal.com/soups-on; pickup 4-6 pm following Tuesday, FEED Kitchens. Read more
Dec 7, 2022
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra & Festival Choir of Madison
Annual "Messiah" concert. $35. Read more
Dec 7, 2022
7:00 PM
