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What to do in Madison this weekend: Cage the Elephant, 'Tick, Tick…Boom!' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Aug. 8-11 includes more than 60 regional performers over two nights at DJ Summit 50 at Liquid; the return of Ride the Drive after a couple years off. Read more
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Robin Shepard
Beers to watch for in August
Delta’s kölsch has been among the best-selling beers this summer in Biergarten at Olbrich Park. Its flavors do all the right things for me. Read more
Aug 9, 2024
Liam Beran
More opponents than supporters in initial public feedback on potential Madison budget referendum
Supporters of a proposed $22 million city budget referendum want to avoid deep cuts in services, but opponents argued that taxes are already ‘untenable.’ Read more
Aug 8, 2024
2024 Isthmus August primary voter guide
Isthmus breaks down the state Constitutional amendments and races on the ballot this Aug. 13 in our 2024 August primary election Voter Guide. Read more
Aug 8, 2024
Guía Isthmus para el votante de las elecciones primarias de 2024
Isthmus desglosa las enmiendas constitucionales del estado y las contiendas electorales en la papeleta de votación de este 13 de agosto en nuestra Guía para el votante de las elecciones primarias de agosto de 2024. Read more
Aug 8, 2024
Auntie Luke explains November's Madison school district referendums
In June, the Madison school district approved two November ballot referendums seeking money to pay for things like teachers salaries. Why does the district need so much money? The biggest reason is the 'revenue limit.' Read more
Aug 8, 2024
Embrace the crisis
Rather than go to referendum, it would be better for the city of Madison to use this budget crisis to do a deep dive into city processes, organizational culture and overall mission. Read more
Aug 8, 2024
courtesy Capital City Theatre
What to do in Madison this weekend: Cage the Elephant, 'Tick, Tick…Boom!' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Aug. 8-11 includes more than 60 regional performers over two nights at DJ Summit 50 at Liquid; the return of Ride the Drive after a couple years off. Read more
Aug 8, 2024
Darren Bush
Infrequent fliers
Wisconsin is well-known for its passionate odonatists, both professional and amateur. There are thousands of sightings of hundreds of species in Wisconsin, including the 75 species known in Dane County. Read more
Aug 7, 2024
Underdog Pet Rescue
Dane County rescue group to offer free monthly vet care for pets of homeless individuals
Veterinarians at Underdog Pet Rescue’s free clinics will provide exams, vaccinations and other medical services. Read more
Aug 7, 2024
On WORT, Steven Walters assesses the 2026 Wisconsin governor field
In an interview with WORT-FM news producer Faye Parks, Walters looks at who might run for Wisconsin governor in two years should incumbent Gov. Tony Evers decide to not run. Read more
Aug 6, 2024
Liam Beran
Madison drop boxes are ready to accept absentee ballots
Voters can cast their absentee ballots at any of Madison’s 14 drop boxes starting on Aug. 6. Read more
Aug 6, 2024
Next stop: Madison
Isthmus will host the annual convention for AAN Publishers in July 2025. It will be an opportunity to showcase the city and the work Isthmus and our colleagues do in local journalism. Read more
Aug 6, 2024
Expect anything
The Little Red Wolf side project marks a decade of screaming punk songs. Read more
Aug 6, 2024
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Curtis Carman / International Crane Foundation
Wisconsin Legislature studies sandhill crane management, potential hunt
A Wisconsin legislative study committee on sandhill cranes held its first meeting at Horicon Marsh on Aug. 1. Read more
Aug 5, 2024
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Tommy Washbush
Heard it through the Greenbush grapevine
Before the city of Madison razed the old Greenbush, Italian families salvaged their grapevines, some of which are believed to have been brought from Sicily. Read more
Aug 5, 2024
11:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Republicans ask voters for new spending powers
The basic question the amendments ask is whether Wisconsin governors should continue to have authority to spend federal funds without approval from the 132-member state Legislature. Read more
Aug 5, 2024
10:00 AM
J. Miner
Have ‘Patience’
The 1881 Gilbert and Sullivan operetta still has bite, but is also an enjoyable summer comedy. Read more
Aug 5, 2024
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What to do in Madison this week: Augie Dougherty album release, Madison Comedy Week and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Aug. 5-8 includes the first night of Sessions at McPike; the return of Jazz at Five to the Capitol Square. Read more
Aug 5, 2024
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Robin Shepard
Peachy keen
The Lone Girl Brewing Company is the latest addition to Madison’s beer-centric east side. The Waunakee brewpub opened a taproom at the beginning of July at 1817 E. Washington Ave. Read more
Aug 4, 2024
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Elena Delzer
The doctor is in
Options are expanding, from more direct primary care doctors to more independent services for procedures and surgery Read more
Aug 4, 2024
12:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
The mosaic detective
Lillian Sizemore makes, finds, researches and saves mosaics. Read more
Aug 3, 2024
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Time’s up!
COVID and lower staffing levels slowed parking enforcement in Madison, but the number of tickets issued are nearing pre-pandemic levels again. Read more
Aug 1, 2024
2:00 PM
Tommy Washbush
Who might run for Wisconsin governor in 2026?
Gov. Tony Evers still has plenty of time to decide if he will run for a third term. But people are starting to think about possible contenders for 2026 anyway. Read more
Aug 1, 2024
9:00 AM
In the August issue
Who might run for Wisconsin governor in 2026?
Gov. Tony Evers still has plenty of time to decide if he will run for a third term. But people are starting to think about possible contenders for 2026 anyway. Read more
What the candidates running for Dane County executive have to say on key issues
Isthmus sat down with the four Dane County executive candidates to hear their perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing the county. Read more
The mosaic detective
Lillian Sizemore makes, finds, researches and saves mosaics. Read more
Rare-to-Madison Indian dishes?
Rajni’s menu is so deeply South Indian that you have to work to find familiar North Indian dishes. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: August 2024
Graphic artist Belle Wahl has a bright, energetic, anime-influenced style that lends itself well to the theme of the August 2024 Isthmus cover: the special community created when dogs and their people come together. Read more
Madison Black Restaurant Week
8/11-18, local businesses; Food Taste Jamboree 2-5 pm, 8/18, Olin Park. Read more
Aug 11, 2024Aug 18, 2024
Madison Sings!
Community invited to sing (all 7 pm): "Lord Nelson Mass" by Haydn, 8/6; "Requiem" by Duruflé, 8/13; excerpts from "Messiah" by Handel, 8/20. Donations. Read more
Aug 13, 2024
7:00 PM
Ring Round the Moon
Jean Anouih comedy adapted by Christopher Fry, 6/8-9/20. Read more
Aug 13, 2024
7:30 PM
Moth BioBlitz
All invited to join Olbrich staff and volunteers in identifying/documenting moth species (using iNaturalist). Read more
Aug 13, 2024
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