What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow:
- Bruce Bradley assesses the state of the Madison theater scene -- there's a lot of innovation happening.
- Watchdog: A look into why some city parks workers are afraid to talk to the press, and even to city officials.
- Bill Lueders: Local writer digs into the origins of American icon Paul Bunyan, and ain't it a hoot!
- Linda Falkenstein reports on whether or not raw milk is getting a raw deal from state regulators.
- Katherine Esposito reports on a proposed new ordinance and UW project could benefit the city's trees.
- Ruth Conniff has had it with these motherblanking Asian carp in our motherblanking lakes!
- Jennifer Smith reviews Apple Pie, the new exhibition of Americana-themed paintings, photos and other artworks from the MMocA permanent collection.
- Jessica Steinhoff shares her picks from the touring music acts performing in town the next few months.
- Rich Albertoni previews the upcoming show by the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, a Chicago-based group with an African sound.
- Dean Robbins finds in Lying to Be Perfect on Lifetime an enjoyable tale of female empowerment.
- Marc Savlov says Jeff Bridges' performance in Crazy Heart is Oscar-caliber, but Mel Gibson doesn't quite pull off his comeback in Edge of Darkness.
- Robin Shepard guides beer fans through pairing local brews with all three courses of a meal.
- Health, Beauty & Fitness: David Medaris explores novel ways to work out in the Wisconsin weather.
- Linda Falkenstein reports on how the web will start making a difference in health care.
- Tell All: How can I get my husband to stop wearing pantyhose?
