What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow:
- Jennifer A. Smith turns an architecture critic's eye on the new Union South.
- Madison.gov: Paul Soglin is taking a fresh look at library, Overture, bike rental program.
- Bill Lueders reports on Rep. Brett Hulsey's surprisingly controversial first days in office.
- Marianne English reports on Madison's little-known National Wildlife Health Center.
- Marc Eisen considers why a proposed downtown Public Market may not be a great idea.
- Jay Rath reports Gov. Walker's proposed budget would target important library programs.
- Jessica Steinhoff highlights upcoming music tours stopping in Madison.
- Rich Albertoni previews an upcoming concert by socially conscious rapper Talib Kweli.
- Dean Robbins falls for the CBS movie Beyond the Blackboard, which doesn't get stuck in noble-teacher clichés.
- Marc Savlov says Scream 4 is proof that the franchise has run out of steam, and Michael Wilmington says the Disney documentary African Cats is exciting and emotional.
- Linda Falkenstein reports that there's lots of beer on tap with the upcoming Madison Craft Beer Week.
- Linda Falkenstein speaks with L.A. Weekly food critic Jonathan Gold on his upcoming trip to Madison, along with Piper, parsnips and the Dane County Farmers' Market.
- David Medaris explores how Madison's plans for building a skateboard park continue at a glacial pace.
