Arts
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courtesy Delicious Creative
‘Are We Dell’Arte?’ is a clever romp
'Are We Dell’Arte?' borrows from commedia dell’arte, a form of improvisation that began in Italy and was popular in Europe from the 16th-18th centuries. Read more
Elizabeth Miranda
Do not wait
Ayer is joining the band for the final leg of their Time Will Wait For No One, But I’ll Wait For You tour. Its final date is in Madison at The Sylvee Nov. 23 Read more
Nov 15, 2024
Mason Georgeson
What to do in Madison this weekend: LINE EP release, Black Film Fest and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 14-17 also includes the UW Native November keynote by actor and writer Jana Schmieding; Lucid Dreaming Sketch is back with 'Raisinable Doubt.' Read more
Nov 14, 2024
Beau Meyer
A new version of a holiday classic
George Bailey and friends star in an updated musical version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ from Capital City Theatre playing in the Mitby Theater at Madison College Nov. 22-Dec. 1. Read more
Nov 13, 2024
Picture this
“I love taking up new challenges,” says Kercheval, 68. In her 50s she learned Spanish. Then she took up visual art at 64. Read more
Nov 12, 2024
Kyle Hilker/Shatter Imagery
What to do in Madison this week: Old Oaks EP release, Jerrod Carmichael and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 11-14 also includes 'Chowders for Change' to benefit World Central Kitchen; the return of the Black Film Fest from Justified Anger. Read more
Nov 11, 2024
Courtesy University Theatre
UW Theatre’s elegant ‘Pride & Prejudice’ still functions as social critique
A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice by UW-Madison Theatre and Drama faculty members Aly Renee Amidei and Ann M. Shanahan runs through Nov. 17 at Vilas Hall-Mitchell Theatre. Read more
Nov 10, 2024
David Stluka / UW Athletics
Get out your checkbooks
Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh recently explained the dramatic changes to college athletics along with a request for fans’ ‘leadership, generosity, and continued support.’ Read more
Nov 10, 2024
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Ross Zentner
Forward Theater’s ‘Murder Girl’ is a clever whodunnit
’Murder Girl’ works. Playwright Heidi Armbruster grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, and the setting — a Northwoods supper club — is familiar territory to most of us. Read more
Nov 9, 2024
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Stephanie Natale
Madison arts nonprofits seek new revenue sources, expand audiences
Madison is fortunate to have so many high-caliber nonprofit arts organizations that help sustain the city’s cultural life. But they need the community’s continuing support in order to fulfill that crucial mission. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
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M.O.D. Media Productions
What to do in Madison this weekend: Wisconsin Dog Fair, The Kissers album release and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 7-10 also includes the 20th anniversary Fall Gospel Fest; UW Cinematheque premieres a new film by Kiera Faber. Read more
Nov 7, 2024
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‘The Foe and the Fallen’ vinyl release and on stage at the Bur Oak
On Nov. 9, ‘The Foe and the Fallen: Songs from the Greatest War’ will be released on vinyl in a special program with early and late shows at The Bur Oak. Read more
Nov 4, 2024
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Jordan Rathkopf/The Rathkopfs
What to do in Madison this week: Fall Election, Nikkya Hargrove and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 4-7 also includes an all-star bluegrass collaboration pulled together for Majeska Monday at the Up North; Patti Parks Band at Red Rooster. Read more
Nov 4, 2024
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