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Liam Beran
‘Our university does not respect us back’
UW-Madison track and field athletes — and their coaches — aren’t sure where they’ll be practicing this winter. Read more
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Jason Joyce
On Giving Newsday, help Isthmus produce the February issue!
If we raise $3,000 on Dec. 3, matching funds will cover the printing, distribution and freelance bills for one issue. Read more
Nov 27, 2024
Wisconsin Athletics
Cut the UW golden parachutes
What happens if the Badgers fire Fickell? He gets paid anyway. In fact, he is among the highest paid coaches in college football. Read more
Nov 27, 2024
Liam Beran
‘Our university does not respect us back’
UW-Madison track and field athletes — and their coaches — aren’t sure where they’ll be practicing this winter. Read more
Nov 25, 2024
Republican losses in Wisconsin Legislature will test leaders Devin LeMahieu, Robin Vos
The Nov. 5 election whittled down the Republican majorities in both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature. Leaders will now need to be certain where their members stand before heading to the floor for any vote. Read more
Nov 25, 2024
Jeff Alexander Photography
What to do in Madison this week: Latin Music Fest, '&Juliet' and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 25-28 also includes a benefit concert for Second Harvest Foodbank by Max Capacity & the Sellouts; a roundup of charity runs and free meals on Thanksgiving. Read more
Nov 25, 2024
Mats Rudels
UW Dance Department Faculty Concert offers various takes on change
The theme of the current UW Dance Department Faculty Concert is change, from Li Chiao-Ping reformulating the idea of female energy in the I Ching to Collette Stewart dramatizing evolution over time. Read more
Nov 22, 2024
Matt H. Wade
Nonprofit media organizations could lose tax-exempt status under House-approved bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill by a 219-184 vote on Nov. 21. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
Dave Cieslewicz
In anticipation of Wisconsin’s deer hunt
Wisconsin’s gun deer season kicks off Nov. 21. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
Lori Ushman
What to do in Madison this weekend: BingBong album release, 'It's a Wonderful Life' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 21-24 also includes a Writer's Block concert headlined by Grace Pettis; a screening of the Abortion Access Front documentary 'No One Asked You' at the Barrymore. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
‘Stress and anxiety’ in Madison’s LGBTQ+ community after Trump election
The Trevor Project, an advocacy organization that provides crisis services and peer support for LGBTQ+ youth, reported a 700% increase in calls to their crisis hotline on Nov. 6, the day after the 2024 presidential election. Read more
Nov 20, 2024
Tommy Washbush
Park street grocery store signs lease with the city of Madison after multiple delays
It’s still unclear if the nearby Pick ‘n Save, which was expected to close several years ago, will actually shut down. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Robin Shepard
Boozy barrel-aged treats from Delta and more
Just-released Madison-area and Wisconsin beers this month include picks from Delta Beer Lab, Lake Louie, Young Blood, O’So, Tyranena, and New Glarus Brewing. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Trump, Johnson: Gage Skidmore
Wisconsin voters again color state purple
If you’re stumped how Wisconsin voters can choose a Republican for president, then slide down one ballot slot and vote for a Democrat for U.S. senator, maybe it’s time for a reminder about the state’s politics. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
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Starla Dawn Photography
What to do in Madison this week: Grace Pettis, 'I AM a Man' and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 18-21 also includes a talk on a new mystery by Betsy Draine and Michael Hinden; an excellent singer-songwriter double bill at the Up North features Billy Bronsted and Joe Johnson. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
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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
Nov 16, 2024
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Liam Beran
Madison alders call for more oversight over the police oversight agency
The Madison city council voted Nov. 12 to restore nearly $130,000 in funding for the Office of the Independent Monitor and Police Civilian Oversight Board. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
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Elizabeth Miranda
Do not wait
Founding member Kelcey Ayer is joining Local Natives for the final leg of their Time Will Wait For No One, But I’ll Wait For You tour, which stops in Madison at The Sylvee Nov. 23. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
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Liam Beran
Parking fee pilot at Madison parks focused on events, commuters
The park parking fee pilot program is set to begin in summer 2025 and would raise $23,900 annually. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
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Courtesy Far Breton Bakery
Breton baked goods travel well
Far Breton Bakery establishes a semi-permanent pop-up on the west side, as well as expanding its Fordem Avenue headquarters into a sit-down cafe. Read more
Nov 14, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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Women led Democratic gains in Wisconsin Legislature
Kamala Harris’ defeat in Wisconsin notwithstanding, many women candidates for the state Legislature fared well on Nov. 5. And U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin held on to her seat. Read more
Nov 11, 2024
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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
5:08 AM
In the November issue
The Nonprofit Issue 2024
We have been thinking about doing a special issue on nonprofits for a couple of years now. No doubt our curiosity was sparked in part by Isthmus’ own entry into the nonprofit world. Whatever the inspiration, it has arrived. Read more
Isthmus Volunteer Guide presented by Park Bank
As a newer nonprofit ourselves, Isthmus is proud to support the volunteer-powered organizations that provide important services to our community. Isthmus is grateful to Park Bank and the other sponsors who make this guide possible. Read more
Madison is rich in nonprofit media
Public radio and public television — here and across the country — have long operated as a nonprofit, but the model is relatively new for print publications like Isthmus. Read more
UW-Madison's University Club closes to ‘reevaluate operations’
There is no estimated completion date for a study detailing the building’s financial future and long-term plans. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: November 2024
Elena Delzer was touched by the camaraderie she found while volunteering at a food pantry. She drew on that experience for her November cover illustration for Isthmus. Read more
Grupo Candela, Charanga Agoza, Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Superband, DJ Francis Medrano
Latin Music Fest. Read more
Nov 27, 2024
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Max Capacity & the Sellouts
'80s, Second Harvest Foodbank benefit. $10 donation. Read more
Nov 27, 2024
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