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courtesy Open Door Bird Sanctuary
The heat is on
Isthmus Picks for April 22-29 includes the annual Earth Day conference from the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, a socially-distanced incarnation of the Bird & Nature Festival, and performances both virtual and outdoors. Read more
Microtone Media
"Lewiston/Clarkston" proves there is something left to discover
The twinned plays, meant to be seen together with a discussion-centric intermission between them, translate well to the acted-live, presented filmed format. The nuanced, poignant plays offer much for audiences to ponder about the contemporary U.S. Read more
Apr 14, 2021
Parry Heide
Turn the heat up
Isthmus Picks for April 15-22 includes a return to outdoor music at Otto's and Tyranena, virtual H'Doubler Concert livestreams from UW Dance Department, several intriguing author talks, and more. Read more
Apr 13, 2021
Dane County Farmers' Market
Ramps-ing it up
Isthmus Picks for April 8-15 includes a (mostly) virtual Science Expeditions open house weekend at UW, the premiere of the latest production from Forward Theater, the return of the Saturday Dane County Farmers' Market, and more. Read more
Apr 6, 2021
courtesy Lunafest
Still safer at home
Isthmus Picks for April 1-8 includes the annual Lunafest screening of short films by and about women; livestream editions of Five Star Tease and Olbrich's Canopy Sessions; a lecture on legendary UW scholar Nellie McKay; along with much more. Read more
Mar 31, 2021
Zane Williams
APT returns to live performances this summer
After an entire season of empty stages and vacant seats, the classical company will produce six plays this summer with safety protocols in place. Read more
Mar 24, 2021
Michael Lionstar
Readers get ready
Isthmus Picks for March 25-April 1 highlights a good week for book lovers: virtual events including a conversation by John Grisham and Ian Rankin; David Maraniss; and readings from a new Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets anthology; plus more. Read more
Mar 24, 2021
Paul S. Howell
Livestream and in-person
Isthmus Picks for March 18-25 includes reopening weekend at Cafe CODA, a new app-based walking tour from Wisconsin Veterans Museum, a milestone livestream from People Brothers Band guitarist Paul Matushek, and more. Read more
Mar 17, 2021
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Seventh Sense Media
Paddle your canoe to Carnaval
Isthmus Picks for March 11-18 includes virtual Canoecopia and Carnaval events, a new variety show from Cafe Coda, and more. Read more
Mar 10, 2021
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When desperation meets creativity
Isthmus Picks for March 4-11 includes a "Yahara Journal" poetry reading, a bevy of lectures drawing on topics from recent books, the debut of Madison Makes, and more. Read more
Mar 3, 2021
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Photo by Devon Divine on Unsplash
Watery rave
People are itching to get out on the water. Memberships at Madison Boats are selling fast, while Canoecopia goes virtual. Read more
Mar 2, 2021
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Hedi LaMarr Photography
DRIFTing and Share-ing
Isthmus Picks for Feb. 25-March 4 includes livestream concerts by DRIFT and Nicholas Payton, Overture's International Festival, and more. Read more
Feb 24, 2021
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courtesy PBS Wisconsin
Dreaming of spring
Isthmus Picks for Feb. 18-25 includes online editions of the Garden & Landscape Expo and Beloit International Film Festival, a livestream from Mars, and more. Read more
Feb 17, 2021
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