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StageQ’s production of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ is a delightfully strange, moving, slightly transgressive and entertaining evening at the Bartell. Read more
Mar 20, 2023
What to do in Madison this week: Sona Jobarteh, 'Chicago' and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for March 20-23 includes a talk by longtime Madison activist Frank Emspak on a new memoir; an opening event for “ArtScience of Innovation” at BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Gallery. Read more
Mar 20, 2023
What to do in Madison this weekend: Wild Rumpus Circus, The Kissers and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for March 16-19 includes a fifth anniversary concert for Latin Pride Orquesta; the WIAA state boys basketball tournament. Read more
Mar 16, 2023
Good Karma Broadcasting has expanded to huge markets, but stays relatable in Madison
When childhood friends Craig Karmazin and Steve Politziner moved here from New Jersey to produce their own show while building Good Karma Broadcasting, they started with stations in Beaver Dam, Columbus and Madison. Now they’re all over the country. Read more
Mar 14, 2023
What to do in Madison this week: Bone Holler, 'Poetry and Pi(e)' and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for March 13-16 includes talks by authors Evelyn Asultany and Terri Laxton Brooks; tour stops by Angel (yes, really) and Project: Constellation. Read more
Mar 13, 2023
On the Yahara Writing Center connects people with nature, poetry and Mary Oliver
On the Yahara attracts people who have long considered themselves writers, but who ended up getting turned off by a more critical academic approach to writing or poetry. Read more
Mar 12, 2023
‘Stage Presents’ shows the positive impact of theater on child actors
Theater can be life-changing for children. That’s the message behind ‘Stage Presents,’ a gift of sorts, too, for documentarian Greg Jeschke. Read more
Mar 11, 2023
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‘Connexions’ from Kanopy Dance is an absorbing evening of contemporary dance
The audience at opening night of Kanopy Dance Company’s “Connexions” was small, but it was mighty. As the weather improves over the weekend, I hope more people will come out for this interesting and swiftly paced program. Read more
Mar 10, 2023
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What to do in Madison this weekend: St. Patrick's Day Parade, 'Connexions' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for March 9-12 includes the virtual reality documentary 'On the Morning You Wake (To the End of the World);' Bach Around the Clock concerts. Read more
Mar 9, 2023
5:03 AM
Out from the shadow of Frank Lloyd Wright
Mamah Borthwick is remembered as Frank Lloyd Wright’s “mistress.” But she also held a master's degree and was a pioneering feminist. A new book from UW Press tells her story. Read more
Mar 8, 2023
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What to do in Madison this week: Sierra Ferrell, First Look at the Fest and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for March 6-9 includes The Big Share online donation day; screenings of virtual reality documentary 'On the Morning You Wake (To the End of the World).' Read more
Mar 6, 2023
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What to do in Madison this weekend: Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Kelsey Miles and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for March 2-5 includes a kick-off for virtual Aldo Leopold Week talks; Latino Art Fair and a Juan de Marcos González Afro-Cuban All Stars concert at Overture. Read more
Mar 2, 2023
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