Arts
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The year in Wisconsin books 2024
Wisconsin writers can’t seem to help themselves. They love setting their novels here and exploring the state’s rich history. Read more
Tommy Washbush
Renovations on the Atwood Music Hall begin
After first seeing the inside of the building in 2020, Toffer Christensen bought the building in September 2023. Renovation financing for the Atwood Music Hall was finalized this fall. Read more
Dec 5, 2024
Zak Stowe
What to do in Madison this weekend: Roscoe Mitchell Quartet, 'A Chrismas Carol' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Dec. 5-8 also includes an album release and annual fundraiser concert by Common Chord; 50th anniversary celebrations for the Cardinal Bar and Madison Arts Commission. Read more
Dec 5, 2024
Katherine Davey
Madison development spurs investments in public art
The city of Madison is growing and changing quickly. Advocates of public art say it's important to include art in development plans, saying it can transform a place and the people who occupy it. Read more
Dec 4, 2024
Idris Abdullah
What to do in Madison this week: Sa-Roc, Cardinal Bar 50th and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Dec. 2-5 also includes 'Total Visibility,' an Alzheimer's awareness event in conjunction with an art exhibition by Tracy Nickolaus and Alicia Rheal; 'The Get Up,' a new improv showcase hosted by Kelly Maxwell. Read more
Dec 2, 2024
Beau Meyer Photography
What to do in Madison this weekend: WORT Birthday Bash, ‘Ho Ho Ho’ and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Nov. 28-Dec. 1 also includes the final performances of Capital City Theatre's original 'It's a Wonderful Life' musical; tributes to Tom Petty and The Band. Read more
Nov 28, 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
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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
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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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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
2:30 PM
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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