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Nick Berard
Wail and Disq
Isthmus Picks for Dec. 2-9 includes long-awaited album release shows by Disq and Harmonious Wail, and the return of Friday Noon Musicale; annual dance concerts from Kanopy Dance Co. and UW-Madison student choreographers; and much more. Read more
Eric Schwierske
A new Christmas classic
Constructed from primary sources, “All is Calm” closes the century-wide gap from 1914 when, for a moment, opposing forces put down their weapons and came together.” Read more
Nov 23, 2021
Ready, set, holidays
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 24-Dec. 2 includes Kevin Bozeman's annual pre-Thanksgiving show; Zoo Lights; a restaging of “The Gift of the Magi” at APT; and much more. Read more
Nov 23, 2021
Joan Marcus
Five reasons to love a reimagined ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Broadway returns to Overture with a knockout touring production of Bartlett Sher’s 2015 production of Fiddler on the Roof. Read more
Nov 17, 2021
Jerry Kember
Payback, Perry and Phony Ppl
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 18-24 includes an album release party for The Big Payback, as well as concert tours by Phony Ppl and Sofija Knezevic; an evening with Michael Perry; Kevin Bozeman's annual pre-Thanksgiving show; and much more. Read more
Nov 17, 2021
Steven Potter
Graffiti country
After Momentum Art Tech closed last January, owner/artist Margot Atkinson went hunting for a new spot for her store. She found an unexpected one. Read more
Nov 13, 2021
Ross Zentner
A tale for a dark time
Forward Theater’s production surpasses the script in demonstrating the power of storytelling, needed most when the world feels darkest. Read more
Nov 11, 2021
Locally made, locally sold
A roundup of holiday arts and crafts and vendor fairs, pop-up markets and more. Read more
Nov 11, 2021
5:02 AM
courtesy MMoCA
“Art” and more art
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 11-18 includes the return of Gallery Night; an open house weekend at ALL; concerts by Raine Stern, Richard Thompson and Zacc Harris Group; and much more. Read more
Nov 10, 2021
9:08 AM
Carlee Latimer
Bubbler revamp
A cohort of six Bubbler artists-in-residence stay involved with the community for a longer period of time. Organizers believe it enhances the ability to make connections. Read more
Nov 10, 2021
8:00 AM
Steve Noll
Chasing history
‘Genealogy’ is part history lesson, part tag-team wrestling match, and part thoughtful debate about the ramifications of slavery. It is a conversation that needs to take place. Read more
Nov 9, 2021
11:30 AM
Evan Siegle/Green Bay Packers
Are we having fun yet?
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is wading into the culture wars? Hail Mary. Read more
Nov 5, 2021
8:00 AM
M.O.D. Media Productions
Of open studios and MAMAs
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 4-11 includes the annual UW Art Department fall open studios day; the premiere of a virtual Madison Area Music Awards; the return of Broom Street Theater; and much more. Read more
Nov 3, 2021
7:25 AM
