Arts
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Calarco: Kelly Kendall Studios / Chowdhary: Caitlin M. Carlson / Vo: C.J. Foeckler / Smith: Anna Min
They put the Wisco in the Wisconsin Book Festival
Memoirs, essays, poems, micro-histories and more shine the spotlight on the Badger State and those who write about it. Read more
Anya Kubilus
A generation of art lovers
Youth programming at the Overture Center for the Arts includes the OnStage field trip program, Kids in the Rotunda, the Jerry Awards and Jerry Ensemble. Read more
Oct 4, 2024
courtesy Kino Lorber/F. W. Murnau Stiftung
What to do in Madison this weekend: 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' at Duck Soup, Bicycle Film Fest and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Oct. 3-6 includes organist Paul Jacobs and the 20th anniversary of Overture’s Orgelbau Klais concert organ and Billy Bragg bringing punk and protest to the Barrymore. Read more
Oct 3, 2024
Jennifer Bastian
Space to grow
A unique city program focuses on studio space as well as connection to the community. Jennifer Bastian, recently the director of Communication, seems tailor-made for the residency. Read more
Oct 2, 2024
Cowsmopolitan
What to do in Madison this week: Watershed, World Dairy Expo and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Sept. 30-Oct. 3 includes a book talk by 'Why Are People Into That?!' podcast host Tina Horn; the Bicycle Film Festival's first Madison stop. Read more
Sep 30, 2024
Wyndham Garrett
What to do in Madison this weekend: La Luz, PhotoMidwest Weekend and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Sept. 26-29 includes shows celebrating 2024 albums by Clean Room and Three Hours; the Wisconsin 48 Hour Film Project's Wisconsin Thrillers close down the Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre in Jefferson. Read more
Sep 26, 2024
Kathryn and Traveis Photography
What to do in Madison this week: Amanda Jones, Lake Street Dive and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Sept. 23-26 includes an Antiwar Film Series screening of 'A Bold Peace: Costa Rica’s Path of Demilitarization'; a UW Latine Heritage Month talk by cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz. Read more
Sep 23, 2024
Ross Zentner
Team spirit
Rajiv Joseph's King James explores the forces that bring people together as it examines the essence of being a sports fan. Read more
Sep 19, 2024
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Chollette
What to do in Madison this weekend: Marquis Hill Quintet, Willy Street Fair and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for Sept. 19-22 includes 'Un Cafecito with Chicana Poetry' with Angie Trudell Vasquez, Araceli Esparza, Melanie Hernandez and Dana Maya; Madison Symphony Orchestra's season opening weekend. Read more
Sep 19, 2024
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Shiloh DeBauch/Painted Turtle Productions
Jubilant movement, strong voices
The Madison Contemporary Dance company has several standout dancers; they generated infectious exuberance in ‘The Voices Collaboration Project.’ Read more
Sep 17, 2024
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They messed with the wrong librarian
In her recent book, Amanda Jones shares her journey as a librarian fighting against book banning. Read more
Sep 16, 2024
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Petah Coyne/photo by Christopher Burke Studio
What to do in Madison this week: Freya, Petah Coyne reception and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for Sept. 16-19 includes tour stops by inventive songwriters esperanza spalding and Dorian Electra; the annual Community Change-Maker Awards. Read more
Sep 16, 2024
5:08 AM
Josh Goleman
The National will celebrate 25 years at Breese Stevens
Two new albums in 2023 and concerts around the world by the veteran rock band. Read more
Sep 14, 2024
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