A & E
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Liz Lauren
“Blood Knot” feud
After facing a firestorm of online criticism for casting James DeVita as a light-skinned black man, American Players Theatre hosts a pay-what-you-can performance and post-show discussion of “Blood Knot.” more
Steven Potter
’Round here
A DJ-focused record store on the east side has a new space. Jiggy Jamz owner Geoffrey Kaster is finally achieving his dream of a tangible, in-person record-buying experience for DJs at every level. more
Aug 16, 2018
Liz Lauren
House of cads
George Bernard Shaw’s finely tuned satire merges perfectly with the comic timing of an A-team cast in American Players Theatre’s “Heartbreak House.” more
Aug 14, 2018
Hitting pause on “Little House”
Middleton-Cross Plains elementary teachers asked to reexamine using Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books after the popular “Little House on the Prairie” author’s name is removed from a major children’s book award. more
Aug 9, 2018
Matt Messina
Radicals v. Aviators
Coming up, it’s the American Ultimate Disc League’s Championship Weekend right here at Breese Stevens. The No. 2 seed Madison Radicals will play the Los Angeles Aviators. more
Aug 9, 2018
Latasia Dhami
Alternative path
34-year-old Mimosa Books finds a new home on State Street. The new space features the store’s hallmark resources for alternative spiritual paths. And now: more plants. more
Aug 9, 2018
Neal Izumi
Unusual autobiography
“Imperfect Gentlemen,” a one-man show by Ben Moffat and Bradley Wayne Smith, explores a family’s experience after a father decides to transition to female. The show plays twice at Trinity United Methodist Church. more
Aug 9, 2018
Todd Hubler
Narcissism goes viral
Chris Lay reports on two fascinating podcasts exploring the cult of personality, one that exposes yoga guru Bikram Choudhury and another profiling social self-help sensation/charlatan Teal Swan. more
Aug 9, 2018
5:00 AM
Latasia Dhami
Mural with a mission
Trinity Lutheran Church unveils a marvelous new mural facing its parking lot. It’s a bold and colorful visual expression of the church’s service-driven mission. more
Aug 2, 2018
5:00 AM
Horses that heal
Riding a horse offers many benefits to people with disabilities. It’s therapy that doesn’t feel like therapy. more
Aug 2, 2018
5:00 AM
A sparkly mess
“Diamond Girl,” a benefit performance for Save the Rainforest at the Bartell Theatre, is a convoluted mish-mash. more
Jul 27, 2018
2:15 PM
Joan Marcus
Deliciously imperfect
Although some of the supporting characters are over the top, “Waitress” is a heartfelt and funny story of a woman finding herself. It features a gorgeous score by Sara Bareilles sung by a spectacular lead, Desi Oakley. more
Jul 26, 2018
4:00 PM
