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Isthmus Picks (Aug. 13-20)
This week includes "Another Evening with James Baldwin" from Fermat's Last Theater, the Madison premiere of homegrown film "Survival Guide," a virtual Magic Pride Festival, and more. Read more
Gwyn Gilliss
Quanda Johnson reads James Baldwin
Isthmus planned to run a profile of UW-Madison doctoral candidate Quanda Johnson in March, before COVID-19 scrapped a performance of “An Evening with James Baldwin.” Catherine Capellaro shares the interview here, as the show is restaged online. Read more
Aug 11, 2020
"Existential threat"
Wisconsin’s paltry public support for the arts meets the pandemic to create an “existential crisis,” according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Read more
Aug 7, 2020
The Bill McClain Collection of Chicago Imagism, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
Isthmus Picks (Aug. 6-13)
MMoCA's galleries reopen (and the museum's Rooftop Cinema series returns), plus virtual talks by authors John Galligan and Melissa Faliveno...that's only a few of this week’s Isthmus Picks. Read more
Aug 5, 2020
Isthmus Picks (July 30-Aug. 6)
New walk-up hours at the Saturday Dane County Farmers' Market, a virtual exhibit at PhotoMidwest, and a Cafe Coda livestream concert by percussion legends are only a few of this week’s Isthmus Picks. Read more
Jul 29, 2020
Isthmus Picks (July 23-30)
Virtual editions of Extra AF Comedy and Saturday Science, a talk by author Larry Tye, and a drive-through version of the St. Dennis festival beef dinner are only a few of this week’s Isthmus Picks. Read more
Jul 22, 2020
Isthmus Picks (July 16-23)
Interesting online concerts and talks continue, and a few in-person events are cautiously taking place (at a safe distance, of course...and bring your mask). This week includes a fundraiser screening of "The Hate U Give," a virtual edition of Liquid' Read more
Jul 15, 2020
American Players Theatre
Put into context
Have You Now, Or Have You Ever Been… centers on the stark truth that calls for revolution are not the product of moments of injustice. They are the result of a lifetime of oppression. Read more
Jul 14, 2020
3:00 PM
Isthmus Picks (July 9-16)
Interesting online events continue, as well as some socially-distanced in-person events (bring your mask). This week includes a timely lecture on the future of the U.S. Supreme Court, Art Fair on the Square virtual-style and Burger Week. Read more
Jul 8, 2020
10:07 AM
Wendy Schneider/Coney Island Studios.
A small lifeline for artists
Dane County releases a new video highlighting the importance of the arts and showcasing Dane Arts Need Grant (DANG!) recipients. The video was created by Wendy Schneider of Coney Island Studios. Read more
Jul 7, 2020
8:30 AM
Isthmus Picks (July 2-9)
Outdoor shows by Jack o'the Dust and John Duggleby; the return of Madison Burger Week; and the finale of the Music Makes a Difference virtual band battle are only a few of this week’s Isthmus Picks. Read more
Jul 1, 2020
5:00 AM
Joseph V. Labolito/Temple University Photography
Monumental idea
Even before the recent toppling of statues in Madison and around the country, Madison native Isaac Scott had a bold idea: Replace “Wisconsin” on the state Capitol dome with his clay sculpture of his sister, a Black woman Read more
Jun 25, 2020
3:35 PM
A new way of storytelling
It’s a fun way to visit old friends in an era of distance: Watch the video version of "As You Like It" by American Players Theatre. Read more
Jun 25, 2020
1:00 PM
