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Let it Blart
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 26-Dec. 3 includes the debut of virtual theater experiences from American Players Theatre and Alan Talaga, a webcast of Madison metal by Disgunt, and much more. Read more
The hero we need now
Madison comedian Alan Talaga has come up with a hero’s journey for a most unlikely hero. That’s right. Paul Blart is back…to save us all? Read more
Nov 23, 2020
Loreto "Still 1" Jamling
Strollin' or rollin'
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 19-26 includes the virtual returns of Flannel Fest and Strollin' Middleton, a Cranksgiving bicycle ride/scavenger hunt, a panel on hip-hop and equity, and much more. Read more
Nov 18, 2020
Star Bazancir and Carl Hedsved
Words, camera, action
Video poetry? It’s often a collaborative art that provides access to one of our oldest forms, poetry, through one of our newest, film. Read more
Nov 13, 2020
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Tortoises and a telethon
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 12-19 includes virtual fetes from OutReach and Arts for All Wisconsin, a discussion of lessons to be learned from the Galápagos Islands, and much more. Read more
Nov 11, 2020
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Holiday shopping that’s both local and virtual
With COVID-19 cases still increasing in Wisconsin, holiday shopping from home will seem the wise choice for many, but it’s still possible to think and buy local while online. Read more
Nov 11, 2020
Feeling Through/Doug Roland Films
Creative solutions
Arts for ALL Wisconsin bridges the pandemic gap by bringing together all the entertainment in one afternoon and evening in its telethon. Read more
Nov 10, 2020
PT McMahon
Deep breaths
Isthmus Picks for Nov. 5-12 includes another bike collection day from Free Bikes 4 Kidz, a virtual Q&A on understanding the Nov. 3 election, a virtual concert season debut for Wisconsin Union Theater, and more. Read more
Nov 4, 2020
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Did you vote yet?
Isthmus Picks for Oct. 29-Nov. 5 includes an update on area farmers' markets, two chances to catch a livestream concert by Disq, THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL ELECTION OF OUR LIFETIMES, and more. Read more
Oct 28, 2020
5:01 AM
LessWork Lens
From opera to ghost lights
Isthmus Picks for Oct. 22-29 includes scary and song-filled virtual events from Overture Center, continuing livestream series from Cargo Coffee East and Crucible, and more. Read more
Oct 21, 2020
5:01 AM
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Opera in the pandemic
University Opera director David Ronis moved mountains to be able to put together a video performance of “I Wish It So: Marc Blitzstein — The Man in His Music” with graduate student performers. It’s available for one day only on Oct. 23. Read more
Oct 19, 2020
4:45 PM
Kris Van Handel
Books, movies, music…and science
Isthmus Picks for Oct. 15-22 include the return of the Wisconsin Book Festival and Wisconsin Science Festival fall events, livestream concerts by Madison Area Music Awards Artist of the Year finalists, and more. Read more
Oct 14, 2020
5:00 AM
Zoë Rodriguez
Turn the page
The Wisconsin Book Festival has gone virtual, with 27 authors appearing at 16 free online events slated for Oct. 15-17. And the festival’s thematic lineup reflects our collective state of mind. Read more
Oct 8, 2020
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