Arts
What to do in Madison this week: Jen Ruiz, Concerts on the Square and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for July 22-25 includes a launch concert for a new book by FlowPoetry; University Theatre presents Tony Kushner's still-relevant 'Angels in America.' Read more
Jul 22, 2024
The Women Artists Forward Fund tries to fill in what Wisconsin lacks in arts funding
Madison artists Brenda Baker and Bird Ross set out to help provide much-needed support for women artists in Dane County. An exhibit at the James Watrous Gallery showcases some of the results. Read more
Jul 18, 2024
What to do in Madison this weekend: MadCabaret, Blooming Butterflies and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for July 18-21 includes Urban Triage's annual Summer Kickback community social; the final shows for the tour stop of 'Moulin Rouge: The Musical.' Read more
Jul 18, 2024
What to do in Madison this week: Palm Ghosts, Özge Samanci and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for July 15-18 includes a talk by 'Finding Your Third Place' author Richard Kyte; Dane County Fair returns to the Alliant Energy Center on Thursday. Read more
Jul 15, 2024
Opera in the Park returns after 2023 rainout
After missing 2023 due to bad weather, Madison Opera is back with its popular free Opera in the Park. Operatic selections are complemented with more popular show tunes. Read more
Jul 12, 2024
American Players Theatre celebrates its 45th anniversary with music and merriment
“We wouldn’t be here without our incredibly devoted audience members,” says artistic director Brenda DeVita. “Our 45th-anniversary event is also a celebration of them.” Read more
Jul 12, 2024
Two sides of the pop dream
Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt brings her tour to Madison for a performance at the Majestic on July 19. Read more
Jul 11, 2024
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What to do in Madison this weekend: La Fête de Marquette, New Pornographers and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for July 11-14 includes the artsplosion that is the conjunction of Art Fair on the Square and Art Fair Off the Square; outlaw country sounds from Dallas Moore at Main Street Music in Brooklyn. Read more
Jul 11, 2024
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Fresco Opera's ‘8-Bit Opera’ incorporates the fellow art form of video games
Fresco Opera's mission of "delivering opera to all generations through fresh, unique entertainment" is evident with its summer offering. Read more
Jul 9, 2024
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What to do in Madison this week: Kommuna Lux, Mingo Mania and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for July 8-11 includes ‘Moulin Rouge: The Musical’ on tour from Broadway; La Fête de Marquette launches on Thursday. Read more
Jul 8, 2024
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A league of their own
The Madison Women’s Cricket League boasts four teams. Round robin play is coming up later this month. Read more
Jul 7, 2024
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Connecting thread
Christina Ruhaak's sunny, inviting studio gives her space to play and store her textile collection from around the world. Read more
Jul 6, 2024
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