Arts Beat
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Lane Orozco-David
Thax Douglas is Madison’s musical poet laureate
Madison’s musical poet laureate can be found introducing bands with poetry written just for them. It’s become an indelible part of the club landscape.
Liam Beran
Uncover the mysteries of Agatha Christie at Meadowridge Library this March
There’ll be events at Meadowridge Library throughout March to commemorate the ‘Queen of Mystery.’ The festivities kicked off with a reading from Edgewood University’s upcoming production of The Mousetrap.
Mar 4, 2026
Steven Potter
50 years of Wisconsin hip-hop
While Wisconsin may not be known as “a hotbed for hip-hop,” says Menkhu Ara Maat, co-curator of the exhibit, “it is here and it’s been here for decades.”
Feb 20, 2026
Jurgen Dopatka
Longtime activist Pat Calchina gathers the community for inspiration
Monthly Re-Imagining Resistance meetups at Linden Cohousing are a “springboard for building a resistance community,” says organizer Pat Calchina.
Feb 18, 2026
Keith Wessel
Rebecca Hale transforms East High’s orchestra
When Hale started at East four years ago there were a total of 65 members in the combined grade-level orchestras. Today there are 130.
Feb 11, 2026
Emilie Heidemann
Madison Public Market murals give a taste of what’s to come
All the murals celebrate immigrant groups that have brought so much to the Madison region, including food, says Karin Wolf.
Jan 10, 2026
Courtesy Bernell's
Live music and women's sports jockey for attention at Bernell's
On Dec. 18, Tate’s Blues Jam was set to perform at Bernell’s at the same time that UW-Madison’s women’s volleyball team was playing Kentucky in the Final Four.
Dec 31, 2025
Shari Gasper
Bringing Broadway to State Street
Extensive behind-the-scenes work by Overture staff brings Broadway to Madison, season after season.
Dec 6, 2025
7:00 AM
Forward Theater Company
Forward Theater casts noteworthy Madisonians in 'Gutenberg! The Musical!'
Secret guest stars ‘added such a sense of liveness’ to the well-received production from Madison’s professional theater company.
Dec 2, 2025
4:00 PM
Linda Falkenstein
Jane Hamilton, Mary Roach among headliners for 2025 Wisconsin Book Festival’s Fall Celebration
Wisconsin is well represented. There will be plenty of fiction, poetry and political titles.
Sep 12, 2025
8:30 AM
What’s happening with federal funding for libraries?
What is at play and what is at stake with this federal funder of library services.
Aug 11, 2025
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
ART House 360 in Verona opens
Theatre LILA is back in ART House 360, a new facility in Verona that is also home to five other groups.
Aug 2, 2025
12:00 AM
Matt Weinberger
Brave New Voices to be held in Madison
Organizers say the festival gives young people an outlet to help them process some of their angst and emotion.
Jul 4, 2025
3:30 PM
