Arts Beat
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Tommy Washbush
Renovations on the Atwood Music Hall begin
After first seeing the inside of the building in 2020, Toffer Christensen bought the building in September 2023. Renovation financing for the Atwood Music Hall was finalized this fall. Read more
Katherine Davey
Madison development spurs investments in public art
The city of Madison is growing and changing quickly. Advocates of public art say it's important to include art in development plans, saying it can transform a place and the people who occupy it. Read more
Dec 4, 2024
Courtesy OMAI's YouTube channel
Open to all
Madison’s longest-running, all-ages open mic is also noteworthy for its inclusivity of genre, welcoming dance, visual art, stand-up and spoken word. Read more
Oct 8, 2024
Chris Schultz
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
Andy Manis
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
Hannah Jo Anderson
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
Graham Brown
MadCity Music has a new owner
A busy Bobby Hussy takes over from longtime owner Dave Zero. Read more
Jun 26, 2024
Anya Lorenzo/courtesy MacArthur Foundation
Poet Laureate of the United States Ada Limón to read at Overture
A spring’s worth of poetry events jump-started by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters culminates on May 23 with a reading by the poet laureate of the United States, Ada Limón. Read more
May 17, 2024
12:30 PM
Madison’s Mercury Stardust and Basil Forest team up for a book club podcast
The book club’s discussions are supportive and compassionate and packed with Mercury Stardust’s iconic laugh. Read more
May 10, 2024
8:00 AM
Readers support indies on Independent Bookstore Day
Swag. Prosecco. A prize wheel. And best of all, books. On Independent Bookstore Day, shoppers can see how each bookstore has its own style. Read more
Apr 25, 2024
2:00 PM
Courtesy T.L. Luke
Comics with a cause
For Madison-based illustrator T.L. Luke, creating comics is about more than telling a story — it’s about using art to educate the public and create meaningful political change. Read more
Mar 11, 2024
8:00 AM
Courtesy Wisconsin FIlm Festival.
Wisconsin Film Festival moves to some new but also familiar venues for 2024
A new roster of venues including The Barrymore, Flix Brewhouse, and the UW’s Music Hall will be joining the festival this year. Read more
Jan 23, 2024
11:00 AM
Dynae Allice Photography
Tag Evers returns to show promotion
True Endeavors’ Tag Evers is returning to promoting shows. “He has a passion for the music,” says Barrymore owner/operator Steve Sperling. “And he has good taste in music.” Read more
Dec 10, 2023
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