Snapshot
LC Cunningham is Madison's Nextdoor hero
The newcomer's posts inspire thoughtful exchanges and build connections Read more
Jan 7, 2024
The Madison chapter of The Saber Legion perfects its craft
The Madison chapter of The Saber Legion, a global community, meets weekly to practice and perfect the art of sword and saber combat. Read more
Nov 4, 2023
A group of their own
Daniel Morales, founder of the Madison Dad Group, designed the group to meet twice a month, once with kids and once without. ‘I know a lot of dads feel — I know I did as a stay-at-home parent — intimidated by mom groups.’ Read more
Oct 8, 2023
'We don’t need to be afraid'
Madison celebrated LGBTQ+ pride amid recent intolerance and hostility Read more
Sep 9, 2023
Barbies and Ken
Fans from all over southern Wisconsin have come out for the Barbie Blowout Party at Marcus Palace Cinema in Sun Prairie, including five members of the Madison Area Doll Club — a 22-member group of women. Read more
Aug 5, 2023
‘For the 608 culture movement’
Make Music Madison’s first ever musician-in-residence focused on recruiting more hip-hop and R&B artists and sourced equipment for those who needed it. The effort paid off. Demetral Park was host to a full-day lineup of hip-hop and R&B artists. Read more
Jul 7, 2023
Dreams come true at Midwest Vintage Flea
About 4,000 people turned out over two days for the Midwest Vintage Flea, which offered more than 40 vintage clothing vendors. Pete Benck, owner of Good Style Shop, Madison’s longest-running independent vintage clothing store, organizes the event eac Read more
Jun 21, 2023
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To the rescue
Home-based rehabbers like Holly Hill-Putnam spend most of their day feeding tiny baby animals. It’s the difference between life and death for these small critters. Read more
May 9, 2023
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Not just a girl
“I mean, it’s Jane Goodall.” “She’s a legend.” “I’ve been a fan my whole life.” “She’s why I’m in science.” Read more
Apr 9, 2023
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Losers sweep the ice
You’ve probably seen curling on TV during the Olympics. You probably know McFarland is a hotbed of curling locally. But did you know they curl in Arlington, too? Read more
Mar 15, 2023
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‘Open to anyone, church or unchurched’
A volunteer choir, under the direction of Leotha and Tamera Stanley, comes together each year to sing in tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read more
Feb 6, 2023
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The art of conversation
Samantha Crownover and Oscar Mireles are the organizers behind the Art Party Happy Hour. These monthly gatherings, held at various venues around the city, provide an opportunity for artists to come together for conversation and support. Read more
Jan 9, 2023
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In the March issue
A crime of compassion?
In 2017 three animal rights activists removed three beagles from a dog breeding facility outside of Mount Horeb. The defendants face felony burglary and felony theft charges and are set to go on trial in Dane County court on March 18-22. Read more
Chakari Daezhare is finding her voice
Chakari Daezhare has been creating songs at a blistering rate. Last year, she released two EPs as well as a couple of singles. Then, in early January, she dropped her first full album. Read more
‘Rent down’ effect squeezes Madison tenants
The new owner of the Royal Arms apartment complex on Madison’s west side isn’t budging on large rent hikes despite tenant protests. Read more
A viewing cheat-sheet for the ‘Top Chef’ visit to Wisconsin
Madison, Milwaukee and other Wisconsin locations will be featured on the upcoming 21st season of Top Chef, a culinary reality show that sets itself apart by showcasing and celebrating a different region of the country each season. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: March 2024
Self-taught photographer Allison Gallipeau walks every morning, camera in tow, no matter the weather, and takes photos along the way. Her cover shot was taken along the bike path on John Nolen Drive. Read more