Arts
Alvvays show up for Madison
The show was the Canadian indie-pop quintet’s fifth stop on their 18-city spring U.S. tour, and it marks their first concert in Madison since they performed for the post-COVID UW-Madison Homecoming show in 2022. Read more
Apr 26, 2024
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
What to do in Madison this weekend: Udder Chaos, Dayna Stephens and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 25-28 includes 'Candide' from Madison Opera; 'The Progressive hosts a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Robert La Follette's presidential campaign. Read more
Apr 25, 2024
What to do in Madison this week: The Skatalites, Fred Armisen and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for April 22-25 includes readings by poets Alison Thumel and Aurora Shimshak; 'The Progressive' hosts a conference examining founder Robert M. La Follette's third party presidential run a century ago. Read more
Apr 22, 2024
For Record Store Day, a celebration of B-Side
Filmmaker Mitch Deitz’s intention was to show “a slice of life of the shop,” and to get owner Steve Manley’s story “out there.” Plus: a roundup of RSD events. Read more
Apr 19, 2024
What to do in Madison this weekend: Midwest Horse Fair, Polka Party and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 18-21 includes a concert celebrating the birthday and musical legacy of Clyde Stubblefield; the name for Madison's new Northwoods League Softball team is revealed. Read more
Apr 18, 2024
What to do in Madison this week: King Iso, Valeria Luiselli and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for April 15-18 includes a much-anticipated La Follette School of Public Affairs talk by journalist Ezra Klein; MOMIX dance takes on Lewis Carroll in 'Alice.' Read more
Apr 15, 2024
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Where the jokes flow like lava
New York City-based comic Ben Miller is on a new tour featuring an hour of stand-up on volcanoes, aptly called 'Volcano.' Read more
Apr 12, 2024
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Writing to grieve
Madison poet Alison Thumel writes about grieving in her new volume, Architect, winner of the 2024 Miller Williams Poetry Prize and just out from University of Arkansas Press. Read more
Apr 12, 2024
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Rapid rise
The Sun Prairie duo combines sweet melodies and darkly humorous lyrics. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
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What to do in Madison this weekend: Line Breaks, Shemekia Copeland and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for April 11-14 includes No Coasting Fest shows at Mickey's and the Crystal Corner; 50th anniversary events for JustDane and Literacy Network. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
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Talking out of school
'Da Classroom Ain’t Enuf' argues that the whole community needs to support its children, in and outside of school. Read more
Apr 9, 2024
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