What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow:
- Amy Barrilleaux tells one woman's story of abuse and the new domestic violence shelter she is supporting.
- Joe Tarr asks tough questions about a consultant's recommendation to build a convention center hotel by Monona Terrace.
- Scott Gordon reports that there could still be a bus depot in Madison's future.
- Scott Gordon reports on B-cycle's growing membership.
- Larry Kaufmann believes the mining bill is widely misunderstood.
- Josh Wimmer explains how magic created a career path for local performer Matthew Teague.
- Jennifer A. Smith reviews the Chazen Museum's German and Austrian Prints show.
- John W. Barker critiques the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's concert with saxophonist Claude Delangle.
- Ben Munson discusses how Red Dragon TV makes time capsules of the local music scene.
- Scott Gordon assesses three of Murder by Death's gothic country tracks before their show at the High Noon.
- Dean Robbins scoffs at Fox's The Following with Kevin Bacon.
- Marjorie Baumgarten praises Rust and Bone's unembellished performances, and Leah Churner dissects Broken City, a detective movie starring Mark Wahlberg.
- Kyle Nabilcy likes the chicken and a lot more at A La Brasa Latin Cuisine.
- André Darlington resuscitates the reputation of the syrah.
- Close to Home: Andy Moore remembers when tattoos were scary.
- Tell All readers respond to the Suzy Favor Hamilton scandal.
- Jason Joyce gets into cheering the home team.