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Additional $1 million in city funds would move Park Street grocery forward, says owner Kristie Maurer
Kristie Maurer has been waiting for a year to sign a lease with the city of Madison for the grocery store she hopes to open on Park Street. She is now waiting to see if an additional $1 million in city funding is approved for final improvements. Read more
Apr 16, 2024
Exiting Wisconsin legislators face declaration deadline
The state’s new legislative boundaries have dozens of legislators, and potential first-time candidates, deciding whether to run from where they now live or move to new districts or retire. Read more
Apr 15, 2024
One dish: Cacio e pepe bagel from Mermaid Kitchen
Mermaid Kitchen’s cacio e pepe bagel has a satisfying crunch on the outside and a soft-but-chewy texture. The pickup process is fun and a little clandestine. Read more
Apr 15, 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
The blood-stained wedding dress
Our friends came over for a costume party — we still had a basement full of liquor from our wedding to get rid of—and we proudly showed off our costumes, including the bloodstains.’ Read more
Apr 13, 2024
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
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
How is Madison fighting climate change?
‘There’s an increasing awareness that the national governments are not going to be able to meet their climate pollution reduction goals without [local] governments taking action,' says Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
Rapid rise
The Sun Prairie duo combines sweet melodies and darkly humorous lyrics. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
NIMBY v. YIMBY
Most Madisonians agree on a few things: Housing costs are too high; sprawl is bad; and mass transit is good. How to translate into policy is where things get gnarly. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
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
Working 9-5
All of the members of Ability Ambassadors have an intellectual or developmental disability, and some have more than one. All are employed and all live independently. Read more
Apr 10, 2024
Assignment: Make an ‘Isthmus’ cover
Isthmus cover illustrator Mitchell Volk recreated the experience for his graphic design students at UW-Madison. Read more
Apr 10, 2024
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Urban League looks to develop another major project on Madison’s South Park Street
The Urban League of Greater Madison wants to expand the ‘South Madison Renaissance’ to the redevelopment of the former south transfer point on Park Street. The group has previously collaborated with the city’s CDA on the Black Business Hub. Read more
Apr 9, 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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‘Like nothing else’
This year my focus at the total solar eclipse was all about photos. I invested in a proper camera and an adapter for my telescope, and connected the camera to an iPad to share the view with others. Read more
Apr 9, 2024
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Constitutional crisis
Heidi Schreck’s play features a middle-aged “Heidi” revisiting the touring performer days of her youth as a debate contestant. Read more
Apr 8, 2024
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Wisconsin voters throw shade on Biden, Trump
In the April 2 primary, 21% of Republican voters rejected Trump and 11% of Democratic voters rejected Biden. Read more
Apr 8, 2024
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What to do in Madison this week: Próxima Parada, Capital Verses and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for April 8-11 includes a recently launched bluegrass open mic at the Harmony; a new book from UW associate professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo examines the history of Puerto Rico. Read more
Apr 8, 2024
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Desperately seeking choice
A number of third party candidates have emerged to address voter dissatisfaction in the all-but-certain presidential candidates. Votes for the 'uninstructed' camp are another sign of frustration. Read more
Apr 6, 2024
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Campfire smoke in a glass
Among the most interesting current collabs right now is by Madison’s Working Draft Beer Company and Sun Prairie’s Full Mile Beer Company and Kitchen. Read more
Apr 6, 2024
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Historic maybe, landmarked no
Historic buildings in poor condition on State Street won’t be demolished. But the city also won’t have the same tools as it does in other historic parts of town to order repairs. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
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Fireworks at Mallards ballpark could wait until bald eaglet can fly
Activists fought the addition of more fireworks at the Duck Pond this summer. The Mallards are still adding another show, but making accommodations for some Warner Park wildlife. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
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Ridglan Farms critics want their day in court
Denied a trial, animal rights activists are seeking a special prosecutor to go after dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Apr 4, 2024
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In the April issue
You are entering…The Wisconsin Zone
This year 141 films were submitted for Wisconsin’s Own, with 40 making it into the festival. Isthmus talks to eight of the filmmakers. Read more
Desperately seeking choice
A number of third party candidates have emerged to address voter dissatisfaction in the all-but-certain presidential candidates. Votes for the 'uninstructed' camp are another sign of frustration. Read more
Ridglan Farms critics want their day in court
Denied a trial, animal rights activists are seeking a special prosecutor to go after dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Hank’s Burgers & Fish Fry takes indulgence to different areas
The focus is on what some call guilty pleasure food: hamburgers, cheesesteaks, fried chicken sandwiches, and Wisconsin fish fry. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: April 2024
The front cover this month honors the gardeners who tend to thousands of community garden plots around Dane County. And hey, April is National Gardening Month! Read more
What the Constitution Means to Me
Forward Theater: Heidi Schreck's meditation starring Colleen Madden, 4/4-21, Playhouse, at 7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, plus 2 pm, 4/13 & 20. Pre-show lectures one hour prior to Thursday and Sunday shows. $52-$20 Read more
Apr 17, 2024
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Madison's Funniest Comic
Annual competition, 9 pm Wednesdays, 4/3-5/1, Comedy on State. $10. Read more
Apr 17, 2024
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RSVP for Literacy Network Cocktail Party
50th anniversary fundraiser, 7-9 pm, 4/25, Boardman Clark, with speakers, social, wine pull. $50. RSVP by 5 pm, 4/18. Read more
Apr 18, 2024
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