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The girls behind flat track motorcycle racing
Filmmaker Wendy Schneider ultimately spent 17 years on making the documentary ‘Angels Of Dirt,’ which will premiere at the Barrymore on April 7 and screen this summer at racetracks in Wisconsin. Read more
Mar 29, 2024
When a journalist took a stand against a powerful senator from Wisconsin
Sandy Flores Ruiz, a student at West High School and a student editor at Simpson Street Free Press, won first place in the Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Contest with this essay. Read more
Mar 29, 2024
New scholarship at UW-Madison promises a ‘pipeline’ for Native students
A new scholarship program at UW will cover the full cost of undergraduate attendance, including tuition and room and board, for students enrolled in a federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribe. Read more
Mar 28, 2024
What to do in Madison this weekend: Lamphouse Blue album release, Vixens on Fire and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for March 28-31 includes weekend events celebrating Trans Day of Visibility at Giant Jones Brewing; 'Twilight Bowl' continues from Mercury Players at the Bartell. Read more
Mar 28, 2024
Art and media transformed as the cameras rolled for ‘Out of the Picture’
The documentary, ‘Out of the Picture,’ mourns the loss of full-time art critics but also celebrates those who have taken up the craft in new ways. Read more
Mar 27, 2024
Madison’s troubled supportive housing complexes could soon have new owners
Rethke Terrace and Tree Lane Apartments are part of the city of Madison’s ‘housing first’ initiative, which has struggled from the start. Read more
Mar 26, 2024
2024 Isthmus Spring Election Voter Guide
What races are on the April 2 ballot in Dane County? What do the statewide referendum questions mean? The Isthmus Voter Guide breaks it down. Read more
Mar 26, 2024
Native customs meet social media
'One With the Whale,' which will screen April 5 at UW Music Hall, explores how a small Native community is grappling with forces beyond its control. Read more
Mar 25, 2024
Explainer: Why are changes to the Wisconsin Constitution on the April 2 ballot
Both referendum questions relating to elections administration were passed by Republicans, who control the Wisconsin Legislature, in the last two legislative sessions because of a controversy during the 2020 presidential election. Read more
Mar 25, 2024
What to do in Madison this week: John Mellencamp, Trail Running Film Festival and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for March 25-28 includes a tape release party for Dead Familiars; a Madison Trust talk about Kathryn Clarenbach. Read more
Mar 25, 2024
Some concerns about incoming Madison schools superintendent Joe Gothard
Joe Gothard was the best of the three finalists for Madison superintendent. But low achievement scores in the last school district he ran are concerning. Read more
Mar 21, 2024
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s 'Harmony in Black' album is the first of a series focusing on composers of color
There are few contemporary musical voices as expressive as those of William Banfield and Patrice Rushen. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra plays works from both on Harmony in Black, the first of a five-part series on Albany Records. Read more
Mar 21, 2024
What to do in Madison this weekend: Danny Brown, 'Twilight Bowl' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for March 21-24 includes the premiere of William Banfield's 14th Symphony by Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and guests; an album release concert by After August. Read more
Mar 21, 2024
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Madison has a housing crisis and we need to build more housing
A west-side homeowner and east-side housing advocate argue for the need for more housing in Madison and challenge the opposition brewing to the city’s rezoning efforts in neighborhoods. Read more
Mar 19, 2024
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Activists demand that Dane County DA prosecute Ridglan Farms for animal cruelty
Animal rights activists showed up at the Dane County District Attorney’s Office, demanding that it bring criminal charges of animal mistreatment against Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
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Wisconsin Supreme Court election recast legislative session
Everything changed in the Capitol in April 2023 when Janet Protasiewicz was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving the court its first four-justice liberal majority in 13 years. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
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What to do in Madison this week: Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 'Reshaping Destiny' with Danny Trejo and more Isthmus Picks
Isthmus Picks for March 18-21 includes an anniversary tour stop by Broadway hit 'Mamma Mia!'; talks on new books by Peter Annin and B.J. Hollars. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
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Housing complaints jump in Madison
Madison residents met at Lakeview Library Thursday night to share their housing stories and find assistance. Read more
Mar 15, 2024
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New bier in the haus
New beers from Wisconsin brewers Black Rose Blending, Delta Beer Lab, O’So, Third Space, Giant Jones, The Lone Girl, 3 Sheeps, and Raised Grains are on tap or on store shelves. Read more
Mar 15, 2024
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You are at East Towne. Where do you eat?
East Towne’s Interstate adjacency means that it is home to pretty much every national chain you can think of. But there are more novel eateries. Read more
Mar 14, 2024
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What to do in Madison this weekend: Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, 'Rage Becomes Us' and more Isthmus Picks
Picks for March 14-17 includes an LP release show by The Flavor That Kills; the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Read more
Mar 14, 2024
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Angry residents shout down city staff at meeting on draft west-side Madison zoning plan
New plans for the city’s west side brought Madison homeowners out in force to a neighborhood meeting. They interrupted city staff and booed to make their feelings known. Read more
Mar 13, 2024
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Triangulador’s secret lair
In the first edition of Isthmus’ “Workspaces” feature, venture into Liubóv Szwako a.k.a. Triangulador’s underground studio, where he paints, plans and experiments. Read more
Mar 13, 2024
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Walk this way
‘The isolation I’d sought near the edge of town began to feel a bit too isolating. I chafed at the need to hop in my car nearly any time I wanted to meet up with friends.’ Read more
Mar 13, 2024
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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
Twilight Bowl
Mercury Players Theatre: Friends gather on the eve of one heading to college and one to prison, 3/22-4/6, Bartell Theatre, at 8 pm Thursdays-Saturdays (2 pm on 4/6) and 2 pm, 3/31 $25. Read more
Mar 29, 2024
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Flight of Lights
Dane County Regional Airport light display, 7:30-11:30 pm, 3/15-4/7, along International Lane. Read more
Mar 29, 2024
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Overture Galleries Spring Reception
5:30-8:30 pm, 3/29, for exhibits by Lauren Harlowe and J Myszka Lewis, Gallery I; Mary Gill and Jessica Laub, Gallery II; Lainey Singer and Tony Riel, Gallery III; Audifax and Joe Landis, Playhouse Gallery. Read more
Mar 29, 2024
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Rae Senarighi reception
3/29-5/4 (reception 5 pm, 3/29, with music by Kat and the Hurricane 6:30 pm). Read more
Mar 29, 2024
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Rae Senarighi
3/29-5/4 (reception 5 pm, 3/29, with music by Kat and the Hurricane 6:30 pm). Read more
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