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Isthmus | Madison

Madison, Wisconsin's independent newspaper covering local news, politics, restaurants, beer, music, movies, arts, entertainment and more.

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Isthmus | Madison
isthmus.com > arts > arts-beat > roz-chast-scott-simon-headliners-Wisconsin-Book-Fest

Roz Chast, Scott Simon among headliners for 25th anniversary edition of the Wisconsin Book Festival

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (258+ words) More than 80 authors will be in Madison Oct. 15-18 for the Fall Celebration Scott Simon is one of the headliners at the Wisconsin Book Festival's Fall Celebration. This year’s Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration will be celebrating more than books — this…...

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isthmus.com > news > news > isthmus-news-quiz-september-2026

Isthmus News Quiz: September 2026

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (367+ words) Test your knowledge of local news A. Chicago Bears fans B. Verified cases of election fraud C. Voting-age adults who can name even a single state legislator B. Sandhill Crane Elementary C. Roberto G. Sánchez Elementary D. Stephanie A. Bernard Elementary A. Shortest nine-inning game C....

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isthmus.com > events > pressing-issues-reception

Pressing Issues: Printmaking as Social Justice in 1930s United States reception

3+ day, 8+ min ago   (86+ words) Oct 8, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chazen Museum of Art 750 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53706 courtesy Krannert Art Museum Chet La More's 'Civilians,' 1937, was commissioned through the New Deal's art projects. Curated by Kathryn Koca Polite, organized by the Krannert Art Museum, University of…...

Isthmus | Madison
isthmus.com > arts > chazen-pressing-issues-showcases-prints

The Chazen’s ‘Pressing Issues’ showcases prints on social justice

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (394+ words) The personal is political in these Depression-era prints courtesy Krannert Art Museum Chet La More's 'Civilians,' 1937, was commissioned through the New Deal's art projects. All but one of the 43 prints in Pressing Issues, the exhibit in the Chazen’s Garfield Gallery…...

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isthmus.com > events > memory-collectors-storytelling-project-2026-reception

Memory Collectors Storytelling Project reception

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (248+ words) Sep 3, 2026 4:00 PM Central Library 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703 media release: The Bubbler at Madison Public Library is hosting an opening reception on Thursday, September 3, from 4-6pm for a new exhibition opening in the Diane Endres-Ballweg Gallery on the 3rd floor of Central…...

Isthmus | Madison
isthmus.com > events > cloth-mother

Cloth Mother - Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (150+ words) Aug 31, 2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Garver Feed Mill 3241 Garver Green, Madison, Wisconsin 53704 On Monday, August 31, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Canvas Room at Garver Feed Mill will host a unique, one-day-only interactive art exhibition featuring Cloth Mother. The exhibit is inspired by…...

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isthmus.com > arts > isthmus-madison-picks-july-23-to-26-2026

Isthmus Picks for July 23-26

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (107+ words) AtwoodFest, ASTRO and more Isthmus Picks Anders Svanoe's Teleporting Rhythmic Orchestra (ASTRO) kicks off a fourth Thursdays residency at Cafe Coda on July 23, 2026. Big Honey cast members. Willy Street Chamber Players (from left) Rachel Hauser, Lindsey Crabb, Mark Bridges (kneeling),…...

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isthmus.com > events > native-art-marketplace-taliesin

Native Art Marketplace

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (326+ words) Aug 1, 2026 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Taliesin-Hillside Theater, Spring Green 6604 State Highway 23, Spring Green, Wisconsin 53588 media release: Join us for a celebration of the art and culture of Wisconsin’s First People, as part of an ongoing partnership between Little Eagle Arts Foundation…...

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isthmus.com > arts > isthmus-2026-summer-festival-calendar-july

Isthmus ' summer festivals calendar for July 2026

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1102+ words) A roundup of fun times near and far as summer takes hold Monona Community Festival: July 3-4, Winnequah Park, Monona, with music, carnival (opens July 2), art fair, food, fireworks at dusk, July 4. mononafestival.com. DeForest Fourth of July: July 3-4, Fireman’s Park,…...

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isthmus.com > news > news > lakeway-art-finalists-visit-madison-for-a-quick-presentation

LakeWay art finalists in Madison for presentation and whirlwind tour

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (640+ words) The public art competition is part of the proposed lakeshore redesign project City arts administrator Karin Wolf showed the artists around Madison before the meet and greet. 'One of my favorite things to do is have an excuse to drive…...