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Light summer laughs in Hay Fever at APT
by Jennifer A. Smith on 08/09/09 at 12:25 pm | Noël Coward's Hay Fever is as light and fluffy as a cream puff. If you're looking for deep meaning or biting social critique, well, seek elsewhere. But if you're looking to laugh and enjoy a fantastic vehicle for APT core company actor Tracy Michelle Arnold, this is your show. |
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Uneven tone mars Broom Street Theater's folk musical Minglewood Blues
by Katie Reiser on 08/08/09 at 10:36 am | Folk music usually sits well with me. When I read the press release for Broom Street Theater's new show Minglewood Blues, based on the seminal Anthology of American Folk Music, I thought, What a clever concept! |
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Vinyl Cave: Memory Almost Full by Paul McCartney
by Bob Koch on 08/08/09 at 10:00 am | As someone who grew up a decade after the band's breakup as an absolutely non-objective Beatles fan, it's tricky to evaluate the quality of Paul's new releases as they appear. |
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Beer Here: Tripel Nova from Ale Asylum
by Robin Shepard on 08/07/09 at 3:00 pm | I'm extremely happy to learn that Tripel Nova has just become an addition to the Madison brewery's seasonally released bottled beers. Up until now, you could only get it at the brewpub in single glasses or growlers, or at festivals like the Great Taste. Four-packs started rolling off the bottling line this week, though, and have found their way to local shelves. |
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Radical idea for Madison’s Central Library: Use what’s there now
by Joe Tarr on 08/07/09 at 12:56 pm | It's in a prime location and the structure has flexibility, architect David Lang told Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and members of the city council, calling it a "forever structure," and adding, "the greenest building is the one that's already built." |
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The Week[end]: August 7-9, 2009
by on 08/07/09 at 11:00 am | Summer roars back to life this weekend with a deluge of festivals and other fun. The calendar includes: the opening of the Wisconsin State Fair, the North Star Blues & BBQ Festival, Dane Dances and First Fridays, the Johnny Winston Jr. Streetball and Block Party, Terrace Blues Fest, and Films in the Field; productions of Minglewood Blues, Tearoom Tango, and Hay Fever; a going away party for Jake Shut and JJO Band Camp; and, more live music from the Isthmus Vocal Ensemble, The Trews, Bible of the Devil, The Goddamn Gallows, the Summer Music Summit, Sleeping in the Aviary with Pale Young Gentlemen, The Builders and The Butchers, and Ifrit. |
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Blaska's Blog: Come and get it -- Section 8 (updated)
by David Blaska on 08/07/09 at 10:30 am | Section 8 combines the worst of both worlds: Uncle Sam's deep pockets administered by the City of Madison's bleeding hearts.
6. Saying 'We love you'
7. Treating yourself poorly
8. Generous to a fault
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Madison Snaps -- August 7, 2009
by on 08/07/09 at 8:00 am | Today's image titled “monona terrace-8421-Edit” was photographed by Steve Salt. |
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Dane County Farmers' Market: J's Veggie Patch
by Clare Milliken on 08/06/09 at 4:00 pm | J's Veggie Patch is responsible for small mountains of fresh vegetables, from broccoli and cucumbers to kohlrabi and herb plants. Founded in 1853, the seventh generation family farm near Montello is now operated by Sarah and Paul McDowell, and has been a vendor at the Dane County Farmers' Market for two decades. |
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Raucous Decemberists carry rock's banner at Overture Center
by Josh Wimmer on 08/06/09 at 10:05 am | Indie music came to the Overture Center last night -- sort of. Portland, Oregon's The Decemberists returned to Madison, playing a larger venue than they'd originally planned on, and in the process revealed themselves as shameless arena rockers. |
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Blaska's Blog: Generous to a fault
by David Blaska on 08/06/09 at 9:38 am | The liberal news media likes to talk about people coming to Madison "for a better life." And in most cases, they are walking into the welcoming arms of open-minded, liberal Madison.
5. Not lowering our standards
6. Saying 'We love you'
7. Treating yourself poorly
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Madison Snaps -- August 6, 2009
by on 08/06/09 at 8:00 am | Today's image titled “Fun in Wisconsin, haybail jumping 1914” was photographed by Keith Dotson. |
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Heidi Nass, 2009-10 theater, Nick's at 50, and Ha Long Bay in the August 7 edition of Isthmus
by on 08/06/09 at 6:00 am | What can you find in this week's Isthmus? Highlights from the latest issue follow. |
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PETA in Madison to promote syrup boycott
by Joe Tarr on 08/05/09 at 2:35 pm | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals stopped in Madison Wednesday as it tours the state promoting a boycott of Canadian maple syrup over the country’s annual seal slaughter. |
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No tickets for the Great Taste of the Midwest 2009?
by Robin Shepard on 08/05/09 at 2:00 pm | Okay, so you are not among the 6,000 ticket holders to the Great Taste of the Midwest at Olin-Turville Park on Saturday. You can still experience some of the brews that'll be offered at the annual beer festival, though. |
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Blaska's Blog: Treating yourself poorly
by David Blaska on 08/05/09 at 10:07 am | At the Wisconsin Youth Co., just south of Park Ridge neighborhood, "Big Tony" Travis oversees hip-hop dance contests, football and school tutoring.
4. A chat with Madison Police Chief Noble Wray
5. Not lowering our standards
6. Saying 'We love you'
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Wilmington on DVD: The Soloist, Elvis on Ed, screwball comedy, Race to Witch Mountain
by Mike Wilmington on 08/05/09 at 10:00 am | The Soloist may sound somewhat pretentious and condescending. But the writer, Susannah Grant, director Joe Wright, and especially the two superb leading actors -- Jamie Foxx, who plays Nathaniel, and Robert Downey Jr., who plays Steve -- elevate the film. |
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Madison Snaps -- August 5, 2009
by on 08/05/09 at 8:00 am | Today's image titled “cannonball” was photographed by Beth McConnell. |
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Chad Lee files papers to run for Congress, website remains sparse
by Jason Joyce on 08/04/09 at 5:17 pm | Mount Horeb's Chad Lee has taken his campaign for Congress beyond social networking websites, announcing Tuesday that he has filed forms with the Federal Election Commission to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District seat in 2010. |
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MadTracks: 'Arcade Bully' by Droids Attack
by Jessica Steinhoff on 08/04/09 at 12:00 pm | The Who's "Pinball Wizard" is probably the most famous rock song about an arcade game, but a new track from Droids Attack, "Arcade Bully," might be the heaviest. |
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Blaska's Blog: Saying 'We love you'
by David Blaska on 08/04/09 at 10:06 am | Paging James Monroe. He is a religious man who disdains the denominational approach that can divide religionists. That does not mean that he is non-judgmental.
3. 'And I am keeping him hungry'
4. A chat with Madison Police Chief Noble Wray
5. Not lowering our standards
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Win tickets to Daniel Johnston and more!
by on 08/04/09 at 10:00 am | The Isthmus Guest List is back with another round of free tickets to amazing concerts, shows and more fun events around Madison. This week's contests include tickets to: Sleeping in the Aviary and Pale Young Gentlemen at the High Noon; JJO Band Camp at Willow Island; Daniel Johnston at the Barrymore; and more! |
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Madison Snaps -- August 4, 2009
by on 08/04/09 at 8:00 am | Today's image titled “I got a line on you” was photographed by Craig Wilson. |
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From Nature exhibit keeps it real at MMoCA
by Jennifer A. Smith on 08/03/09 at 5:11 pm | Sometimes it can seem as if realism is the Rodney Dangerfield of the contemporary art world: it just doesn't get enough respect. |
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Downtown Business Improvement District overwhelmingly approved
by Joe Tarr on 08/03/09 at 3:22 pm | The Downtown Business Improvement District was approved Monday by an almost three-to-one margin, and will continue for another five years. |
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Blaska's Blog: Not lowering our standards
by David Blaska on 08/03/09 at 12:15 pm | The troubles in Meadowood and elsewhere are a continuum. The filthy language, littering, vandalism, intimidation, drugs, gangs, killings are all part of the same continuous loop.
Previously in this series:
1. 'He could go either way'
2. 'Lord of the Flies'
3. 'And I am keeping him hungry'
4. A chat with Madison Police Chief Noble Wray |
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Madison eats agenda: Table talks, a Just Coffee fundraiser, and a hot dog eating contest
by Clare Milliken on 08/03/09 at 12:00 pm | The coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach. |
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Madison Snaps -- August 3, 2009
by on 08/03/09 at 8:00 am | Today's image titled “Cloud Cover at Dusk (2)” was photographed by Neil Stechschulte. |
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The Week: August 3-6, 2009
by on 08/03/09 at 6:00 am | Get August going with a cocktail and some tunes. Along with the Isthmus Martini Shaker, the calendar includes: opening week of Jazz at Five; and, more live music from The Chairs, Cobra Starship, JohNNy SiZZle, The Decemberists, Celtic Tenors, Zechs Marquise, and a round robin performance by Deerhunter with No Age and Dan Deacon. |
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Blaska's Blog: A chat with Madison Police Chief Noble Wray
by David Blaska on 08/02/09 at 8:17 am | As chief of police, Noble Wray is entitled to wear civilian clothing -- a suit and tie. But you never see him in anything other than a uniform.
Part 1: 'He could go either way'
Part 2: 'Lord of the Flies'
Part 3: 'And I am keeping him hungry'
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