 Live-blogging the Wisconsin mining bill protests and Gov. Walker's 2012 State of the State
Isthmus Staff on Wednesday 01/25/2012
Capitol Square will be busy this week, starting Wednesday as opponents of Assembly Bill 426, better known as the "mining bill," rally at the top of State Street. There's also a "People's State of the State" gathering and, of course, Gov. Scott Walker's official State of the State address in the Assembly chambers. Follow live tweets, aggregated reports, and discussion throughout the day and evening here. >More  Scenes from the 2012 Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest (slideshow)
Eric Tadsen on Monday 01/23/2012
Over two thousand fans of Wisconsin's bounty joined us on Saturday at the Alliant Energy Center's Exhibition Hall for a celebration of some of the stuff that makes living here great! >More
 Wisconsin Recall Cam is the country's latest hit reality TV show
Linda Falkenstein on Friday 01/20/2012
The placing of a camera in the bleak, bunker-like room of undisclosed location in Madison wherein workers are verifying the signatures on the petitions to recall Governor Scott Walker was probably designed to lend some transparency to what is otherwise a highly protected process. >More Who should challenge Gov. Walker in a recall election? (slideshow)
Nayantara Mukherji on Thursday 01/19/2012
With over one million signatures collected to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, there was an overwhelming sense of optimism at the recall victory party on Tuesday. But supporters were also keenly aware that if the election is certified, it will only be the first step towards changing leadership in the State. >More Madison bartenders spoof themselves with 'Shit Bartenders Say' video
Jason Joyce on Wednesday 01/18/2012, (1) Comment
Thanks to some Madison bartenders, err, mixologists, there's "Shit Bartenders Mixologists Say," which nicely spoofs the community of downtown craft cocktail architects, proving even the most earnest of drinksmiths can laugh at themselves. >More Madison landmarks co-star in F. Stokes' video for 'My Simple'
Andy Moore on Tuesday 01/10/2012
The relentlessly positive, Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist F. Stokes has dropped a nuclear bomb of goodness onto his adopted hometown of Madison. Shot here over 12 hours between two live shows last October, "My Simple" is a video valentine featuring Madison people and Madison locations, like the Crystal Corner Bar. This is the second "My Simple" video, the only public version. >More Isthmus Beer & Cheese Fest 2012: What's your pairing? (video)
on Wednesday 12/21/2011
What is your favorite seasonal beer and what cheese would you pair it with? We asked, and you responded! Our on-the-street videographer Christine caught up with some people, and this is what they said. >More Photos from the Mad Men Holiday Soiree at the Majestic Theatre (slideshow)
Isthmus Staff on Tuesday 12/20/2011
Hundreds of Mad Men and Women showed up for Madison's biggest and best dressed holiday party last Saturday and many posed for photos. Enjoy these images from the Mad Men Holiday Soiree, along with swanky accompaniment, here. >More Watch the Solidarity Sing-Along perform 'Recall Now' in the Wisconsin Capitol (slideshow)
Kristian Knutsen on Thursday 12/15/2011
The Solidarity Sing-Along gathered once again in the Wisconsin Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, December 15, continuing its tenth month of performances inside and outside the building. Expanding upon its repertoire of folk and labor classics, participants have been singing a variety of holiday songs this festive season, each with new lyrics referencing the ongoing political conflict consuming Wisconsin and the campaign to recall Gov. Scott Walker. >More Five videos for Bon Iver fanatics and novices alike
Jason Joyce on Friday 12/09/2011
The Grammy-nominated Eau Claire band, which appears at Madison's Orpheum Theater this weekend, appears in many weird and charming online videos. Here's a handful. >More Anthony Lamarr updates 'We're Smelling Roses' for 2012, rhymes Abbrederis
Jason Joyce on Wednesday 12/07/2011
Anthony Lamarr, along with Cascia Films, has released a 2012 version of his popular “We’re Smelling Roses” hip-hop tribute just days after the Badgers beat Michigan State for the Big Ten title. >More Join Isthmus to watch and discuss Higher Ground at Sundance Cinemas
Jason Joyce on Monday 11/14/2011
We know that Isthmus readers like movies and we also know that you like talking about movies, which is why the arrival of the critically-acclaimed and thought-provoking Higher Ground to Sundance Cinemas seemed a perfect opportunity to get together for another screening followed by some lively discussion. >More Pat Richter, Trek's John Burke ask Madison to support Edgewater redevelopment in sentimental video
Jason Joyce on Monday 11/07/2011, (1) Comment
Complete with quiet piano, swelling strings, a soft focus and UW football great Pat Richter, a heartstring-tugging video distributed Monday by the Hammes Company represents the latest attempt to push the issue of Tax Incremental Financing for the Edgewater redevelopment in the 2012 city budget, to be decided next week. >More Easiest Halloween costume ever: Make your own Paul Soglin mask
Jason Joyce on Friday 10/28/2011
These easy-to-follow steps will have you looking like "Hizzoner Da Mare" in no time! Simply pair with a Hawaiian shirt and grumpy demeanor and your friends will wonder how Mayor Paul Soglin got an invitation to their fright night festivities. >More We go way back with Mark Block, Herman Cain's chief of staff and 'smoking guy'
Jason Joyce on Thursday 10/27/2011
We first became aware of Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's chief of staff Mark Block as he emceed the Tax Day Tea Party rally on the Capitol Square in 2009. We then ran into Block at Scott Walker's inaugural ball in January where he was nice enough to answer some questions for us on video. It was during this conversation when we first heard Herman Cain's name. >More Scenes from the autumn 2011 edition of Ride the Drive: Raincoats and grins (slideshow)
Austin Duerst on Monday 09/26/2011
Sunday was damp, chilly and dark, hardly the recipe for a successful outdoor biking event. But that didn't stop Madison families from saddling up and taking over downtown streets for the fifth edition of Ride the Drive. >More Aaron Rodgers look-alike Lucas Cates is a 'Quarterback Copycat' (video)
Isthmus Staff on Thursday 09/08/2011, (1) Comment
The Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers open the 2011 NFL season Thursday night at Lambeau Field and, in recognition of this monumental occasion, Madison's Lucas Cates Band has released a video for "Quarterback Copycat," which reveals Cates as an A-Rodg doppelganger. >More Scenes from the 2011 Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival (slideshow)
Jason Joyce on Sunday 08/14/2011
Despite forecasts threatening rain (and mud) at Madison's Olin-Turville Park, partly sunny skies shone over the majority of the 2011 version of the beer geek's annual paradise... until late in the day long after this reporter had left the scene. >MoreScenes from downtown Madison after the August 9 Wisconsin Senate recall elections (slideshow)
on Tuesday 08/09/2011
Capitol Square was buzzing for the recall election on Tuesday night as a crowd gathered along Pinckney Street for a live broadcast of MSNBC's The Ed Show. Meanwhile, more supporters of the six Democratic recall challengers gathered inside the Majestic to watch live returns. >MoreThis is what creativity looks like: 'Scott Walker Blues' by Bonobo Secret Handshake
on Tuesday 08/09/2011
The spirit that inspired musicians to write songs focusing on the Wisconsin solidarity movement last winter and spring continues in this summertime recall season, as the Madison-based blues-rock band Bonobo Secret Handshake recently released the video for its new tune "Scott Walker Blues," an eight-and-a-half minute funk epic set to footage from the height of the Capitol demonstrations. >More 48 Hour Film Project Madison: Backyard Superhero Party
Ben Reiser on Friday 07/22/2011
Isthmus videographer Ben Reiser entered the 48 Hour Film Project last week with Backyard Superhero Party as th result. Enjoy! >More Isthmus on the isthmus: Meet your 2011 Madison Mallards (video)
Ben Reiser on Thursday 06/16/2011
Five ball players and a coach go over baseball movies, walk-up songs, uniform preferences and titanium necklaces at the all-new Duck Pond. >More Extraordinary Session and sing-alongs: Highlights from Tuesday's protests at the Wisconsin Capitol
Jessica Opoien on Wednesday 06/15/2011
Protesters gathered to speak out against Gov. Scott Walker's budget and the legislature's Extraordinary Session in the Capitol Square on Tuesday, June 14. The day ended with a rally on the State Street side of the Capitol, with musical acts and speeches from union leaders. Protesters then joined hands, encircling the Capitol and singing "We Shall Overcome." >More Sights and sounds from Tuesday's Extraordinary Session protest at the Wisconsin Capitol (video)
Jason Joyce on Tuesday 06/14/2011
Vuvuzelas, drums and plenty of chatter provided a soundtrack for mid-afternoon demonstrators and Walkerville squatters as the Wisconsin legislature met in Extraordinary Session to take up the state budget and concealed carry of firearms bills inside. >More Views of Tuesday's Extraordinary Session protests at the Wisconsin Capitol (slideshow)
Isthmus Staff on Tuesday 06/14/2011
Tuesday's lovely weather brought a relaxed vibe to the Capitol Square which, when coupled with the Walkerville tents, made it seem almost like summer camp. >More Views of Walkerville and the 'Protect Public Services' rally at Capitol Square (slideshow)
Isthmus Staff on Monday 06/06/2011
Monday's heat made the scene around the Walkerville tents decidedly quiet, although hundreds marched in protest around the Capitol Square at midday. >More Isthmus on the isthmus: What are you listening to, Madison? (video)
Ben Reiser on Wednesday 06/01/2011
Our intrepid reporter takes to the street -- State Street, to be specific -- to find out what's coming out of those little buds stuck in everybody's ears. >More Scenes from Gov. Scott Walker's Voter ID bill-signing ceremony (video)
Jessica Opoien on Wednesday 05/25/2011, (1) Comment
The first video is of Gov. Scott Walker's remarks in signing the Voter ID bill Wednesday at the Capitol. The sound of chanting protesters is audible in this clip. The second clip is of protesters gathered in the hallway outside the governor's office. >More Duck Pond 2.0: Madison Mallards' new stadium nearing completion (slideshow)
Jason Joyce on Friday 05/20/2011
was lucky enough to score a tour of the Madison Mallards’ renovated Duck Pond at Warner Park by general manager Conor Caloia last week. Construction is set to wrap up on May 26, but with most of the seats in place it was easy to see the improvements over the old stadium. True, some of the shabby charm of the old setup is gone, but it won’t take long for fans to fall in love with the new amenities. >More Views of the May 14 protest at the Wisconsin capitol (video)
Jason Joyce on Saturday 05/14/2011, (2) Comments
Thousands descended on the Capitol Square in Madison Saturday for the first time in weeks, bringing with them their bagpipes, signs, strollers and drums. >More
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