Joel Patenaude
Articles
Despite the fear stoked in the 1950s, love triumphs in ‘Fellow Travelers’
Washington, D.C., in the 1950s was a cruel time and place to strike up a same-sex relationship.
February 2020
This weekend: Scandihoovian Fest, Riverdance, Champions of Magic and Harry Potter
Weekend 608 for Jan. 30-Feb 2
Add these local books to your 2020 reading list
23 books written by local authors or about the Madison area
This weekend's event lineup: Whitney, Emmy Blotnick and more
Madison has live music, dance, theater and comedy this weekend.
Pieces of Madison's past
What follows are several artifacts, photographs and documents in the possession of the state historical society that illuminate important chapters in the history of Madison.
February 2020
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music makes Hamel Music Center its new home
Hamel adds to the university's arts corridor
January 2020
10 events, including lots of musical offerings and roller derby, this weekend
A big name in country music kicks off a weekend of local music, theater and dance in Madison.
Celebrate live music, comedy and film this weekend with these 11 events
Weekend 608 for Jan. 9-12
Hit maker Skylar Grey remembers her Madison-area musical roots
Her big break came from co-writing “Love the Way You Lie,” the Eminem hit (featuring Rihanna). Grey can be heard singing on Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj and Macklemore records, too.
January 2020
MAD for our artists
These six illustrators contributed their talent and humor to the parody project.
4 fests for local punk, hip-hop, jazz and metal
Comedy and family fun on tap this weekend, too
Madison Magazine flips to MADison Magazine
We've gone MAD!
January 2020
Madison musicians make new music
Four bands, one musician have notable recordings
The abandoned and the illegal exotic pets
Exotic Pets: Fear and fascination in Madison
Exotic pets have a certain allure
Which exotic pet is right for you?
"It's more about what animal is right for you."
Meet three amphibian and reptile enthusiasts
Frogs, cresties and bearded dragons, oh my!
Weekend 608: Cirque du Sylvee, Elvis Costello, Hari Kondabolu and more perform in Madison
Wisconsin's first Ojibwe activist, priest is topic in new biography
New biography published this month
Mr. Chair brings its music into the classroom
Group's album "Nebulebula" was recently released
8 events to enjoy this weekend
So much is in store for the Madison area
The North Code plays often and wins big in the Madison area
Band has won many awards, including Rising Stars
Go on a nostalgic trip through a photography exhibit at the airport
Exhibit features faces of railroading in Wisconsin
Amping it up: Local musicians are collaborating, finding new audiences like never before
Madison has become a destination for music
This Weekend in Madison: The Chainsmokers, Goo Goo Dolls, Flannel Fest
This is a great weekend for live music
Madison's mysterious tales and oddities
Whether it can be seen, understood or believed is up to you. Try not to get scared by some of the stories you read.
10 events that will help you forget the snow this weekend
Continue celebrating Halloween with music
Dequadray White continues to grow as an artist
White says music is the most honest art form
Lords of the Trident are making metal profitable
The band makes technically proficient loud music
Consolidation of venue ownership and booking may be benefiting the local music scene
Madison musicians are not losing gigs
Raine Stern is ready to make a move in the music industry
The young singer-songwriter is releasing an EP
Mobile research, photography studio to study national parks
Tomiko Jones hopes to tour national parks
This Weekend in Madison: Freakfest, Hamel Music Center opening and early rockstar holograms
The Book Deal aims to increase literacy by making books affordable
All books are priced at $4 or less
8 events this weekend including science and book festivals
Haunted hallowed grounds at Forest Hill Cemetery
There are 339 unmarked graves and headstones
Three musicals to see this weekend, plus other events you need to attend
This is the weekend for theater
Weekend in the 608: Celebrate Beatles' album, nature center anniversaries at this week's events
Check out Madison Mystery Tour on Saturday
