GALLERY: Top photos of 2020

Ayomi Obuseh

Photo by Patrick Stutz

Photo by Patrick Stutz

The traveling Broadway show “Wicked" has remained on the Overture Hall stage at the Overture Center for the Arts since performances were canceled in mid-March.

Photo by Ian Kpachavi

Steve Grundahl

The Dane County Landfill off Highway 12-18 has about six to eight years left before it reaches capacity.

A June 3 protest turned into a nighttime vigil that lasted until 3 a.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Candles, flowers and other displays on capitol grounds honored Black people killed by police.

Once James Dole, “The Pineapple King,” figured out how to can pineapples in the early 1900s, the fruit became immensely popular in the United States. This helped lead to the invention of the pineapple upside-down cake. While it’s unknown exactly who created the first recipe, one of the earliest renditions was developed by Gold Medal Flour in 1925. Hubbard Avenue Diner’s bakery manager, Jason Harder — “The Pie Guy” — won gold for pastry chef. He reimagined the pineapple upside-down cake as a pie for Madison Magazine. This image also features items from two other winners: The pie plate is from St. Vincent de Paul Store (best thrift store) and the dessert server and spoon are from Odana Antiques (best antique store).

Neil Heinen and his wife, Nancy Christy, stand in their backyard along with their dog, Macaroon, who is a bouvier des Flandres.

Photo by Ian Kpachavi

“Forward,” the 7-foot bronze statue of a woman representing devotion and progress, stands defaced on Capitol Square at the top of State Street with “BLM,” the abbreviation of Black Lives Matter. Three weeks later, on June 23, protesters pull down the statue and another on the Square of abolitionist and Union Army Col. Hans Christian Heg. (Photo by Nate Moll)

Photo by Sharon Vanorny

Nalah McWhorter (Photo by Rebecca Radix)

From late afternoon until midnight on May 30, Madison police officers in riot gear clashed with an estimated 150 protesters on State Street. The officers deployed tear gas as rocks, water bottles and restaurant patio chairs were hurled at them.

Dr. Amanda Preimesberger (right) with her husband, Casey Preimesberger

The Honorable Rev. Everett Mitchell, a Dane County Circuit Court Judge, addressed the crowd as well.

Illustration by Tommy Washbush

Sirena Flores in front of the mural she created. (Photo by Rebecca Radix)

Owner Rachael Stanley (pictured) offers takeout at Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry, something she never intended to do pre-COVID-19. Photo by Sharon Vanorny

Youth took turns at a mic (below) to provide testimonials, deliver spoken word poetry and song while urging peace and unity and law enforcement reform. (Photo by Ilana Bar-av)

An Old-Fashioned from Quivey's Grove (Photo by Nikki Hansen)

Goodman Community Center’s Howard Hayes knew that March’s Safer at Home order would have a disproportionate impact on low-income households and people of color.

Photo by Sharon Vanorny

On June 8, “DEFUND POLICE” is painted in huge yellow letters on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in front of the City-County Building. The demand is made by demonstrators across the U.S. to redirect resources to underfunded social programs that could benefit minority communities. (Photo by Nate Moll)

Mary Williams of Madison Art Therapy practices what she preaches by painting.

Jamie Hoang (pictured left) and Chuckie Brown found a home for their restaurant Ahan in The Bur Oak.

Angela Trudell Vasquez

Mickies Dairy Bar

Peter Kraus of Peter Kraus Fitness with his rescue dog Daisy

Thousands of people attend the June 7 Black Lives Matter Solidarity March from Bethel Lutheran Church to the Capitol.

Chicken from Anointed One Soul Food

This picture was taken between 6:30 and 7 p.m. from the pedestrian bridge overlooking the Beltline Highway near the Todd Drive exit. (Photo by Larry Chua)

Natasha Sichula

Photo by Nikki Hansen

Dave Heide of Liliana’s has kept the dining room closed since March, with plans to open only if local cases drop for two consecutive weeks. Photo by Romulo Ueda

Daniel Buie

There’s no better time than now to rock a flapper look when you’re in the mood to kick up your heels and dance. In the 1920s, flappers wore short dresses or skirts, high heels, makeup and bob haircuts, which were considered taboo at the time. If you’re attending a special event and need an outfit that’s the cat’s pajamas, consider stopping at this year’s best thrift stores: St. Vincent de Paul Store, Agrace Thrift Store and Goodwill. You’re bound to find clothing or accessories similar to those from 100 years ago, or pieces with a modern twist. If you’re not sure what to wear, visit madisonmagazine.com and search “1920s-inspired looks for the 2020s” to get some ideas courtesy of local thrifter @sunsetsaraid (pictured at 10-time Best of Madison winner Eno Vino Downtown and who put together this outfit with St. Vincent de Paul Store finds). (Photo by Patrick Stutz)

Hạ Long Bay

LushLife Vegan Bakery

Photo by Sharon Vanorny

Monica White

Crowd holds community control over police signs when blocking John Nolen Drive on June 1.

Many local brewers show their state pride with the names and labels of their beer. Pictured are a few you’ll find in the Madison area that have distinct Wisconsin connections. From left to right: Next Door Brewing Co.’s Bubbler, Capital Brewery’s Supper Club, One Barrel Brewing Co.’s The Commuter and ALT Brew’s gluten-free Rustic Badger. (Photo by Nikki Hansen)

Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway

Bubble tea from Jade Mountain

On May 31, volunteers came to State Street to clean up the damage.

June 7 Black Lives Matter Solidarity March

Photo by Paulius Musteikis

Photo by Patrick Stutz

Photo by Heather Lynch