'Lift Every Voice' to be Madison Ballet's first-ever film series
The collaborative effort between dancers, choreographers of color and area filmmakers will produce three thought-provoking short films.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to discuss her upcoming book ‘Persist’ at Wisconsin Book Festival
Warren's 12th book is a “deeply personal book and a powerful call to action.” More appearances in May include Carl Hiaasen, Alison Bechdel and Kevin Kwan.
Patrick McBride says he was 'The Luckiest Boy in the World'
Retired physician Patrick McBride's real-life teenage experiences were the stuff of sports fans' dreams, detailed in an as-of-yet unpublished manuscript.
'Game of Thrones' star signs onto TV adaptation of Madison author's book
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the actor who played Jaime Lannister in HBO's "Game of Thrones," is set to star in and executive produce a TV miniseries adaptation of Madison author Christina Clancy's novel, "The Second Home." Clancy says the project has been…
Children's Theater of Madison hopes to attract diverse actors and audiences with stories that reflect the community
CTM’s challenge to educate and inspire has only become more formidable in recent social and political climates.
Madison Reading Project surpasses 100,000 children served, nears 200,000 books given
Despite a pandemic year, Madison Reading Project gave away as many books to area children in the past 18 months as it did its first six years combined.
Southern Wisconsin's connection to Ernest Hemingway
40 years ago, Monroe native Larry W. Phillips had an idea that resulted in sharing a copyright with Ernest Hemingway’s widow.
What to do in Madison this April
Get out and about with the family, or if those April showers decide to show their face, hop online for these events.
UW–Madison music student wins classical Grammy Award
As if classical musician Sarah Brailey weren’t already accomplished enough, the doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music can now add a Grammy Award to her list. The award for best classical solo vocal album,…
Madison-based illustrator created a book of besties
Peggy Panosh built a career marketing for Oprah and others before discovering her own artistic talent.
'A lost year' after a car accident and the pandemic
In March 2020, acclaimed musician Michael Massey’s world came to a crashing halt. But not in the same way so many others’ did when the pandemic began.
Youth Art Celebration highlights art created by young women
Art by more than 50 young women will be on display at the Youth Art Celebration, premiering online on Sunday, March 21.
Meet local band Kat and the Hurricane
After a long year without live performances, local band Kat and the Hurricane is finding their way back to the stage.
Q&A with Andrew J. Graff, author of 'Raft of Stars'
The author will discuss his debut novel on March 23 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival’s ongoing virtual events.
Raine Stern just might have 'The Voice'
A musician through-and-through, Raine Stern recently earned a coveted spot on Nick Jonas’s team on the hit TV show, “The Voice.”
Incoming talent and shifting priorities guide University Opera’s upcoming repertoire
Some troupes, made more nimble by necessity, can and do successfully adapt as conditions warrant.
Q&A with author Dantiel Moniz
Debut collection "Milk Blood Heat" launched to rave critical reviews, and it's no wonder. Its rhythmic sentences are stitched together with scalding precision.
What to do in Madison this February
Mask up or pop online to enjoy Madison’s art, food and festival scenes with these distanced or virtual happenings.
Kismet Books becomes Verona's solo indie bookstore
After seeking funding through a GoFundMe campaign last summer, Rye Kimmet opened the bookstore in November.
Breese Stevens Field to launch socially distanced concert series
FPC Live is bringing back live music in May during a new socially distanced concert series, a release announced.
Q&A with Wisconsin native Melissa Faliveno, author of 'Tomboyland'
"It was ten years in the making," Faliveno says of her debut collection, a Best Book of 2020 pick by NPR, New York Public Library and O, the Oprah Magazine.
The pandemic caused lost ground for local comic
Antoine McNeail wants his full-time job to be making people laugh, and he isn’t giving up.
Overture Center announces lineup in Broadway season
"Hamilton: An American Musical" set to return as the final show of the season.
Michael Graf pivots from making commercials to writing movie scripts
In early December the International Screenwriters’ Association named Graf to its Top 25 Screenwriters To Watch In 2021.
Dominique Lenaye opens Stoughton’s first Black-owned brick-and-mortar bookstore
Lenaye is the owner of Stoughton’s Itty Bitty Bookstore, where she makes sure there are books on the shelves that provide diverse representation and storytelling.
Hatch Art House celebrates a decade with "10"-themed exhibit
Through March 10, "Ten, the Art Show" will feature Wisconsin artists' work inspired by the number 10.
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