Forget tailgates, parking lots are for choir practice
Wisconsin Chamber Choir members sing through wireless handheld microphones, their voices are digitally mixed and then can be heard via radio transmitter in the singers' individual vehicles.
The healing side of art
With stress and trauma at an all-time high, creating art is helping people of all ages work through personal and collective anguish.
Terrence Adeyanju found an artful way out
Terrence Adeyanju remembers the first time art awakened something inside of him.
Kristin Schmidt found her way to art therapy after facing her own traumas
Many therapists discover their profession after seeing its benefits firsthand. Art therapist Kristin Schmidt is no different, and her personal experiences make a strong case for a discipline that’s become her career.
Grounding and calming kids affected by COVID-19
Teachers and organizations like Gio’s Garden in Middleton have had to step up in recent months while facing barriers to providing care and instruction.
Creating downtown murals highlighted Brooklyn Doby’s talents and her new profession
Doby was one of the artists chosen to turn State Street’s sea of plywood into murals that made both artistic and social statements.
NAMI Healing Art Show showcases work from artists affected by mental illness
14th annual exhibit at Lakeside St. Coffee House ends Saturday, Oct. 31.
Local short film 'One Foot In' wraps up shooting, raises over $54,000
Staring two APT actors, the film features ornate language and beautiful Wisconsin scenery.
Meet Angelica Contreras, a social justice-oriented mixed media artist
While painting life-size mascots is fun, Contreras prefers to dig into her own history and role in the world to curate her meaningful pieces.
‘The Godfather of Green Bay’ 15 years later
Recently added to Amazon Prime streaming, the characters in "The Godfather of Green Bay" nail the local flavor of the dairy state.
Blues guitarist writes noir crime ‘zine
At gigs since June 2019, Paul Filipowicz has sold copies of a small-format magazine titled Saturday Night Crime Spree.
Madison-made board games find a market as more people spend time at home
Local retailers and designers of tabletop games were dealt good and bad cards over the past few months as players needed to stay physically distant from one another.
Winners of annual Madison Area Music Association awards announced
Singer Lo Marie won numerous 2020 Madison Area Music Association Awards during a livestream of the awards ceremony on Sunday night. The MAMAs doled out more than 100 awards to well-known artists and newcomers alike.
Virtual LunART Festival celebrates Black women artists
The LunART Festival is directing attention to Black artists in its upcoming “Human Family” showcase.
Fall reading recommendations from three local bookstores
From a novel set at the site of the Salem witch trials to a collection of children’s books, local bookstore experts have just the book for you this fall.
Falconbridge Players to offer live dramatic readings
The Falconbridge Players will turn the lawn of Esser Place in Middleton into an outdoor playhouse on three weekend afternoons in October.
Handwritten hopes and dreams multiply on bike trail tree
The Riley Wishing Tree stands on the north side of the Military Ridge State Trail about 1.5 miles west of the unincorporated town of Riley.
Need a new outlet? Give ceramics a spin
Ceramics is the perfect activity to pick up regardless of your age or skill level.
New mural celebrates fusion of science and art
A new mural is being completed this week near Wright Middle School to celebrate scientific curiosity.
Madison hosts an operatic scavenger hunt
Fresco Opera's "Arias Hunt" is innovative alternative to gathering in a concert hall that allows people to hear the classic opera pieces in a safe, physically distant way.
Virtual concert for Wisconsin composers set for Friday, Sept. 25
The Wisconsin Composers Project Concert will feature prerecorded performances of works by five composers starting at 7:30 p.m. at madisonnewmusic.org.
Madison band Disq works on new album in lieu of fall tour
After the coronavirus forced Madison band Disq to reschedule their tour, the group returned home to work on their second album.
The Wisconsin Book Festival goes virtual
The Wisconsin Book Festival runs year-round but culminates with a fall celebration that attracts thousands of people to readings by local and national authors.
11 Madison podcasts worth listening to
Tune in to these Madison podcasts.
Madison rock band Sunspot revels in the weird
The rock trio Sunspot has seamlessly merged its quirky music with a popular podcast, "See You on the Other Side," about the paranormal.
Small venues consider reopening after a months-long hiatus
While the doors of local music venues have been shut for some time, some smaller spots are considering opening up the doors.
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