Children's Theater of Madison's 'Stellaluna' director plays with movement, then and now
Brian Cowing, whose upcoming show uses puppeteers and artistic sign language, remembers an early-career mishap that was less than graceful.
Andrew Abrams on a dream realized and his next Madison show
Capital City Theatre's artistic director to stage "But I'm a Cheerleader!" in London, then return to Madison for next local show: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.”
Sunday Reads: A tribute to Dick Wagner and creating spaces
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'Though the Earth Gives Way' — Q&A with author Mark S. Johnson
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Mark S. Johnson's new book, Though the Earth Gives Way, is a cautionary novel about climate change.
Order the February issue of Madison Magazine: 'The Big Book List'
Madison Magazine's February cover story takes a deep look into the local literary scene.
Gallery: Iconic Madison places enshrined in Lego
Aaron Williams has created Lego replicas of Madison buildings and businesses since the pandemic started.
The untold story of people of color and public land preservation
The new James Edward Mills book from National Geographic tells the untold story of the role people of color have played in the preservation of public lands.
Start the new year with these 32 January events
With a new year, new events are now all around Madison.
Joey’s Song raises money for epilepsy research with the goal to ‘help the next family'
Mike Gomoll launched Joey’s Song, an annual celebration and concert that honors his son’s love for music while raising money for epilepsy research and related charities.
Doug Moe's Madison: A long road ends at 'Nightmare Alley'
There's a connection between the new movie “Nightmare Alley” and Doug Moe's decision to write a book 20 years ago, but it will take some explaining.
Q&A with Roderick 'Rudy' Bankston, author of 'Snippets of Soul, Too'
Since his release from prison in 2015 on appeal, Bankston has become an educator, restorative justice practitioner, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder and author of four books. His latest was released in December 2021.
Sunday Reads: Podcast for veterans and saving stories before they're lost to time
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Doug Moe's Madison: The city's 'Grand Old Man of Music' is back for an encore
The November show was Richard Wiegel’s second live performance after a pandemic-induced absence. He also has a new CD out with his band The Midwesterners.
Stay busy this December with these fun events
This month, artists, authors, business owners and locals are ushering in a new winter wonderland, full of events and activities for a night out.
Madison Ballet's 'Nutcracker' returns to the stage
Madison Ballet is back with a beloved classic that’s engaged and delighted local audiences for 40 years.
Gritty debut gives an insider's peek from the other side of the police interview room mirror
It's hard not to notice the parallels between author Hannah Morrissey and Hazel Greenlee, the protagonist in her novel, "Hello, Transcriber," out Nov. 30.
96-year-old Madison poet recalls magical day in Beijing
Ai Weiwei’s new memoir “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows” has drawn rapturous reviews. Lenore McComas Coberly, 96, recalls meeting the author's famous father.
Author Alex Bledsoe’s Southern roots influence every aspect of his storytelling
Alex Bledsoe is slated to soon release "Dandelion," the first book in four years from the prolific author of 13 other published novels and more than 50 short stories.
Warrior Songs pairs musicians with veterans to combat PTSD
Jason Moon found healing through music, and today he helps other veterans do the same with Warrior Songs, the Madison-based nonprofit he created in 2011.
Late Madison flyer 'Bud' Truax is honored with forthcoming book
On Nov. 2, 1941 — 80 years ago last week — Truax, a lieutenant in the U. S. Army Air Force, died when the P-40 aircraft he was flying crashed.
Gabrielle Javier-Cerulli hopes to make Madison a better place through community art-making
"My message is that we can all find identity, belonging, unity and hope through art."
25 events to keep you busy in November
As the cold sets in, Madison is full of events to keep you busy (and warm) this November. Take advantage of all the fun events in Madison, and you won’t be bored.
American Players Theater announces 2022 season, welcoming full audience
Nine shows include five reschedules from the canceled 2020 docket; official summer 2022 schedule coming early January
Some un-boo-lievable events to finish the month
It’s spooky season, full of Halloween-themed events, pumpkin patch visits, fall hikes and festive celebrations, galore.
Q&A with the hauntmaster who's dished out a decade of scares at Screamin' Acres
As Screamin’ Acres wraps up its 10th anniversary season this weekend, we look back on a decade of terror with hauntmaster Jacob Eugster.
Retired newspaperman George Hesselberg returns to meet one more deadline
66 of George Hesselberg's favorite obituaries from his 42-year career at the Wisconsin State Journal are collected in his new book "Dead Lines."
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Madison Restaurant Week
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Madison Magazine's Taste Event
Madison Magazine's Taste Event Monday, March 21 The Edgewater 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy live music by Shekinah King, snap photos in a photobooth, receive a complimentary tasting glass courtesy of Old Sugar Distillery and sample local food and…
