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.
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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.
The ghosts of lost live performances
Entire theatrical and musical seasons were abandoned and large city events were either canceled, scaled back or conducted online.
Pandemic a mixed bag for drive-in movie theaters
As people limit their travel from home and as movie studios continue to delay releases or turn to streaming platforms, drive-in theaters may be as in danger as any small business during the pandemic.
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra will host, broadcast two live 'Concerts on the Square'
Following county and safety guidelines, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra will host two "Concerts on the Square" on Aug. 25 and Sept. 1 at Breese Stevens Field.
Quarantine Tunes: Local record store owners share their playlists
Celebrate National Vinyl Record Day on Aug. 12 by stopping by MadCity Music Exchange or B-Side Records, or check out their online shopping options.
Boarded up storefronts became palettes for scores of artists seeking justice and peace
Dozens of murals expressing rage over police brutality, demanding justice for Black victims and pleading for racial harmony appeared on plywood-covered storefronts up and down State Street and throughout downtown Madison.
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Children’s Museum to stay closed, but active online, through year's end
Despite the closure of the Madison Children's Museum due to the coronavirus, its small staff is working to incorporate active play and education into the museum's online programming.
Overture Center to host virtual performance featuring 'Hamilton' star
While Overture Center for the Arts is not hosting live shows until the end of November, it is one of a few nonprofit arts organizations participating in the livestream concert, "Christopher Jackson: Live from the West Side" on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.
Art Fair on the ... screen?
On July 11, the Art Fair on the Square webpage will go live for the two-day event — exhibiting the work (for sale and shipment) of artists across all mediums while raising money for MMoCA’s youth and adult programs.
Darwin's eden reexamined in Elizabeth Hennessy's first book
The ancient belief that the Earth sits on the back of a turtle that rests on an infinite stack of ever-larger turtles has many interpretations.
Free traveling art program celebrates 45 years
Art Cart, a partnership with Madison School & Community Recreation and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, is celebrating its 45th year, and kicking off the season Monday.
Group to help Madison musicians who have lost gigs, income
The Madison Area Music Association announced today the single most ambitious initiative in its 17-year history: to raise $250,000 for individual local musicians who have lost work and wages due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Overture Center for the Arts suspending performances through end of November
To help save costs, Overture Center for the Arts is suspending performance series and in-person programs through the end of November.
Hip-hop dance teacher Daniel “Kooy” Buie is in demand
Daniel “Kooy” Buie gleans happiness from hip-hop dance, and he’s passing that passion on to his students.
10 ways to celebrate Juneteenth this week in Madison
This year includes a broad range of events that celebrate, educate, and inspire activism in the cause of freedom and justice.
Madison gypsy jazz band Harmonious Wail is not slowing down
Harmonious Wail — standard-bearers for Americana-infused gypsy jazz/swing music in Madison and beyond for 30 years — had a May 8 gig at Stoughton Opera House postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two local businesses drop Native American names
On Tuesday, the owners of The Winnebago announced the new name for their performance venue and cafe as "The Bur Oak." And on Thursday, Viroqua-based roasters Kickapoo Coffee rolled out their new name "Wonderstate Coffee."
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra postpones concerts, replaces with drive-in performances
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra has unveiled a new plan for its 2020 Concerts on the Square series, a release said.
Summerfest 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
For the first time in its more than 50 year history, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. is canceling Summerfest.
GALLERY: Public art pops up on State Street's boarded windows
Local artists and creatives added artwork to Madison's boarded up windows throughout the day Tuesday.
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