Q&A with Nickolas Butler, author of 'Godspeed'
The internationally best-selling Wisconsin author's new literary thriller explores the chasmic gap between the haves and the have-nots in a mountain town.
Mount Horeb to host 150+ artists at 50th annual art fair this weekend
After a one-year hiatus, the Mount Horeb Art Fair is back on Main Street for its 50th year.
Madison art exhibits you don’t want to miss this summer
Travel through space and time by checking out these local and internationally renowned exhibitions.
Q&A with Christina Clancy, author of 'Shoulder Season'
Set at the former Playboy Resort in Lake Geneva in 1981, the Madison author's second novel gives a rare glimpse into an unexamined world.
Tours and classes have resumed at Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s former home, studio and 800-acre estate
A National Historic Landmark since 1976, Taliesin was one of seven Wright entities recognized in 2019 as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
New Chicago exhibit honors late, great sci-fi author Ray Bradbury
Bradbury's career launched in southern Wisconsin thanks to another well-known writer and publisher.
'Something Wild' weaves sibling dynamics and domestic violence into a powerful debut
"Something Wild," out June 29, is a deceptively easy read of a gut-wrenching story told from the rotating perspective of two sisters and their mother.
Garbage seeks to unclutter chaotic world on new album
Q&A with Duke Erikson — guitarist for the alt-rock band that formed in Madison — about 'No Gods No Masters' album that dropped June 11
Where and how to celebrate Juneteenth in Madison this year
Let’s celebrate how far we have come with a commemoration of Black food, music, art and culture, while continuing to put in work.
MMoCA’s interactive exhibit explores ‘amends’ in a racist society
AMENDS will be on showcase from June 19 through Oct. 24, and the indoor portion will be accessible between noon and 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
GALLERY: Madison BCycle's Art Bikes have hit the road
Nonprofits partner with local artists to highlight positive changes in Dane County through artwork on e-bikes.
Kanopy Dance leaps forward with new instructors, space and insights into what makes art come alive
Kanopy Dance Co. & Academy, a resident company of Overture Center for the Arts, has broadened over the past pandemic year to include the ability to adjust to social and economic restrictions, turning new obstacles into opportunities for growth and development.
The untold story and never-before-seen photos of Nirvana in Madison
Madison Magazine publishes historic account and images that add to the Nirvana archive.
The rock star among us
Our creative director used to be an emo/punk rock fixture in Madison and beyond. His ties to the music scene helped bring the Nirvana in Madison story to life.
Why 'The Queen's Gambit' rang a bell and helped launch a career
When he heard the popular Netflix series was based on a novel of the same name, Doug Moe remembered he'd reviewed it for a newspaper nearly 40 years ago.
Q&A with Andrea Debbink, author of 'The Wild World Handbook'
The former American Girl editor will discuss her illustrated middle grade nonfiction guide online at the Wisconsin Book Festival on May 26.
Interactive experience #FYP Social Studio opens in Wisconsin Dells
#FYP Social Studio is an immersive, photo-focused attraction.
MMoCA’s upcoming exhibits showcase the museum’s impressive permanent collection
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s permanent collection consists of 5,939 objets d’art.
New book brings Nellie McKay out of the shadows
Author Shanna Greene Benjamin describes how the late UW–Madison professor’s work illuminated literature by Black women while she kept her own life private.
What to do in Madison this May
These virtual and socially distant get-togethers celebrate music, movies and more, so plan ahead and make an evening of it all.
Author in bloom
Five challenging years since her last book was published, Garvin is celebrating the May 1 launch of her fourth novel, “I Thought You Said This Would Work.”
Q&A with Ann Garvin, author of 'I Thought You Said This Would Work'
Garvin's fourth novel is due out from Lake Union Publishing on May 1.
Discover the fantastical, reflective worlds behind the art of T.L. Luke
The shutdown of markets and craft fairs last year didn’t keep this local creator from innovating through art.
'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.
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