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."
Sun Prairie music teacher selected as semifinalist for Music Educator Award presented by Grammy Museum
The Recording Academy and Grammy Museum announced the semifinalists for the Music Educator Award Wednesday, and this year's list includes a music teacher from Sun Prairie's Patrick Marsh Middle School.
New Manna Cafe & Bakery cookbook is a cathartic mix of recipes, memoir, history and closure
When Manna Cafe closed in June 2020, the loss was hard to put into words, but that’s what Barb Pratzel has attempted to do with her new cookbook.
Capital City Theatre launches its new season with a musical revue after an 18-month hiatus
When it came to deciding which show to stage after sifting through more than 20 possible shows, the answer proved to be simple and straightforward: Go with a musical revue.
Madison professor's latest book provides harrowing account of Firestone's 20th century exploitation in West Africa
Gregg Mitman will appear in person to discuss 'Empire of Rubber,' a book about Firestone 20 years in the making, at the Wisconsin Book Festival on Oct. 23.
American Ghost Walks shine a light on Madison’s supernatural past
American Ghost Walks, founded by siblings Allison Jornlin and Michael Huberty, began in Wisconsin and now operates in several states. The evening walk contained as much Madison history as it did supposed hauntings.
With her debut collection 'Star Things,' Madison poet explores identity through the cosmos
Madison poet Jess L Parker's debut collection "Star Things" was chosen for publication as the inaugural Dynamo Verlag Book Prize.
Home sweet (new) home for Children's Theatre of Madison
The 56-year-old theater company debuts its space in the new MyArts Center.
When Nirvana came to Madison
The band was virtually unknown when it first came to Madison as an opening act. The following year the musicians returned to record songs at Smart Studios with Butch Vig. Here’s the untold story of Nirvana’s time in Madison.
Madison’s Central Library allows users to choose their own adventures
Madison Central Library goes beyond books by offering community programs like The Bubbler.
Q&A with Robert Fromberg, author of 'How to Walk with Steve'
Fromberg's debut memoir chronicles how, by age 19, he'd lost both of his parents, triggering an unexpected role as guardian of his brother, who has autism.
Meet the artist behind the Grace Coffee Co. art
If you've ever walked into a Grace Coffee Co. location, you've seen and admired Julie Vornholt's artwork.
Out with the new, in with the old: Vintage streetwear store Singlestitch opens on State Street
The owner of Singlestitch plans on eventually getting an exterior sign for the 214 State St. storefront that opened on Sept. 4, but it may not need one. Word-of-mouth has brought scores of customers walking through the vintage store, which feels like a fashion and memorabilia time capsule.
The Wisconsin Book Festival announces fall celebration schedule
The festival, which acts as the fall kickoff to the festival's 2021-2022 programming season, will be Oct. 21-24 with more than 20 events from authors.
Last call: After 40 years in Madison, musician ‘Robert J.’ heads east
Following one last Labor Day gig at Christy’s Landing with his band on Monday, The Moon Gypsies, singer-songwriter Robert J. Conaway is moving out east.
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