Arts & Culture

Forward Theater Co. achieves 'airness' in upcoming production

In celebration of Forward Theater Co.’s play about an air guitar competition, the show’s stars — and an actual air guitar champ — discuss what it takes to shred convincingly.

In celebration of Forward Theater Co.’s play about an air guitar competition, the show’s stars — and an actual air guitar champ — discuss what it takes to shred convincingly.

"Our Town Everywhere" project celebrates art and Madison community

From the Madison Public Library's Bubbler program, "Our Town Everywhere" uses stamped self-portraits to celebrate art, joy and community.

From the Madison Public Library's Bubbler program, "Our Town Everywhere" uses stamped self-portraits to celebrate art, joy and community.

Performing arts company's upcoming presentation includes a nod to film noir

'The Elephant in the Room' is a new short noir film from 23-year-old Encore Studio, Wisconsin's first professional theater company for people with disabilities.

'The Elephant in the Room' is a new short noir film from Encore Studio, Wisconsin's first professional theater company for people with disabilities.

Jumpstart 2023 with these 28 January events in Madison

Greenhouse yoga, the late winter farmers market, nature hikes and more — experience traces of summer and appreciate the cold days of January.

Greenhouse yoga, the late winter farmers market, nature hikes and more — experience traces of summer and appreciate the cold days of January.

Meet 6 musicians performing at this year's Wisconsin Fest

The 10th Wisconsin Fest features performers from a range of personal and professional backgrounds, including metal, folk, hip hop and more.

The 10th Wisconsin Fest features performers from a range of personal and professional backgrounds, including metal, folk, hip hop and more.

Local artist paints the rainbow

Kaleidoscopic paintings by Rae Senarighi celebrate trans and queer joy of every shade.

Kaleidoscopic paintings by Rae Senarighi celebrate trans and queer joy of every shade.

New Overture Center exhibits explore identity, history and heritage

The Overture Center's winter galleries, with contributions from several different artists, all examine different facets of identity.

The Overture Center for the Arts winter galleries, with contributions from several different artists, examine different facets of identity.

Find your next great read in 2023

Kick off the new year with these recent and forthcoming Wisconsin-connected reads on our 2023 Book List.

Kick off the new year with these recent and forthcoming Wisconsin-connected reads on our 2023 Book List.

12 holiday light displays to brighten your season

From large exhibits to colorful residential decorations, check out these holiday light displays in the Madison area.

From large exhibits to colorful residential decorations, check out these holiday light displays in the Madison area.

Couple builds business out of backdrops

Cedar & Spice takes custom, photo-op-ready backdrops to new and creative heights.

Cedar & Spice takes custom, photo-op-ready backdrops to new and creative heights.

15 local holiday-inspired performances and caroling opportunities

Spread holiday cheer however you celebrate with festive musical experiences suited for all — even those who just enjoy a good tune.

Spread holiday cheer however you celebrate with festive musical experiences suited for all — even those who just enjoy a good tune.

The Bodgery is a world of possibility for makers

470 local makers use The Bodgery's studio space to woodwork, screenprint, repair bicycles and more.

470 local makers use The Bodgery's studio space to woodwork, screenprint, repair bicycles and more.

Madison's year in live performance

Live entertainment in 2022 resumed with trial and error, plus a look ahead to 2023.

Live entertainment in 2022 resumed with trial and error, plus a look ahead to 2023.

5 tips to make the most of your Van Gogh experience

After I joined the more than 5 million people in the world who have also taken in the immersive show, I have a few suggestions.

After I joined the more than 5 million people in the world who have also taken in the immersive show, I have a few suggestions.

Welcome in winter with these 31 events in December

From live music, shows, art fairs to outdoor activities, make this month merry and bright with these local happenings.

From live music, shows, art fairs to outdoor activities, make this month merry and bright with these local December events.

Trip to New Orleans prompts Madison memories

How a visit to the Crescent City had Doug Moe remembering Ginny O'Brien, Mike May and The Avenue Bar's Skip and Claire Zach.

How a visit to the Crescent City had Doug Moe remembering Ginny O'Brien, Mike May and The Avenue Bar's Skip and Claire Zach.