Madison musicians make new music
Four bands, one musician have notable recordings
In late 2019, these four local bands (and one former Madison musician) released notable recordings in their respective genres.
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Socially conscious startups can make money and save the world at the same time
There's a rise in B Corps and benefit corporations
The rise in socially conscious companies — particularly benefit corporations and Certified B Corporations, or B Corps — has me hoping we’ve evolved.
The feast of Thanksgiving
The origin story we're all familiar with is a myth
The origin story we’re all familiar with is a myth.
Wisconsin's first Ojibwe activist, priest is topic in new biography
New biography published this month
Nicknamed "Wisconsin's fighting priest" for his campaigns on behalf of fellow Native people during the first half of the 20th century, Philip Bergin Gordon above all believed in his mission to spread Catholicism.
13 places you might be surprised to find out deliver in Madison
Plus most-ordered from places through EatStreet
The wave of new-economy food delivery services has fundamentally transformed the way we think about takeout.
Mr. Chair brings its music into the classroom
Group's album "Nebulebula" was recently released
To really take in the expansive music of Mr. Chair, you might want to take a seat.
Brenda Gonzalez acts as a bilingual bridge by removing barriers, helping underserved populations
Gonzalez recently started new role at UW–Madison
Brenda Gonzalez wants to assist her constituency on campus and people throughout the community by removing barriers and collaborating with other groups.
Food for thought on Madison's restaurant scene
We ask a lot of chefs.
There are details about opening a restaurant that people don’t always hear or see.
Short Stack Eatery flips for change
Restaurant supports community, employees
Short Stack Eatery doesn’t fall short when it comes to supporting the community.
Telling his story as a transgender man in transition
Tori Vancil shares his experiences
Like those who inspired him to start his own journey, Tori Vancil shares his experiences as a transgender man in transition.
The North Code plays often and wins big in the Madison area
Band has won many awards, including Rising Stars
In the summer of 2018, the barely 1-year-old indie-folk band The North Code was ubiquitous, playing every Madison venue and event that would book them.
Heinen: The news stops for no one
Vacations are tricky in the news business
Vacations are tricky in the news business. News doesn’t take a vacation, so inevitably events occur while you’re gone causing you to regret not being able to respond until optimal timeliness has long passed.
Go on a nostalgic trip through a photography exhibit at the airport
Exhibit features faces of railroading in Wisconsin
The Dane County Regional Airport may not be where you’d expect an exhibit on a different form of mass transportation.
PlayTime Productions teaches young actors confidence and discipline
The company is in its 33rd season
Anika Derby cut off 5 inches of her hair for a lead role in a play. That's quite a theatrical commitment for a teenage girl. But she got the trim to more convincingly portray the prince in "The Prince and the Pauper," put on by PlayTime Productions Children's Theatre in 2018.
Amping it up: Local musicians are collaborating, finding new audiences like never before
Madison has become a destination for music
Almost two and a half years ago, Madison Magazine looked at the local music scene and found the city poised to become a destination for live music — no longer skipped over by bands playing shows in Chicago or Milwaukee before heading to the Twin Cities.
Anthology gives voice to 295 Midwestern makers
Since opening in 2008, shop has added more artists
Artists and sisters Sachi and Laura Komai first opened Anthology on State Street in March 2008 to share their own projects and encourage people's creative endeavors.
Finca Coffee brings Latin street food, expertly roasted coffee straight from El Salvador
Finca serves direct trade coffee
Finca Coffee offers a pairing of Latin street food and expertly roasted coffee that Madison didn’t know it needed.
38 places to catch live music in Madison
Including 10 new music venues
Over the past few years, a plethora of new music venues have opened in Madison to the delight of local music makers and fans.
6 events you need to attend this month
"Hamilton" will be in Madison for three weeks
"Hamilton" will be in Madison for three weeks.
Madison woman hosts acoustic musicians in her home, creating intimate connections for small audience
These concerts aren't the typical house shows
When you hear the term “house concert” you might imagine walking up to one of the run-down houses occupied by college students.
Dequadray White continues to grow as an artist
White says music is the most honest art form
For White, music — more than any other art form — is “the most honest."
Lords of the Trident are making metal profitable
The band makes technically proficient loud music
The band is dead serious about making technically proficient loud and fast metal music and putting on entertaining live shows.
Consolidation of venue ownership and booking may be benefiting the local music scene
Madison musicians are not losing gigs
The worst fears of Madison musicians — that they would lose gigs due to a consolidation of ownership and operation of several local music venues — have not come to pass.
Raine Stern is ready to make a move in the music industry
The young singer-songwriter is releasing an EP
New Glarus couldn't hold Raine Stern.
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