Madison (Wisconsin)

Related Search

News Home News Blog Ask a Mexican Archives Search City Pages Flipbook Weekly Newsletter Get Mobile

Calendar Home Top Picks Submit an Event Events Newsletter Get Mobile Entertainment Ads

Music Home Music Blog Concert Calendar Bars and Clubs Submit an Event Music Newsletter Get Mobile Music Ads

Restaurants Home Food Blog Find a Restaurant Menus Happy Hours Deals Dining Newsletter Get Mobile Restaurant Ads

Arts Home Arts Blog Theater Arts Newsletter Get Mobile Entertainment Ads

Film Home Showtimes Film Poll 2011 Film Festivals Film Newsletter Get Mobile Free Stuff

Best Of Home 2011 2010 2009 2008 Best Of Newsletter Get Mobile Best Of Ads

Promotions Home Promotional Events Street Team Free Stuff Promotions Newsletter Get Mobile Deals

Post an Ad Jobs Real Estate Advertiser Index Deals Deals Newsletter

Blogs
May 18, 2012
We Are the Willows tour diary, Vol. 22
Related:We Are the Willows tour diary Vol. 21Tour Diary archiveMy name is Peter and I write and play tunes under the name We Are the Willows. What follows are some thoughts and stories about being on the road playing music. Since returning home from my three-month-long tour last summer, I've manag ... More >>
Blogs
April 23, 2012
Polica make TV debut on Jimmy Fallon Wednesday, unveil U.S. tour
Related:SXSW: Polica as the road teamPolica at First Avenue (with cover shoot outtakes) River's Edge Music Festival 2012 at Harriet Island lineupAlthough MInneapolis electro-percussive soul collective Polica aren't quite at the level of an Ellen DeGeneres shout-out yet, they're about to get a huge a ... More >>
Blogs
March 27, 2012
Minneapolis music scene named second-best in the U.S.
The helpful folks at Livability.com have chosen "Top 10 Cities With the Best Music Scenes Outside of Nashville NYC and LA," and trusty Minneapolis came in second. It does not seem as if Howler's Jordan Gatesmith or people who went to Jane's Addiction at the Brick were polled for this, but it's st ... More >>
Blogs
February 23, 2012
Faerie Tale Burlesque Theatre brings burlesque to St. Paul: Win tickets!
While a plethora of burlesque troupes -- including Lili's Burlesque, Black Hearts Burlesque, and Le Cirque Rouge -- have heated up Minneapolis in recent years by hosting ongoing nights and special performances, the city of St. Paul has often missed out on the action. This will change this weeken ... More >>
Blogs
January 9, 2012
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-bop-bop [MUGSHOT]
A man named Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-bop-bop was arrested last Thursday near the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison.That's his real name. Weird Wisconsin, indeed.
Blogs
January 6, 2012
Minneapolis 13th-best city for dudes, according to Men's Health
Minneapolis is the 13th-best city in the country for men, eight spots ahead of St. Paul, according to Men's Health magazine. The study looked at 100 cities in 35 categories ranging from exercise, employment, and air quality to heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Somehow, the relative abundan ... More >>
Calendar
September 21, 2011
Guerilla Haiku Movement: Minneapolis
Minneapolis is the 13th-best city in the country for men, eight spots ahead of St. Paul, according to Men's Health magazine. The study looked at 100 cities in 35 categories ranging from exercise, employment, and air quality to heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Somehow, the relative abundan ... More >>
Blogs
April 28, 2011
Bill O'Reilly's producer calls palm trees in Madison "fact errors"
Fair and balanced.Bill O'Reilly would never slant the news to fit his agenda. This man runs the "No Spin Zone," after all. So when Wisconsin's public employees were up in arms about having their union rights stripped away by Republican lawmakers, O'Reilly gave it to his audience straight: A ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2011
Thomas Kivi talks Wisconsin protests, songwriting, and future plans
The conversation jumped from protesting and politics to songwriting and the internet.
Blogs
April 6, 2011
JoAnne Kloppenburg declares victory over David Prosser, and Scott Walker
The Scott Walker proxy battle: Prosser vs. Kloppenburg.One of the recurring talking points among Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's supporters in his efforts to neuter public employee unions has been this: Voters swept Republicans into control of the state last November, so get out of the way and ... More >>
Blogs
March 10, 2011
Wisconsin protesters' Capitol invasion caught on video
State troopers and protesters clash.Tempers are flaring in Madison, where Republicans in the Assembly have used a controversial and possibly illegal maneuver to ram through a public employee union-busting bill. The Senate voted on the measure last night. The Assembly takes it up today -- if ... More >>
Blogs
March 2, 2011
Wisconsin unions: The movie [VIDEO OF THE DAY]
A Wisconsin public employee makes his case.We've seen a lot of news coverage out of Madison these past few weeks, but this is different. It's calm. Filmmaker Paul Iannacchino stood back from the craziness that's engulfed the Capitol, put his camera on a tripod, and asked people protesting Go ... More >>
Blogs
March 1, 2011
Scott Walker: Wisconsin has buyer's remorse
Maybe Wisconsinites are embarrassed by Scott Walker's epic phone fail.Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker gives his big budget address today in Madison, where he's expected to defend not just trying to neuter public employee unions, but also slashing funding for public education and local ... More >>
Blogs
February 28, 2011
Glenn Beck dropped by Madison radio station WTDY
Devoid of "actual content."Glenn Beck has been booted off the air by Madison radio station WTDY-AM because he slagged on the broadcaster's hometown, and because of a "lack of actual content." Beck usually occupied the 10 a.m. to noon slot at a station that features a lot of business coverage fro ... More >>
Blogs
February 28, 2011
Madison union supporters plan Minneapolis demonstration Monday afternoon
The rally starts at 4 p.m. Monday.More than 1,000 people turned out on Saturday in St. Paul to demonstrate solidarity with union workers in Madison, and now a march has been scheduled for 4 p.m. today in downtown Minneapolis. A rally will begin at 4 p.m. at the Hennepin County Government Cen ... More >>
Blogs
February 17, 2011
Wisconsin police hunt down Democratic senators over union-busting bill [UPDATES]
Photo: Mark Riechers/FlickrDemocrats abandon ship in Madison.Republican Gov. Scott Walker wants to strip public employee unions of their collective bargaining rights, and he's threatened to call out the Wisconsin National Guard on public employee union members if they go on strike. And now, ... More >>
Blogs
December 30, 2010
Francisco Rengel, Badgers fan, charged with beating up Gophers fans
Rengel took the team rivalry thing a little too far.So much for friendly team rivalry. Francisco Jose Rengel, a 22-year-old Madison man, allegedly took about 20 swings at some Minnesota Gophers fans after the Badgers basketball team's win Tuesday night, according to police. Rengel has been ... More >>
Blogs
September 28, 2010
Barack Obama brings Ben Harper and The National to Madison [UPDATE]
Photo via WikipediaBen Harper's on board with the president.Update: Sen. Feingold jets to Madison. More after the jump. President Barack Obama's going into midterm campaign mode this week, and he's scheduled to be in Madison later this afternoon, with Ben Harper and The National in tow. The ... More >>
Blogs
September 14, 2010
Carleton, Macalester rated among nerdiest U.S. campuses
Carleton College, where nerds rule.Harvard, Yale and Dartmouth eat your hearts out. Some of the biggest college brains in the country, who go to class just for the sheer delight of exercising their cerebral cortex, can be found at Carelton and Macalester colleges. Rating website Unigo arrive ... More >>
Blogs
September 8, 2010
Bucky Badger loses his head at a house party
Photo: Stephanie Caine/FlickrBucky Badger got his head backBucky Badger lost his head for a while during a Madison house party on Sunday. One of the seven students who plays the University of Wisconsin mascot left the 28-pound costume topper laying around. When he woke up the next day, it w ... More >>
Blogs
September 1, 2010
Atmosphere drop free mp3 for "Freefallin'"
In anticipation for their "To All My Friends" tour, which kicks off next week in Madison, Atmosphere have just released an mp3 of a new song, "Freefallin'." Like much of Slug's newer material, "Freefallin'" is a slower jam driven by a meandering electric guitar and echoing, sparse beat. The track ... More >>
Blogs
August 31, 2010
We Are the Willows tour diary, Vol. 2
It's hard to know what sort of person I need to be to survive socially when in a new place. Is it important to be super duper extroverted? Maybe...but sometimes I can appear to be a little nuttso buttso when I'm like that. But if I don't take initiative to talk to folks and make friends, I'm just ... More >>
Blogs
August 30, 2010
America's Brainiest Metros list skips the Twin Cities
Minneapolis: Not a Brainiest Metro.We've got our big, fancy universities and our hi-tech marquee names here in the Twin Cities, but it's not enough, people. Our neighbors in Rochester, Madison, Ames and Iowa City all made it onto something called the Top 20 Brainiest Metros list. We did no ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2010
Furthermore's Shitty Barn Sessions start Wednesday
About 250 miles from the Twin Cities is a magical place where new beers are born and big ol' parties go down. This place is called the Shitty Barn--the headquarters of Furthermore Brewery, best known for delicious brews like Thermo Refur and Fatty Boombalatty. Just outside of Madison in Spring Gr ... More >>
Blogs
March 26, 2010
Daniel Bliefernicht allegedly spiked pregnant girlfriend's drinks with cow abortion drugs
A 23-year-old Madison farmer is accused of lacing his pregnant girlfriend's drinks with veterinary drugs used to abort a cow fetus in hopes of ending her pregnancy instead.
Blogs
December 22, 2009
P.O.S. announces headlining tour with Dessa
He's bringing his Doomtree crewmate along for the ride.
Blogs
December 3, 2009
Abused Wisconsin girl testifies father made her eat cockroaches
A social worker testified that she thought the girl was dead when she found her, emaciated and wounded, on the floor of a bedroom closet.
News
November 11, 2009
Solid Gold's fantastic voyage: From Twin Cities band to national treasure
After a whirlwind trip to New York, the successful dream-pop band returns to First Avenue
Blogs
October 20, 2009
Palin-Bachmann '12 (?)
A website is selling Palin-Bachmann bumper stickers, tongue clearly in cheek. Laugh it up while you still can.
Blogs
May 29, 2009
Madison desperate for tourists, offers visitors free gas
Madison, Wis. is so desperate for visitors this summer they are willing to pay for the gas is took to get there. Ouch.
News
May 13, 2009
Bad mommies from Willmar and MOA moving seats
One of them will throw you from a moving car and the other will just feel like it
Blogs
May 7, 2009
Food blogger seeks funds for Midwestern cookbook
A food blogger is using a new online fundraising source to get support for her new cookbook.
Blogs
April 30, 2009
Wisconsin officers host giant marijuana bonfire
It's a crazy day in Wisconsin. Cops hosting pot bonfires, a lady swallowing plastic bags, and someone dumped an infant in the woods. But who's surprised?
Blogs
March 2, 2009
Garrison Keillor's brother dies after fall at ice rink
Phillip Keillor, brother of Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor, died Friday after a fall on the ice in Madison, Wis. He was 71.
Blogs
June 9, 2008
City Pages website among highest market penetrations of any weekly in the country
Phillip Keillor, brother of Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor, died Friday after a fall on the ice in Madison, Wis. He was 71.
Calendar
April 30, 2008
Soap Boxing Poetry Grand Slam
Phillip Keillor, brother of Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor, died Friday after a fall on the ice in Madison, Wis. He was 71.
Blogs
February 22, 2008
Critic's Notebook: Hyderabad House
Phillip Keillor, brother of Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor, died Friday after a fall on the ice in Madison, Wis. He was 71.
Blogs
February 22, 2008
Critic's Notebook: Hyderabad House
Phillip Keillor, brother of Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor, died Friday after a fall on the ice in Madison, Wis. He was 71.
Calendar
September 12, 2007
Spear Lecture on Public Policy :Tammy Baldwin
Phillip Keillor, brother of Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor, died Friday after a fall on the ice in Madison, Wis. He was 71.
Blogs
August 31, 2007
The Dutchman is halfway to New York
Phillip Keillor, brother of Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor, died Friday after a fall on the ice in Madison, Wis. He was 71.
Unknown
April 18, 2007
Cash, Grass, or Brass—No One Rides for Free
The YoungBloods sharpen their horns; slurping Chicken Poodle Soup for the soul
Blogs
November 7, 2006
Mid-afternoon link dump
The YoungBloods sharpen their horns; slurping Chicken Poodle Soup for the soul
Blogs
December 15, 2005
12/15: Morning Communique
The YoungBloods sharpen their horns; slurping Chicken Poodle Soup for the soul
Blogs
October 13, 2005
9:30 Club: The First Avenue of D.C.
The YoungBloods sharpen their horns; slurping Chicken Poodle Soup for the soul
Blogs
September 30, 2005
An interview with Peter R. Scholtes
The YoungBloods sharpen their horns; slurping Chicken Poodle Soup for the soul
Blogs
July 7, 2005
7/7: Morning Communique
The YoungBloods sharpen their horns; slurping Chicken Poodle Soup for the soul
Arts
September 5, 2001
This is Hardcore
It made less history than '77 punk. It sold fewer records than Nirvana. But the suburban rebellion of Eighties America found its own potent way to say no.
Music
July 22, 1998
"E" is for Econ
From illegal parties to sanctioned blowouts, rave culture has been heading overground for years. But will it find ecstasy in the mainstream?
News
March 19, 1997
Peeling the Onion
USA Today, Tomorrow the World: Inside the only humor publication that matters
Feature
January 1, 1997
The Onion website
USA Today, Tomorrow the World: Inside the only humor publication that matters
More >>

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Calendar

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

News

Blogs

Blogs

News

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Calendar

Blogs

Blogs

Calendar

Blogs

Unknown

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Arts

Music

News

Feature

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!

Now Click This