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Madison Mentions: The Newspaper Report Weekending November 22, 2009
Madison Mentions return this week exploring the headlines that talk about Madison outside of Wisconsin's state line. The Estherville Daily News profiles a local boy turned Ironman. The article is a great look at what it takes to be one of those people who ...
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Breakfast Links: November 23, 2009
Today is November 23. The BBC broadcast the first ever episode of Doctor Who, starring William Hartnell, which would become the world's longest science fiction drama to date. * BH: City widens H1N1 groups; More than 6,000 vaccinated at public clinic * ...
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Band From TV show cancelled in Madison
If you were looking forward to catching some of your favorite actors from television shows like Heroes , House , and Desperate Housewives up on stage playing your favorite hits it appears your hopes have been dashed. According to Band From TV frontman Greg ...
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Hey students, are you ALRC material?
Considering all of the hoopla regarding the debate to make a student specific seat on the Alcohol License Review Committee it was a little disappointing to learn this morning that only one student has so far put in an application to serve. This affords ...
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Music Around Madison: November 20th and 21st
Is it just me or have you been exhausted lately? I’m really not sure if it’s seasonal or if I should see a doctor but I just can’t motivate lately. This weekend I am determined to get myself off the couch and out to see some live local music. If I/we missed a show let us know by sounding off in ...
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Breakfast Links: November 20, 2009
Today is November 20, the 324th day of the year. On this date in 1789,     New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. * C3K : Police: Shot Fired During Robbery Attempt * TDC: Survey: Wisconsin employers pay 22 percent more than nation for health insurance  ...
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Return to the scene of the crime - Gossip show photos and prize giveaway!
Touring in support of their most recent release Music for Men , Gossip may have lost their 'The' but not their ability to rile up a crowd as they came through Madison a few weeks ago. Produced by über-producer Rick Rubin, Gossip played to a packed ...
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ALRC Round-Up: Hip Hop, BBQ, Mexican, capacity issues, and more
Looking at the agenda prior to last night’s ALRC meeting I had assumed it would be a fast and smooth night. I should know better. It was: Confusion over new capacities at a downtown venue partially due to the Alcohol Density Plan, ownership of The Pub could ...
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Breakfast Links: November 19, 2009
dane101.com — Today is November 19, the 323d day of the year. On this date in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania. * WSJ: Madison tops list of most charitable cities in the nation * ... Breakfast Links: November 19, 2009
150 years fighting for acceptance: "The Origin of Species"
I'd like to preface this by stating that I subscribe to the theory of evolution. November 24 will mark the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species. Darwin's work took the theories of evolution discussed at that time ...
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150 years fighting for acceptance: "The Origin of the Species"
I'd like to preface this by stating that I subscribe to the theory of evolution. November 24 will mark the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Charles Darwin's The Origin of the Species. Darwin's work took the theories of evolution discussed at that ...
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Reviewing the Neighbors: Butte's "I Don't Want to Complain to You"
Upon first listen, Butte’s I Don’t Want To Complain To You  comes off as an adequate album of straight forward power pop. Luckily, I've kept it in steady rotation for the past few months and recently realized its staying power. Often I will receive a ...
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Breakfast Links: November 18, 2009
Today is November 18. On this date in 1928 release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie ...
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More Than An Area Code: 608 Magazine aims to spotlight hip-hop in Madison and beyond
Before the first issue was even out of the gates, the publishers of Madison’s newest glossy, 608 Magazine , had two major hurdles to jump: It’s hard not to notice the dismal climate for traditional media these days. Print publications of all types are ...
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Adam's Weekend Out with Hank Williams III, Nuggernaut, Common Swift and The National Beekeepers Society
I've been daydreaming about a new video feature for a long time and with all of the solid local music I planned to see this weekend I figured now would be as good a time as any to start. Beginning today I'll be posting video footage of the adventures one ...
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Breakfast Links: November 17, 2009
Today is November 17, the 321st day of the year. On this date in 1800, Congress held its first session in Washington, D.C., in the partially completed Capitol building. * BH: Dane County passes budget * DC: Illegal tobacco sales to minors in Wisconsin on the decline * JSO: UW linguists’ ...
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The Chill-Out Room: Post-"Quarantine" pics and downloads
Some had to look up what a "raver" was on the internet. Others just dug deep into their closets and dusted off the old Kandi necklaces, big pants, and brightly colored tees. All converged on the usually Western-themed High Noon Saloon this past Saturday for ...
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“Comedy of Errors” - dem Edgewood fellas do a funny Shakespeare
Thursday through Saturday Edgewood College presents an exuberant and funny staging of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors , which moves the setting to Wisconsin’s North Woods. I’ll reuse the plot description I used last year for MATC’s production of this ...
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Breakfast Links: November 16, 2009
Today is November 16. On this date in 1938 LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland. * MJS: Madison executive makes it official: Will not run for governor * FOX6: Republican candidate Scott Walker reacts to Barrett's ...
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Music Around Madison - November 13 and 14
Friday If original string band material is your thing, Pert' Near Sandstone is playing at the High Noon starting at 9:30 p.m. with Henhouse Prowlers opening. You know where I'll be? Checking out Hank Williams III and Assjack at The Barrymore Theatre ...
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