Isthmus: Sept 1-7, 2016

S E P T E M B E R 1 –7, 2 0 1 6

VOL. 41 NO. 35

MADISON, WISCONSIN

ESPERANZA SPALDING

ZIGGY MARLEY

MAC MILLER

TO M MY WA S H B U S H

CHRISTINE YANO HELLO KITTY AND EDMUND WHITE THE EMPIRE OF AND CUTEMICHAEL CARROLL SEPTEMBER 22 SEPTEMBER 14

ANTHONY GRAFTON NOVEMBER 13

SHAMUS KHAN BIG DATA AND THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC OCTOBER 20

ELIZABETH KOLBERT NOVEMBER 8

ALAIN BADIOU DECEMBER 9 AND 10 STEPHEN BURT WHO/WHAT/WHY READ POETRY? OCTOBER 27

WENDY BROWN NEOLIBERALISM, DEMOCRACY, CITIZENSHIP MARCH 2

DANIELLE S. ALLEN MARCH 24

TA-NEHISI COATES APRIL 7 MARGARET ATWOOD REIMAGINING SHAKESPEARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY APRIL 3

JEDEDIAH PURDY POLITICS AND THE ANTHROPOCENE MARCH 9 THIERRY CRUVELLIER APRIL 30

ALFREDO JAAR SPRING 2015

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

The UW-Madison Center for the Humanities draws world-renowned scholars and thinkers from across campus and around the world to present cutting-edge research and engage new ideas.

2

FIND OUT MORE AT HUMANITIES.WISC.EDU These Events events are are Free free and open These Open to to the the public Public

IMAGINE

INQUIRE

CRITIQUE

ENGAGE

■ CONTENTS

■ WHAT TO DO

4 SNAPSHOT

MOVING DEBRIS

The effort to reduce garbage during student moving days.

6-9 NEWS

CATHERINE CAPELLARO

15

MARCELLE RICHARDS

52

EMPHASIS MARCELLE RICHARDS, a freelance writer, editor, artist and shamanic practitioner, was struck by the beauty of Dan Almquist’s handmade knives. A former culinary student, Richards knew Almquist from his days as an instructor at Madison College.

Almiquist’s reputation for spanning disparate disciplines with great aptitude is reflected in the quality of his knives, which also pay homage to the natural world, says Richards. “His knives are merged with trees, deer and elk,” honoring their “form, functionally and artistically.”

COVER STORY TRYING TO GET a handle on the must-see musical acts coming our way this fall can be a Sisyphean task. But somebody has to do it, and Isthmus has traditionally not shied away from the challenge.

Organizing and editing the large project this year was arts editor Cat Capellaro. We apologize if we’ve missed anything, but please let us know. We can always flag it closer to the performance date.

ETHICAL CHALLENGE

Labor of love

LUNCHTIME WITH JESUS

Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Temple, noon-5 pm

10 TECH

The labor movement is why many of us now enjoy an extra day off in September. The South Central Federation of Labor helps us savor that bonus time every year with its LaborFest celebration, featuring activities for the kids, beer for the adults, food for all and music by Red Hot Horn Dawgs and People Brothers Band. Bring personal care items for donation to local homeless students via Madison schools’ Transition Education Program.

Did the Monona Terrace executive director skirt city rules and ordinances?

Middleton’s contentious religious feast returns for another school year.

EVERY STEP YOU TAKE

Madison is counting pedestrians on State Street.

12 OPINION

ARE OUR VOTES SAFE?

Charges of election rigging in state debunked.

15 COVER STORY

MUST-SEE MUSIC

Isthmus critics preview the fall season.

24-28 FOOD & DRINK

OM-A LET YOU FINISH BUT

You may find your tablemates vying for the leftovers at the east side’s latest Indian bistro.

TRY FLOURIDE!

Soglin applies his “missing teeth” theory to Lotsa.

30 SPORTS

CAMP RANDALL NORTH

Bucky fans head to Lambeau for the stadium’s first big-time college game.

23, 33 STAGE

BURLY-Q RENAISSANCE HELEN BUSH

Madison is home to a growing, diverse scene.

23

34-36 MUSIC

STAGE FREELANCE WRITER Helen Bush came to Madison in search of good stories and stumbled into burlesque. Through time spent as a stagehand and audience member, and recently as a reporter, Bush says she has come to see local burlesque as an inclusive art form that sparks self-confidence. Above all, she says, local performers strive for a good show and revel in the chance to “make believe.”

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Ziggy Marley by Gregory Bojorquez, Esperanza Spalding by Holly Andres, Mac Miller by Gari Askew

AMERICANA KIDS

The Waydown Wanders jam out a terrific debut album.

38 SCREENS

DE PALMA DELUXE

A new documentary examines the filmmaker’s legacy.

52 EMPHASIS

AMAZING BLADES

Chef Dan Almquist is crafting his own artful sporting knives from start to finish.

IN EVERY ISSUE 7 MADISON MATRIX 7 WEEK IN REVIEW 12 THIS MODERN WORLD 13 FEEDBACK 13 OFF THE SQUARE

Ready to vote?

Wednesday, Sept. 7, Capitol Lakes Grand Hall, 6 pm

What’s the deal with Wisconsin’s election laws? Come find out at this event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Dane County.

A social hour with refreshments precedes a talk by city clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl and voter ID litigation attorney Josh Kaul.

Wisconsin Idea redux

40 ISTHMUS PICKS 53 CLASSIFIEDS 53 P.S. MUELLER 53 CROSSWORD 55 SAVAGE LOVE

Tuesday, Sept. 6, UW Extension Pyle Center, 6 pm

The UW Department of Sociology begins a new fall lecture series, “Forward? The Wisconsin Idea, Past and Present,” examining the university’s relationship to the state at large. The first lecture features UW-Milwaukee professor J. David Hoeveler on John Bascom (left) and the origins of the Wisconsin Idea; the series continues on most Tuesdays through Dec. 13.

PUBLISHER Jeff Haupt ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Craig Bartlett BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Mark Tauscher EDITOR Judith Davidoff NEWS EDITOR Joe Tarr ASSOCIATE EDITOR Michana Buchman FEATURES EDITOR Linda Falkenstein ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Catherine Capellaro STAFF WRITERS Dylan Brogan, Allison Geyer CALENDAR EDITOR Bob Koch ART DIRECTOR Carolyn Fath STAFF ARTISTS Todd Hubler, David Michael Miller, Tommy Washbush CONTRIBUTORS John W. Barker, Kenneth Burns, Dave Cieslewicz, Nathan J. Comp, Aaron R. Conklin,

ISTHMUS is published weekly by Red Card Media, 100 State Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 • Edit@isthmus.com • Phone (608) 251-5627 • Fax (608) 251-2165 Periodicals postage paid at Madison, WI (ISSN 1081-4043) • POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 100 State Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 • © 2016 Red Card Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

Tiptoe through the Turville Thursday, Sept. 1, Olin Park Pavilion, 6-8 pm

Each Thursday in September is devoted to dancing, in an innovative series hosted

by FOOT (Friends of Olin-Turville). Sept. 1 is the Madison Scottish Country Dancers, so prepare to get jiggy.

FIND MORE ISTHMUS PICKS ON PAGE 40

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Ruth Conniff, Michael Cummins, Marc Eisen, Erik Gunn, Mike Ivey, Bob Jacobson, Seth Jovaag, Stu Levitan, Bill Lueders, Liz Merfeld, Andy Moore, Bruce Murphy, Kyle Nabilcy, Kate Newton, Jenny Peek, Michael Popke, Steven Potter, Adam Powell, Katie Reiser, Jay Rath, Gwendolyn Rice, Dean Robbins, Robin Shepard, Sandy Tabachnick, Denise Thornton, Candice Wagener, Tom Whitcomb, Rosemary Zurlo-Cuva ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Todd Hubler ADVERTISING MANAGER Chad Hopper ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Laura Miller ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Lindsey Bushart, Peggy Elath, Lauren Isely WEB ANALYST Jeri Casper CIRCULATION MANAGER Tim Henrekin MARKETING DIRECTOR Chris Winterhack EVENT DIRECTORS Kathleen Andreoni, Courtney Lovas ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Kathy A. Bailey OFFICE MANAGER Julie Butler SYSTEMS MANAGER Thom Jones ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Carla Dawkins

3

n SNAPSHOT

Free to a good home

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

BY TRINA LA SUSA n PHOTO BY CHRIS COLLINS

4

Sophia Jain gently sifts through several boxes of used clothing at the UW-Madison’s Lot 45 station on North Mills Street. Although it’s only been open for three days, the station is already well stocked with everything from hookahs, to fur coats and weaves, to grills, couches and large televisions.

“I’m starting a job soon so I need business-casual clothes,” Jain says. “I’m really just like any other broke college student trying to save money.”

Jain was not disappointed. In addition to a pair of Michael Kors gloves, fall sweaters and a bag of other clothes, she scored some dishes.

The Donate and Take station is run by the UW Office of Sustainability and WE CONSERVE and was open from Aug. 12 to 17 as a way of diverting still usable items from the landfill during the chaotic moving

days. The amount of things tossed during this week can be significant. Bryan Johnson, Madison’s recycling coordinator, says about 1.1 million pounds of move-out waste from the streets went to the landfill last year.

Students and community members both took advantage of the waystation. WE CONSERVE collected 1,428 working and nonworking electronic items, including TVs, printers, motherboards and popcorn makers.

“We’ve had more than 300 TVs come in from campus and the Madison community,” says WE CONSERVE intern Kate Giguere. “If you try to recycle old TVs through the city then you have to buy a tag, but at this event you can recycle it for free, and divert waste from the landfill.”

The Office of Sustainability partnered with Madison, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill Industries and Open Seat Food

Working computers donated: 43 Nonworking computers:

Pantry to help find homes ployees, and the city of 65 for many of the donated Madison was in charge of Nonfunctional lightbulbs: goods. clearing up items off the 38 “There are a lot of difstreets. ferent parts to the event, For the first year, Open Functional lightbulbs: but luckily we have a lot Seat Food Pantry accepted 0 of great partners who help donations of nonperishable Total electronics items donated: make this happen,” says food and unopened toiletry 1,428 Anna Ostermeier of the or soap packages.

Donate and Take station.

“It is about reducing Goodwill coordinated with the building waste from the landfill, but we do also realmanagers to have donation bins open to resi- ize there is a lot of need on this campus, so dents on the floors of several high-rise apart- we want to provide for those students, and ments. Greg Haglund, the partnership and we want to provide for them in a way that is project manager for Goodwill Industries, very dignified and de-stigmatized,” Ostersays they helped to divert more than 100,000 meier says. “That’s one of the reasons we’re pounds of items from the landfill by making staffing these donate and take sites so that the bins available to students in apartments. people don’t have to dig around on the floor St. Vincent de Paul also provided a few for items. We want anyone who visits to feel donation locations staffed by its own em- very comfortable coming to these sites.” n

A new look for us, the same great insurance for your family.

Yesterday, today, tomorrow — we’re changing health care for you.

deancare.com

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Dean Health Plan’s goal has always been simple: provide Wisconsin families with affordable health insurance that fits their lives. Just as families grow and change so did we, with more providers in your neighborhood, more wellness programs and more products to fit your needs. Today, our look is changing to better serve your family. Everything you turn to us for stays the same — with added benefits that come from a health care leader like SSM Health.

5

n NEWS

City administrator blows whistle Complaint alleges ethics violations by Monona Terrace director

BY JOE TARR

The Madison Area Farmers’ Market Double Dollars is a program for SNAP/FoodShare users. The program offers a dollar for dollar match for all SNAP transactions up to $25 per market day.* Double Dollars will be available at the following markets:

Northside Farmers’ Market N. Sherman Ave. @ Northport Dr. Sundays 8:30am-12:30pm

Monona Farmers’ Market Ahuska Park, Monona Sundays 9am-1pm

El Mercadito de Centro

Centro Hispano, 810 W. Badger Rd. Tuesdays 9am-1pm

Eastside Farmers’ Market Central Park, 202 S. Ingersoll St. Tuesdays 4pm-7pm

South Madison Farmers’ Market Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St. Tuesdays 2pm-6pm Villager Mall, 2234 S. Park St. Fridays 2pm-6pm

Dane County Farmers’ Market MLK Jr. Blvd and Capitol Square Wednesdays 10:30am-1pm Saturdays 7am-1pm

Westside Community Market Hill Farms DOT University @ Segoe Saturdays 7am-1pm

*Double Dollars will continue until December or as long as funds remain available.

Beginning Stained Glass Classes It’s Ɵme to think about an indoor hobby.

Sign up for a class starting either

Sept. 20th 9:30am-12pm or Sept. 21st 6:30pm-9pm We also have many classes in Fused Glass, Mosaics, and Blown Ornaments.

Perfect for a one of a kind Christmas gift!

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

See website for class list and info.

6



1422 MacArthur Rd. Madison, WI vineryglass.com

An employee of Monona Terrace Convention Center has accused the center’s executive director, Gregg McManners, of several ethics violations, including circumventing the competitive bid process and failing to enforce the city’s affirmative action requirements.

The complaint was filed by Katherine Hurtgen, associate director of finance and operations at Monona Terrace, with the assistance of the law firm Kramer, Elkins and Watt.

Attorney Leslie Elkins tells Isthmus that Hurtgen “came to us with some concerns about the actions of McManners and his failure to follow rules and being loosey-goosey with ordinances. Despite her consistently telling McManners and a couple of other players to follow the rules, they failed to do so.”

The city Ethics Board will discuss the case on Sept. 1 to determine whether it has standing to rule on it. If so, the board will schedule a later hearing to consider the evidence and bring in witnesses to testify, says city attorney Michael May. McManners declines to comment on the complaint, writing in an email to Isthmus: “As this is an ongoing internal process, I feel any comment of mine would be inappropriate at this time. Once this process is completed, I would be in a better position to comment.”

Hurtgen claims that McManners sidestepped competitive bid procedures when it came to the Hiebing Group, which has provided advertising and marketing services for Monona Terrace for 18 years, which predates McManners’ tenure, which began in 2011.

“For the past 17 years, Hiebing has not participated in the competitive bid process,” the complaint states.

Last year, the city switched to a new software program, which was more regimented in requiring that all contracts meet city requirements before checks are written. Because of this, the system required documentation proving that Hiebing was exempt from the bid process, applicable to projects that exceed $25,000.

McManners and William Zeinemann, associate director of marketing and event services, allegedly instructed Hurtgen to complete this documentation. When she refused, McManners and Zeinemann did it themselves. Their rationale for not going out to bid, according to the “sole source justification form” included with the complaint, was that using Hiebing “saves money by saving time, and makes money by obtaining high-quality marketing support for Monona Terrace.... We don’t have to spend time educating them on who we are, what we do and why it matters.”

Last year, the Common Council approved a $100,000 no-bid contract with Hiebing — renewable for the next three years.

“If this bidder actually said they would not comply with [affirmative action], as its rep claims, then this company’s bid should never have been accepted, nor should they have been paid.”

Gregg McManners has been the executive director of Monona Terrace since 2011.

Ald. David Ahrens finds this the “most troubling” accusation in the complaint, noting correspondence about the contract with the finance department, which stated a need for a competitive bid. “There had been thought and rethought about how to get around this well-known rule,” Ahrens says. “There were remarks from purchasing...that they can’t do this. Regardless they did it.”

On two occasions, the complaint alleges, Monona Terrace also failed to comply with the city’s affirmative action policies. The city requires vendors with contracts of $25,000 or more a year to fill out an affirmative action plan that, according to city ordinance, “is designed to ensure that the contractor provides equal employment opportunity to all and takes affirmative action in its utilization of applicants and employees who are women, minority or persons with disabilities.”

McManners allegedly instructed Hurtgen to pay one of these contractors, Studio Gear, with a credit card in order to circumvent the requirement. “Paying with a [credit card] would bypass the system and allow payment without the affirmative action plan in place,” the complaint reads. “Hurtgen refused.”

Similarly, Tai Ping Carpets of Georgia won a bid process to provide carpeting in 2013 and 2014 to Monona Terrace. The company declined to provide an affirmative action plan, but “McManners and Zeinemann chose to look the other way,” the complaint claims. “The Tai Ping Carpets contract further [violates] the general policy and city opinion against the use of public funds for the purchase of goods made under sweatshop conditions.”

The lack of an affirmative action plan later caught the attention of the city’s contract specialist, Dana Hanaman, who in an Aug. 12, 2015 email (included in the complaint) to city officials questions why the company was awarded the contract. “Apparently, the company even initially ‘took exception’ with [affirmative action] compliance during the 2012 RFP process, but in spite of all of this, still was awarded the bid and was paid over $579,600 [in 2014].

The complaint also alleges that Monona Terrace staff violated federal, state and city law regarding compensation of employees.

When Hurtgen was temporarily assigned to review timecards for employees between October 2014 and February or March of 2015, she noticed that the maintenance employees were not correctly completing their timecards. “They may have been leaving early or working extra on certain days.... In addition, every time the employees painted, the employees had each put exactly two hours of overtime onto their timecard.”

“Upon information and belief, this was not reflective of actual time worked,” the complaint states.

Hurtgen claims that McManners and Zeinemann dismissed her concerns and “possibly cost the city a large sum of money and may amount to timecard fraud.”

The complaint also alleges that Hurtgen was asked to manage the checkbook and compile tax returns for Friends of Monona Terrace, a nonprofit group that supports the terrace but is separate from the city.

The complaint states: “This was work that Hurtgen did on city time at the direction of McManners on many different days, and the work was not within her job duties or description.”

If the complaint is upheld, the ethics board could recommend “various sanctions all the way up to and including removal from office” of McManners, says city attorney May. However, he was uncertain who would have the final say on discipline — the mayor or the Monona Terrace Board, both of which McManners reports to.

Ahrens notes that no damages are being asked for in the complaint and suspects that Hurtgen sought out the help of a law firm because she fears for her job.

“It must be very painful for her to be under this pressure,” he says. “She wanted to do things according to rules and is pressured to do otherwise. We need to make sure she gets the kind of protection she deserves.”

Elkins says that what her client wants is very simple: “We’re hoping to see some type of instruction that the rules be followed and hopefully to see some of these ordinances stop being ignored.” n

■ MADISON MATRIX

DON MILLER MAZDA IS

BIG CITY

In a rare display of bipartisanship, Gov. Scott Walker stands with Milwaukee Democrats and pledges at least $4.5 million to train workers and help businesses in the Sherman Park area. The move comes after riots following a fatal police shooting.

Madison’s Mazda

Destination!

Mazda CX-5 Sport

2016

2.5L SKYACTIV®-G Engine • 35 MPG Hwy EPA • Automatic

UW-Madison is ranked the top party school in the nation by the Princeton Review. It also took top honors in the categories of “Lots of Beer” and “Best Health Services.” Detox, anyone?

169/Mo.

$

Lease for 36 months from

with $3,675 Due at Delivery & No Security Deposit!

36 mos./10,000 miles/year.

PREDICTABLE

SURPRISING

Stock #INCOMING VIN #825179

Buy From

23,830 or 0.9% APR for 60 Months!

$

2016 The All New Mazda CX-9 Sport

AWD

Automatic • Power Driver’s Seat • And More!

329/Mo.

$

Lease for 36 months from

with $3,427 Due at Delivery & No Security Deposit!

36 mo./10,000 miles/year.

Buy From

Another reason to vote in November: The Madison school board unanimously approves a ballot referendum asking permission to permanently raise the district’s revenue limit by $26 million.

A massive explosion destroys a house in Fitchburg and damages more than 20 others. The owner of the exploded house, 57-year-old Brian Grittner, survives with injuries. The cause of the blast is still unknown.

Wisconsin’s latest ACT scores are in, and fewer students are making the grade. The state’s average composite score for 2016 was 20.5, down from 22.2 in 2015. Of the state’s 2016 graduating class, only 41 percent are college-ready in reading and math; in science, only 37 percent hit the benchmark.

THURSDAY, AUG. 25 ■

Wolf attacks on cattle and dogs are on the rise, the Wisconsin State Journal reports. Wolves are still endangered, but state Republican lawmakers are trying to change that.

SUNDAY, AUG. 28 ■

129/Mo.

$

Lease for 36 months from

36 mo./10,000 miles/year.

Buy From

21,427 or 0% APR for 60 Months!

$

CX-3 Sport AWD Automatic EPA Rated 32 MPG

149/Mo.

$

Lease for 36 months from

with $3,314 Due at Delivery & No Security Deposit!

36 mo./10,000 miles/year.

Buy From

Stock #46-2390 VIN #126030

22,410 or 1.9% APR for 60 Months!

$

2016

Mazda3 i Sport Up To 40 MPG Hwy EPA

149/Mo.

$

Lease for 36 months from

with $2,899 Due at Delivery & No Security Deposit!

TUESDAY, AUG. 30 ■

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), a staunch abortion opponent, has threatened to cut his children off from the family trust if they have more than one out-of-wedlock child, according to Salon, which obtained a copy of Johnson’s court documents.

The kids are also cut off if they are convicted of more than one felony.

Lighten up, Dad!

36 mos./10,000 miles/year.

Stock #46-2668 VIN #328385

Buy From

17,918 or 0% APR for 60 Months!

$

Winner of Kelley Blue Book’s 5 Year Cost-To-Own Award!

wner’s

,000 O 1 $ r u o t u o b a s Ask u e Loyalty! s a e L 0 5 7 $ r o Loyalty dels

tials on select mo

*See store for de

5812 Odana Road, Madison www.donmiller.com Sales: 442-3131

M-TH 9am-8pm; FRI 9am-6pm; SAT 9am-5pm

TEST DRIVE A MAZDA TODAY!

MAZDA

Service: 442-3101

M-TH 7am-6pm; FRI 7am-5pm; SAT 8am-1pm *Prices include customer cash, are in lieu of APR program unless stated.

Tax, title, license extra. Subject to prior sale and limited to in-stock vehicles. See sales staff for details. Expires 9/6/16.

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Gene Wilder, a Wisconsin native and beloved comedic actor who starred in such classic movies as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, dies from complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

City leadership and Madison School Board members are at odds over armed and uniformed police officers in schools. Mayor Paul Soglin and Police Chief Mike Koval want to maintain an existing three-year contract for the school officers, but the school board declines to renew. Instead, they opt for a 45-day contract extension to allow time to negotiate with the city.

Automatic

184 HP, 2.5L SKYACTIV®-G • DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder Engine with VVT • 37 MPG Hwy EPA

2016 Mazda

MONDAY, AUG. 29 ■

Stock #46-2651 VIN #102048

2016 Mazda6 i Sport

Stock #46-2481 VIN #468552

■ WEEK IN REVIEW ■

1.9% APR for 60 Months!

with $3,575 Due at Delivery & No Security Deposit!

SMALL TOWN

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24

or

32,479

$

7

■ NEWS

Moved to the basement

BY DYLAN BROGAN

Sally Behr taught art at Lapham Elementary School for 16 years, guiding thousands of young students through their very first art projects in a corner room on the second floor — a space designed specifically for art education when the school was built in 1939.

“It is probably the best elementary art room in the school district,” says Behr, who retired from teaching in 2013. “When they were building a new school, administrators would look at the way this art room was laid out to copy different aspects of it. It was kind of a perfect art room.”

School is back in session this week. But Lapham students will not be creating art on the second floor, due to a decision by principal Tammy Thompson Kapp to move the art room to the lower level of the school. Upset parents started an online petition, which has netted 125 signatures, to keep the art room in its original location.

David Tooley, a parent of a second-grader at Lapham, led an unsuccessful effort to lobby Thompson Kapp to change her mind about relocating the art room.

“It has a kiln. It has a big storage room for all the materials. It has cubbyholes for kids. It has a lot of natural light. It’s a special room for a lot of

people,” says Tooley. “It’s one of the reasons why we were excited to send our daughter to Lapham.”

Tooley says the new art room is not as well lit and lacks similar amenities.

“It’s also a symbolic move,” Tooley says. “Art is moving to the basement when it used to have a prominent place in the building.”

Thompson Kapp says although enrollment remains steady at Lapham, class sizes are growing because of fewer classroom sections. She says she had to find a way to reduce class size for math and literacy instruction. That meant moving art to the lower level so the art room could be used as flexible learning space.

“The room on the second floor is a beautiful space for art,” Thompson Kapp admits. But she says keeping it exclusively for art doesn’t meet the school’s needs this year. Thompson Kapp says if conditions change next year, she will consider returning art to the second floor.

“In the meantime, we already know that there are going to be some units — like clay — where it just makes more sense for students to work up in that space near the kiln, where there are other supplies,” says Thompson Kapp. “So we will be flexible in our thinking and scheduling to make that happen so kids still have access to that space. It’s just going to look different than it’s looked in the past.” ■

NICK NICE

Lapham’s lauded art room repurposed

Children paint watercolors in the room built in 1939 specifically for art.

ENTER TO WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO NASHVILLE FOR THE PACKER VS. TENNESSEE GAME ON NOVEMBER 13TH, 2016 WITH THE

PACKER FLYAWAY! ENTER AT ANY OF THESE LOCATIONS:

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Slice’s Bar and Grill Willows Tavern Club La Mark Lazy Oaf Lounge Monk’s Middleton Tanner’s Bar and Grill Mid Town Pub Paul’s Neighborhood Bar Martin O’Grady’s Dahmen’s at Hawks Landing Alt N’ Bach’s Town Tap Coliseum Bar Babes

8

Pitcher’s Pub Christy’s Landing Farm Tavern Pizza Oven Silver Eagle Bar & Grill The Tower Inn Bar & Grill Badger Bowl Club Tavern Middleton Sport Bowl Rev. Jim’s Roadhouse Dutchmill Sports Club Sundown Saloon Tully’s II

November 12-14th Grand Prize includes: • Upper level end zone Packer tickets • 2 night hotel accommodations • Round trip air from Milwaukee **Must be 21 or older to participate.

VFW Post #1318 Monkey Shines Woody & Anne’s Bridge’s Golf Course Rocky Rococo Thierer Rd. Bowl-A-Vard Lanes Ten Pin Alley Eagle Crest The Caribou Tavern Wilson’s Sports Bar & Grill Main Depot The Sports Pub Murphy’s Bar & Restaurant

• ESPN Prize Pack • Packer jersey for winner • Airport transportation • Trip value $3,000.00

Sandwich, chips and Jesus Controversial event returning to park next to Middleton High School

BY CAMERON BREN

As students return to Middleton High School this week so will the controversial religious event called “Jesus Lunch.”

Over the summer parents and students opposed to the event — which serves free Tuesday meals to upwards of 400 students in Fireman’s Park, adjacent to the school — urged the Middleton-Cross Plains school board and the Middleton Common Council to prohibit such events during school days.

In May, the board cancelled its lease of the park, giving full regulation to the city.

The council met a couple of times in closed sessions and in July, passed an ordinance prohibiting alcohol, smoking and amplified sound in the park. None of these restrictions prohibit the Jesus Lunch.

City administrator Mike Davis says, “I know of no other ordinances forthcoming.”

Kristine Burke, an attorney who is the mother of a high school and middle school student, says city officials are afraid of a lawsuit. “I think that can be seen by the fact that the city council has never addressed this issue in open session.”

Attorney Phillip Stamman, who represents Jesus Lunch Inc., has argued that the event is protected by the First Amendment.

But attorney Gary Gomez, whose son goes to the high school, counters that the group is “hiding under the First Amendment to prey on these students and proselytize to them.”

Burke says after speaking to the superintendent she found, “the perception is that the Jesus Lunch people have all kinds of money or support coming in throughout the country and they have an attorney. On its website they deny they have ever threatened to sue, but the city and school district have felt like they would if they don’t allow them to continue their lunches.”

Gomez says the school district lost legal leverage when it gave up its lease of the park. “I think the park is legally just like any other park,” he says.

Rabbi Bonnie Margulis’ child graduated from high school last year, but she continues opposing the event.

sibility to the students and the parents.”

“As a member of the clergy and leader of a minority religious community I know that the Jewish students on campus have been very distressed by this situation,” adds Margulis.

Gomez says what troubles him the most is the seeming hypocrisy of the Jesus Lunch organizers.

“I have to think that they would be appalled, that they would be deeply troubled if someone were approaching their children trying to teach them some other religion, trying to indoctrinate them to believe something else in some way,” Gomez says.

Margulis echoes Gomez: “Can you imagine what would happen if a group of Muslim families took over the park and started holding Muslim services and handing out Muslim literature?” ■

“This is very disturbing. It is a huge problem for the school and it is going to continue to be a huge problem,” Margulis says. “I think that the city has really abdicated its respon-

FRUIT & VEGGIE TRAYS Everyday Low Price • Cut Fresh Daily

Large Seasonal

Fruit Tray $

4 pounds

15 each

ANNOUNCING A NEW WISCONSIN® PARTNERSHIP Large Seasonal

Vegetable Tray with dill dip • 3.25 pounds

Madison • 810 East Washington Ave • OPEN 5 AM - 12AM • FestFoods.com

10 each

$

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Proud Partner of Wisconsin Athletics

9

n TECH

Somebody’s counting me

BY DYLAN BROGAN

403, 489. That’s how many people strolled down State Street in July. City officials can pinpoint foot traffic on Madison’s most iconic street thanks to two pedestrian counters installed in May 2015. The passive infrared cameras hang 10 feet above the sidewalk on each side of the 100 block of State Street.

“The technology for counting pedestrians automatically hasn’t really existed until recently,” says Arthur Ross, the city’s pedestrian-bicycle coordinator. “In the past, anytime we needed to do pedestrian counts we had to physically send people out. Sit there. And count.”

While there are plenty of surveillance cameras on State Street — just ask the mayor — these counting cameras don’t record video. They use thermal imaging to calculate when a pedestrian walks by and in what direction. Essentially, heat from the human body is how the cameras are able to precisely count passersby even in dense groups. All the data collected by the counters is updated daily and available online. Several other cities in North America have the same systems in place, including Victoria, Calgary, Halifax and Philadelphia. The city spent $12,615 to purchase the devices.

Ald. Mike Verveer says the downtown business community was looking this summer at putting up pedestrian counters but was unaware the city already had two in place.

“To the surprise of some of the most active downtown stakeholders, the city had quietly installed some of these counters without really sharing that news or data,” says Verveer.

Tiffany Kenney, executive director of Madison’s Business Improvement District, says the use of pedestrian counters foreshadows possible recommendations in a pending downtown retail analysis. The study is expected to be released later this year and will offer suggestions on how to maintain a vibrant shopping district on State Street.

“One of the best ways to make a determination of a retail location is foot traffic: how many people walk by it,” says Kenney.

Over 4 million pedestrians were spied on State Street in the first year the counters were up. Even on Jan. 18 (the coldest day of 2016), 2,649 pedestrians braved the subzero temperatures. The busiest day for sidewalk traffic was during the first outdoor Dane County Farmers’ Market of the year, when 30,000 pedestrians were counted.

“The 400 block gets different traffic from the 200 block. That’s why — in an ideal world — we would like one on every block, on every side,” says Kenney.

The people counters on State Street are just the latest data collection devices soaking up information on how Madison moves. A network of systems, mostly invisible to the naked eye, are counting vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares and cyclists on city bike paths. Eco-Counter — the company that manufactures the pedestrian counters — also makes EcoTotem. These real-time data displays show the number of cyclists that have zipped by on bike trails. Madison has two of these: one on the Southwest Commuter Path at Monroe Street and the other on the Capital City Trail alongside John Nolen Drive near Monona Terrace.

A passive infrared camera hanging over the 100 block of State Street counts pedestrians by detecting their body heat.

The future of how the city will track pedestrians is up in the air for now. But Verveer is considering a proposal in the upcoming budget that could add 20 more counters downtown.

“It’s my hope that in the 2017 capital budget the city will use TIF funds to purchase a number of pedestrians counters for State Street as well the Capitol Square.” n

Labor Day Sale ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Thursday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 5

10

40% OFF STOREWIDE 75% OFF CLEARANCE

UP TO

7404 Mineral Point Rd. | Madison | 833-8333 • Mon.–Fri. 10–7, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 11–5 *Madison location only. No adjustments on prior sales. In-stock merchandise only.

CAROLYN FATH

City tracks State Street pedestrians with high-tech cameras

Open Labor Day 10am-5pm

presents

THE EDGEWATER 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Coffee: 7:30 a.m. Presentation and Q&A: 8-9 a.m.

Thursday, September 8th “UW-Madison Green Infrastructure & Our Lakes”

Cassie Goodwin - SmithGroup JJR -

Gary Brown - UW-Madison UW-Madison boasts over 4 miles of shoreline. How do campus practices and policies contribute to healthy lakes?

$10 Admission

SAVE YOUR SEAT | RSVP TODAY: cleanlakesalliance.org/events

Coffee, pastries, and fruit provided

Thank you to our sponsors:

FREE FOR FRIENDS OF CLEAN LAKES ($35 min. yearly donation)

Coming October 13 Fish of the Yahara Lakes (Wisconsin DNR)

w/ David Rowe

With NEW non-stop service to Charlotte on American Airlines, which of the following destinations are only one stop away?

Antigua, Aruba, and Punta Cana Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Montreal London, Munich, and Paris All of the above SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Go to MSNAirport.com/WhoKnew to find out the answer and take the WHO KNEW?! Quiz for a chance to win some great prizes!

11

n OPINION

Faulty reasoning Charges of election rigging in state do not hold up to scrutiny

BY MICHAEL CUMMINS Michael Cummins is a Madison business analyst.

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

In a recent piece for TheHill.com, longtime Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone asserted that “there are strong indications that Scott Walker and the Reince Priebus machine rigged as many as five elections.”

Stone’s evidence is a “compelling study” by mathematician and statistician Richard Charnin. Charnin, who is revered as a genius among vote-fixing conspiracy buffs, analyzes voting patterns and compares actual election results to exit poll surveys.

My job regularly requires me to pick apart huge data sets, and I take allegations of election tampering seriously. So I decided to take a closer look at Charnin’s analysis.

Charnin alleges that “vote flipping” is the most common election-fixing technique.

According to his theory, operatives hack into vulnerable electronic voting systems and exchange the vote totals of one candidate for another.

For the sake of efficiency and stealth, these operatives flip as few reporting units (precincts, wards, etc.) as possible, just enough to give their favored candidate a plausibly decisive overall victory. The more voters in a reporting unit, the more profitable a flip in results will be. Swapping 1,300 votes for 1,500 votes is more valuable than swapping 130 votes for 150.

Charnin claims to have proved that this method was employed in the 2014 Wisconsin gubernatorial election through “cumulative vote share analysis.”

At first glance, his analysis is pretty convincing. Charnin sorted each Wisconsin county by reporting unit, ascending from units with the fewest number of voters to those with the

12

most. He then showed that a number of counties, especially large Democratic-leaning ones, had relatively high Republican favorability in their larger reporting units. “This is counterintuitive,” writes Charnin in his blog. “Strong turnout always favors the Democrats…larger wards are generally in Democratic strongholds.

“The counties that look the most suspicious by the upward slope of Walker shares in large units and wards are Ashland, Brown, Kenosha, Dane, Eau Claire, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Winnebago, Waukesha.”

Charnin has called his Wisconsin cumulative vote share analysis “the smoking gun.”

When discussing Wisconsin’s election reporting units, Charnin seems to use the terms “ward,” “precinct” and “unit” interchangeably, or at least carelessly. His apparent lack of understanding of how reporting units work in Wisconsin is at the root of his erroneous conclusion.

Under Wisconsin law, municipalities with 35,000 or more inhabitants must report their election results by ward. So a city like Madison is divided up into as many reporting units as it has wards. Some of these Democratic-stronghold wards are indeed fairly large.

But municipalities with fewer than 35,000 inhabitants (towns, villages and smaller cities) are allowed to combine multiple wards into a single reporting unit, subject to some districting restraints. One reporting unit in the village of Cottage Grove combined 10 wards in 2014.

This practice means that, on average, suburban and rural reporting units are larger than their single-ward urban counterparts.

As a matter of fact, in 2014, Dane County’s 17 largest reporting units were located outside of Madison. Brown County’s 19 largest reporting units were located outside of Green Bay. Given what we know about the urban/rural political divide in Wisconsin, it’s no won-

der Republicans’ cumulative vote shares grew as Charnin added increasingly larger reporting units to his full-county analyses.

When I separated Madison, with its smaller reporting units, out from the remainder of Dane County, and ran Charnin’s cumulative vote share analysis on each data set separately, the upward slope for Walker disappeared.

In the second major component of his study, Charnin compares raw data from exit poll surveys with final election results.

Because more Wisconsinites told exit pollsters that they voted Democrat, claims Charnin, the Democrats should have won these elections.

Unlike the pre-election polls we see from organizations like Pew, Rasmussen and Marquette Law School, raw exit poll surveys are a methodological mess. Exit pollsters — who literally stand at polling place exits, flagging people down — do not have the wherewithal to make sure that their surveys are filled out by a representative cross-section of voters.

For example, “younger voters are more likely to agree to participate in an exit poll,” according to Joe Lenski, the lead researcher for Edison Research, America’s premier exit polling organization.

The raw results of exit poll surveys are adjusted after election day to correct for selection biases. Once these biases are accounted for, exit polls yield valuable demographic information.

THIS MODERN WORLD

DAVID MICHAEL MILLER

Reached by email, Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, offered this verdict: “Exit polls are valuable for understanding who voted for whom but are subject to a variety of issues that make them unreliable estimates of the vote results.”

Far-fetched allegations sometimes prove true. (For a brief time, Watergate was dismissed as a “conspiracy theory.”) And we learned this week that foreign hackers have breached online voter registration databases in Illinois and Arizona. Wisconsin election officials, law enforcement and citizen watchdog groups must stay vigilant.

But given its complete lack of valid evidence, Gov. Walker was right to laugh off Roger Stone’s particular — and particularly irresponsible — allegation. n

BY TOM TOMORROW

Featuring the Midwest’s largest selection of perennials, hostas, and ornamental grasses Now Open: Weekdays 9-5, Saturday & Sunday 9-6 4062 Cty. Rd. A, Stoughton, WI / Call 608 873 8329 www.theflowerfactorynursery.com © 2016 WWW.THISMODERNWORLD.COM

n FEEDBACK

M

Road warriors There seems to be a popular misconception that bicyclists enjoy an unconditional right-of-way and that traffic laws do not apply to them (“Right to the Road,” 8/25/2016). Near my home there are a couple of at-grade bike trail crossings, one on McKee Road and the other on Seminole Highway. Both of these have stop signs on the trails (not on the streets), but I routinely see bicyclists running the stop signs. They are apparently unaware that they have the stop sign, not me.

The Fitchburg police informed me that yes, a bicyclist failing to stop at a stop sign or a red light is committing a traffic violation. He could be cited for doing so if observed by a police officer, and could possibly be held at fault in the event a collision resulted.

Scott Sallstrom (via email) While Dave Cieslewicz is correct that bicycles have a right to the road, it doesn’t mean those roads are safe and designed for bicycles.

I commuted by bike a lot when I lived in Chicago. When I moved to rural Dane 25 years ago I rapidly quit using the bike.

I am looking forward to next year when I can again resume riding now that I live in Madison.

The tourist and biking industry love to boost riding on various routes through the countryside. I lived on the Ironman route,

which drew a lot of bikers — people were bicycling on county roads that were not only in bad repair but lacked shoulders in many areas. There are also blind hills and curves where drivers are not going to see a slower bicycle until they are on top of it.

Mix those factors with 55 mile per hour speed limits (which means many people driving 60-80) and you have a deadly combination for coexisting with bicycles, especially when you figure in drivers distracted by cell phones, teens with new licenses and the ever-present Wisconsin drunk.

For recreational biking, stick to the bike trails or the cities until the rural roads are redesigned for your use.

George Hagenauer (via email)

NEW SUBSCRIBERS:

save up to 50%

While I agree with Dave Cieslewicz, he must realize that bicyclists are subject to traffic laws and regulations as well. On any given day as I drive around town I witness blatant violations by bicyclists, mostly blowing through stop signs and/or red lights.

Eric H. Pangman (via email)

Corrections The opinion column last week (“A Right to the Road”) incorrectly identified statistics on cycling fatalities as national data; they are Wisconsin statistics. In the article “RealLife Theater,” the publication date for the book Achilles in Vietnam was incorrect; it was published in 1994, not 2010.

Share comments with Isthmus via email, edit@isthmus.com, and via Forum.isthmus.com, Facebook and Twitter, or write letters to Isthmus, 100 State St., Suite 301, Madison WI 53703.

All comments are subject to editing. The views expressed here are solely those of the contributors.

These opinions do not necessarily represent those of Isthmus Publishing Company.

SEPTEMBER 23, 24, 25

OFF THE SQUARE

BY ALAN TALAGA & JON LYONS

The Planets: An HD Odyssey Enescu | Corigliano | Holst OCTOBER 21, 22, 23

Beethoven’s Pastorale Elgar

|

Henning Kraggerud, Violin Bruch | Kraggerud | Beethoven NOVEMBER 11, 12, 13

Paired to Perfection

Christina and Michelle Naughton, Piano Debussy | Mozart | Shostakovich DECEMBER 2, 3, 4

Madison Symphony Christmas Sylvia McNair, Soprano Madison Symphony Chorus Madison Youth Choirs Mount Zion Gospel Choir JANUARY 14, 15*

FEBRUARY 17, 18, 19

Ultimate Tchaikovsky: The Last Symphony Barber

Stephen Hough, Piano | Saint-Saëns | Tchaikovsky MARCH 10, 11, 12

Peak Performance

Tine Thing Helseth, Trumpet Beethoven | Hummel | Strauss APRIL 7, 8, 9

Colossal Piano

Philippe Bianconi, Piano Schumann | Lutosławski | Rachmaninoff

Brahms’ Requiem

Nathan Laube, Organ Madison Symphony Chorus Stanford | Brahms

*Not subscription concerts

Subscribe

Buy Tickets Now

to 5 or more concerts for the best savings at madisonsymphony.org or call (608) 257-3734.

at madisonsymphony.org, Overture Box Office or call (608) 258-4141.

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Beyond the Score: Scheherazade Multi-media/symphony concert Rimsky-Korsakov

Reg

MAY 5, 6, 7

13

to ben E E

2016 October 11-16

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

presented with

14

for more information: madison cocktailweek.com @ madison cocktailweek

■ COVER STORY

BY CATHERINE CAPELLARO, AARON R. CONKLIN, BOB KOCH, ANDY MOORE, MICHAEL POPKE, STEVEN POTTER, TOM WHITCOMB

Anderson .paak At Freakfest, Oct. 29

WHETHER YOU’RE INTO HIP-HOP, Americana, death metal or R&B, you will find something happening this fall that is going to knock your socks off. From the iconoclastic Cake at Breese Stevens to a thrilling comeback by Mavis Staples to the mellifluous R&B-infused rap of Anderson .Paak at Freakfest (see story at isthmus.com), it’s all going on here. Get ready for the music, Madison. ➡ SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM PHOTO ILLUSTRATIONS BY TOMMY WASHBUSH

15

Dolores

Lydia Loveless

One of Madison’s most loved acts is getting back together for one night only. The psychrock crew — who played their final show at the High Noon Saloon just over a year ago — will be joined by a trio of local favorites: Seasaw (who just put out an excellent new record called Too Much of a Good Thing), Neens and Trophy Dad. We’re pretty stoked to hear “You Got It” live one more time. (T.W.)

It’s fitting that the title of Lydia Loveless’ most recent album is Real, because there is nothing pretentious about her. The 25-year-old Ohioan makes classic country with a punk soul, anchored by her unflinchingly honest lyrics and strong feminist point of view, all while maintaining a very down-to-earth vibe that makes her seem like your drinking buddy — albeit one who just happens to be a mega-talented musician.

With Will Courtney & the Wild Bunch. (T.W.)

HIGH NOON SALOON, SEPT. 3

Cake with Dr. Dog

BREESE STEVENS FIELD, SEPT. 9

John McCrea remains one of the most iconoclastic frontmen in music, which means you know he’s excited to bring Cake’s consciously contrary vibe to the site that hosted this year’s Ultimate Frisbee Championships. Cake hasn’t released any new music in more than five years, but that back catalogue’s more than strong enough to sate the faithful. Cake’s famous for eschewing setlists, so this is a night where anything could happen. (A.R.C.)

Mavis Staples

MAJESTIC THEATRE, SEPT. 10

The legendary R&B/gospel singer is, at age 77, in the midst of a late-career resurgence, working in recent years with Jeff Tweedy and Win Butler. Hip singer-songwriter M. Ward produced her latest album, Livin’ on a High Note, which features one song penned by Eau Claire native Justin Vernon (Bon Iver).

With William Tyler. (M.P.)

FalL MusIc PreVieW

THE FREQUENCY, SEPT. 10

People Under the Stairs HIGH NOON SALOON, SEPT. 14

Rap for hip-hop purists by hip-hop purists, this Los Angeles-based duo has thrived off of a strong underground buzz for almost two decades. On tour promoting their latest LP, The Gettin’ Off State, Step 2, they’ll share a solid mix of funky, laid-back jams and nod-worthy tracks like “Acid Raindrops” and “San Francisco Knights.”

With Sincere Life, DJ Vilas Park Sniper. (S.P.)

Madison World Music Festival

MEMORIAL UNION TERRACE AND WILLY STREET FAIR, SEPT. 15-17

A Tibetan sand mandala will be created outside the Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall, and the Terrace and Willy Street will rock out with bands from far and wide. Among the many highlights: Rajab Suleiman & Kithara (Zanzibar), the Villalobos Brothers (Mexico) and A-Wa (Israel). Get down — globally! (C.C.)

2016

Gold Panda

MAJESTIC THEATRE, SEPT. 18

Hailing from London, this DJ/producer first began creating a buzz with his hypnotic blends of trance grooves and hip-hop beats in the late 2000s with tracks like the laidback “You” and the equally mellow “We Work Nights.” Bonus: Chicago emcee Open Mike Eagle, who’s done tracks with the headliner, will open. (S.P.)

Blitzen Trapper

HIGH NOON SALOON, SEPT. 23

The Falcon

THE FREQUENCY, SEPT. 15

The term “supergroup” would probably make the four members of the Falcon shudder, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better word to describe them. Composed of members of the Lawrence Arms, Alkaline Trio and the Loved Ones, the band represents some of the best punk has to offer — and their most recent album, this year’s Gather Up the Chaps, is the proof. With their new Red Scare labelmates and Eau Claire’s own Arms Aloft. (T.W.)

The Handsome Family THE FREQUENCY, SEPT. 16

Alternately rapturous and terrifying, country music in the hands of this husband-and-wife team is gloriously unholy. The Chicagoans toiled in the shadows for many years until “Far from Any Road” was picked up as the season one True Detective theme song. This night is the exact drop date of their 10th studio release, a boneshattering set of songs called Unseen. (A.M.)

With a touring schedule that sees them on the road for far more days than they’re off, Blitzen Trapper could easily be called the hardest-working band in America. But the country-rock throwbacks from Portland, Oregon, are taking a break in their own way — by going back out on the road unplugged.

If you’ve ever wanted to hear strippeddown, intimate versions of fan favorites like “Fletcher” and “Black River Killer,” here’s your chance. With Kacy & Clayton. (T.W.)

Titus Andronicus

HIGH NOON SALOON, SEPT. 27

Not many bands have five-act, 29-song rock operas about manic depression in their arsenals, but New Jersey’s Titus Andronicus has never lacked Melvillian ambition. The punk– rockers’ current tour cherry-picks some of the best tracks from A Lamentable Tragedy, some of which appear on the band’s new live album. Be ready to have your heart rent and your ears split. With A Giant Dog. (A.R.C.)

Mavis Staples Majestic Theatre, Sept. 10

Lydia Loveless ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

The Frequency, Sept. 10

16

Blitzen Trapper

High Noon Saloon, Sept. 23

BLITZEN TRAPPER: JASON QUIGLEY, MAVIS STAPLES: CHRIS STRONG, LYDIA LOVELESS: LAURA E. PARTAIN

Mountain Goats

Ziggy Marley

John Darnielle’s songs are like novellas. And no two are alike. Darnielle works in the minor scales of life, a world filled with losers, slobs and, in the case of his 2015 release, Beat the Champ, an entire album dedicated to pro wrestlers. There are very few living American originals. Singer/ composer/author Darnielle is one. With Oh Pep! (A.M.)

Bob Marley’s son has carried on the family’s reggae legacy for decades, including 15 years fronting the Melody Makers. Now Ziggy Marley is supporting his eponymous sixth solo album. He’s also an activist, children’s book author and businessman, with his own line of organic, GMO-free cooking products. (M.P.)

MAJESTIC THEATRE, SEPT. 28

Ben Folds

BARRYMORE THEATRE, OCT. 1

Wilder Deitz Group

STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE, OCT. 6

MAJESTIC THEATRE, SEPT. 29-30

It all began with a piano. Even though Folds’ quirky alt-musical journey eventually expanded to include a band, orchestral compositions, some unforgettable work with college a cappella groups and a stint as a judge on The Voice, it’s both poetic and appropriate that his current tour is — you guessed it — just Folds and a piano again. (A.R.C.)

CRASHprez

MEMORIAL UNION TERRACE, SEPT. 30

Originally from Maryland, this UW grad bares his heart on every track and has made a name for himself as an emcee who doesn’t shy away from complex emotions tied to racial tensions, as evidenced by his most recent track “ILLEGAL.” He’s also built a following for high-energy shows and rocking crowds. (S.P.)

Twenty-three-year-old pianist Deitz is an old jazz soul making very new and improvisational music. Deitz studied under UW-Madison bass virtuoso Richard Davis and has a new album of energetic, original compositions called Child’s Play. Deitz is a generous artist on and off the stage. In addition to launching his own career, Deitz is the director of Madison East’s Black Music Ensemble. (A.M.)

David Grisman and Del McCoury

1 1 5 K I N G S T R E E T, D O W N T O W N M A D I S O N

Coming This Fall WED

DAVID NAIL

SEP 28

THU

OVER THE RHINE

OCT 3

FRI

ROD TUFFCURLS & THE BENCH PRESS

OCT 5

SAT

MAVIS STAPLES

OCT 6

SUN

BLIND PILOT

OCT 8

WED

WILD CHILD

OCT 15

FRI

THE KILLS LIVE ON KING STREET

OCT 21

FRIGHTENED RABBIT

OCT 28

SUN

GOLD PANDA

NOV 2

TUE

OF MONTREAL

NOV 3

ELEPHANT REVIVAL

NOV 4

PURPLE VEINS MADISON’S PRINCE TRIBUTE BAND

NOV 9

SEP 7 SEP 8 SEP 9 SEP 10

SHANNON HALL , WISCONSIN UNION THEATER, OCT. 7

SEP 11

These bluegrass giants perform together frequently. Grisman, 71, and his mandolin helped redefine acoustic music, while singer-guitarist-banjoist McCoury, 77, ushered bluegrass music into the modern era. (M.P.)

➡

Ziggy Marley

SEP 14 SEP 16 FRI

Barrymore Theatre, Oct. 1

SEP 16 SEP 18 SEP 20 FRI

SEP 23 SAT

Titus Andronicus

SEP 24

High Noon Saloon, Sept. 27

SUN

SEP 25

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS

SAT

THE WOMBATS

WED

BEATS ANTIQUE

THU

SAT

SAT

FRI

FRI

HERE COME THE MUMMIES REAL ESTATE CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD ST. LUCIA HORSESHOES & HAND GRENADES

WED

THE STAVES

THU

STICK FIGURE

FRI

LANY

WED

JOSHUA RADIN

SUN

NOV 27 WED

NOV 30

CARCASS / DEAFHEAVAN COPELAND

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT MAJESTICMADISON.COM

ZIGGY MARLEY: MALIA JAMES

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

TUE

SEP 27

LAKE STREET DIVE CAR SEAT HEADREST

WED

17

Atmosphere

ORPHEUM THEATER, OCT. 7

With tracks about everything from the minutiae of everyday life to the emotional rollercoaster of new relationships, this rap duo is heralded for its relatability. Expect a set made up of tracks from their newest album, Fishing Blues, and classics like “Sunshine” and “Trying to Find a Balance.” Bonus: Madison-born activist emcee Brother Ali is opening the show, which also includes Dem Atlas, Plain Ole Bill & the Last Word. (S.P.)

Shovels and Rope

BARRYMORE THEATRE, OCT. 8

The Bonnie and Clyde of American folk music, Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent attack their live shows as if they’re robbing a bank. The South Carolinians trade back and forth on guitar and drums — and sing together with absolute abandon. Their latest release is a collection of covers, Busted Jukebox, which includes diverse contributions from, among others, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Lucius. With Matthew Logan Vasquez. (A.M.)

Real Estate

MAJESTIC THEATRE, OCT. 8

With an easygoing, surf-tinged sound and a trio of acclaimed albums to their credit, Real Estate has become one of the biggest names in indie rock. The New Jersey four piece’s most recent release, 2014’s Atlas, debuted at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was subsequently named one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade So Far” by Pitchfork.

With EZTV. (T.W.)

FalL MusIc PreVieW 2016

Saint Vitus + The Skull HIGH NOON SALOON, OCT. 11

Prepare for an evening of influential doom metal. Along with Trouble and Pentagram, Saint Vitus is considered a genre pioneer. No wonder the Los Angeles band is touring with the Skull, featuring Erik Wagner — Trouble’s original vocalist. With Witch Mountain. (M.P.)

Tech N9ne

MAJESTIC THEATRE, OCT. 13

With a rapid-fire rhyming style that knows no boundaries, the versatile Kansas City emcee defies any single label. He’s horrorcore. He’s party music. He’s empathetic. He’s apathetic. Expect this born entertainer to produce a jam-packed, high-energy show featuring his latest hits such as “Hood Go Crazy” and older hits like “E.B.A.H. (Evil Brain Angel Heart).” With Krizz Kaliko. (S.P.)

Fringe Character

HIGH NOON SALOON, OCT. 14

As their name implies, this local group dances around the edges of multiple genres — rap, soul, jazz, electronica and others — layering them into brand-new grooves. Their first project, Mint, is both hypnotic and startling in lyrical substance and sound. They also play at the Crystal Corner on Dec. 7. (S.P.)

Herb Alpert with Lani Hall

Turkeyfest 7

STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE, OCT. 14

Best known as the leader of the improbably hip Tijuana Brass, nine-time Grammy Award winner Herb Alpert is also a certifiable music industry giant. The “A” in A&M Records, Alpert contributed to the careers of Liza Minnelli, the Carpenters and Janet Jackson — to name just a few. His wife, vocalist Lani Hall (whose hit “Never Say Never Again” was the theme for the Bond movie of the same name) tours full time with Alpert. This concert will be a colorful journey into the deepest corners of American pop music. (A.M.)

Chris Robinson Brotherhood

MAJESTIC THEATRE, OCT. 15

Now that he seems to have (finally) left behind his old band, the Black Crowes, Chris Robinson and Brotherhood are making music that feels free and laid back, with various shades of timeless-sounding blues, Americana and psych rock.

Don’t expect to hear “Jealous Again” here. (M.P.)

Autograf + Goldroom LIQUID, OCT. 19

Live electronic trio Autograf create a more laidback (and soulful) incarnation of EDM than most artists, and also use their art and design skills to craft their own covers. And they have remixed Pharrell, Stevie Wonder and others.

Co-headliner Goldroom (aka Josh Legg) will release his debut album West of the West on Sept.

23, and also will perform with a full band for the tour. With Oh My Love, Zero Gravity. (B.K.)

FREQUENCY, OCT. 20; MICKEY’S, OCT. 21; CRYSTAL CORNER BAR, OCT. 22

This year Turkeyfest extends its reach to the Capitol Square. Oct. 20 at the Frequency features a diverse local lineup, including electronic sounds from Samantha Glass and Cave Curse, and rare sets by guitar rockers Squarewave and the horror-drenched roots music of Those Poor Bastards. On Oct. 21 Mickey’s Tavern will host quartets Fire Retarded, Platinum Boys (Milwaukee) and BottomFeederz (New Orleans), leavened by doom metal duo Dos Malés. Hosts the Hussy can be caught Oct. 22 at the Crystal Corner, along with Wood Chickens, New Orleans combo Trampoline Team...and fest headliner, the inimitable Nobunny. Come for the rabbit mask and potential shenanigans, but stay for the bubblegum hooks sinking deep into your brain. (B.K.)

STS9

ORPHEUM THEATER, OCT. 21

The synth and percussive-driven soundscapes of the group formerly known as Sound Tribe Sector 9 are as hypnotic and funkadelic as ever. Given that their latest release, The Universe Inside, is inspired in part by the Golden Records NASA included in its ’70s-era Voyager spaceships to give alien cultures a taste of our music and culture, you might find your perfect space jam. (A.R.C.)

Autograf

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Liquid, Oct. 19

18

Samantha Glass At Turkeyfest, Oct. 20-22

Mac Miller

Orpheum Theater, Oct. 26

SAMANTHA GLASS: OLIVIA VALE, AUTOGRAF: RYAN FARBER, MAC MILLER: GARI ASKEW

Joan Baez

OVERTURE CENTER-CAPITOL THEATER, OCT. 22

If anyone embodies the term living legend it’s Baez, both for her music career and her parallel life as a crusader for human rights.

Her fall tour will introduce some new songs and raise awareness about the Innocence Project and Innocence Network, organizations working to exonerate the wrongfully convicted. (B.K.)

Mac Miller

Needtobreathe

As one of those rappers who never stop touring, Mac Miller is known for drug-laden, frat party anthems like “Weekend (feat. Miguel),” “Knock Knock” and the now-regretful “Donald Trump.”

His pop radio success often overshadows some pretty decent punchlines, deep insights and deft delivery. (S.P.)

Just a few years ago, Needtobreathe played much smaller venues. Now, the Southern rock Christian crossover band is selling out arenas and supporting a new album, Hard Love, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Albums chart. With Mat Kearney, Parachute, Welshly Arms. (M.P.)

ORPHEUM THEATER, OCT. 26

His & Her Vanities + Pamphleteers

COLISEUM AT ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER, OCT. 28

mewithoutYou

Tony Bennett

HIGH NOON SALOON, OCT. 26

OVERTURE HALL, OCT. 28

This could, in fact, be your fantasy: Touting a brand-new set of sunny, bounce-a-riffic songs from their latest album, Big Mess, the quirky Cali-based quintet seem more than ready to further cement their status in the indie-rock firmament. You can say you were there when. (A.R.C.)

For the last 16 years, mewithoutYou has been letting its freak flag fly high. The Philly art-rock quartet combines esoteric spoken word vocals with a musical combination of art rock and post-hardcore — basically, they’re the emo scene’s resident bohemians. They last released Pale Horses in 2015. With Into It. Over It. (their second Madison appearance in as many months), Needle Points. (T.W.)

The iconic singer of traditional jazz and pop standards, big band songs and showtunes needs no introduction. With a career spanning seven decades, Bennett is now 90 and has spent the past several years recording awardwinning songs with Stevie Wonder, k.d. lang, Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga. (M.P.)

Teenage Fanclub

ScHoolboy Q

Grouplove

ORPHEUM THEATER, OCT 23

HIGH NOON SALOON, OCT. 23

In 1991, SPIN magazine got a heap of backlash for failing to choose Nirvana’s Nevermind as their album of the year. Instead, they went with Bandwagonesque, the third album by Scottish power-pop crew Teenage Fanclub. It’s awash in distorted guitars and sing-along hooks, much like the rest of the legendary indie rockers’ canon. Don’t miss the chance to see these ’90s icons in action.

With Sam Evian. (T.W.)

ORPHEUM THEATER, OCT. 28

This Cali emcee began blowing out speakers with rough-cut raps about street life, drugs and lust in 2007. Since then, he’s released a nearconstant stream of drastically different songs, including “Man of the Year,” “Studio” and “THat Part (feat. Kanye West)” that have cemented his spot in the game, garnering spins from those in the college set and hardcore hip-hop fans alike. With Joey Bada$$. (S.P.)

Joan Baez

Freakfest, featuring Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals STATE STREET, OCT. 29

The man who just “won” SXSW has been anointed Madison’s Pumpkin King for 2016, headlining the city’s annual fam-friendly downtown music fest. .Paak, whose delayed but meteoric rise is quite literally straight outta Compton — as in his triumphant six-song turn on Dr. Dre’s 2015 album of that name — has been swiveling heads and beats with his old-school, smooth-as-suede jazz and R&B-inflected rap.

Getting down and spooky with the dude who’s now collaborating with everyone from ScHoolboy Q to 9th Wonder and the Game is the musical equivalent of getting a king-sized Snickers bar in your treat bag. (A.R.C.)

Overture Center, Oct. 22

MICKEY’S TAVERN, OCT. 29

A big show announcement for Madison rock fans appeared quietly via a Facebook post on the previously dormant His & Her Vanities page: The Madison quartet will reunite to play their first show in more than five years. Also on the bill is Pamphleteers, an excellent Chicago band including Rebecca Crawford (the Dials) and Jonathan Ben-Isvy (the Returnables). (B.K.)

Esperanza Spalding SHANNON HALL , WISCONSIN UNION THEATER, OCT. 30

The shape-shifting genius of Esperanza Spalding had its roots in her childhood in Portland, Oregon, when she began performing violin with the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at age 5. At 31, the virtuosic bassist/composer/vocalist has performed at the Oscars, the Grammys (she’s won four), the Nobel Prize ceremony and she’s practically a regular at the White House.

Her latest album, Emily’s D+Evolution, is a whimsical, trippy experiment, with exuberant bass lines and vocals evoking the likes of Joni Mitchell. (C.C.)

Purity Ring

ORPHEUM THEATER, OCT 30

Shimmering electropop buoyed by dark and ponderous lyrics and jaw-dropping light effects might just be the perfect musical Halloween appetizer. Megan James’ ethereal vocals drive the Canadian band’s appeal, but it may be Corrin Roddick’s amazing crystallantern drum set that sticks in your memory.

With Health. (A.R.C.)

➡

STS9

Orpheum Theater, Oct. 21

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Esperanza Spalding Shannon Hall, Oct. 30

ESPERANZA SPALDING: HOLLY ANDRES

19

Yelawolf

Sloan

Seething with disgust for a world that’s screwed him over since birth, Yelawolf is the far-less-popular Eminem of the South. And he owns every bit of it. In his transformation from the awkward cruising anthem “Trunk Muzik” to his unapologetic tantrum on the guitar-heavy “Till It’s Gone,” he’s found his niche in angry, country-esque rap, and it works really, really well for him. With Struggle Jennings, Bubba Sparxxx, Jelly Roll. (S.P.)

The Beatles are the most appreciated band in history; Sloan, one of Canada’s modern answers to the Fab Four, may be the most underappreciated. The foursome will draw from nearly a quarter decade of original songs, giving you a long-overdue chance to correct the oversight. (A.R.C.)

The Staves

If you know that “nerd rap” exists and can tolerate it, you’ve likely heard of mc chris. Despite a prepubescent tone of voice and beats that sound like background music for knock-off video games, he’s garnered geek fandom with “(Boba) Fett’s Vette” and “Nrrrd Grrrl,” among other tracks about Star Wars, Harry Potter and dork life. With MC Lars, Mega Ran. (S.P.)

BARRYMORE THEATRE, OCT. 30

MAJESTIC THEATRE, NOV. 2

The dulcet-toned harmonies of the three Staveley-Taylor sisters have been making their way over the Atlantic. The trio from Watford, England, have their own tour after selling out arenas opening for Florence and the Machine in the UK. Their Justin Vernonproduced song “If I Was” helped the sisters gain some well-deserved attention for their melodic folk rock. (C.C.)

The Fray

ORPHEUM THEATRE, NOV. 7

Turns out piano-driven rock is a lot more durable than anybody realized, as evidenced by the fact that the Colorado-based Fray are still going strong. The band’s sound has gotten edgier over the years, but Isaac Slade’s sandpaper-sweet vocals and keyboard work still drive the bus. And here’s a say-what shocker that might even rock McDreamy: “How to Save a Life” is now 11 years old. Spiritual heirs American Authors open for ’em. (A.R.C.)

FalL MusIc PreVieW

THE FREQUENCY, NOV. 9

2016

mc chris

HIGH NOON SALOON, NOV. 9

Jeff Rosenstock

THE SETT, UW UNION SOUTH, NOV. 9

To a certain subset of punk fans, Jeff Rosenstock is an icon. The former Bomb the Music Industry! head honcho is the poster boy for DIY ethos and a fully inclusive scene, releasing tracks for free on his website and building personal relationships with many of his fans through social media. Fans will get a chance to see Rosenstock do what he does best — bring raucous drunk-punk confessionals to life. With Hard Girls, Katie Ellen. (T.W.)

Machine Gun Kelly

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOV. 12

True to the lyrical speed his name implies, the Cleveland emcee often known as MGK spits raps about the rough realities of his life far faster than most of his peers. Last year’s General Admission showcased his best work, including the ode to his hometown “Till I Die,” a solid follow-up to his 2012 debut “Lace Up.” (S.P.)

Band of Horses

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOV. 13

We know you’re ready for the funeral — and the casual party, and everything else these Northwest-based indie-rockers are likely to throw your way. Their ascent from scrappy newcomers to familiar folk-inflected friends is a decade past now, but the echoes are evident in album five, the sorta low-key Why Are You OK. (A.R.C.)

Murder By Death

HIGH NOON SALOON, NOV. 13

Murder By Death is a talented band, but when frontman Adam Turla opens his mouth, watch out. With a voice as deep as the earth’s core, Turla helps turn every show into an almost religious experience.

Imagine the voice of God speaking to you over a kickass blend of goth-tinged alternative country. The band last released Big Dark Love in 2015. With DIY power-pop queen Laura Stevenson. (T.W.)

Five Finger Death Punch + Shinedown COLISEUM AT ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER, NOV. 15

Full-blown rock shows in Madison don’t get much bigger than this. This double bill showcases the elite of American-made heavy metal and aggressive hard rock. Meanwhile, openers Sixx:A.M. presents a darker, more sophisticated side to former Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx. U.K. newcomers As Lions should fit in well. (M.P.)

Flosstradamus

ORPHEUM THEATER, NOV. 16

The Chicago DJ duo of J2K and Autobot have been bending and stretching hits like Major Lazer’s “Original Don” into highenergy dance party remixes for almost a decade. They’ve also crafted a long list of original jams featuring Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Jon and Travis Porter recently. Expect a sweaty, nonstop session. With Slushii, Towkio, Whethan. (S.P.)

Sloan

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

The Frequency, Nov. 9

20

Pussy Riot Q & A Shannon Hall, Nov. 17

Flosstradamus Orpheum Theater, Nov. 16

SLOAN: LISA MARK

Protomartyr

Cash Box Kings

Joe Casey may be more than a decade older than his bandmates, but that doesn’t stop the Protomartyr frontman from rocking with the best of them. His vocals are pure emotion — strained, impassioned and optimistic. His bandmates match him with a jagged blend of indie rock that makes them sound like a post-hardcore version of the National. They released The Agent Intellect, their third full-length, earlier this year. With Fred Thomas. (T.W.)

What better way to keep real-deal Chicago blues music alive than to perform it for an audience of toddlers? In an Overture Center programming stroke of genius, the ’Kings will jack up moms, dads and children alike with the howling harmonica and vocals of band leader Joe Nosek. Also watch for ace guitarist/sideman Joel Paterson, who toddled up State Street himself while growing up on Madison’s near east side. (A.M.)

HIGH NOON SALOON, NOV. 16

Pussy Riot Q & A

SHANNON HALL , WISCONSIN UNION THEATER, NOV. 17

We don’t know quite what to expect from a public Q & A with an outlaw Russian feminist punk rock band that performs in colorful masks. We know that their guerrilla performance art has run afoul of Vladimir Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church. And that three members spent time in prison, in a case that gained the attention of Amnesty International, Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, among others. It’s not really a concert, but we have to check it out. (C.C.)

Henry Rollins

BARRYMORE THEATRE, NOV. 17

The former Black Flag frontman also is an insightful ranter who kicks off a spoken-word tour in October; fortunately, he’ll land in Madison 10 days after the most contentious presidential election in U.S. history, and you know he’ll have plenty to holler about. (M.P.)

OVERTURE CENTER, KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA, NOV. 25

Carcass

MAJESTIC THEATRE, NOV. 27

Liverpool’s extreme metallers Carcass return to Madison for a headlining gig after opening for Slayer and Testament at the Orpheum in March. With a history dating back to 1985 (including a 12-year period of inactivity between 1995 and 2007), this is not a band for the weak of heart. Considered pioneers of so-called grindcore — an abrasive, corrosive mix of punk, metal and industrial — Carcass became known for gruesome lyrics and album covers. The band toned down the gore over the years, but its latest album, 2013’s Surgical Steel, still includes song titles about cadavers and blood clots. With experimental black-metal band Deafheaven and Virginia headbangers Inter Arma. (M.P.) n

701 East Washington Ave. 608-661-8599

Open Tue-Sat 4pm - close

SAT. SEP. 24. 7:30pm in the nightclub / $15 adv, $18 door

Lou & Peter Berryman SAT. SEP. 24.

8pm in the lounge / FREE

Acoustic Alloy THU. SEP. 8.

w/ Tracy Jane Comer and TC Peart

8pm / FREE

Aaron Williams

SUN. SEP. 25. 3pm / $15adv, $18 door JAZZ ON A SUNDAY

& the Hoodoo FRI. SEP. 9.

Matt Turner

8pm / $5

FRI. OCT. 7.

Allison Margaret Quintet SAT. SEP. 10.

Sweet Delta Dawn FRI. OCT. 14.

9pm / $5

The Rascal Theory WED. SEP. 14.

7pm / $10

LIVE AT RICK’S presents

Antique Nouveau

BOX OF BALLOONS BENEFIT featuring

John Masino • Your MOM • Sun Spot Johnny Likes Noise • Anderson Bros Heather Rae • MG’s Henchmen Devil’s Share • Raine Stern • AND MORE!!

8pm

Brother Sun FRI. OCT. 28.

WED. SEP. 21. 7pm / $10 advance, $15 door

Scott Michelson

1:30pm - 12:30am

Madison Folk Society presents

8pm / $5 (also performing Oct. 29)

LIVE AT RICK’S presents

Robby Vee

WED. OCT. 26.

Lipbone Redding SAT. SEP. 17.

8pm / $10 Benefit for Alzheimers Foundation of America

SAT. OCT. 22.

8pm / $10

CHICK SINGER NIGHT hosted by Beth Kille Jessica Bystry • Karen Wheelock • Katie Gaynor • Liz Michaelsen • Rosy Bayuk THU. SEP. 15.

8pm / $10

Tribute to John Lennon featuring

8pm

LIVE AT RICK’S presents

Billy McLaughlin and Jeff Arundel

See our full event calendar at:

www.thebrinklounge.com

Five Finger Death Punch Alliant Energy Center, Nov. 15

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

MC CHris

High Noon Saloon, Nov. 9

MC CHRIS: ELEANOR STILLS

21

Thank you for all your years of support and patronage. We are proud to have 125 outstanding employees.

Honored to work with over 71 local farmers and producers, 48 different cheese makers, 79 different breweries and countless others all from the great state of Wisconsin!

THANK YOU

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

UPCOMING EVENTS

22

September 15th: 10th Annual $1 Old Fashioneds 5-7pm December 3rd: 11th Annual Cherry Bounce Party 6-9pm December 31st: Big Shot New Years Eve Party 11-2am

FOOD & DRINK ■ SPORTS ■ ARTS ■ STAG E ■ MUSIC ■ SCREENS

Marina Marz: “[Burlesque] gives me the ability to own my own space.”

Sexy empowerment Madison’s burlesque scene is thriving

BY HELEN BUSH ■ PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES PEDERSON

the runway to Escape the Fate’s “Situations.”

At the song’s conclusion, she throws back her shoulders — transformed from a schoolgirl to a powerful, rebellious force.

The performers (identified by their stage names) are part of the Dirty Five Burlesque troupe, which has become a regular feature at the nightclub. But FIVE isn’t the only place hosting a booming burlesque scene: the Brink Lounge, the Cardinal Bar, Broom Street Theater and the Bartell Theatre have also been in on the action.

Madison is home to a tight-knit burlesque community that is brimming with ideas. The frequency of shows — 45 this year alone — indicates a growing pool of performers and an engaged audience. In April, Mercury Stardust spearheaded the first Wisconsin Burlesque Festival, which sold out two shows at the Bartell Theatre. In addition to special events, FIVE

hosts burlesque every Thursday night.

Marz, who just graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in theoretical math, says performing burlesque gives her a sense of control.

“It’s where I get my power from,” says Marz.

“It gives me the ability to own my own space, which was so hard for me to do for a long time.”

In the popular imagination, burlesque is a throwback — a combination of Ziegfeld Follies, ostrich feather fans and Gypsy Rose Lee, performed mostly for the titillation of a male audience. But burlesque has gone through several evolutionary phases. The art form developed alongside vaudeville in the 1920s and 1930s, but by the 1960s, burlesque faded as audiences went to strip clubs to seek illicit entertainment.

Elements from vaudeville and 20th-century burlesque, such as feather boas, survive, but today’s objects of desire have taken hold of the art

form to tell their own stories. And, says Stardust, performers have become more diverse, in terms of race, gender identity and body type: “People want to see other humans who look like them doing the things that they wish they had the confidence to do.”

Today’s performers are building on a foundation laid more than a decade ago.

In the 1990s, a movement called Neo-Burlesque arose, where body-positive feminists began to mix pop culture, modern music and costumes with classic burlesque tricks.

Cherry Pop Burlesque sold out shows at the Majestic Theatre in 2004 and 2005, and soon after, Foxy Veronica’s Peach Pies began to perform at the Inferno Nightclub; the Peach Pies held a reunion at the High Noon Saloon in July.

CON T IN UED ON PAGE 33

➡

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

The audience at FIVE Nightclub is transfixed as O.D. — a ninja-like character who appears to be devoid of race or gender — writhes onstage in a pale bodysuit dotted with LED lights. As the techno beat drops, the figure bends back to peel off the first layer of its exoskeleton. The crowd is stunned for a moment, and then begins to cheer.

Mercury Stardust shuffles across the stage and down the runway, vivid blue hair covered by a black wig. Tonight, he is a timid and awkward prom date — until he hears a song he likes. He begins to dance, and his movements become more and more frenzied as he strips.

After the crowd settles, Marina Marz enters in a bright red bra and plaid skirt, with several textbooks pressed to her chest.

She slides around a chair using moves borrowed from pole dancing and struts down

23

■ FOOD & DRINK Mirchi bajji is like a marriage between chile relleno and brusche a.

Multi-Cuisine • North & South Indian • Indo-Chinese Lamb • Chicken • Tandoori Specialties Vegetarian • Biryani Specialties – OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK – RATAJ-BERARD PHOTOS

Lunch (buffet & à la carte) 11:30am-3pm Dinner (à la carte) 5-10 pm

6913 University Ave • 608-824-0324 www.AmberIndianMadison.com

OM(G) OM Indian Fusion spices up the east side

ES T I B , BEER GERS! D & BA

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

UND O H K C AT RO I N G C O .

BREW

24

a p during u the game m

444 South Park St. MADISON rockhoundbrewing.com

Chicken triple 5 appetizer is like an Indian spicy boneless wing.

BY ALLISON GEYER

I’m not usually one for excessive and potentially undignified displays of emotion, but a recent meal at OM Indian Fusion literally brought me to tears of spicy joy.

I was about two bites into my appetizer, mirchi bajji (a green chile dipped in chickpea batter and fried, then stuffed with seasoned onions, tomatoes and cilantro), when it started to burn. As a dedicated heat-seeker who sometimes has to convince servers at Asian restaurants that yes, I can indeed handle “extra spicy,” it was a sign of good things to come.

“I can’t wait for my mouth to feel like this for the next three courses,” said my date, whose eyes were also watering.

OM, which opened in June on Madison’s east side, fills a gaping void in the neighborhood, which had previously been somewhat of an Indian food desert. And it does so spectacularly, offering the traditional lunch buffet as well as an expansive array of south Indian, Indo-Chinese and tandoori specialties, plus plenty of curries, rice dishes and, surprisingly, Italian-inspired pastas.

I moved to Madison too late to remember much of OM’s predecessors: Since 1999 the space housed a depressing Chinese buffet, and for 35 years before that it was Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. But my date, a lifelong Madisonian, couldn’t stop talking about what a fantastic job OM co-owners Nancy and Sumanth Viswanathan did transforming the space. The restaurant (which is spotless, by the way) is dominated by a gleaming bar that looks into a bright, open kitchen. It’s fun to watch chef Dilli Shankar hard at work.

On my first visit for lunch a few weeks ago, OM was still working with a makeshift buffet setup (a bunch of chafing dishes on a long table), but since then its “grand buffet” has arrived, providing a more elegant display (and the all-important sneeze guard). Some might argue that it’s tough to differentiate among the dozen or so Indian buffets in town, but I found OM to be well above average in quality.

The buffet is dominated by meatless dishes, but they’re so good you almost don’t miss it. My favorite dish was an outstanding chili cauliflower, zippy and perfectly cooked. Navratan khorma with vegetables and tender paneer in cream sauce hit that all-important sweet spot of indulgent, but not too rich. The classic British dish chicken tikka masala was predictably solid. A dark brown goat curry was satisfyingly salty, but watch out for those bones.

Hyderabadi chicken biryani was moist with bright lemon notes.

There are several different types of rices and breads on the buffet (and even an amazing Indian version of mashed potatoes), but the best part about OM is the freshly made dosas, which are brought right out to your table. Like perfect little crepes, the delicate flatbread comes out golden brown and slightly crisp, perfect for ripping apart and scooping up everything on your plate. Forks are overrated, anyway.

Speaking of forks, the place settings at OM are really fun: big silver platters instead of plates (flip one over and look for the tiny

OM logo!), and the forks and knives are made in India and China, respectively (a cute nod to the fusion concept?). But the drinking cups are too small, especially when the food is this spicy. Luckily, the service is exceptionally attentive.

Many dishes can be made less spicy upon request, but my server warned me that my order of mirchi ka salaan, a Hyderabadi dish with curried chillis cooked in peanut sauce, could not be toned down because of the peppers. Bring it on, I said. It turned out to be more of a slow burn, balanced nicely by the sweetness of the peanuts.

I particularly enjoyed a dish called chicken 65, which is no longer on the menu but can be found as an appetizer, chicken triple 5. I know this because I ordered both and had a laugh when two nearly identical dishes appeared. But it was no problem, because I wanted seconds on the big chunks of crispy chicken tossed in yogurt sauce with curry and mint. You can’t tell from the description, but it’s basically an Indian spicy boneless wing.

Like so many other things at OM, it was a pleasant surprise. ■

OM INDIAN FUSION ■ 3579 E. Washington Ave. ■ 608-467-2110 ■ omindianfusioncuisine.com 11:30 am-10 pm Mon.-Sat., 11:30 am-9 pm Sun.; buffet runs 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Snacks (chai and chaat) only, 2:30-5 pm ■ $4-$19

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

25

n FOOD & DRINK

Round two Soglin issues another quixotic veto over alcohol downtown

BY DYLAN BROGAN

Mayor Paul Soglin is again drawing a line in the sand over alcohol sales on State Street. On Aug. 2, the Common Council granted Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza, soon to open at 506 State St., a license to sell beer and wine. A few days later, the mayor quietly vetoed the license.

“It just adds more places that dispense liquor and makes it more difficult — in a vulnerable block— to continue with viable retail,” Soglin tells Isthmus.

Council president Mike Verveer says the veto mirrors the kerfuffle last fall between the mayor and alders over whether to grant Mad City Frites (now closed) a license to sell beer. Both vetoes involve traditional retail space on State Street being replaced with restaurants that want to serve alcohol.

As was the case with Mad City Frites’ request, alcohol would represent just a small percentage of Lotsa’s total sales — 5%, according to its liquor license application — and alcohol sales would cease at midnight.

Back in September 2015, alders voted 19-1 to override Soglin’s Mad City Frites veto. Verveer says he’s confident the coun-

cil will override the mayor’s veto of Lotsa’s license too when it meets Sept. 6.

“The council and mayor agree that we want to do everything we can to foster traditional retail downtown.

However, the mayor believes that we can keep space vacant and traditional retail will eventually come. I don’t know if that scenario is accurate,” says Verveer.

Verveer cites the approval of a retail grant program in October 2015 as evidence that the council, too, is concerned about maintaining a vibrant retail scene downtown. The grant provides up to $50,000 in matching funds for renovations to independent State Street shops. A retail analysis of downtown businesses that will include recommendations on how to preserve traditional brick-and-mortar shops is due out by the end of the year.

The mayor’s recent veto sets up another showdown with alders over the future of State Street itself. During the debate over

during the debate over Mad City Frites. “If this trend continues, we will lose what we have left.“ Alders bemoaned the mayor’s tone during the fiery debate last fall. “[This] is not the way we should be doing business. I do not want to be yelled at, again and again,” said then-Ald. Chris Schmidt.

Before Lotsa signed a lease this spring, 506 State St. was split into two businesses, Forever Yogurt and the Poster Master.

Lotsa is a pizza chain out of DYLAN BROGAN Maryland that promises “dough to done in five minutes.” The restauBeer with your ‘za? Not so fast, buckaroo. rant will have indoor seating and offer delivery.

Even Soglin is skeptical the council will Mad City Frites, Soglin accused the counabide by his objections over Lotsa selling cil of allowing State Street to turn into an beer and wine: “Given the council’s infatu“outdoor beer garden.” ation and love of spreading more and more “Like missing teeth, all of those stores alcohol throughout downtown — without that have [liquor licenses] are gaps further concern for making it retail-friendly — it’ll be deteriorating the future viability of the tough to get the votes to sustain my veto.” n existing retail,” Soglin warned city alders

Your labor deserves our best effort ✿ Baking fresh breads and pastries every day ✿ Espresso drinks with love ✿ Only the best house-made soups, salads and sandwiches ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

✿ Quiche me

26

Open from 7am to 1pm on Labor Day

611 North Sherman Ave. in Lakewood Plaza

608.663.5500 • www.mannacafe.com

IMPERIAL GARDEN

Voted Madison’s Favorite Chinese Restaurant!

2039 Allen Blvd., Middleton (608) 238-6445 • www.imperialgarden.com DINE IN / CARRY OUT

Maintaining the vibe Busse’s Markway Tavern is being sold, but don’t expect many changes

BY DYLAN BROGAN

The team behind the Tip Top Tavern is buying Busse’s Markway Tavern. The north-side pub, 2005 N. Sherman Ave., dates to the Prohibition era and is the “quintessential neighborhood bar,” says Ben Altschul, proprietor of the Tip Top. “It’s almost like a time capsule in there.

We aren’t looking to disconnect with the history; quite the opposite,” says Altschul.

“It already has a connection with the neighborhood, and we will simply try to strengthen that.”

Altschul contacted Busse’s current owner, Mark Deadman, in June about purchasing the establishment. The bar has been on the market for several years, but Deadman was in no hurry to sell.

“I called Mark up, and he said, ‘Well I’ll tell ya, I don’t need to sell it,’” recalls Altschul. “I told him, ‘That’s marvelous because I don’t need to buy it.’ He then said, ‘It sounds like we have something to talk about.’ We got along right away.”

Deadman has owned Busse’s Markway Tavern since 1996. He ran unsuccessfully for Common Council in 2007. He says he

feature such cocktails as Manbought the tavern to escape the hattans and vermouth-heavy trappings of his former career in martinis that suit the historic corporate America. setting. Other than removing “For a few years now, I’ve been the gambling machines, the new seeking [a new owner] who appreteam doesn’t plan to change ciates the culture of the east side of the look and feel of Busse’s very Madison and the north side in parmuch. They will meet individuticular. Someone who respects the ally with the bar’s longtime staff patrons who have created the atmoto discuss staying on after the sphere at Busse’s,” says Deadman, transition. Donna Berres, a relawho considered it his neighborhood tive of the original Busse, has bar before he bought it. “We have tended bar at the tavern for children of customers who were close to 30 years. regulars at Busse’s 50 years ago.”

“We not trying to go in and The bar was originally called change anyone’s routine, customBob’s Midway Tavern because it ers or patrons,” says Lauren. was the halfway point for farmers DYLAN BROGAN The final sale of the bar will traveling from Westport to downgo through after a new liquor town Madison. Bob’s was changed The quirky north-side tap will get a freshen-up, not a full remodel. license is obtained from the city. to Busse’s after Fred Busse bought It could be up and running under the bar after World War II. new management by November. cery store as well as a tavern. Deadman Deadman changed the name to Busse’s “I look forward to [Altschul’s] staff and says he can track every owner of the bar Markway Tavern to — forgive the pun — creativity,” says Deadman. “I know they will back to the early 1930s. leave his mark on the place. do some really nice things that will make it Lisa Lauren, who will serve as the The building dates to the early 1910s, even better.” ■ new general manager, says the plan is to when it likely functioned as a country gro-

Coming Soon to Robinia Courtyard Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

SEPT 5

SEPT 6

SUNDAY Labor Day, FUNDAY! Julep closed Sunday Brunch at

Julep!

9am - 3pm

SEPT 13

JULEP JAMS!

COURTYARD CINEMA

Aaron Sholtz & Christian Boeger SEPT 19 FREE SHOW • 6-8 PM

Half-off Bottles of Wine at

Barolo

JULEP JAMS!

The Kissers SEPT 26 FREE SHOW • 6-8 PM

JULEP JAMS!

DJs on the Patio! Blues in the Yard

608.237.1376

Oysters - $2 each

$10/half dozen, $18/dozen

DUSK

White Wine or Bubbles $5/glass, $22/bottle

Annie Hall

Pol Roger Champagne $15/glass, $65/bottle

SEPT 20

12 Oysters and a Bottle of White or Bubbles

DUSK

COURTYARD CINEMA

$35

North by Northwest

12 Oysters and a Bottle of Pol Roger

SEPT 27

$75

DUSK

COURTYARD CINEMA

Raising Arizona

24 Oysters and a Magnum of Laurent Perrier $150

608.237.1904

829 EAST WASHINGTON AVE.

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Noon - Midnight

Oyster COURTYARD Happy Hour CINEMA Some Like It Hot at Barolo DUSK

SEPT 12

FREE SHOW • 6-8 PM

Wednesday

27

■ FOOD & DRINK

The DOWNTOWN The DOWNTOWN neighborhood bar neighborhood bar

Yolk of genius Gib’s perfects the egg-white cocktail, minus the egg

HAPPY HOUR 4-6

Daily Lunch & Drink Specials TUESDAYS $1.75 RAILS FREE POOL Mon & Thur 9pm-close Serving Food to 2 am!

119 W. Main St. Madison • 608-256-2263 www.thenewparadiselounge.com

Gib’s bartender Beau Devereaux was stumped. His boss had asked him to come up with a new cocktail for the upstairs bar menu, with the stipulation that the recipe include an egg white.

But there was a problem. Devereaux is not a fan of egg whites in cocktails. Sure, it’s an Lunch easy way get aSpecials nice foam, but Daily & to Drink there’s something he doesn’t like about the TUESDAYS $1.75 RAILS taste and the smell the egg imparts.

FREE For POOL & Thur agonized 9pm-close days,Mon Devereaux over his homework assignment, Serving Food to 2trying am! to figure out a way to appease his boss without betraying his own taste buds. Then one night, 119 W.asMain St. Madison • 608-256-2263 he was making a batch of hummus,

HAPPY HOUR 4-6

inspiration struck. The liquid from a can of garbanzo beans can be whipped into a foam (it’s often used as a vegan substitute for egg whites). He saved his leftovers, brought them to the bar, and an instant classic was born.

His creation, Batteries Not Included, combines tequila, gin, citrus, aquafaba (a more appealing name for the garbanzo water) and sparkling wine. When shaken, the cocktail blossoms into a light, rich froth, providing a velvety mouthfeel and a perfect balance to the boozy and acidic elements. A+++ on this one, Beau!

RATAJ-BERARD

— ALLISON GEYER

www.thenewparadiselounge.com

Eats events Farm breakfast Saturday, Sept. 3

September 8 - 11, September 11, 2016 2016

Eat on the farm without leaving the city (sort of).

Breakfast includes eggs, fresh croissants and bacon.

You could even meet the chicken who supplied the egg for your omelet.

Suggested donation is $10. At the Sanctuary, 413 Libby Road, 8-11 am (near Lake Farm County Park).

More info at tinyurl.com/ breakfast-at-sanctuary.

JeffersonFair Fair Park Park •8Jefferson, September - 11,Wisconsin 2016 Jefferson Jefferson, Wisconsin Jefferson Fair Park • Jefferson, Wisconsin

Makeyour your plans plans now Make now to toattend! attend!

Make your plans now to attend!

Fiber Arts Arts Fiber Classes Fiber Arts Fleece Classes Fleece Classes Shows Fleece

Shows

Registration Required

Shows

Over 130

Over 130 Over 130 Vendors Vendors Vendors

10-year anniversary dinner Tuesday, Sept. 6

Chefs from Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago are helping Osteria Papavero celebrate 10 years downtown.

The first seating of a special six-course meal is already sold out, but room is still available at a second seating.

Dinner ($79) includes wine pairings. At Osteria Papavero, 125 E. Wilson St., 9 pm.

Call for reservations: 608-255-8376.

www.WisconsinSheepandWoolFestival.com

www.WisconsinSheepandWoolFestival.com www.WisconsinSheepandWoolFestival.com 809627 8-24-16

809627 8-24-16

809627 8-24-16

Maharani INDIAN RESTAURANT LUNCH BUFFET 7 DAYS A WEEK 11:30am-3pm • Dinner 5-10pm

380 W. Wash. Ave. 251.9999

www.MaharaniMadison.com

$1.00 Reimbursement

Students 10% Discount Lunch or Dinner W. MI F F L I N Parking W. WA S HI N G TO N W. M A I N

Ca p itol

With Valid I.D.

H EN RY

28

Bring Public Parking Ticket in for

B ROOM

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

FREE DELIVERY

Farm to ale Stingy Jack from the Potosi Brewing Company Oktoberfests and pumpkin ales are starting to appear in the market. Potosi’s Stingy Jack pumpkin ale is among the early entries.

Brewmaster Steve McCoy obtains the pumpkin he needs from Vesperman Farms of Lancaster, which bakes and freezes the pumpkins in the fall, delivering the product to Potosi when McCoy brews the beer in mid-June. After the pumpkin thaws, it’s added directly to the boiling mash.

Stingy Jack is a solid example of a pumpkin ale, with lots of clove, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. To get those spices to emerge from the beer’s aroma, McCoy adds them just before packaging. “Those

nice pumpkin pie spice flavors don’t hold up well over time,” says McCoy. “We add them late to ensure they are at their peak when the beer arrives on store shelves.”

The spices are found throughout, from aroma to finish. There’s also a rich semisweetness from the baked and caramelized pumpkin.

Potosi’s Stingy Jack finishes at 6.5% ABV. It’s sold in six-packs for around $10.

Potosi also makes Stinger Jack, a stronger version of this beer that’s aged in Stranahan’s Whiskey barrels. It’s expected to be released in late September in bomber bottles.

— ROBIN SHEPARD

Heirlooms and antiques Wednesday, Sept. 7

The September meeting of the Culinary Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW) is about the emergence of heirlooms, previously left behind by modern agriculture.

UW-Milwaukee professor Jennifer Jordan will discuss her book Edible Memory: The Lure of Heirloom Tomatoes and Other Forgotten Foods at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., 7:15 pm.

More info at chewwisconsin.com.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES, MADISON!

NEW ADDRESS! 316 West Washington, Suite 100 608-294-1234 for reservations!

DINE 11:30a - 10p LOUNGE 11:30a - close

SEE YOU AT THE NEW RED LOCATION SOON!

$1.00 FREE HALF Chips & OFF OFF Soda a 2nd Panini with Any Panini Purchase

with Any Panini Purchase

One promotion per person, cannot combine promotions. Valid September 1st-30th, 2016 Must present this ad at time of purchase.

For inquiries regarding group deliveries, catering services, private events, and weddings please email Molly at toast.foodcart@gmail.com

www.toastmadison.com

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Any Panini

29

DAVID MICHAEL MILLER

Back to School Special

■ SPORTS

Sandwich Breads HONEY WHITE • HONEY WHEAT • PRAIRIE GRAIN FRENCH COUNTRY CRACKED WHEAT

Family Owned Since 1959

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

7610 Donna Dr. • Middleton (Next to the Bruce Company)

clasensbakery.com 831-2032 Join us on Facebook! * Sept. 1-30, limit 3 free. Middleton location only.

Bucky heads to Lambeau

The dream matchup may be between the Badgers and the stadium

BY MICHAEL POPKE

This week at Capitol Centre Market

Shurfine Pasta

12-16z. box, select varieties.

FREE

with $20 purchase

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Limit 1 Free Offer per Customer With Separate $20 Purchase. Excludes Postage Stamps, Lottery, Gift Cards, Cigarettes, Liquor, aand Bus Passes. Offer good 8/29/16-9/4/16.

30

111 n. broom

FREE DELIVERY

(corner of when you broom & mifflin) shop at our

255-2616

store!

FREE DELIVERY

to your door when you order online!

Now Open

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Historic Lambeau Field will make history again on Sept. 3, when the Wisconsin Badgers meet the LSU Tigers for the stadium’s first bigtime college football game. Officially dubbed the “Carmex Lambeau Field College Classic” — yes, the maker of lip balm — this matchup has been the talk of the college football universe for weeks.

ESPN College GameDay Built by The Home Depot (naming rights in college sports are getting seriously out of hand) will be in Green Bay, broadcasting live from a set in front of the Brown County Arena on Oneida Street. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on ABC. Additionally, SportingNews.com named Lambeau the second-best neutral site for a college football game this season, behind only Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, host of Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee on Sept. 10.

The UW-LSU matchup continues the neutral-site rivalry the teams began in 2014 at Houston’s NRG Stadium. You may recall the bitter taste that game left in the collective mouth of Badger Nation, as second-year head coach Gary Anderson’s team let a 17-point lead slip away, losing 28-24 as a quarterback controversy brewed.

Two years on, second-year head coach Paul Chryst is expected to start fifth-year senior quarterback Bart Houston against fifth-ranked and heavily favored LSU. It will be the California native’s first-ever start for the Badgers; Houston backed up Joel Stave last season and has more experience than redshirt freshman Alex Hornibrook.

Going with a little-tested quarterback won’t be UW’s only challenge against LSU. Dan Voltz,

a fifth-year senior and the Badgers’ starting center for the past three seasons , retired from football on Aug. 23, citing both his physical health and other issues. Voltz tore the anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus in his right knee against Illinois last November and never played another down. He was expected to shift to left guard this season to make way for redshirt sophomore Michael Deiter at center.

Then there will be the presence of former Badgers defensive coordinator Dave Aranda on the LSU sidelines.

Aranda was the man behind the curtain for Wisconsin’s top-scoring defense last season. Tigers coach Les Mills made him a $1.3 million offer following UW’s 2015 Holiday Bowl victory — double what Aranda earned at Wisconsin — and he just couldn’t refuse.

Amid all this buzz, it’s worth remembering that Lambeau Field hosted the Vince Lombardi Memorial Classic in 1982 and 1983, a fundraiser to help fight cancer. St. Norbert College beat New York City’s Fordham University (Lombardi’s alma mater) both times. The Green Knights also defeated Mankato State at Lambeau in 1960.

Green Bay Packers CEO/president Mark Murphy told reporters earlier this summer that he’d love for Lambeau Field to host a major college football game every year — maybe even the Big Ten Championship (played in Indianapolis since its 2011 inception) or a bowl game (only a few are held in cold-weather cities). “We’d like to do it on a fairly regular basis,” he told the Wisconsin State Journal.

“Lambeau Field was built for football.” ■

Introducing

Happy Labor Day!

2016 winner

2038 Jenifer St. Madison 244-6646 Open Daily 7am-9pm

Register to win a cruiser bike!

Quality Without the Pretentious Price!

MEAT

PRODUCE

USDA Choice

Put some summertime sunshine in your freezer!

T-Bone Steaks $879

Come check out our delicious

lb

Michigan Peaches

Wisconsin Meadows 100% Grass Fed Local, source-verified beef from Wisconsin farms!

No GMOs, chemical herbicides or pesticides used!

CREATED BY

Duane Buscher

New York Strip Steaks $1499 lb

25 $900 $100

$

Baby Back Pork Ribs $399

lb

While supplies last

lb Great with Our Homemade BBQ Sauce!

A COLLABORATION BETWEEN

Bang Bang Meringue is a sour Belgian WIT

This Madison Homebrewers & Tasters Guild recipe beer, created by Duane Buscher, initially as a birthday gift for his wife, was chosen as the winner of Isthmus On Tap Next at the 2016 Isthmus Beer & Cheese Festival by premium ticket holders and a panel of judges that included Kirby Nelson of Wisconsin Brewing Company, Peter Gentry of One Barrel Brewing Company and the Isthmus Beer coverage team.

Bang Bang Meringue debuted at ISTHMUS PADDLE & PORTAGE and is now available at the following locations

Chicken Breasts $299 lb

SEAFOOD

Wild Alaskan $ Sockeye Salmon

1099 lb

NO Store Sells More Locally-Sourced Produce!

Coldwater

Lobster $ 00 $ Tails ea. OR 2 for

8

1500

Formula Four OXiGEN WATER

5-6oz tails

FROZEN

Prairie Farms Ice Cream $ 99

2

Assorted Flavors

1/2 gal.

DAIRY

Sargento $ 00 Shredded Cheese Assorted flavors 2 for 8 oz Yoplait ¢ Yogurt Assorted flavors 6oz BelGioioso $ 59 Shredded Cheese Assorted Flavors 5oz

4 39 1

DELI

Contains the world’s premier oxygen supplement in bottled water. 1,000 PPM (parts per million) of stabilized oxygen. Equivalent to 10 min of breathing time.

Contains only distilled water, stabilized oxygen and sea salt.

20 oz

2 for

Mezzetta PEPPERS Jalapeños, banana peppers, pepperoncini, pepper rings, cherry peppers.

2 for

3

$ 00

3

$ 00 16 oz

Terra

5 VEGGIE CHIPS Vern’s $ 00 $ 39 Sharp Cheddar Cheese 5 2 for 7 Brewster $ 00 Cheese Spreads 2 for 5 Clif Turkey Breast Sliced-to-order $ 99 Sun Dried Tomato, Italian Roasted Garlic, Smoked Pepper or Cajun

lb

Sliced-to-order

lb

Assorted flavors

10 oz

BAKERY

mason Lounge

LaBrea Baked fresh in-store $ 59 Italian 5-Grain Bread 18oz loaf

3

GROCERY

DeCecco Imported from Italy

Pasta (excludes lasagna sheets) Nature’s Bakery Granola Assorted flavors

2 for

3 $ 99 3

$ 00 16oz

16 oz

Ad specials good through 9-7-2016 We reserve the right to limit quantities

Select Varieties.

Real vegetable chips “non GMO”

6.5-7.5 oz

Nut Butter filled

ORGANIC BARS $ 00 2 for 3 Tate’s Bake Shop Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coconut Almond Butter, Peanut Butter

1.76oz

COOKIES $ 99 Craft-baked, deeply delicious, uniquely crispy.

Assorted Flavors

3

7oz packs

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

the

Min weight 8.5 lbs/peck

Looking to buy local?

Boneless, skinless

ISTHMUS, THE MADISON HOMEBREWERS & TASTERS GUILD AND WISCONSIN BREWING COMPANY

or by The Pound

Get a case for Get A peck For

Very Meaty

31

■ ART

Gallery of opportunities Indigo Wings exhibits work from people with disabilities

BY JAY RATH

One the area’s most unusual art galleries may also be the least visible.

Indigo Wings, a gallery in the back of a building on Monona Drive, provides opportunities for artists who have disabilities. It’s a very personal project for its CEO and founder, Kathleen Johnson. “We had this dream of building a community of artists, and they could share each other’s stories and learn from each other,” says Johnson.

The gallery had a long gestation period.

Johnson and her husband, Dan, who is quadriplegic, married in 1983. The couple eventually adopted six foster children, all of whom have disabilities. Along the way, Johnson began thinking about ways to help creative people with disabilities become more independent.

After attending three funerals in three months, she felt compelled to act: “I thought, ‘What am I waiting for? If I don’t start this thing now, it’s not going to happen.’”

In addition to selling art, the gallery also provides studio space for some of the 19 represented artists. Digital art, photography, paintings, sculpture and jewelry are featured.

“Our oldest artist makes birdhouses,” says

Whitney Johnson (above), adopted daughter of gallery owner Kathleen Johnson, exhibits “Drowning Beauty.”

Johnson. Artists receive 70% of the income from sales.

Because it’s volunteer-run, the business doesn’t have much overhead, says Johnson.

And she has plenty of art to display. But Johnson says it’s nevertheless a struggle to keep the doors open. “People don’t know where we are,” she says. She says she wishes the

gallery had more visibility, because people who discover Indigo Wings love it. “People go, ‘Oh, my God! I live in this neighborhood. How long have you been here?’”

The gallery is named for so-called “indigo children,” sometimes called “star children.” The terms gained currency during the New Age movement of the 1970s and ’80s. It refers to

children who have unusual artistic and even psychic gifts, despite various disabilities.

“I am a hippie,” says Johnson, laughing.

“I’ve always thought of my kids not as having disabilities, but as having different abilities.” ■ Indigo Wings gallery is located at 4601 Monona Drive, suite 102.

For more information visit indigowingsinc.com.

PIZZAMAZING. 18 years of award-winning pizza.

From the classics to the imaginative including Fetalicous®, Portabella Lugosi and Pizza of the Month.

To the much loved salads and homemade lasagna.

To subs with Boar’s Head ® meats, pasta and more. Dare we say a to-do list for your taste buds?

We do. Let’s eat.

Vegg-Out

Like Us

Late Night Delivery. Dine-in. Carry-out. Catering.

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

2016 MADFAVES WINNER:

32

Order Online

Favorite Gluten-Free Dish & Favorite TBTC Go-To Restaurant Garden Salad

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

For a full menu, coupons or ordering online, tap your fingers to glassnickelpizza.com.

MADISON – EAST 2916 Atwood Ave.

608

245-0880

Full Service Restaurant & Bar, Carry–out & Delivery

GNP-Ithmus-MadFavs-2016-halfPg.indd 1

MADISON – WEST 5003 University Ave.

608

218-9000

Dine–in seating, Carry–out & Delivery

FITCHBURG

3191 Muir Field Road

608

848-4877 Dine–in seating, Carry–out & Delivery

IN PIZZA WE TRUST®

Sign up for PizzaMail™ at glassnickelpizza.com and get special, subscriberonly deals and promotions. It’s email you can use, not email we abuse.

8/29/16 4:53 PM

DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Burlesque continued from 23

Some burlesque performers distance themselves from strippers because of the way tips are received. Burlesque performers are paid like musicians (a percentage of ticket sales or from tips placed in buckets), but body tipping is forbidden. “There’s always this weird dichotomy in the burlesque world,” says Stardust. “Are we strippers? What do we think about strippers? You can get really hung up on definitions, and you can lose sight of what’s important: We love our bodies and we teach others to love their bodies.”

Stardust was a self-described high school “theater nerd,” who studied theater in college.

After clowning and touring with a cabaret show called Chez Bouche, he discovered burlesque when he caught a performance of “Vegas’ Only Nude Magician,” 78-year old Dusty Summers. “The confidence of this woman was on par with any of the greatest performers I’ve ever seen,” he recalls.

Marz, who teaches burlesque at Miss Pole studio, describes herself as a “funnel” to the Madison scene. Her classes cover the basics of performance technique and introduce students to local performers. She enjoys watching characters and storylines emerge.

“The stories don’t always have to make sense, but they’re still stories,” Marz recently told a group of women students, some still in college and some who were middle-aged.

JAMES PEDERSON

Mercury Stardust, founder of the Wisconsin Burlesque Festival.

“For a lot of people the hardest thing about burlesque is being themselves.”

Burlesque performers on Madison’s stages are not seeking fame or to make their careers: They perform for little money and prepare for shows after full-time jobs because they love the imaginative range burlesque offers.

“Burlesque has less to do with being risque and more to do with wanting to feel connected with the world that you are living in,” says Stardust. “It’s art that is not filtered through anything.” ■

Tues-Wed

Thurs-Fri

Saturday

Sunday

5–10pm

11am–2am

5pm–2am

11am–8pm

1511 Williamson St. 608-441-0012 banzomadison.com

HAVE YOU TRIED

MADISON’S FAVORITE CRAFT COCKTAIL OR

LOCALLY DISTILLED SPIRIT? Tonkotsu Ramen Thank you Madison for voting Umami’s Tonkotsu Ramen as your favorite! and for choosing our Vegan Ramen as 3rd favorite in Madison!

UNTIL 11PM

923 Willy St. 608-819-6319 umamimadison.com Brunch Sat & Sun 10am-2pm Dinner Tue to Sat 5-10pm, Sun 5-9pm Mon Closed

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Favorite Ramen

33

■ MUSIC

It plays outside Peoria The Way Down Wanderers arrive on the Americana scene

BY ANDY MOORE

It’s a long way from their hometown of Peoria, Illinois, to — well, anywhere, but Austin Thompson and Collin Krause, frontmen of the up-and-coming Americana band the Way Down Wanderers, got there together.

“There” is smack-dab in the middle of Chicago’s growing folk music scene, where Thompson and Krause are spending their late teens and early 20s composing newgrass music that sprints right up to the jam band line then takes three steps back.

The youthful quintet, which plays the High Noon Saloon on Sept. 7, has gained attention from some big names since moving to Chicago a couple of years ago. Thompson, who covers keys, vocals and guitar, says moving to a bigger market has provided more venues and exposure for the band.

The top-of-the-line production of their self-titled new record, The Way Down Wanderers, is Exhibit A. It started with a drum lesson.

The band met Avett Brothers drummer Mike Marsh at a music festival in Traverse City, Michigan. With their layered vocals and polymorphic folk melodies, the Avetts

MYRNA JACOBS

The band’s debut album was produced by Mike Marsh, drummer for the Ave Brothers.

were a favorite of all the band members, but particularly Wanderers drummer John Merikoski, who asked Marsh for a private lesson.

At the lesson, which took place in Nashville, Merikoski talked with Marsh about pre-production of the Wanderers’ new project. Marsh got



excited and before long, he traveled to Chicago to work with the band for a week. From there, Marsh oversaw the recording of the album at Sonic Ranch Studios in El Paso, Texas.

“Timing things. Texture and tone. He spent days in the studio mapping things out with us,”

says Thompson, calling Marsh a “determined and committed” producer.

Marsh is also well-connected. Thanks to his elaborate Nashville rolodex, the Wanderers’ new record includes contributions from, among others, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Critter Fuqua, Nashville pedal steel savant Michael Douchette and El Paso jazz great Billy Townes on keys.

The result is a dozen tracks that sound like the product of a musician raised on the Beatles and Dixie Chicks, something Thompson readily admits. He also credits the harmonies of the Avett Brothers for inspiring the album’s vocal sound. Listeners who enjoy the the sparkle and charm of another trailblazing folk act, the Birds of Chicago, will enjoy The Way Down Wanderers.

Take “Sweet Morning Vision,” which was written two years ago when Krause was only 17. While the song, which gets tugged along

by Krause’s gorgeous country fiddle, lacks lyrical depth, the composition shows profound musical maturity. Like the rest of the tracks, it suggests that these gifted young musicians will wander very far from Peoria before they’re done. ■

“Favorite Kitchen Supply Store” —ISTHMUS READERS POLL

Join us to create a life of balance, strength and inner peace.

Act now to get an extra $10 off our New Student Special!

One month of unlimited yoga for only $39!

USE PROMO CODE: YOGA10

Come explore our selection of cookware, knives and gadgets... everything the home cook needs to become a culinary pro!

• All Clad • Cuisinart • Swiss Diamond • Le Creuset

• Wusthof • Henckels • OXO • Victorinox

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Wedding Registry and Cooking Classes Available!

34

Orange Tree Imports

1721 Monroe Street • 255-8211 Sunday 12-4, M-Thur 10-8, Fri & Sat 10-5:30 5003 University Ave & 777 University Ave 209 • Madison, WI • 608-661-0167 • innerfireyoga.com

www.orangetreeimports.com

Moving toward straightforward Q&A with multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird

BY ANDY MOORE

ADDIE JUELL

Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird’s past four years have been a wild bronco ride. His wife, clothing designer Katherine Tsina, survived intensive treatments for thyroid cancer and gave birth to the couple’s first child, Sam. The family has moved from New York City to Los Angeles. In fact, Bird wrote most of the lyrics for his newest album, Are You Serious, at his childhood farm in western Illinois, where he and his wife and son spent a week while traveling to their new California home. Isthmus spoke with Bird in advance of his Sept. 6 concert at the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater.

Words like “eccentric,” “mysterious,” and “intellectual” describe a lot of your past music. “Warm,” “grounded” and “engaging” are words I’d use to describe Are You Serious. How do you describe that artistic transition?

As I get older, I appreciate more straightforwardness. To use as few words as possible and with a very distinct melody. A couple words can be a whole novel. Writ-

ers like John Prine and Townes Van Zant can do it quite well. Lucinda Williams.

That’s what I’m striving toward. Something really distilled and honest.

You’re a father now. In “Valleys of Young” you describe having a child as an act of treason.

What do you mean by that?

We’re kind of pioneers among our friends.

This is a good example of a song that I wanted to be as universal as possible. I wanted to reach across that divide and grab your former self by the collar and say, “Look, you think your life is full of drama and romance and heartbreak, just wait.” I think a lot of young people starting a family think it means complacency and settling, and it’s anything but.

I read a quote of yours where you said “live performance is probably the most sacred thing I do.” How is that?

Something happens to me when I get on stage. And since I was little it was always like that. I was a painfully quiet, shy kid, and whenever I had to get in front of the class and give a book report or something,

it all snapped, came together, and I was perfectly poised and articulate. I sometimes feel more comfortable in front of a couple thousand people than I do in front of family and friends.

You’ve now lived in the big three American cities: Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. When I name one of those places, will you give me a one-word descriptor of the city? Los Angeles?

Private.

New York?

Harried.

Chicago?

Emotional.

What’s your favorite novel?

The Periodic Table by Primo Levi.

What’s the secret to becoming a good whistler?

Hydration. And having an omnidirectional tongue. ■

TO CONNECT

THROUGH

MUSIC

FREE LIVE MUSIC

AT MEMORIAL UNION AND UNION SOUTH!

Friday, 9/9

Trapper Schoepp w/ Christopher the Conquered (9pm)

Saturday, 9/10

The Sharrows, The Gambol and the Racing Pulses (9pm)

The Sett at Union South Friday, 9/23

The Movits! (9pm)

/WUDMUSIC

ZimbrickFishHatcheryRoad.com 1601 W Beltline Hwy Madison • (608) 270-7799

S

U

@WUDMUSIC

FI

HM

/WUDMUSIC

ison Area!

Vehicles in the Mad ed Us on s al De st Be cles Find the xury, & Budget vehi Lu rt, po Im , tic es m fied We have Do nda/GM/Infiniti Certi Ho • d ne Ow ePr d Zimbrick Certifie IST

SEE FULL FALL LINEUP AT: UNION.WISC.EDU/MUSIC

500

RS

T PLA

CE

DS

VO5 (8pm) The Shondes w/ Venus in Furs (8pm)

2 01 5 2016-17 RE

AD

E R S’ C H O

AR

Saturday, 9/3 Thursday, 9/8

ER CHOOSE FROM OV USED VEHICLES !

AT ONE LOCATION

W

Dave Stoler Trio (5pm) The Tony Casteñada Latin Jazz Band (9pm)

IC

E

A

AU T O D E A L E R 26 Years in a Row

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

The Terrace Friday, 9/2 Friday, 9/2

35

FI

RS

T PLA

CE

201 -17 6

Thank you!

...for voting us #1 FAVORITE SHOE REPAIR IN MADISON!

Bring in your shoes & boots soon to avoid the fall rush!

We also repair bags, belts, zippers & more.

6717 Odana Rd. #7 • Madison, WI 53719 • 608-833-5010 Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm / Sat. 8 am - 3 pm

Thank you for your continued support!

We’re honored to be voted Madison’s Favorite Veterinary Clinic 2016-2017.

– Pam Mache, Tom Bach, Amelia Fairchild,

Megan Arce’, Mason Oakes, and the Lakeview staff

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Tenor Daniel O’Dea (left) and soprano Margaret Lattimore delivered powerful performances at the festival’s opening concert.

Water music

Get ready for winter now!

36

CHEZLEY ROYSTER

CECIL’S

SHOE REPAIR

n MUSIC

2 0 1 6 -1 7

Compassionate care for Madison’s pets.

3518 Monroe St., Madison

608-236-4570 lakeviewvetclinic.com

Token Creek Festival presents a blend of classic and new

BY JOHN W. BARKER

John and Rose Mary Harbison — founders and stars of the Token Creek Chamber Music Festival — recently spearheaded a monumental effort to rescue and restore a trout stream that once ran through their property on State Highway 19 outside DeForest. This year’s festival, “Water Music,” celebrates the completion of the project.

The opening concert on Aug. 27 was a particularly rewarding start to one of the summer’s best chamber music festivals.

Schubert’s music dominated the program’s first half. His late-career song, Auf der Stromm (“On the River”) for tenor, horn and piano, received a powerful performance by local tenor Daniel O’Dea, with the ubiquitous Linda Kimball on horn and the brilliant young pianist Molly Morkoski. Morkoski then joined mezzosoprano Margaret Lattimore in six songs by Schubert that evoked water. Lattimore’s voice is a strong and beautiful one. Her clear German diction was particularly striking.

Later, Lattimore and Morkoski performed a set of four songs in Italian, from the large cycle of John Harbison’s settings of the poetry of Eugenio Montale. These were given appropriate urgency by these two seasoned performers.

Important music by Bach closed each half of the program. The Violin Concerto in E (BWV1042) was played by Rose Mary Harbison, joined by an ensemble of five string players, one per part, serving as the orchestra, with John Harbison rendering the continuo part on a piano — in the absence of a harpsichord.

Harbison again fulfilled that function in the work that closed the program. Back in his Boston home base, he has become an active advocate for Bach’s cantatas, and he included one this time. O helices Geistund Wasserbad (“Oh Bath of Holy Spirit and Water”) is a celebration of baptismal water’s redeeming powers. It calls for four singers, with instrumental ensemble. Soprano Kristina Bachrach and bass Nathan Krueger, combined with Lattimore and O’Dea, rendered the textual values with particular strength.

Midway between, John Harbison played three contrapuncti from Bach’s The Art of the Fugue.

“Water Colors,” the third program of the festival, featuring two Schubert masterworks, will be performed Sept. 2 and 4.

Tours of the restored trout stream precede performances in the barn. For more information see tokencreekfestival.org. n

Participants are needed for a study at UW-Madison looking at whether the cautious use of sleep medication reduces depressive symptoms in people with depression and insomnia.

To be eligible, you must be currently experiencing depression and insomnia, be 18-65 years old, and have access to regular care with a primary care provider.

Participants will receive up to $400 to $450.

Contact Sydney Notermann at (608) 262-0169

K A R E N & CO. SASSAFRAS M

A

D

I

S

O

N

Introducing

PERSPECTIVE THE OAKWOOD CHAMBER PL AYERS may

307 State Street • 608-258-5500

be one of the best kept secrets in the Madison music scene. While they’ve thrilled the residents of Oakwood Village with on-campus performances in the Center for Arts and Education for over 30 years, all music lovers are invited to enjoy this talented, professional ensemble. The 2016-2017 concert season, titled PERSPECTIVE , is filled with interesting viewpoints on life and relationships. Join the Oakwood Chamber Players for an upcoming performance:

Looking Across the Table CAN WE FIND COMMON GROUND?

Saturday, September 10, 2016 – 7 pm Sunday, September 11, 2016 – 2 pm

GEAR UP AND GO

Café Music for piano trio MICHAEL COLINA: Stairway to Midnight Café for mixed instruments JEAN FRANÇAIX: Dixtuor for woodwind quintet and string quintet EDWARD ELGAR: Elegy for string quintet PAUL SCHOENFELD:

THE BACKPACKS TO TAKE ON EVERYTHING

Tickets available at the door Senior $15 • Adult $20 • Student $5 For more information visit: or call (608) 230-4316

DOWNTOWN

216 N. Henry St. • 608.257.5043 MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-7, SUNDAY 11-5

WESTSIDE

FONTANASPORTS.COM

231 Junction Rd • 608.833.9191 MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-8, SUNDAY 11-6

6209 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53705 www.oakwoodvillage.net • (608) 230-4491

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

www.oakwoodchamberplayers.com

37

n SCREENS

Fateful date

Southside With You is a rom com featuring the First Couple OVER 20,000 TITLES on DVD and Blu-ray UNLIMITED RENTALS for just $17.99/month!

New releases 30 DAYS BEFORE Netflix/Redbox LATE FEE AMNESTY for fees accrued prior to 2014

RENT 1, GET 1

FREE Up to 6 rentals at a time One of each pair may be a new arrival

FOUR STAR VIDEO COOPERATIVE • EXP. 9/15/16

EST. 1985, WORKER COOPERATIVE AS OF 2014

449 State St Suite D (ON BROOM ST) Open 10am–Midnight • 608-255-1994

fourstarvideoheaven.com

/videoheaven

BY STEVE DAVIS

It’s a steamy August morning in Chicago circa 1989, a time when the jaunty Janet Jackson single “Miss You Much” dominated the charts and Spike Lee’s provocative Do the Right Thing incited discussions about race relations in America. A 20-something African-American man (Parker Sawyers), tall and handsome and still in his undershirt, contemplatively smokes a cigarette. As he wanders his spare apartment, you sense there’s something on his mind.

Meanwhile, an attractive young AfricanAmerican woman (Tika Sumpter, who also co-produced the film) intently readies herself, fielding questions from her parents about the Harvard summer intern at her law firm who’s picking her up in his beat-up Datsun for an outing she emphatically denies is a date. Not much happens during these first few minutes of Southside With You, the semi-fictionalized version of what, in fact, turns out to be the first date between future White House residents Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson.

But the setup is so enticing (the jazzy chords of Stephen James Taylor’s score subtly suggest romance) that you’re instantly on the hook, eager to see how this day will go even though you already know how it will end.

As in Richard Linklater’s lovely Before Sunrise, the film’s principal pleasure comes

from watching two people connect as they get to know each other over the course of several hours. But unlike the looser, seemingly improvised night-long tête-à-tête along the streets of Vienna in Linklater’s film, the narrative here is more structured, anchored by the conflict between the future husband and wife (he’s insistent, she’s resistant) that informs their tentative relationship. In some ways, this is a classic (but subdued) romantic comedy about the guy who wins the girl over. There are bumps in the script’s road, unrelated to the thorny attraction between these two individuals.

For example, while it’s understandable both would share their life histories with each other, Obama’s recitation of his peripatetic upbringTika Sumpter (left) and Parker Sawyers capture ing sounds a little like a veiled rebutthe essence of the well-known couple. tal to crazy birther conspiracists. speech to a group of citizens stumped by But they’re minor distractions in an otherwise political obstacles approximately midway charming experience that seems to float on air through the movie, he transforms in the during its perfectly modulated length. eyes of his reluctant date, his eloquence and Sawyers and Sumpter capture the familiar intelligence communicating the leader he essence of this now well-known couple without would one day be. While it may not be the impersonating them, imagining them with a precise moment Barack and Michelle fell in fresh perspective about who they were long before becoming famous. (The vocalizations are love, it may be one that slightly altered the course of history. n uncanny.) When Obama gives an impromptu

Schlockmeister or genius?

De Palma turns to the filmmaker and his movies to answer the question

BY CRAIG JOHNSON

The debate over the quality of Brian De Palma’s movies has raged for 40 years.

Is he an ultraviolent schlockmeister, or is he right up there with old friends Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg? His detractors are willfully blind to his innovative talent, but his boosters do not see his excesses as flaws. His films are like boats tossing about on a swelling sea, leaving audiences awestruck or nauseous or both.

Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow’s documentary De Palma does not attempt to address the question of quality; their film is neither hero worship nor debate.

They merely let the man and his movies speak for themselves asName he guides us on a Top Brands Under Armour, travelogue throughNike, his filmography, which Adidas, Converse includes Dressed to Kill, Scarface and The & More...

Untouchables.

As De Palma tells it, his career is one of overcoming challenges, both artistic and interpersonal. How do you make three men having a long talk visually compelling? What do you do when terrorists destroy your desired location? How do you extract an extra

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Back 2 School Shoes

38

Great Selection • Save $$

The director (left) on the set of Scarface with Al Pacino.

$200,000 from your studio? How do you rid yourself of a meddling Oliver Stone? The filmmaker is proud, but rarely boastful when relating his struggles. Some fights were lost: He was no match for the vanity of Cliff Robertson (star of Obsession) or the inhumanity of CGI. Because De Palma’s is the only voice in the movie, he can easily bat away his detractors.

He wraps the inspiration for his main themes (blood, voyeurism, forbidden sex) easily back to his philandering surgeon father, but doesn’t delve much deeper.

The only shots in the movie other than photos and movie clips are of the old director

talking in a gray room. This is a safe bet on the documentarians’ part. If half of the movie includes clips from some of the most visually arresting movies of the last 50 years, the only way to compete is to do as little as possible.

De Palma will be showing at 4070 Vilas Hall on Sept. 2 on a double bill with Carrie as part of UW Cinematheque’s De Palma series showing Fridays through Sept. 23. This series should give the audience ample opportunity to consider the question of De Palma’s greatness — or to just enjoy the ride. n

Film events

Sundance Rooftop Bar NOW OPEN!

Nick Cave in One More Time With Feeling.

Full Bar • Snacks Events

Fri & Sat: 4 to 11pm Sun: Noon to Sundown

The Game: A wealthy financier’s life is consumed by a live action contest. Central Library, Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Rob Zombie’s 31: Carnival workers are kidnapped on Halloween and forced to play a terrifying game. Point, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.

The Man Who Knew Infinity: Biopic about pioneer mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Pinney Library, Sept. 2, 6:30 pm.

De Palma: Documentary about director Brian De Palma. (see story, page 38). UW Cinematheque, Sept. 2, 7 pm.

I Am Ali: Documentary based on Muhammad Ali’s personal audio journals. Hawthorne Library, Sept. 2, 7 pm.

Mad Tiger: Best friends in long-running punk band Peelander-Z face challenges when one decides to quit. Ashman Library, Sept. 2, 7 pm.

Open Season: Scared Silly: The woodland creatures of “Open Season” return for another comic animated adventure. Penn Park, Sept. 2, 7:30 pm.

Carrie: Director Brian De Palma’s adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel about a telekinetic teen. UW Cinematheque, Sept. 2, 9 pm.

STARTS FRIDAY EQUITY

SEE WHAT OUR FAMILY HAS TO OFFER

CC & DESCRIPTIVE NARRATION

A F I AT F O R A L L L I F E S T Y L E S

Fri: (1:30, 4:35), 6:55, 9:15; Sat: (11:15 AM, 1:30, 4:35), 6:55, 9:15; Sun: (11:15 AM, 1:30, 4:35), 6:55; Mon to Thu: (1:30, 4:35), 6:55 Fri:(1:45, 4:20), 6:50, 9:25; Sat: (11:05 AM, 1:45, 4:20), 6:50, 9:25; Sun: (11:05 AM, 1:45, 4:20), 6:50; Mon to Wed: (1:45, 4:20), 6:50; Thu: (1:45, 4:20) DON’T THINK TWICE Fri: (1:25, 4:15), 7:00, 9:10; Sat: (11:20 AM, 1:25, 4:15), 7:00, 9:10; Sun: (11:20 AM, 1:25, 4:15), 7:00; Mon to Thu: (1:25, 4:15), 7:00

MISS SHARON JONES!

HELL OR HIGH WATER

2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER ®

CC & DESCRIPTIVE NARRATION

Fri: (1:40, 4:30), 7:15, 9:30; Sat: (11:10 AM, 1:40, 4:30), 7:15, 9:30; Sun: (11:10 AM, 1:40, 4:30), 7:15; Mon to Thu: (1:40, 4:30), 7:15

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS

3 to choose from

CC & DESCRIPTIVE NARRATION

Fri: (1:35, 4:10), 6:45, 9:20; Sat: (11:00 AM, 1:35, 4:10), 6:45, 9:20; Sun: (11:00 AM, 1:35, 4:10), 6:45; Mon to Thu: (1:35, 4:10), 6:45

SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU

CC & DESCRIPTIVE NARRATION

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE

Fri to Wed: (1:20), 7:05; Thu: (1:20 PM)

CC & DESCRIPTIVE

ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING ONE NIGHT ONLY! Thu: 7:15 PM SULLY NO PASSES - CC & DESCRIPTIVE NARRATION Thu: 7:00 PM

Sunscreen and sunglasses included!

Amenity Fees Vary With Schedule - ( ) = Mats. www.sundancecinemas.com/choose LOCATED AT HILLDALE MALL 608.316.6900 www.sundancecinemas.com Gift Cards Available at Box Office

2016 FIAT 500 ®

Showtimes subject to change. Visit website to confirm Closed captioning and descriptive narrative available for select films

Voted Edmunds Top 10 City Car List

Showtimes for September 2 - September 8

UP TO

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Screening of the audience participation classic, with the Velvet Darkness cast. Majestic, Sept. 2, 9 pm.

The 5th Wave: Alien attacks have decimated the planet, and a woman races to save her younger brother. Middleton Library, Sept. 3, 2 pm.

2016 FIAT 500X

Mad Max: Fury Road: The apocalyptic action series proves there is life beyond Thunderdome with this reboot starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. It is extreme eye candy of the highest order. UW Memorial Union Terrace, Sept. 5, 9 pm.

starting at

21,008

$

TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD WESLI TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

$5,592 off MSRP

Embrace your Italian with the

4C COUPE OR SPIDER

+15 YEARS TRAINING TEACHERS!

TEFL Certificate Program Grads teaching English in 45+ countries

Some Like It Hot: Billy Wilder’s wicked 1959 comedy stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as musicians fleeing the mob, in drag. Robinia Courtyard, Sept. 6, 8 pm.

One More Time with Feeling: Film about the making of “Skeleton Tree,” the new Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds album. Sundance, Sept. 8, 7:15 pm.

WITH AWD

FIAT of Madison ®

5739 Tokay Blvd., Madison 608-258-3500 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm • Friday 9am-6pm • Saturday 9am - 5pm

fiatusaofmadison.com • donmiller.com Tel: 608.257.4300 study@wesli.com • www.wesli.com

Prices shown include dealer discount and rebates. Tax title and dealer secure fee are extra.

Fiat 500x special purchase vehicles are low mileage dealer demonstration models.

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Mr. & Mrs Smith: Romantic comedy from director Alfred Hitchcock stars Carole Lombard and Robert Mongomery as a couple who learn their marriage is invalid. Madison Senior Center, Sept. 6, 1 pm.

16,489

$

3 to choose from

The NeverEnding Story: The 1984 fantasy about a kid who escapes bullies by reading a magical book. Point and Palace-Sun Prairie, Sept. 4 (2 pm) & Sept. 7 (7 pm).

Dungeons & Dragons: Live from PAX West: Simulcast featuring Acquisitions Incorporated group. Point, Sept. 4, 8 pm.

starting at

®

Belladonna of Sadness: Restored version of a lost masterpiece of Japanese animation tells the story of an innocent newlywed who forms a pact with the devil for revenge. UW Cinematheque, Sept. 3, 7 pm.

The Heiress: A spinster (Olivia de Havilland) begins a romance with a social climber (Montgomery Clift). Chazen Museum of Art, Sept. 4, 2 pm (UW Cinematheque).

starting at

27,339

$

Fri: (4:25), 9:10; Sat: (11:25 AM, 4:25), 9:10; Sun: (11:25 AM, 4:25); Mon to Thu: (4:25 PM)

39

thu sep 1

Andrew Bird Tuesday, Sept. 6, Capitol Theater, 7 pm

MU S I C

Geoff and Kia’s 20th Anniversary Spectacular Thursday, Sept. 1, High Noon Saloon, 8 pm

Local rock raconteurs Geoffrey Brady and Kia Karlen are two busy musicians celebrating 20 years of wedded bliss. This special benefit show for WORT features eight bands that include one or both of them. The once-in-a-lifetime lineup includes the Tiny Band, the Velvet Smash, Hirt Alpert (pictured), the Theramones, Girls Are Go!, Optometri, Yid Vicious and Yammer. With special guests Sockrates Sock Puppet Carnival of Morals and Logic, presenting the latest treasures from “Letters to the Willy Street Co-op Reader.” A $10 donation is appreciated.

Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird isn’t just one of the biggest names in baroque pop — it’s a genre he practically invented. His career just entered its third decade, and it’s seen Bird draw on everything from alternative rock and folk to New Orleans jazz and swing. His most recent album, this year’s Are You Serious, sees Bird settling into his experimental indie pop sound and features collaborations with the likes of Fiona Apple and Blake Mills. See story, page 35.

With Gabriel Kahane.

picks

PICK OF THE WEEK Rotary Park, Stoughton: Frankie Lee, Tim Haub & Doug DeRosa, Americana, free, 6 pm.

Sprecher’s Restaurant and Pub: Ron Denson, free, 7 pm.

Mike Posner Thursday, Sept. 1, Majestic Theatre, 8 pm

Mike Posner’s career began at Duke University, where he developed a talent for being pretty great at everything. After graduating with a 3.59 GPA, Posner found his first Billboard Top 10 smash in “Cooler Than Me,” 2010’s song of the summer.

Now the R&B-influenced pop star is exploring new-found country influences on this year’s At Night, Alone, and if Posner’s track record is any indication, the results should be pretty darn good. With like-minded Californian Adam Friedman, who collaborated with Posner on his single “Lemonade.”

and Wrens — and a solid new LP, Low Mimetic, released by the band earlier in 2016. Madison popsters Automatically Yours recently made a welcome return to local stages with a reunited lineup, after prematurely leaving us in 2015. With We Should Have Been DJs. Alchemy Cafe: DJs Radish, Dr. Funkenstein, free, 10 pm.

Bowl-A-Vard Lanes: Angels & Outlaws, country, free, 6 pm.

Brink Lounge: Blues Jam with Bill Roberts Combo, 8 pm.

Tricia’s Country Corners, McFarland: Frank James, country, free, 8 pm Thursdays.

Up North Pub: Catfish Stephenson, free, 9 pm Thursdays.

THEATER & DANCE Melancholy Play: Left of Left Center reading of new play by Sarah Ruhl, 6:30 pm, 9/1, Barnes & Noble-East Towne. Free. leftofleftcenter.com.

Chief’s Tavern: Hoot’n Annie, string band, free, 8:30 pm.

Christy’s Landing: Open Mic with Shelley Faith, free, 8 pm Thursdays.

COM EDY

Cardinal Bar: DJ Jo-Z, Latin, 10 pm.

Come Back In: The Rascal Theory, rock/blues, free, 5 pm.

Essen Haus: Big Wes Turner’s Trio, Americana, free, 9 pm.

Fountain: Skip Jones, Jeff Larsen, free, 8 pm.

The Frequency: Soul Low, Beat Bums, 8:30 pm.

Great Dane-Downtown: DJ Mike Carlson, free, 7 pm Thursdays.

High Noon Saloon: Sortin’ the Mail, free (patio), 6 pm.

Ivory Room: Jim Ripp, Vince Strong, piano, 9 pm.

Knuckle Down Saloon: Blues Jam, free, 8 pm Thursdays.

Liliana’s Restaurant, Fitchburg: Ken Wheaton, fingerstyle guitar, free, 5:30 pm Thursdays.

Lisa Link Peace Park: Lost Highway All-Stars, free, 5 pm.

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Tofflers, New Glarus: The Jimmys, blues, free, 8 pm.

King Lear: Shakespeare’s masterpiece tragedy, 7:30 pm on 9/1 and 3 pm, 9/3, American Players Theatre, Spring Green. $75-$47. americanplayers.org. 588-2361.

Hop Garden Tap Room, Paoli: Old Black Joe, free, 6 pm Thursdays.

40

Tip Top Tavern: Daniel Simmons, free, 9:30 pm.

Louisianne’s, Middleton: Jim Erickson, jazz, free, 6 pm Thursdays.

Lucille: DJ Brook, free, 10 pm Thursdays.

La Historia + Automatically Yours

Merchant: Gin Mill Hollow, Americana, free, 10:30 pm.

Thursday, Sept. 1, Mickey’s Tavern, 10 pm

Natt Spil: DJ Foundation, free, 10 pm.

La Historia (pictured) travels north from Rockford bringing sprightly guitar rock influenced by ’90s bands such as Superchunk

Otto’s: Michael Hanson Jazz Group with Cliff Frederiksen, free, 5:30 pm.

Mickey’s Tavern: Mal-O-Dua, French swing/Hawaiian, free, 5:30 pm.

Plan B: DJs Brook, Lizzy T, 9 pm Thursdays.

DA N C I N G FOOT-Loose: Friends of Olin-Turville open dance & instruction by Madison Scottish Country Dancers, 6-8 pm, 9/1; by Madison Contra Dance Co-op, 6-8 pm, 9/8, Olin Park Pavilion. Free. 239-4299.

A RTS N OT I C ES Call for Art: Dane Arts invites exhibit proposals for new First Floor Gallery space in the City-County Building. Deadline 10/21. Forms: danearts.com/artist/call-for-art. 261-9780.

fri sep 2 MUS I C

Bryan Morris, Toler Wolfe, Gena Gephart: 8:30 pm on 9/1 and 8 & 10:30 pm, 9/2-3, Comedy Club on State. $15-$10. 256-0099.

SP OKEN WORD Poetry Open Mic: 6:30 pm, 9/1, Central Library. 266-6350.

ART EXHIBITS & EV ENTS Open Doors: Cuba: PhotoMidwest Travel Interest Group exhibit, 9/1-10/31, UW Fluno Center. 577-3300.

Madison Contemporary Fiber Artists: “Connections,” 9/1-10/31, UW Arboretum Visitor Center-Steinhauer Trust Gallery. 263-7888.

Kris Koch: “Engraved: a Legacy of Enduring Impressions,” photographs, noon-4 pm Saturdays, 9/3-24, PhotoMidwest (reception 7-9 pm, 9/1). photomidwest.org.

Gleam: Art in a New Light: Sculptural art featuring light, illuminated viewing, 7:30-10:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 9/1-29, Olbrich Gardens. $13. 246-4550.

Susan Sullivan: Photographs, 8/31-9/30, UW Health Sciences Learning Center-2nd floor lobby. 263-5992.

FAIRS & F ESTIVALS Iowa County Fair: 160th annual, 9/1-5, Iowa County Fairgrounds, Mineral Point, with carnival, 4-H exhibits/ judging, entertainment. $8/day (free ages 12 & under). iowacountyfair.com. 987-3490.

Strollin’ Middleton Friday, Sept. 2, Various downtown venues, 5 pm-midnight

If you’re wondering about wandering Middleton, you’ll want to do it during this seven-hour stretch when 11 different bands play indoor and outdoor venues. Check out the Student Stage at 7447 University Ave. and the Middleton Public Library, where you’ll catch the full-throated vocals of Sally De Broux (pictured) with pianist John Becker and bassist Laurie Lang (7 pm) and Tom Ryan Orchette performing Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool (8 pm).

➡

BARRYMORE

THEATRE

2090 Atwood Ave. (608) 241-8864

TUE. SEPT. 27 - 7:30PM presents

An acoustic evening with

$29.50 adv, $35 d.o.s. / Gold Circle: $45 adv, $50 dos

SAT. OCT. 10 - 8PM

$25 adv, $30 dos Gold Circle: $35 adv, $40 dos

John Hiatt with Rick Brantley Tickets $40 advance

WED. OCT. 19 - 8PM

jonatha brooke

SUN. OCT. 16 - 7:30PM presents

$29.50 adv, $35 dos Gold Circle: $45 adv, $50 dos

SAT. NOV. 19 - 8PM

A Trio Performance LECTURE HALL

Tickets available online at www.barrymorelive.com, by phone at 608.241.8633, and at the Barrymore Box Office on nights of shows.

FIGHTING BOB FEST FILM FESTIVAL &

2

present

Tickets $50 advance

SUN. OCT. 23 - 7:30PM

STEVE-O

presents

NIGHTS

Pre-Kickoff Event for Fighting Bob Fest 2016 The Exclusive Midwest Premiere of Greg Palast and David Ambrose’s

THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR

THE BEST DEMOCRACY MONEY CAN BUY

A NOT-SO APOCALYPTIC COMEDY/VARIETY SHOW

A Tale of Billionaires & Ballot Bandits

Tickets $25 advance

A look at the potential theft of the 2016 presidential election.

Special live introduction by investigative reporter

GREG PALAST The film includes an exposé of the billionaire behind Donald Trump and a look at the newest, creepiest, most racist vote-snatching trickery since Katherine Harris made “Voting While Black” a crime.

&

host

welcome

BACK BY POPULIST DEMAND

FIGHTING BOB FEST 2016 KICK-OFF EVENT A Night of Politically Progressive Film

featuring excepts from these new films

DIVIDED WE FALL

THUR. SEPT. 15 7:30PM

For more on Fighting Bob Fest 2016 visit

WWW.FIGHTINGBOBFEST.ORG

DIRTY WARS

introduced by journalist JEREMY SCAHILL

EQUAL MEANS EQUAL

introduced by filmmaker KAMALA LOPEZ

DREAM ON

introduced by filmmaker JOHN FUGELSANG and special guest JIM HIGHTOWER T H E AT R E

2090 Atwood (608) 241-8633 barrymorelive.com

FRI. SEPT. 16 7:30PM

FRI. NOV. 11 - 8PM presents

STEVEN WRIGHT Tickets $40 advance

Tickets on sale at Sugar Shack, Star Liquor, MadCity Music, B-Side, Frugal Muse, Strictly Discs, the Barrymore, online at barrymorelive.com or call & charge at (608) 241-8633.

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

introduced by filmmaker KATHERINE ACOSTA

Tickets $10 adv, $12 dos each night, on sale at the Sugar Shack, Star Liquor, Mad City Music, B-Side, Frugal Muse, Strictly Discs, the Barrymore, online at barrymorelive.com or call & charge at (608) 241-8633.

Additional event information to be announced.

&

41

n ISTHMUS PICKS : SEP 2 1855 Saloon, Cottage Grove: David Hecht, free, 7 pm.

T H EAT ER & DA N C E

Bos Meadery: Oak Street Ramblers, 6:30 pm.

Endgame: Samuel Beckett looks at the brittle nature of relationships, 8 pm, 9/2, American Players-Touchstone Theatre, Spring Green. $75-$54. 588-2361.

Brink Lounge: Edi Rey y Su Salsera, DJ Rumba, 9 pm.

Cardinal Bar: Los Chechos, free, 5:30 pm; DJs Funkenstein, Ishai, Vaughn Marques, 9 pm.

Chief’s Tavern: Dollar Bill & the Bucks, 6:30 pm.

Club Tavern, Middleton: DJ Robbie G, free, 9 pm.

Come Back In: Robert J, Americana, free, 5 pm.

Crossroads Coffee, Cross Plains: The Bindlestiffs, jazz, free, 7 pm.

Essen Haus: David Austin Band, polka, free, 8:30 pm.

Fisher King Winery, Mount Horeb: Kelsey Miles Band, free, 6:30 pm.

Fountain: Richard Shaten, free, 7:30 pm Fridays (front bar); The Fancy Pears, The Earthlings, free, 8 pm.

The Frequency: Heru (release party), Lucien Parker, 3rd Dimension, Provo, DJ KennyHoopla, 8:30 pm.

The Penelope Complex: Theatre de l’Ange Fou film screening, 7 pm, 9/2-3, Wyoming Valley Church, Spring Green. $10 donation. 815-441-8828.

Arcadia: Tragicomedy by Tom Stoppard about a young woman and her tutor, 8 pm on 9/2 and 7:30 pm, 9/8, American Players Theatre, Spring Green. $75-$47. americanplayers.org. 588-2361.

CO MEDY Marty Clarke: 10:30 pm, 9/2, Fountain. 250-1998.

Atlas Improv Co.: 8 & 10 pm Fridays & Saturdays, 609 E. Washington Ave. $8 ($5 kids). 259-9999.

A RT EXH I B I TS & EV EN TS

High Noon Saloon: Get Back Wisconsin, Beatles tribute, playing “Revolver,” 9 pm.

Hody Bar, Middleton: The Retro Specz, free, 9 pm.

Ivory Room: Jim Ripp, Eben Seaman, Nicky Jordan, dueling pianos, 8 pm.

LUNCH. LOCAL.

Knuckle Down Saloon: Ghost Town Blues Band, 9 pm.

Join us every weekday for Madison's favorite luncheon.

Our famous salad bar touts a wide variety of local greens, veggies, cheeses and house-made soups.

The menu, which changes seasonally and is crafted with local and organic ingredients, is inspired by the diverse individuals that define our community and is shaped by hardworking local farmers who embody the spirit of Wisconsin.

Liliana’s: Hanson Family Jazz Band, free, 6:30 pm.

Liquid: Davilla, 10 pm.

Lucille: DJ Fuzzy Duck, free, 10:30 pm.

Lucky’s Bar, Waunakee: Ron Denson, free, 7 pm.

1 West Dayton Street Madison, WI 53703 Lunch served daily 11:00am - 2:00pm circmadison.com

Lucky’s on the Lake, Lodi: Back2Back, free, 6 pm.

Inaugural First Friday Show

Merchant: DJ EMC, free, 10:30 pm.

Friday, Sept. 2, Winedown, 7-11:30 pm

Mickey’s Tavern: Moon Rebels, Cats on Leashes, Morgan Rae, free, 10 pm.

Fat City Emporium is taking their show on the road...at least, as far as State Street, where a pop-up art exhibition at Winedown features work by 14 Wisconsin artists from the gallery. Music will be provided by jazz-funk trio Man Made Moon, the off-kilter surf-blues of the Deeps and From the Forest.

Mr. Robert’s: Chaos Revolution Theory, 10 pm.

Red Rock Saloon: Outshyne, 10 pm.

Sprecher’s: Country Wide Rocks, free, 7 pm.

Tempest Oyster Bar: DJ Whodie Guthrie, free, 9:30 pm.

Tip Top Tavern: Christopher Plowman, free, 10 pm.

Tricia’s Country Corners, McFarland: Hip Shot, 8 pm.

Cast, Same Qu e m iz, Sa

F E U N! M A S

Tyranena Brewing Company, Lake Mills: North Country Drifters, country, free, 6 pm.

UW Memorial Union-Terrace: Dave Stoler Trio, jazz, free, 5 pm; Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Sextet, 9 pm.

VFW-Cottage Grove Road: Frank James, 7:30 pm.

Wisconsin Brewing Co., Verona: Conscious Pilot, 6 pm.

BOOKS/SP OKEN WORD

Markus Brunetti: “Facades,” photographs, 9/212/31, Chazen Museum of Art. 263-2246.

PhotoMidwest Human Interest Group: “Photographs from Small Towns,” 9/2-10/31, Fair Trade Coffee House. 268-0477.

Ellie Erickson: Chainsaw carvings, 6-9 pm, 9/2, Stone Fence, with music by Daniel Mortensen, refreshments. 238-4331.

S PEC TATO R S PO RTS UW Volleyball: HotelRed Invitational: UW vs. RV San Diego, 7 pm, 9/2; Texas A&M Corpus Christi vs. RV San Diego, 4 pm, 9/3; UW vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 1 pm, 9/4, UW Field House. $7/$5.

262-1440.

FA I RS & FEST I VA L S

s: ticket

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

HIGH-NOON.CROM OR AT DOO

42

SAT, SEPT 3 w/ The Jimmys

Watch/call in:

Showt imes:

12 NOON–2 PM

SAT, SEPT 17

w/ Author Michael Perry

youtube.com/user/WhadYaTube

Darryl “DMC” McDaniels Friday, Sept. 2, Central Library, 7 pm

Darryl McDaniels, the “DMC” of pioneering rap trio Run-DMC, visits Madison’s downtown library to discuss his new memoir, Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide (co-written with Darrell Dawsey), in this Wisconsin Book Festival presentation. In the book McDaniels recounts his struggle with depression and describes how he rebuilt his life and relationships after years of internal struggle.

Madison Storytellers: Listen to or share stories with “Crossing the Line” theme, 7 pm, 9/2, Crescendo Espresso Bar. Free. facebook.com/madstorytellers.

Token Creek Chamber Music Festival: Annual concert series: “Water Colors = Two Schubert Masterworks,” 7:30 pm on 9/2 and 4 pm, 9/4, Token Creek Festival Barn, DeForest. $32/concert. tokencreekfestival.org. 241-2525.

Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw: 9/2-3, Marion Park, Prairie du Sac, with music, kids’ activities, food.

Friday: Gypsy Road 5 pm, Madison County 7:30 pm ($5). Saturday: Run/walk 8 am, Matt Wahl 7:45 am, arts & crafts show 9 am-5 pm, kids’ chip throw 9 am ($1), Cripple Creek Cloggers 9:15 am, Oak Street Ramblers 10:10 am, parade noon, Tony Rocker 1:15 pm, adult chip throw 1:30 pm ($3), Maggie Mae 4 pm, Highfield Drive 7:30 pm ($5). wiscowchip.com. 643-4317.

Brooklyn Truck & Tractor Pull: Annual community fundraiser, 9/2-4, Legion Park, Brooklyn, with pulling all weekend. Saturday: Music by Virginia Liquor Company 7:30 pm. Sunday: Pancake breakfast 8 am, Super Tuesday 7:30 pm. Free admission. oregonsnoblazers.com.

➡

SEARCH THE FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT ISTHMUS.COM

“One of the greatest gospel singers of all time” -The Current

ANDREW BIRD WITH SPECIAL GUEST

GABRIEL KAHANE

CAPITOL THEATER SEPT. 6

OVERTURE CENTER BOX OFFICE OVERTURECENTER.ORG 608-258-4141

with William Tyler

SAT. SEP. 17 8:30PM

115 KING ST. MADISON ON SALE NOW TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.MAJESTICMADISON.COM, MAJESTIC BOX OFFICE OR BY PHONE (800) 514-ETIX

FRIDAY • SEPT. 23 BARRYMORE THEATRE

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

ALL BARRYMORE OUTLETS BARRYMORELIVE.COM 608.241.8633

SAT • oct. 1 all Barrymore Outlets BarrymoreLive.com 608.241.8633

MEGAHFEST FRI, SEPT 2 H 9PM H $8

Ghost Town Blues Band

CAPITOL THEATER SATURDAY OCT. 22

FROM MEMPHIS

SAT, SEPT 3 H NOON H $15

Rockabilly Rumble The

OVERTURECENTER.ORG OVERTURE CENTER BOX OFFICE

608-258-4141

Bel Airs

with The Bad Companions, and Mel Ford & The Maintainers

Madtown Boogie Down Blues Revue

Brandon Santini Smilin’ Bobby

with and The Blues Disciples

2513 Seiferth Rd. 222-7800 KnuckleDownSaloon.com

SPECIAL GUEST

MATTHEW LOGAN VASQUEZ

SATURDAY • OCT. 8 BARRYMORE THEATRE

BARRYMORELIVE.COM • 608.241.8633

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

SUN, SEPT 4 H NOON H $12

43

m m o k l e l i n !

W Home of the 2.0 Liter Boot!

Student Boot Night every Thursday Late night $3.50 burgers & fries every Friday & Saturday

Book your banquet TODAY!

Student Organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Parties and more!

514 East Wilson St. Madison 255-4674

Mark your calendars:

Sat. Sept. 24 • Noon-8 pm:

Essen Haus OKTOBERFEST 2016

Serving Breakfast every Sat. & Sun. 8:00am - 2:00pm $3 Jumbo Bloody Marys, Mimosas & Screwdrivers

508 East Wilson St. Madison 258-8619

■ ISTHMUS PICKS : SEP 2 - 3 Rock River Thresheree: 60th annual antique tractor & steam engine show, 9/2-5, Thresherman’s Park (off Hwy 51 south of Edgerton), with John Deere feature, demonstrations/displays, food, music, car/truck show, flea market, Parade of Power at 2 pm daily. $8 (free ages 12 & under). thresheree.org. 868-2814.

Wilhelm Tell Festival: Annual event, 9/2-4, Wilhelm Tell Grounds & downtown New Glarus. Friday: Laternenzug (kids’ lantern parade) 8 pm. Saturday: Pageant 1 pm ($10), Yodel concert 7:30 pm. Sunday: Art in the Park with music by Greg Boerner 9 am-4 pm (Village Park); Book sale 9 am-5 pm (Village Hall); Pageant 1 pm ($10), Yodel showcase & street dance 7 pm. wilhelmtell.org. 527-2095.

SP ECIAL EV ENTS RSVP for Fabulous Fashions: Monona Senior Center fundraiser style show & luncheon, noon, 9/8, Monona Community Center, with raffle. $12. RSVP by 9/2: 222-3415.

RSVP for Georgia O’Keeffe Festival Gala: Sun Prairie Historical Museum fundraiser dinner, 5 pm, 9/10, Colonial Club, Sun Prairie, with contests, entertainment. $35. RSVP by 9/2: cityofsunprairie.com/ museum. 837-2915.

sat sep 3 M USIC

Cardinal Bar: DJ Chamo, Latin, 10 pm.

Club Tavern, Middleton: DJ Timmy, free, 9 pm.

Come Back In: Twang Dragons, free, 9 pm.

Essen Haus: David Austin Band, polka, free, 8:30 pm.

Fisher King Winery, Mount Horeb: Dan Kennedy, free, 2 pm; Katie Burns, folk, free, 6:30 pm.

Fountain: Sam Ness, free, 10 am Saturdays (on the patio); Andrew Christensen, free, 8 pm.

The Frequency: Midwest Death Rattle, The Laohu, Janx, Wizard Magic, 9 pm.

Hody Bar, Middleton: Four Wheel Drive, free, 9 pm.

Ivory Room: Jim Ripp, Eben Seaman, Nicky Jordan, dueling pianos, 8 pm.

Java Cat: Chad Anderson, free, 9:30 am.

Knuckle Down Saloon: The Bel Airs, Bad Companions, The Maintainers, rockabilly, noon.

Liliana’s Restaurant, Fitchburg: John Widdicombe & Cliff Frederiksen, jazz, free, 6:30 pm.

Liquid: DJ Nick Magic, EDM, 10 pm.

Louisianne’s, Middleton: Johnny Chimes, New Orleans piano, free, 6:30 pm Saturdays.

Lucille: DJ Nick Nice, free, 10:30 pm.

Madison’s: Beatmakers Brawl, Urban Community Arts Network showcase, 6 pm.

Majestic Theatre: DJ Josh B. Kuhl, NSync vs.

Backstreet Boys, 9 pm.

Merchant: DJ Fuzzy Duck, free, 9:30 pm.

Mezze: Charlie Painter & Friends, jazz, free, 9 pm.

Mickey’s Tavern: DJs Powerhouse, Glass Cats, Knvte, free, 10 pm.

Shuttles to every Badger home football game!

Mr. Robert’s: Dusty Duo, free, 10 pm.

$2 for customers, $5 shuttle only

Natt Spil: DJ Zukas, free, 10 pm.

Plan B: DJs Mike Carlson, WhiteRabbit, Alistair Loveless, Leather & Lace, 8:30 pm.

essen-haus.com comebackintavern.com

Sprecher’s: Rod Ellenbecker’s American Standard, 7 pm.

Tempest Oyster Bar: Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, jazz, free, 9:30 pm.

Tip Top Tavern: DJ Trichrome, free, 10 pm.

VO5 Saturday, Sept. 3, UW Memorial Union Terrace, 8 pm

When Labor Day weekend rolls around, we all know hot summer nights on the Terrace will soon be only a memory to warm those chilly winter nights. Could there be a better way to heat it up one more time than with Madison’s main dance party firestarters VO5, playing all your favorite disco-era hits and other tunes that fit (and their own groovy originals)? It’s time to party like it’s 1978!

Tofflers, New Glarus: Playground of Sound, free, 8 pm.

Tyranena Brewing Co., Lake Mills: Ryan McGrath Band, free, 6 pm.

Viking Brew Pub, Stoughton: Mike & Jamie McCloskey, Americana, free, 6 pm.

T H EAT ER & DA N C E An Ideal Husband: Deception and blackmail as portrayed by Oscar Wilde, 8 pm, 9/3, American Players Theatre, Spring Green. $75-$47. 588-2361.

CO MEDY Monkey Business Institute: Improv: all ages, 5:30 pm; and 8 pm & 10:30 pm Saturdays, Glass Nickel-Atwood. $10-$6. monkeybusinessinstitute.com. 658-5153.

A RT EXH I B I TS & EV EN TS Jerry Bisgard: “Art From Stone,” photographs, 9/310/31, Oasis Cafe. 467-6572.

S PEC TATO R S PO RTS UW Football: vs. LSU, 2:30 pm, 9/3, Lambeau Field, Green Bay. $118-$91. 262-1440.

S PEC I A L EV EN TS

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

Dolores reunion

44

Saturday, Sept. 3, High Noon Saloon, 9 pm

Local psych-rockers Dolores are getting back together — albeit for one night only. See story, page 16. With Seasaw, Neens, Trophy Dad. Alchemy Cafe: Sortin’ the Mail, bluegrass, free, 10 pm.

Bandung: Mideast Salsa, with free salsa lesson, 8:30 pm.

Bos Meadery: Steel Cranes, Tiny Dinosaur, rock, 6 pm.

Cafe Carpe, Fort Atkinson: Krause Family Band, roots, 8:30 pm.

Whad’Ya Know?: Podcast recording with music by the Jimmys, hosts Michael Feldman & Stephanie Lee, noon, 9/3, High Noon Saloon. $10. 268-1122.

ShrekFest: All ages activities, 4-9 pm, 9/3, James Madison Park, with games, interactive film screening, food/drink. Free admission. the3gi.com/shrekfest.

K I D S & FA MI LY Badgers Fan-demonium: Gameday crafts & activities, 9 am-4 pm, 9/3, Dreambank. Free. 286-3150.

Saturday Science: “It’s Alive!” free demonstrations & activities, 10 am-noon, 9/3, UW Discovery Building.

316-4382.

➡

MADISON, WI

FRIDAY SEPT. 9 BREESE STEVENS FIELD TICKETS ON SALE NOW! AT TICKETMASTER.COM & THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER COLISEUM BOX OFFICE

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

45

n ISTHMUS PICKS : SEP 3 - 4 FAIRS & F ESTIVALS

Ookay + Antics Taste of Madison Saturday, Sept. 3, 2-8:30 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 4, 11 am-7 pm, Capitol Square

Madison’s food summer kicks off with Bratfest, reaches its foodie apex with Yum Yum Fest, and closes with the People’s Smorgasbord: Taste of Madison. Some 80 restaurants and food carts will be serving treats from steak sliders (Rare Steakhouse) to strawberry lime coconut jelly (Jakarta Cafe). Three entertainment stages include Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (of Run-DMC fame, 6:30 pm Saturday), the nu metal assault of Nonpoint (6:45 pm Saturday), punk attitude from Devil to Drag (2 pm Sunday) and blistering blues from the Jimmys (4 pm Sunday). Leave your booty shorts in the closet and haul out your eatin’ pants.

Sunday, Sept. 4, Liquid, 9 pm

Liquid has a Labor Day Eve banger on tap, headlined by Californian trap artist Ookay (pictured). His latest single “Buck” is another runaway success, already racking up hundreds of thousands of spins during the last two weeks on Soundcloud and YouTube. Also on the bill are Milwaukee EDM duo Antics, most recently spotted remixing Drake’s “Childs Play.” With Crystal Knives, DJ Davilla.

SP ECIAL INTERESTS MadCity Bazaar: Artisans, vintage items, 9 am-3 pm, 9/3, Trinity Lutheran Church. madcitybazaar.com.

Bascom Hill Walking Tour: With Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, 11 am, 9/3, from Wisconsin Historical Society’s Library Mall entrance. $10. 441-8864.

DANCING Madison Tango Society Milonga: DJ Tony DeGregoria, 8-11:45 pm, 9/3, Madison Senior Center. $17.

238-2039.

Help Kaylyn Beat Cancer Throughout September, UW-Madison and the University of Michigan have challenged each other to see which university will raise the most money to support childhood cancer research and patient care.

sun sep 4 M USIC

CH-45986-16

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

46

Fighting cancer so kids won’t have to

Sunday, Sept. 4, The Frequency, 8 pm

Atlanta quartet Gringo Star are anchored by brothers Nicholas and Peter Furgiuele, dedicated lovers of ’60s rockers and the ’50s R&B stars who influenced them. That shows in their own catchy, spaced out rock ’n’ roll songs, including on their just released fourth LP, The Sides and In Between.

Opening is Madison-via-Chile shoegazers Gloss Coats, who also just released a new tape, Vibrant, collecting recordings previously released overseas. With Animal City.

Alchemy Cafe: 2nd Strings, bluegrass, free, 10 pm.

Allen Centennial Gardens: Harmonious Wail, 4 pm.

Bos Meadery: Open Mic, free, 2 pm Sundays.

Cardinal Bar: Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band, 8 pm.

Chazen Museum of Art: Sunday Afternoon Live: Black Marigold, free, 12:30 pm.

Essen Haus: John Lyons & Jon Lyons, Elvis Presley tribute, free (on the patio), 4 pm.

Funk’s Pub, Fitchburg: Open Jam with Mudroom, free, 8 pm Sundays.

You can help Wisconsin win this challenge!

Make a donation today at uwhealth.org/fightkidscancer and help kids like Kaylyn beat cancer!

Gringo Star + Gloss Coats

Hop Garden, Paoli: Ken Wheaton, free, 2 pm.

Grrrls Kick Ass Fest Sunday, Sept. 4, High Noon Saloon, 5 pm

Does it matter that Madison’s annual Grrrls Kick Ass Fest is organized by a man?

Maybe. But the raucous lineup of seven female-centric rock bands channels the spirit of the 1990s riot grrrl punk movement with local artists like SheShe, the Fine Constant and Gods in the Chrysalis along with out-of-towners like LA-based DIY grunge rocker Vanessa Silberman (pictured) and now New Yorker Meghan Rose & the Bones. Madison’s all-female comedy troupe Rated Her opens and hosts.

Ivory Room: Taras Nahirniak, Connor Brennan, Nicky Jordan, dueling pianos, 7 pm.

Java Cat: Nick Matthews, free, 9 am Sundays; Jeff Larsen, fingerstyle guitar, free, 1 pm.

Knuckle Down Saloon: Brandon Santini, Smilin’ Bobby, The Blues Disciples, blues, noon.

Liliana’s Restaurant, Fitchburg: Cliff Frederiksen, jazz, free, 10:30 am Sundays.

Maduro: DJ Nick Nice, free, 10 pm Sundays.

Natt Spil: DJ Landology, free, 10 pm.

The Rigby: Madison Jazz Jam, free (all ages), 4 pm.

Tip Top Tavern: Open Mic, free, 9 pm Sundays.

Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center, Spring Green: Hymn Sing, Rural Musicians Forum singalong, free, 2 pm.

➡

702 N. MIDVALE BLVD. MADISON

R E G D A 2016 B

E T A G L I TA S E I R SE

Little Black Dress Affair Wednesday, September 21

Save the Date

Grab your friends and your favorite “LBD” to join us for Hilldale’s 4th Annual Little Black Dress Affair and Fashion Show benefitting UW Madison’s Carbone Cancer Center! $20 Early bird tickets available until Monday, 9/4 at: https://hilldale2016lbdaffair.eventbrite.com/

Hilldale Farmer’s Market

Saturdays and Wednesdays from 7AM – 1PM Enjoy bounty from our local farms, including fruits and veggies, farm fresh eggs, cheeses, meats, baked goods, honey, maple syrup and much more!

UW VS.

AKRON ZIPS

TAILGATE SEPT. 10 5PM - 9PM

4th Annual Autumn Harvest Festival - Sat. 9/17 Music, sampling, cooking demos, kids activities and more!

...............................................

• CAFÉ • DUMPLING HAUS BOWL OF HEAVEN CAFÉSchool HOLLANDER PORTA To ALBASave!

Back •to and Time • GREAT Take advantage of incredible >D=EAF? K KL=9C@GMK= DANE PUB savings & BREWING CO. just in time for back-to-school!

• SUSHI MURAMOTO H9KIM9D K ;9FLAF9 Plus…stop in at one of our participating businesses from

8/26 thru 9/4 to Register to win 1 of 5 -$100 Hilldale Back to School shopping sprees we’ll be giving away!

For more information visit: www.hilldale.com/eventscalendar

Cornblooms – Get a FREE Pashmina!

With the purchase of any pair of boots or booties, receive a free pashmina*

The University Book Store 25% Off One WI Clothing or Gift Item! *Excludes sale items – see store for details. September 1-9.

CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, FAR FROM ORDINARY HILLDALE.COM

Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets

All tailgates are free and open to the public on The Plaza, rain or shine.

Any event updates will be posted on social media.

Sep. 17: UW v. Georgia State Panthers TAKE 2pm Mark Croft Band ROU OUR GAME ND-TRIP Oct. 15: UW v. Ohio State Buckeyes D for $ AY SH 3pm Red Hot Horn Dawgs UTTL 12 to an Cam E Oct. 29: UW v. Nebraska Cornhuskers p Ra d from ndal l!

2pm Madison County Nov. 12: UW v. Illinois Fighting Illini (Homecoming) 5pm The Jimmys Nov. 26: UW v. Minnesota Gophers Useful Jenkins

THEEDGEWATER.COM

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

...............................................

*Retail value $45. Valid on regular-price boots or booties. While supplies last.

5PM LIVE MUSIC:

47

n ISTHMUS PICKS : SEP 5 - 7 T HE ATER & DANCE 2201 Atwood Ave.

(608) 249-4333

RE-OPEN!

The Comedy of Errors: Shakespeare’s tale of longlong brothers and mistaken identity, 1 pm, 9/4, American Players Theatre, Spring Green. $75-$47. americanplayers.org. 588-2361.

SAT. SEPT. 3 COME CHEER ON THE

Death of a Salesman: Arthur Miller’s iconic drama, 6 pm, 9/4, American Players Theatre, Spring Green. $75-$47. americanplayers.org. 588-2361.

FRI. SEPT. 2

___________________________________

BADGERS VS. LSU

WATCHING THE GAME ON OUR 5 HD TV’S 2:30 - 6PM

___________________________________

MON. SEPT. 5

CLOSED LABOR DAY ___________________________________ TUE. SEPT. 13 5:30-7pm FREE

AFTER FIVE

GET THE SCOOP ON HOME BUYING www.harmonybarandgrill.com

701A E. Washington Ave. 268-1122 www.high-noon.com Summer Patio Series

thu sep

1

Sortin’ The Mail 6pm

fri sep

2

Bill Blagg: Free performance by magician, 8 pm, 9/4, UW Memorial Union-Shannon Hall. 265-2787.

FREE

Musicians for WORT: Geoff and Kia 20th Anniversary Yammer / Optometri Yid Vicious / Girls Are Go! The Theramones / Hirt Alpert The Velvet Smash / Tiny Band 8pm $10 sug. don.

S PECTATOR SP ORTS Mad-City Ski Team: Last free water ski show of the season, 5:30 pm Sundays, 9/4, Law Park (off Lake Monona). madcityskiteam.com.

E N VI RONM ENT UW Arboretum Walk: “Fall Flowers in Grady Oak Savanna and Greene Prairie” topic, 1 pm, 9/4, UW Arboretum Grady Tract Parking Lot. 263-7888.

Bird/Nature Walk: With Friends of Cherokee Marsh, all ages, 1:30 pm, 9/4, Cherokee Marsh-North Unit.

698-0104.

3

sun sep

4

at High Noon Saloon 12PM $10

5

9PM

$7

18+

GRRRLS Kick Ass Fest The Fine Constant / Mystery Actions The Complication / Vanessa Silberman Ultrahazard / SheShe Gods in the Chrysalis / Rated Her 5pm

mon sep

Seasaw / Neens Trophy Dad

$10

18+

Downtown Brown Pinky Doodle Poodle Lords Of The Trident 8pm $8 adv, $10 dos 18+

tue sep

6

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

48

7

mon sep 5 MUS I C

thu sep

8

The Getaway Drivers 6pm

FREE

9pm $5 adv, $8 dos 18+

Spring Green General Store and Cafe: BeatleFest, local bands performing all Beatles music, free, 11 am.

Up North Pub: Gin Mill Hollow, Americana, free, 8 pm.

UW Humanities Building-Mills Hall: Karp Family Concert, chamber music, free, 7:30 pm.

F UNDRAISERS

Recreational Rhythms 13 Monday, Sept. 5, East Side Club, noon-6 pm

This annual fundraising concert for local charities (this year Badger Honor Flight, Eastside Sharks and Madison Music Makers) moves to a new venue for 2016: the lakeside back lawn at East Side Club. Along with activities for the kids and a silent auction, enjoy music by a lineup of Madison heavy hitters: reggae-rock stalwarts Natty Nation, Americana-leaning jammers the Pine Travelers, the rockin’ soul of the Civil Engineers and acoustic trio Gin Mill Hollow, plus DJ Samroc between sets.

High Noon Saloon: Troller, Mr. Jackson, Samantha Glass, Ossuary, Sasha McKenney, DJ Lauden Nute, 8 pm.

Ivory Room: Josh Dupont, piano, free, 4:30 pm.

Liliana’s Restaurant, Fitchburg: John Vitale, Marilyn Fisher & Ken Kuehl, jazz, free, 5:30 pm Tuesdays.

Louisianne’s, Etc., Middleton: Johnny Chimes, New Orleans piano, free, 6 pm Tuesdays-Wednesdays.

Malt House: Cajun Strangers, free, 7:30 pm.

Mason Lounge: Five Points Jazz Collective, free, 9 pm Tuesdays.

Natt Spil: DJ Emily Wendorff, free, 10 pm.

Neighborhood House: Bluegrass Jam, 7 pm Tuesdays.

Overture Center: Andrew Bird, Gabriel Kahane, 7:30 pm.

Up North Pub: Pat Ferguson, free, 8 pm.

A RT EXH I B I TS & EV EN TS Helen Hawley & Chele Isaac: “Like a Striking Simile: A Series of Objects,” 9/6-10/1, Arts & Literature Laboratory. 556-7415.

K I D S & FA MI LY Madison Country Day School Ribbon­-Cutting Ceremony: Opening new Academic Center addition, plus 20th anniversary bell-ringing, 8 am, 9/6, Madison Country Day School, Waunakee. 850-6375.

wed sep 7 MUS I C 1855 Saloon and Grill, Cottage Grove: Ken Wheaton, fingerstyle guitar, free, 6 pm Wednesdays.

30 on the Square: Diana & the Dishes, Kal Bergendahl Project, West End Conservancy, Jazz at Five, 4 pm.

Alchemy Cafe: Boo Bradley, blues, free, 10 pm.

Bandung: Louka, 7 pm.

Cardinal Bar: Foshizzle Family, New Nature Collective, 9 pm.

Fountain: Sam Ness, free, 6 pm Wednesdays.

The Frequency: Sean Rowe, Dan Tedesco, 8 pm.

Genna’s Lounge: Open Mic, free, 9 pm Wednesdays.

Labor Day Dash: Annual 10K run & 5K run/walk fundraiser, 9 am, 9/5, Vilas Park shelter (registration 8 am; tot trot 8:40 am). $30 ($25 adv.; $15 ages 13 & under). RSVP: safeharborhelpskids.org. 661-9787.

High Noon Saloon: The Way Down Wanderers, Wrenclaw, folk rock, 8 pm.

DANCING

Luther Memorial Church: Bruce Bengtson, organ, free, noon Wednesdays (repertoire: luthermem.org).

English Country Dancing: Dances taught, no partner needed, 7:30 pm, 9/5, Wil-Mar Center; potluck at 6 pm. Donations. 231-1040.

ENV IRONM ENT Madison Audubon Field Trip: Annual Labor Day walk, 1 pm, 9/5, Pleasant Valley Conservancy, Black Earth. tdbrock@charter.net. 238-5050.

tue sep 6

Liliana’s Restaurant, Fitchburg: Cliff Frederiksen & Ken Kuehl, jazz, free, 5:30 pm Wednesdays.

Majestic Theatre: David Nail, Jordan Davis, 8 pm.

Malt House: The North Westerns, free, 7:30 pm.

Mickey’s Tavern: Animal Lover, Coordinated Suicides, Tyranny is Tyranny, free, 10 pm.

Opus Lounge: Shawndell Marks, free, 9 pm.

Quaker Steak and Lube, Middleton: Mark Croft Band, free, 5:30 pm.

Uno Chicago Grill-Crossroads Drive: Nine Thirty Standard, rock/country/blues, free (patio), 6:30 pm.

Up North Pub: Lost Highway All-Stars, free, 8 pm.

UW Memorial Union-Terrace: Open Mic, 8 pm Weds.

M USIC 30 on the Square: Open Mic with Curtis Goodman, outdoors, free, 6 pm.

Alchemy Cafe: Ted Keys Trio, 10 pm Tuesdays; DJs Jorts, Tank Top Troy, Earth, Wind & Fire tribute, midnight.

Wrenclaw

Dub Foundation Bird’s Eye Kazmir

Mr. Robert’s: Open Jam, free, 9:30 pm Mondays.

LaborFest: Annual South Central Federation of Labor celebration, noon-5 pm, 9/5, Madison Labor Temple, with kids’ activities, music by People Brothers Band & Red Hot Horn Dawgs, food, info tables. Free admission; bring donations of personal care items for students without homes in the MMSD Transition Education program. scfl.org. 256-5111.

THE WAY DOWN WANDERERS Summer Patio Series

High Noon Saloon: Downtown Brown, Pinky Doodle Poodle, Lords of the Trident, 8 pm.

FAIRS & F ESTIVALS

Troller / Mr. Jackson Samantha Glass Ossuary Sasha McKenney

8pm $8 adv, $10 dos 18+

Alchemy Cafe: DJ Samroc, free, 10 pm Mondays.

Come Back In: John Masino, rock, free (patio), 5 pm.

8pm $8

wed sep

The 38th annual School of Music season opener this year features Parry (violoncello), Christopher (piano) and Frances Karp (piano), along with Suzanne Beia (violin) and Katrin Talbot (viola). Works by Robert Kahn, Arvo Pärt and Rebecca Clarke will be performed, along with the world premiere of Riffs on a Great Life for Violoncello and Piano by Joel Hoffman, which the composer says was inspired by family patriarch and pianist Howard Karp, who died in 2014.

Flying into School: All-ages activities, 6 pm, 9/4, Nine Springs Golf Course, Fitchburg, with bounce house, disc golf, food, fireworks at dusk. Free. 270-4288.

GET BACK WISCONSIN

DOLORES

Monday, Sept. 5, UW Humanities Building-Mills Hall, 7:30 pm

Christy’s Landing: Moon Gypsies, Americana, 2 pm.

Revolver at 50

Whad’ya Know

Karp Family Concert

KI D S & FAM ILY

9pm $10

sat sep

lar includes sets from the two organizers plus the Nightmen, a jam supergroup, Detourious (improvisatory psychedelia, pictured), poetry from Jack O Roses and an acoustic set from Spencer Houghton.

Hippie Hideout 1st Anniversary Monday, Sept. 5, The Frequency, 9 pm

Artists FlowPoetry and Sweet Delta Dawn have been throwing monthly parties called “Hippie Hideouts” for a full year now. This special anniversary spectacu-

VFW-Cottage Grove Rd: Jerry Stueber, 6 pm Weds.

CO MEDY Open Mic: 9 pm Wednesdays, Comedy Club on State. $2. 256-0099.

Brink Lounge: Open Mic, free, 9 pm.

A RT EXH I B I TS & EV EN TS

Capitol Square-King Street Corner: Moon Gypsies, free, noon.

Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond Combat: Photographs, 9/7-10/6, Verona Public Library. 845-7180.

Cardinal Bar: New Breed Jazz Jam, 9 pm Tuesdays.

Come Back In: WheelHouse, free, 5 pm Tuesdays.

Essen Haus: Brian Erickson, free, 6:30 pm TuesdaysWednesdays.

Free House Pub, Middleton: The Westerlies, Irish, free, 7:30 pm Tuesdays.

The Frequency: Stary Olsa, 8:30 pm.

S PEC I A L EV EN TS Healthy Parks Celebration: Friends of Dane County Parks Endowment Fund fundraiser cocktail reception, 5:30-7:30 pm, 9/7, Lake Farm County Park-Lussier Family Heritage Center, with keynote by Dr. Zorba Paster. $50 donation. 212-6358.

➡

rehearsals

recording

education FALL PROGRAMS ROCK WORKSHOP Rehearse, write songs, record, play a gig.

Any style punk, metal, indie, classic, or blues.

Bands placed based on age, ability, & interest.

E AT E R

O

F

7

RE

7

RE

7

CHILD

CHILD

1

1 7

1

6

*

AD

0

2

1

0

CCHHI LI L

N

2

M

D HH HDDI L D C ILH ILC ILD ID LD L D R C H I LCDH CICCLCHCH HI IR LDD RR ERRERR R R E E REEEEEE E

CHILD

ISO

UW CREDIT UNION SUPPORTS

N

CHILD

AD

ISO

0

6

NN N

2

1

www.madisonmusicfoundry.com

F M

AD

F

1 0 6 20 2 * * SEASON * SEASON *

N

2818 Index Rd. (608) 270-2660

O

N

M

N

O SIO SN NIO NS NO IIO O O O SIN SD S S SN I SD IA ID IO ON SD AD A D AAD AA ADDDI A M MMMM MM MMA M

R O

F

N

E AT E R

ISO

ISO

’S

TH

0 2I S O N

0

6

AD

2

N

1

’S

AD

E A T E RT H E A T E R O TH O F F ’ SR S T A E ’ H T A NE E E R T O H T N A E E R T A T O E H E AT R OFF E H ’’ S E T EE E AT E AT E R S TT ERR RR OO TH O H HE S TH ON OOFFFF TTTH S N ’F’’’S F SS N ’S T A ’ E S E R OF NNN’N T H N N E AT E

’S

TH

1

N

TH

F’ S

AD

RE

O

CHILD

E AT E R

M

SEASON *

2

0

2

0000 00 2222222 20 0 2 0

7

0

2

ISO

* 1 S E A 0S O N * 6 2 * * 0 11 0 S E 1 6 ASON 1116662 * 20 * ** 222000Purchase tickets by S E A S O N11* 66 * N E *** S 22 00 * S A O 6 S * N S E O S 16 * S AS O EE A 2 0 September 30th O NN S N *** by 6 * S Purchase tickets SEA S 2 A ON SO 1 * S EA N

1 1 1 71171717177177 1 7 7

RE

TH

M

N

’S

M

RE

plus classes on: SONGWRITING LIVE SOUND RECORDING & MIXING TECHNIQUES ELECTRONIC MUSIC MUSIC THEORY MUSIC BUSINESS

1

0

N

Purchase tickets Purchase by tickets September

by September 30th 30th September 30th

SAVE UP TO 45% Purchase tickets by September 30th SAVE SAVE UP TO UP 45% TO 45% Purchase tickets by September 30th Purchase tickets September 30th SAVE UP TO30th 45% Purchase tickets by September Purchase tickets by September 30th Purchase Purchase tickets by September 30th Purchase tickets tickets by

by September September 30th 30th Purchase tickets by September 30th THE AMERICAN THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE GIRLS REVUE SAVE UP 45% Purchase tickets

by TO September 30th SAVE UP TO 45% Purchase tickets byTO September 30th SAVE 45% SAVE UP TO 45% SAVE UP TO 45% SAVE UP TO 45% THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE SAVE UP TO 45% ATHE CHRISTMAS A CHRISTMAS CAROL CAROL THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE SAVE UP TO 45% THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE THE THE AMERICAN AMERICAN GIRLS GIRLS REVUE REVUE 6

*

* 20 SO SE EA ASON SEASON *

0

1

2

7

THE TMAMERICAN GIRLS REVUE TM TM 1 TM OCT 8–23, 2016 0 THE 6AMERICAN 2 REVUE * OCT 8–23, GIRLS OCT 8–23, 2016 2016 * S OCT E A 8–23, S O N2016 A CHRISTMAS CAROL TM THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE TM TM TM DEC 10–23, 2016 A CHRISTMAS CAROLTM TM OCT 8–23, 2016 OCT 8–23, 2016 TM TM DEC 10–23, DEC 10–23, OCT 2016 8–23, 2016 TM DEC 10–23,2016 2016 OCT 8–23, 2016 SEUSSICAL OCT 8–23, 2016 OCT 8–23, 2016 A CHRISTMAS CAROL TM OCT 8–23,GIRLS 2016 THE AMERICAN REVUE TM OCT 8–23, 2016 A CHRISTMAS CAROL

THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Purchase tickets by September 30th DEC 10–23, 2016 SEUSSICAL THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE SEUSSICAL SEUSSICAL A CAROL OCT 8–23, 2016 A CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CAROL DEC 10–23, 2016 TM

TM TM

TM

A CHRISTMAS CAROL OCT 8–23, 2016 2016 DEC 10–23,

A CHRISTMAS CAROL FEB 25–MAR 12,2017 2017 A 25–MAR CHRISTMAS CAROL OCT12, 8–23, 2016 FEB FEB 2017 25–MAR 12, TO THE PROMISED LAND DEC 10–23, 2016 DEC 10–23, 2016 SEUSSICAL DEC 10–23, 2016 TM DEC DEC 10–23, 10–23, 2016 2016 TM A CHRISTMAS CAROL APR 22–30, 2017 SEUSSICAL TO LAND FEB 25–MAR 12, SEUSSICAL 2017 THE PROMISED A CHRISTMAS CAROL TM

SAVE UP TO 45%

PRESENTED BY W I S C O N S I N U N I O N T H E AT E R

TM

A PROMISED CHRISTMAS CAROLLAND TO THE TO THE PROMISED LAND SEUSSICAL DEC 10–23, 2016 SEUSSICAL FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 2017 APR 22–30, FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 SEUSSICAL DEC 10–23, 2016 SEUSSICAL A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD SEUSSICAL DEC 10–23, 2016 TO THE PROMISED LAND APR 22–30, 2017 APR12, 22–30, 2017 FEB 25–MAR 2017 FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 TM FEB 25–MAR 12, MAY 12–21, 2017 FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 2017 A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD APR 22–30, 2017 TO THE PROMISED LAND TM TO THE PROMISED LAND SEUSSICAL TM SEUSSICAL A YEAR A YEAR FROG WITH &2017 TOAD FROG TM TOWITH THE PROMISED LAND SEUSSICAL MAY 12–21, 2017 & TOAD TO THE PROMISED LAND APR 22–30, 2017 FEBAPR 25–MAR 12, 2017 TO THE PROMISED LAND THE AMERICAN GIRLS REVUE TO THE PROMISED LAND A YEAR WITH FROG &22–30, TOAD TODAY! FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 TO THE PROMISED LAND ORDER

SEPT. 13-17 & THURS. SEPT. 29

TM TM TM TM

APR 22–30, 2017 25–MAR 20172017 MAY FEB 12–21, 2017 MAY 12, 12–21, APR 22–30, 2017

APR 22–30, 2017 MAY 12–21, 2017 APR 22–30, 2017 A YEAR WITH FROG APR 22–30, 2017 &

ctmtheater.org ctmtheater.org SEUSSICAL ORDER TODAY! ctmtheater.org ORDER ORDER TODAY! TODAY!

TM

FEB 25–MAR 12, 2017 The Cummings

ctmtheater.org ctmtheater.org The Cummings

Christensen Family Foundation

TO THEChristensen PROMISED LAND The Cummings The Cummings Family Foundation Christensen Christensen The Cummings

APR 22–30, 2017 Family Christensen Foundation Family Foundation The Cummings Family Foundation Christensen The The Cummings Cummings

The Cummings Christensen Family Foundation The Anonymous Fund

MUSIC AND DANCE FROM TIBET, HUNGARY, ZANZIBAR, SUDAN, INDIA, ARGENTINA, YEMEN/ISRAEL, BRAZIL, MEXICO, AND ITALY. SEE FULL SCHEDULE AT UNIONTHEATER.WISC.EDU Evjue Foundation This project is supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from The Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times.

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

ctmtheater.org ctmtheater.org APR 22–30, 2017 MAY 12–21, MAY 12–21, 2017 2017 A CHRISTMAS CAROL MAY 2017 MAY 12–21, 12–21, 2017 ORDER TODAY! ctmtheater.org ctmtheater.org ORDER TODAY! ctmtheater.org A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD A FROG TOAD DEC TODAY! 10–23,& A YEAR YEAR WITH WITH FROG &2016 TOAD ORDER ORDER TODAY! ORDER TODAY! MAY 12–21, 2017 ORDER TODAY! ctmtheater.org ORDER TODAY! MAY 12–21, 2017 MAY 12–21, 2017 ctmtheater.org TOAD ORDER ATO YEAR WITH &2016 TOAD OCTFROG 8–23,TODAY! THE PROMISED LAND TO THE PROMISED LAND A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD MAY 12–21, 2017 TO THE PROMISED LAND A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD MAY 12–21, 2017 ORDER TODAY! ORDER TODAY! A YEAR YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD TOAD A WITH FROG & APR 22–30, 2017 ORDER TODAY! A YEAR WITH FROG APR 2017 & TOAD MAY22–30, 12–21, 2017

FEATURING: A MANDALA CONSTRUCTION AND DECONSTRUCTION BY THE MONKS OF THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET

49

■ ISTHMUS PICKS : SEP 7 - 8 FOOD & DRINK

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS Cheer on the Badgers as they face the LSU Tigers Saturday!

TAILGATE

at The Red Zone Sports Bar

Over 35 Large Flatscreen TVs

PLUS Watch Pregame, Game & Postgame on our Outdoor JUMBOTRON! Game time: 2:30pm, Lambeau Field

BREAKFAST SAT & SUN 10AM-1PM

ELECTRONIC NIGHT FRIDAY, SEPT. 2, 2016 THU NOV 12 . 9PM . $5

Featured DJs: Acideon, Sean Paul, Lane Alexander, Jogre the Ogre STAGE) BMO HARRIS BANK (STUDENT 5-8pm 7447 University Ave @ Parmenter St

Edgewood High School Jazz Combo 5pm Madison Music Foundry Jazz Combo 6pm Middleton High School Jazz Combo - The Surreal Books 7pm

______ CAPITAL BREWERY

______ 5-7pm 7734 Terrace Ave

The Madison Jazz Orchestra

418 E. WILSON ST. 608.257.BIRD CARDINALBAR.COM FRIDAY 9/2 LIVE HAPPY HOUR with

Los Chechos _ _ _ _ _ _5:30-7:30PM _ _ _ _ _ _ •_ FREE __

VAUGHN MARQUES FUNKENSTEIN & SPECIAL GUEST

ASHOKA

9PM

____________________ SATURDAY 9/3

Spicy Saturdays with DJ CHAMO 10PM ____________________

SUNDAY 9/4

Fiesta de Ochún

w/

League of Women Voters of Dane County Issues Forum: ““Election Administration in 2016: What Have We Learned?” free panel discussion, 7 pm, 9/7, Capitol Lakes-Grand Hall. 232-9447.

thu sep 8 M USIC

for a university at Kabala, and the first concert, featuring the Malian blues of Tani Diakite, takes place at Fire Circle 6 (all the way at the end of Picnic Point).

Brink Lounge: Aaron Williams & the Hoodoo, 8 pm.

Cardinal Bar: DJ Chamo, Latin, 10 pm.

Essen Haus: Bill Roberts Combo with Bob Corbit, free, 9 pm.

The Frequency: Xenia Rubinos, DJ Lolo, Tin Can Diamonds, 8 pm.

High Noon Saloon: The Getaway Drivers, free (on the patio), 6 pm; Dub Foundation, Bird’s Eye, Kazmir, 9 pm.

Ivory Room: Katy Marquardt, Michael Massey, 9 pm.

Lisa Link Peace Park: Krause Family Band, free, 5 pm.

Majestic Theatre: Over the Rhine, Lucy Wainwright Roche, 8 pm.

Merchant: Hoot’n Annie, string band, free, 10 pm.

Mickey’s Tavern: Momotaros, Vacation, Square Bombs, Number #1 Band Very Good, free, 10 pm.

Mr. Robert’s: Snap, Aquafresh, free, 10 pm.

Orpheum Theater: Gavin DeGraw, 7 pm.

Sprecher’s Restaurant and Pub: Moxie, 6 pm.

______ Johnny Chimes 6-9pm

Tempest Oyster Bar: Paul Rowley, free, 6 pm.

Jim Erickson 9-11pm

UW Memorial Union-Terrace: The Shondes, Venus in Furs, free, 9 pm.

MIDDLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY

CO MEDY

6-9pm 7425 Hubbard Ave

Antique Nouveau 6pm Sally De Broux, Laurie Lang & John Becker 7pm

______

The Tom Ryan Orchette (performing Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool) 8pm THE FREE HOUSE PUB

9:30pm - Midnight 1902 Parmenter St @ Elmwood Ave

Jon Hoel Trio 9:30pm John Christensen’s Atlas Project 10:30pm

TUESDAY 9/6

JAZZ JAM

M A DISON’S CL A SSIC DA NC E B A R

P OLITICS & ACTIV ISM

6-11pm 7464 Hubbard Ave

Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band 8PM _______________________

w/ THE NEW BREED 9PM FREE

Vineyard Walk: Free tours & tastings of wine & grapes, 5 pm, 9/7, UW West Madison Agricultural Research Station, Verona. 262-2257.

LOUISIANNE’S

1212 REGENT ST. 608-251-6766

THEREDZONEMADISON.COM

Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW): Meeting, with talk “Edible Memory: How Tomatoes became Heirlooms and Apples became Antiques,” by Jennifer Jordan, 7:15 pm, 9/7, Goodman Community Center. 836-1368.

The Portlander Session Thursday, Sept. 8, Central Park, 5-10 pm

The summer’s final Central Park Session goes out with a bang. The esteemed Portland Cello Project (6:30 pm, pictured) features four cellos and a drummer playing everything from Bach to Britney Spears. And if you want your mind blown, don’t miss MarchFourth, the high-energy traveling circus/marching band. If you’ve watched Portlandia, you’ve caught cameos from some of their members, who blast out thrilling brass and drums renditions of popular tunes while mustachioed steampunk-inspired stilt dancers dance among the crowd.

Pan African Music Session

jazzinmadison.org

Thursday, Sept. 8, Picnic Point, 5:30 pm

Build Confidence!

Mentor Kids! Have Fun!

Madison nonprofit Project 1808 works to build community in Sierra Leone through tutoring, mentoring and scholarships for students. This new concert series is part of a fundraising initiative

Ian Bagg Thursday, Sept. 8, Comedy Club on State, 8:30 pm

He may claim to be “the only comedian to work for Judd Apatow and not become a multibillionaire,” but there’s a reason Ian Bagg was a top five finalist in NBC’s 2015 Last Comic Standing. The Canadian standup has appeared with Leno, Conan and Craig Ferguson, and his most recent special, Ian Bagg: Getting to Fucking Know You, is streaming on Hulu. He’s super funny, so y’know, go see him. We promise you won’t regret it. With Michael Harrison, Martin Henn. ALSO: Friday and Saturday (8 & 10:30 pm), Sept. 9-10.

MSCR is looking for dedicated staff who love working with kids and making a difference in their lives

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

NOW HIRING

50

• Aquatics • Elementary Programs • Middle School Programs • High School Programs • Bilingual Elementary Programs • Fitness • Sports & Outdoors • Specialized Recreation

For full job descriptions and to apply online go to

www.mscr.org/employment/job-openings Call 204-3000 for more information EOE

Find us on

Madison Theatre Guild Presents: Alice A New Hard Rock Musical written by Dan Myers & Meghan Rose Opening at the Bartell Theatre Oct. 27th - Nov. 5th For Tickets: http://bartelltheatre.org/

pres

2 0 16

i

mon

N R A B ART

in l Wait s Wail s u n or r eio ie s eusp r e s e n t s THE on p b n m o m T r s m e A at dam Har ep 7 A SH in 10 RN E BA

hbu

rg

592

9 &R T TH

A

Fitc Rd.

rg

uartet Q e r u t thm Fu T y h 0 A R 1 E l i F & i n Gitan u s Wr a uarteSti w g o i in n n HE T : o G m imore & Q r be i N ll a e m r T e I B ultr g H u e A t E ic ba f t u t H h R o F n p T c Seby ethrm Cdlu. bFit o APTo0 n AT U st R mo taei lmARlfhons 1 artet / aH u p d x a W u A it Q e a t 7 s G S & F o 2 u o 9 Swing Ultr5a9 Baltimsoe:rell Welch H &0 rmoni i ll uoartet 1 e G s Q ic f i t u o N r n e R r & T I o b u t P lu u t CT U R uartetRO v aFr e z nuartet hytlhim Alfonso9 Faux F / HEoA : l Q i t a G o a Hu s W e itQ Ultra InhN lc gurG e t o i in u R W F w ll S o e U &otre s m m us a r RT TnrtRiicoheyllith& k feBtiasnltfoim c z o i a t t e o l b r i P lu F E A H OAlsilfvoaW a n Citamore so t n o H rtee G a / u u o uxwing Q i a t n F o S o H a o p r y lt h U llei t s&& G rsy WbelcoMfidBwaeltstim e Harm ll ic e t s k s n c u t i o a t R T P more info Hot Clu i v a r einzg Fersitro.cteo tm Alfonso O l Sw Qua ux / UltraMFidawest Gty.ceposllymWelch Hot c k e t s & es s t i Trrei o info at SwingRFus z o m e r a Oool di vcarts Midwest Gypsy Rd. ams

URI 2 0 16

d 7 A 592

2 0 16

r mbe AT

hbu

NG: Fitc

N R A B N R ARTB A

ART

7 592

Ad

Fitc

Rd. ams

f

hbu

rg

est.c o wtinsg F& S e k t i c re info at mo afe

bbeeneefirt and Proceedgs artiin stse workin w

Life is full of hard choices.

Dinner shouldn’t be one of them.

Download the app.

Order food online from your favorite restaurants.

m

SpoonyCpsy r ’sMBidluwe est GIsthmums e lv u C • o Image • Creendefiitt Uinnio gnFensLt.ucmber coustic s b Saw d A ed n : d ce la y n ro b rt to P a ists Stough red e • He workoinpgearrt• Sponso m Fass o k Loung n D ri r B e p ab • Vo e o C h T n So io n FM U WORT-

benefit Proceedgs artists and workin

benefit Proceedgs artists and workin

UWBADGERS.COM

1.800.GO.BADGERS

Volleyball

Football

Uw field house

Camp Randall stadium

INVITATIONAL vs SAN DIEGO SEPT 02 | 7PM

FREE team posters & schedule magnets! (while supplies last)

vs AKRON

SEPT 10 | 2:30PM Home Opener!

Tickets available at uwbadgers.com

Badgerville Engineering mall

SEPTEMBER 10 Gates Open at NOON

vs TEXAS A&M CC

The official tailgate party of Wisconsin Athletics

FREE “Point Wisconsin” Hand-fans!

Fresh grilled food, beer, refreshments & more!

Enjoy music from Studebaker 7 & the UW Band

SEPT 04 | 1PM (while supplies last) Courtesy of

FREE ADMISSION!

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Courtesy of

51

Largest Used Bicycle Store in the World!

■ EMPHASIS

Hundreds of Road Bikes Under

$600

930 REGENT ST. 251-1663 Hours: M-F 9-9 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 10-7

Largest Used Bicycle Store in the World!

Hundreds of Road Bikes Under

Two clip point hunter knives: Top knife features an elk antler spacer and a handle of beetle kill pine. Lower knife has a copper guard, an elk antler spacer and a sequoia wood handle.

$600

930 REGENT ST. 251-1663 Hours: M-F 9-9 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 10-7

Blades of glory An outdoorsman with a culinary bent handcrafts natural knives HAMMER & TINE hammerandtine.com dan@hammerandtine

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

BY MARCELLE RICHARDS

52

“I’ve been around knives my whole life, and I know what people like and want to use,” says Dan Almquist, 36. Almquist, a chef and certified executive pastry chef, has used knives both professionally and for sport.

Now he’s also making them.

Though his intricate, hand-forged knives are intended primarily for hunting and fishing, he also has kitchen knives in the works. (On his website, Almquist calls himself an “avid outdoorsman with a culinary background.”)

Almquist grew up “in the outdoors” in Eau Claire, where he also spent time in his dad’s woodworking shop, learning from him and his grandfather. He was among the 1% of Boy Scouts to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout and spent much of his time hunting, fishing and camping.

You may recognize his name from the time he served as sous chef and pastry chef at 43 North; he also spent 12 years as pastry chef at Lombardino’s. At Madison College, he was one of only a handful students to complete a dual degree in the culinary and baking programs and stayed on for 10 years as an instructor.

Almquist left Madison in 2013 to take a full-time job as chef at Elkstone Farm in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. There, he taught himself blacksmithing and built on his skills as a woodworker to make his own knives — “functional art,” as he terms it.

“I’m pretty picky about the knives I make. I want it to look good but I want it to be used,” he says.

His knives begin on the forest floor, where he collects deer, moose and elk antlers,

choosing them for their grain, patterning and coloration. These become parts of the handle, along with wood he collects nearby.

For the blades, Almquist uses mostly oilhardening tool steel. The rough bars become blades over the course of about a week. He even uses local beetle-kill pine to make his own charcoal, which heats the metal to about 1,500 degrees. The metal is forged using hammers and an anvil — which he also made himself.

During this stage, he sets the bevels on the blade, adds the decorative hammered texture and signs the blade with his logo. The blades are quite brittle at this point, so they are then “annealed” or “normalized” — essentially relaxed — by being heated again and slowly cooled before he refines their bevel and shape with a belt grinder.

“I like to leave the part above the bevel untouched, showing the rough forged finish, giving the blades some rustic flair,” he says.

Blades, like bakery, also finish in the oven.

The blades undergo heat treatments in a kiln, and a “quench” of oil changes the crystalline

structure of the knife, making it hard and brittle again. Then he softens it again to add flex, before another round of grinding and then hand sanding.

A blade truly becomes a knife in the fit and finish stage. Almquist buttresses the blades with a metal guard, made from metals such as copper, nickel silver or bronze, though he has also used airplane aluminum. He carves the wood or antlers for the handles, hand-sanding and oiling them with linseed oil. Finally, he hones the edge on the finished knife. All of Almquist’s outdoor knives come with a leather sheath.

Almquist has no plans to quit his day job, for his love of food also runs deep, but he hopes the knife-making can be a parttime profession.

In June, he began selling his knives online through his company Hammer & Tine, starting with 50 knives. He was down to just two a few weeks later. Currently, he has 11 knives for sale, with another 20 or so about to be completed. He is focusing on hunting and fishing knives, which run $200 to $300, but there are customers asking for kitchen knives. He’s still testing prototypes: “Kitchen knives are still coming along,” he says. “I finished one and have been using it in my kitchen for a week or two and am very pleased with it.” ■

JONESIN’

n CLASSIFIEDS

Housing Buy-Sell-Exchange Matching people and property for over 20 years. Achieve your goals! Free consult. www.andystebnitz.com Andy Stebnitz 608-692-8866 Restaino & Associates Realtors UW • EDGEWOOD • ST MARY’S Quiet and smoke-free 1 & 2 bedroom apartments starting at $800. Newer kitchens with dishwashers & microwaves. FREE HEAT, WATER, STORAGE. No pets. On-site office with package service. All calls answered 24/7.

Intercom entry. Indoor bicycle parking. Close to bus, grocery, restaurants, and bike trail.

Shenandoah Apartments 1331 South Street 608-256-4747 ShenandoahApartments@gmail.com ALL AREAS ROOMMATES.COM. Lonely?

Bored? Broke? Find the perfect roommate to complement your personality and lifestyle at Roommates.com! (AAN CAN) West Madison Office Space. First month “FREE RENT”! Single to 9-Office Suites available starting at $295/ month. Call 608-274-9970.

All real estate advertised is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking; or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. Isthmus will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are on an equal opportunity basis.

Jobs Middleton woman looking for a personal assistant for walk to the gym and back, arm exercises (ROM), walk on the treadmill, and few abs.

Contact secchiangie@yahoo.com or at (608) 332-8962. Leave message if there is no answer.

Great part time opportunity. Woman in Verona seeks help with personal cares and chores. Two weekend days/mth (5 hrs/shift) and one overnight/mth. Pay is $11.66/awake hrs & $7.25/sleep hrs. A driver’s license and w/ comfort driving a van a must! Please call (608) 347-4348 if interested.

Are you in BIG trouble with the IRS? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 844-753-1317 (AAN CAN)

Man with disability and health issues needs worker for high level of care. Multiple shifts available. Two employer agencies involved. $11.66/hr. Contact Tina at (608) 630-4369 for more info.

“Ageless” — and hopefully timeless, too.

Looking for Professional Monitoring staff for our Central Monitoring Station.

Positions are over-night hours. We have part-time positions with opportunities to grow into full-time positions. Contact NOSS at info@nossllc.com or 877.559.1642.

Helping Hands Needed!

Are you a compassionate, dependable person who loves spreading joy? Help seniors in our community maintain their independence with nonmedical companionship and in-home care!

Flexible hours. Home Instead Senior Care: 608-663-2646. EOE

RETAIL STORE MANAGER The Cash Store is a leader in consumer financial services with over 300 stores in seven states.

We currently have openings for an Assistant Store Manager in our Madison, WI locations.

Starting pay is $12.99 and hour with the ability to earn an additional $1,000 in performance incentives every month. We have one of the best retail schedules available: closed Sundays, open a half a day on Saturday, and closed early evenings Monday - Friday. Primary duties involve processing loan applications, making loans and providing excellent customer service.

Applicants must have a High School diploma and a minimum of three years experience in Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality, Banking or Customer Service. Go to: https://www.cashstore.com/jobs to fill out our application. EOE

CAN YOU DELIVER? Isthmus needs delivery drivers on Thursdays. We use independent contractors. The delivery requires a physically fit individual with an eye for detail, a good driving record and up-to-date insurance.

There are various routes available that run from 3-4 hours to deliver. Immediate routes available.

#795 BY MATT JONES ©2016 JONESIN’ CROSSWORDS

ACROSS

1 ___ de gallo (salsa variety) 5 Home of the Bills and Chargers, for short 8 Extinguishes birthday candles 13 Federal org. that inspects workplaces 14 Day-___ colors 15 Canadian dollar coin nickname 16 Identical online message, but sent backwards?

18 Fragrant evergreen with starlike flowers 19 “Gangnam Style” performer 20 Did some tricks at a skate park?

22 Biter on the bayou 24 Get out of debt 25 Three-dimensional figures

27 Competes on eBay 29 “A Boy Named Sue” songwriter Silverstein 30 “Für ___” (Beethoven dedication) 32 Misfortune 35 Do some drastic wardrobe reduction?

39 She’s your sibling 40 Die-___ (people who won’t quit) 41 Chichen ___ (Mayan site) 42 ___ mojado (Spanish side of a “wet floor” sign) 43 Drop it already 45 Be in the driver’s seat 48 Hollow-centered muffin 51 With 57-Across, what was always covered with a sock until just now?

53 Org. with lots of clubs 56 Portugal’s part of it

57 See 51-Across 59 Firming, as muscles 60 Suffix for the extreme 61 Choral voice range 62 Benny Goodman’s genre 63 “Dude ... your fly” 64 Bust’s counterpart DOWN

1 “___ and Circumstance” 2 Spy agency on “Archer” 3 LeBaron and Pacifica, for two 4 Rower’s blade 5 Concurs (with) 6 City with a contaminated drinking supply 7 Count in French?

8 Chef on cans 9 Actor Peter and TV producer Chuck, for two

10 Ready to drink 11 Pebbles Flintstone’s mom 12 Oozing 15 K-O combination?

17 Carried a balance 21 Trips for Uranus, e.g.

23 Narc’s weight 25 Mach 2 fliers, once 26 “Fancy meeting you here!”

28 Somewhat, in suffixes 30 “The Final Countdown” band 31 British version of Inc. 32 Olympic team game with a goalkeeper 33 Granular pasta 34 “Voice of Israel” author Abba 36 Sounding like a ceiling fan 37 ___ in “Oscar” 38 Buckle under pressure 42 Look through a window, maybe 43 “Kick-Ass” star Chloe Grace ___ 44 Kitchen unit 45 Fits of pique 46 Quarterback known for his active knee 47 “___ wouldn’t do that!”

49 “Masters ___” (Showtime drama since 2013) 50 Verse-writing 52 Reusable grocery purchase 54 Visit 55 Infinitesimal bit 58 Awesome LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS

P.S. MUELLER

Please contact Circulation Manager Tim Henrekin via email: thenrekin@isthmus.com

Begin Your Downtown Home Search

Begin Your Downtown Home Search

MARINA

Available at .. $479,900

CAPITOL WEST | Impeccable modern-designed 2 bd + study/2 ba penthouse.................................. $799,900 METROPOLITAN PLACE | Beautiful finishes & fantastic amenities. ....................................... $172,500-$369,900

www.MyDowntownLife.com l 608.268.0899

www.MyDowntownLife.com l 608.268.0899

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

Luxury 2 bd/2 ba unit offers an amazing combination of lake & city views.

53

WELCOMES

n CLASSIFIEDS

Jobs

contd.

Guitar Center NOW HIRING Sales Associates and Repair Technicians at our Middleton Location! Visit our website at www.guitarcentercareers.com to apply today!

ANDREW BIRD

CAPITOL THEATER 9.6

CAKE

BREESE STEVENS FIELD 9.9

Volunteer with UNITED WAY Volunteer Center Call 246-4380 or visit volunteeryourtime.org to learn about opportunities Independent Health Care needs a registration volunteer to assist with paperwork at 10-12 flu clinics in Madison, Fitchburg and Sun Prairie this fall. The volunteer will help the nurse give a friendly greeting to all participants, hand out information packets, assist seniors in the completion of the consent form, and pack up materials when the flu clinic concludes.

Shelter From The Storm, a dog and cat rescue in Madison, has opportunities for animal lovers with a passion for non-profit work to join our board. Experience with fundraising, finance, governance, and/or organizational planning is highly desired - but so is a willingness to roll up your sleeves and make a difference.

MAVIS STAPLES

MAJESTIC 9.10

BLIND PILOT MAJESTIC 9.11

United Way 2-1-1 is seeking new volunteers to staff our telephone lines, answering questions about resources available in the service area. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about community resources and would like to assist people in finding ways to get and give help, United Way 2-1-1 may be the place for you! Training starts early September.

Services & Sales CHECK OUT THE FOUNDRY FOR MUSIC LESSONS & REHEARSAL STUDIOS & THE BLAST HOUSE STUDIO FOR RECORDING! 608-270-2660 madisonmusicfoundry.com

ELEPHANT REVIVAL

PURPLE VEINS

CAR SEAT HEADREST

ZIGGY MARLEY

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

MAJESTIC 9.23

54

MAJESTIC 9.27

MAJESTIC 9.24

BARRYMORE 10.1

WIN TICKETS @ ISTHMUS.COM/PROMOTIONS

CASH FOR CARS: Any Car/Truck 20002015. Running or Not! Top Dollar For Used/ Damaged. Free Nationwide Towing! Call Now: 1-888-420-3808 (AAN CAN)

EyeglassTray.com Hand crafted in WI. Set your glasses down softly anywhere $16 with free shipping

Happenings Badger State Dahlia Society Dahlia Walks Sunday Afternoons in Sept.

12:00 noon until dusk 5335 Whalen Rd. Fitchburg, WI 53575 • Bring Cameras AIRLINE CAREERS begin here – Get started by training as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-725-1563 (AAN CAN)

Health & Wellness Swedish Massage For Men, providing immediate Stress, Tension and Pain Relief. Seven days a week by appt.—same day appointments available.

Contact Steve, CMT at: ph/ text 608.277.9789 or acupleasur@aol.com.

Gift certificates available for any reason or season @ ABC Massage Studio!

Awesome Therapeutic Massage with Ken-Adi Ring.

Gift Certificates available.

Deep, gentle work as you like it. Celebrate life 608-256-0080. welllife.org.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

by ALICIA HAMILTON Deep Tissue and Hot Stones for no extra fee. Conveniently located downtown.

Please visit bohemianbodywork.com for information on rates and scheduling.

Viagra!! 52 Pills for Only $99.00. Your #1 trusted provider for 10 years. Insured and Guaranteed Delivery. Call today 1-888-4039028 (AAN CAN)

If you can’t stand up for our national anthem you should stay in the locker room until the game starts.

Police ride alongs should be required for all of the people out there protesting against the cops.

2009 FREEPORT RD. • 271-3827 • NEAR VERONA & RAYMOND ROADS

n SAVAGE LOVE

Client tell

BY DAN SAVAGE

I have been seeing sex workers for 30 years, and I shudder to think how shitty my life would have been without them.

Some have become friends, but I’ve appreciated all of them. Negative stereotypes about guys like me are not fair, but sex work does have its problems. Some clients (including females) are difficult — difficult clients aren’t typically violent; more often they’re inconsiderate and demanding.

Clients need to understand that all people have limits and feelings, and money doesn’t change that. But what can we clients do to fight stupid, regressive, repressive laws that harm sex workers?

Not A John You can speak up, NAJ. The current line from prohibitionists — people who want sex work to remain illegal — is that all women who sell sex are victims and all men who buy sex are monsters. But talk to actual sex workers and you hear about considerate, regular clients who are kind, respectful and sometimes personally helpful in unexpected ways. (A sex worker friend had a regular client who was a dentist; he did some expensive dental work for my

uninsured friend — and he did it for free, not for trade.) You also hear about clients who are threatening or violent — and how laws against sex work make it impossible for them to go to the police, making them more vulnerable to violence, exploitation, and abuse, not less.

There is a large and growing sex workers’ rights movement, NAJ, which Emily Bazelon wrote about in a terrific cover story for The New York Times Magazine (“Should Prostitution Be a Crime?” May 5, 2016). Bazelon spoke with scores of sex workers active in the growing and increasingly effective decriminalization movement. Amnesty International recently called for the full decriminalization of sex work, joining Human Rights Watch, the World Health Organization and other large, mainstream health and human rights groups.

But there’s something missing from the movement to decriminalize sex work: clients like you, NAJ. Maggie McNeill, a sex worker, activist and writer, wrote a blistering piece on her blog (“The Honest Courtesan”) about a recent undercover police operation in Seattle. Scores of men seeking to hire sex workers — the men ranged from surgeons to bus drivers to journalists — were arrested and subjected to ritualized public humiliation designed to discourage other men from paying for sex.

JOE NEWTON

The legal risks and social stigma attached to buying sex doubtless leave some clients feeling like they can’t speak up. Clients need to join the fight — or perhaps I should say clients need to rejoin the fight.

In The Origins of Sex: A History of the First Sexual Revolution, which I read while I was away on vacation, author Faramerz Dabhoiwala writes about “Societies of Virtue” formed all over England in the late 17th century. Adulterers, fornicators and Sabbath-breakers were persecuted by these groups, NAJ, but their campaigns against prostitutes were particularly vicious and indiscriminate; women were thrown in jail or publicly whipped for the crime of having a “lewd” appearance. The persecution of streetwalkers, brothel owners and women guilty of “[walking] quietly about the street” went on for decades.

Then a beautiful thing happened. “In the spring of 1711, a drive against ‘loose women and their male followers’ in Covent Garden was foiled when ‘the constables were dreadfully maimed,

and one mortally wounded, by ruffians aided by 40 soldiers of the guards, who entered into a combination to protect the women,’” writes Dabhoiwala. “On another occasion in the East End, a crowd of over a thousand seamen mobbed the local magistrates and forcibly released a group of convicted prostitutes being sent to a house of correction.”

And thanks to their efforts and the efforts of 18th-century sex workers who lawyered up, marched into court and sued the pants off Society of Virtue members, by the middle of the 18th century, women could walk the streets without being arrested or harassed — even women known to be prostitutes.

I’m not suggesting that today’s clients form mobs and attack prohibitionists, cops, prosecutors and their enablers in the media. But clients can and should be out there speaking up in defense of sex workers and themselves. Sex workers are speaking up and fighting back — on Twitter and other social media platforms, sometimes anonymously, but increasingly under their own names — and they’re staring down the stigma, the shame and the law on their own. It’s time for their clients to join them in the fight. n Email Dan at mail@savagelove or reach him on Twitter at @fakedansavage.

SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016 ISTHMUS.COM

55

R E V O M O R C H O OS E F USED VEHICLES !

N O I T A C O AT ONE L Area!

500

ison d a M e th in s le ic h e n Used V o ls a e D t s e B e th d t vehicles Fin e g d u B & , ry u x u L , Import ertified C i We have Domestic, it n fi In / M G / a d n wned • Ho -O re P d e ifi rt e C k c Zimbri T PLA C

E

DS

RS

AD

E R S’ C H O

AR

2 01 5 2016-17 RE

W

S

U

1601 W Beltline Hwy Madison • (608) 270-7799

HM

56

ZimbrickFishHatcheryRoad.com

IST

ISTHMUS.COM SEPTEMBER 1–7, 2016

FI

IC

E

A

AU T O D E A L E R 26 Years in a Row