Taking it to the streets
It’s not often that a Madison police officer has to ask a street artist to downsize his crowds because they’re blocking traffic. This is not an unusual request, however, when spray painter Travis Knapp takes to the 100 or 400 blocks of State Street. On a typical weekend, Knapp’s audience averages 50 to 75 people, but that can swell to… View story »
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Events
Saturday, March 1
Altered Geometry: Contemporary Sculpture from MMoCA’s Collection
Pieces such as Martin Kersels’ “Charm (Death Star) and David Nash’s “Cracking Box” from MMoCA’s permanent collection will be featured in the coming months for the artistically-minded Madisonian.
Where: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art - State Street Gallery
When: Saturday through May 4
Cost: Free
Friday, May 2
Eco Party 2008
In an effort to raise environmental consciousness, Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Music Committee invites you to bring old batteries, listen to some music and get down for the planet earth.
Where: Memorial Union Terrace
When: Friday, 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
UW Cinematheque
Haven’t seen a rare foreign film lately? Check out the UW Cinematheque!
Where: 4070 Vilas Hall
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. - In the Heat of the Night Saturday, 7:30 p.m. - The Searchers
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 3
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club burst into the scene several years back with their intriguing blend of blues and moody indie rock. This Saturday they will bring this unique sound to Madison.
Where: High Noon Saloon
When: Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $16 advance, $18 cover
‘WALL-E’ writer, director set to launch next Pixar hit
In the last 13 years, computer-animated films have exploded in popularity, so much so that there is now an Academy Award category for Animated feature film. And of these films, many can be classified as cute or fun, but only a handful stand out as true classics. The CGI films that top many lists are 1995’s “Toy Story,” the first… View story »
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‘Absurd blurbs’ offer hope to hopeless
The beginnings of almost any lifetime passion are defined by the confidence it offers you as a child. The kids in my neighborhood couldn’t afford a real musical instrument, let alone lessons. The local schools touted paltry art budgets that had us using the nubs of half-eaten crayons out of an old coffee tin and well-worn watercolors for an hour… View story »
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Summer festival preview
Summerfest - Milwaukee, Wis. June 26-July 6 Tickets: $15 on weekends and evenings after 4 p.m. Music, beer and brats are the three most common things you can enjoy from June 26 through July 6 at Summerfest. “The World’s Largest Music Festival” has been located on the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee for 40 years, so it’s safe… View story »
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