We appear to have reached a lull in the storm. Now would be a good time to go sledding and build snowmen (and women and children). For those of you staying inside here is a collection of updates, reports, and photos.
* TCT: [...]
Today is December 9. On this date in 2000 The United States Supreme Court stays the Florida recount.
* City of Madison: The City of Madison has been hit with a major snowstorm that has impact most City services. There are several [...]
It's looking more and more like a good night to stay in. A blizzard warning has been issued for Dane County (among others), with 10 - 16 inches of snow predicted by the end of the storm late tomorrow.
Tonight's Common Council [...]
I support development in downtown Madison. I dislike sprawl and Madison is definitely growing. Making smarter and better use of the existing space downtown is in the city's interest whether that means building in currently empty spaces, replacing unusable buildings, or growing [...]
Two years ago I recorded a Christmas album titled There Isn’t a War on Christmas. All the songs were both written and recorded within a month or so in my old basement and at my sister-in-law’s music therapy clinic. (Note: Her studio [...]
The frustrating thing about having not one, but two alleged art film houses in the backyard is that it enhances frustration when a movie you really want to see keeps passing the market week after week. Lars von Trier's "Antichrist" is one [...]
This Thursday through Saturday Edgewood College will host its first completely student-run production: Home is where the Cardboard Lies, an original play by Edgewood student Tyler Schott that looks at homelessness as experienced by five characters (one of whom is a homeless [...]
Today is December 8, the 342nd day of the year. On this day in 1980, Rock musician John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by Mark David Chapman. The former Beatle was 40.
* WSJ: Murder suspect Tyrone Adair found dead in Cottage Grove
* [...]
Do you long for the days of roller derby when it was less about athleticism and rules and more about the flash and spectacle of hellions on wheels knocking each other over? If that's the case, than the Mad Rollin' Dolls' [...]
Thursday night I and various notables in the local arts scene attended an intriguing talk by Douglas McLennan, founder of ArtsJournal.com and director of the National Arts Journalism Program, called “Arts Journalism 2.0: The next wave in arts conversations.” [...]
According to an email sent out to Alders and posted on Brenda Konkel's blog tomorrow's likely heated Common Council meeting could be rescheduled. As you likely know this is the meeting that would have discussed what to do about the Landmark Commission blocking the Edgewater project.
Council Leadership has [...]
Today is December 7. It is National Cotton Candy Day and Pearl Harbor Day.
* AP: Madison police continue search for murder suspect
* DC: Doyle promotes green energy, installation of solar panels
* BH: LGBT rights ralliers march to Capitol; More than 200 supporters advocate for overturn of [...]
With a friend in the hospital and work piling up at my desk, I’ve had a long and stressful week. But like last night’s surprising snowfall, things can change in the blink of an eye. That’s right kids, it’s the weekend! And [...]
Mama Digdown's Brass Band will be dropping a new disc entitled We Make 'Em Say Ooh on December 12 at the Corral Room. How is the album? Check back next Wednesday for a review from Emily Mills.
The Earthling Invasion will also be' [...]
The Mallards have a nice promotion starting on Saturday. For those planning to buy any Mallards merchandise for Christmas, this may be for you.
From the Madison Mallards website:
FREE GREAT DANE DUCK BLIND TICKETS!
Starting this Saturday, December 5, and running through [...]
Today is December 4, the 338th day of the year. On this date in 1945, the Senate approved U.S. participation in the United Nations.
* WSJ: Two women, two girls killed in separate shootings; police continue search for gunman
* CP: Four Madison/Dane County Murders, What Is Happening To Us?
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We've been trying to follow the Madison Alcohol License Committee on a monthly basis and one item we were excited about that went away fairly quickly this summer was the Atomic Koi Cocktail Lounge possibly opening on Muir Field Road. The establishment' [...]
I moved to this city on a whim in 2003 because two of my friends who were attending grad school at the University of Wisconsin convinced me it was a great place to live. They were right. I love this city and [...]
I admit it, I'm a Duke fan.
When I was young, the Badgers were only good at...okay the band was the only good thing about UW sports. Seemingly everyone around me was an Indiana fan, as Bobby Knight was leading the team' [...]
In this age of debate over health care, one fact remains true: There are lots of folks without insurance. While some people cannot afford high premiums, there are many who work in industries or have lives where coverage is not even available. [...]
Today is December 3. On this date in 1818 Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state.
* WSJ: Edgewater developer appeals, calls Landmarks decision flawed
* TCT: [...]
We didn't get any valid entries in our Tuesday Tickets giveaway yesterday for our special Taylor Hicks/Grease prize package. Remember folks, we need your first and last name in the entry unless you have an account and are logged in.
We're [...]
Do you consider yourself part of the “Soul Patrol”? If so, we have a prize package designed specifically for you. Starting December 8 at the Overture Center for the Arts fifth season American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks, will be taking [...]
I admit I've never played a Call of Duty game. Hard-core military shooters were never really my thing. Still, Modern Warfare 2 is the big game of the holiday season, selling over 4.7 million copies on its first day' [...]
On Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Rathskeller in Memorial Union, Bay Area hip hop artist Rafael Casal will perform songs from his new LP “Monster” at a concert that also features several up and coming MCs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s [...]
Today is December 2. On this date in 2001 Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. President George W. Bush promises to crackdown on corporate corruption. No, seriously, he did.
* Weis: Ogres of Mansion Hill
* CP: "The fact is no matter" [...]
Make no mistake, a show by The Books is work. Sitting in the darkened concert hall, wrapped in the pulse and click of sampled sound, you may not feel as if you are working. You may lose track of your body in [...]
Today is November 30, the 335th day of the year. On this date in 1955, Rosa Parks defied the law by refusing to give up her seat to a white man aboard a Montgomery, Ala., city bus. Parks was arrested, sparking a year-long boycott of the buses by blacks.
* WSJ: [...]
The first weekend of December is on the horizon and that, of course, means Santa needs to get out of the workshop for a night and cut loose before the big toy building push. On Saturday Santarchy (a.k.a. Santacon, a.k.a. Santa Rampage) [...]
Today is November 30. On this date in 1999 in Seattle, Wash. protests against the WTO meeting by anti-globalization protesters catch police unprepared and force the cancellation of opening ceremonies.
* TCT: Laptop City Hall: This week in the city
* BH: Madison police issued 1,818 tickets for winter parking [...]
I gazed into the mirror, wild, bloodshot eyes staring back, and a shiny piece of laminate shining shinily around my neck. It was Thanksgiving morning, and I was ready to journalize the hell out of family dinner.
“Are you ready?” My [...]
As I painstakingly revisit all of the albums that I’ve enjoyed since the start of this century one of the acts I find myself going back to repeatedly is The Books. I mention this primarily because the experimental folk-electronica duo will be [...]
Good morning citizens of Madison. How was your Thanksgiving? Lots of turkey and pie I assume. I ate so much I have yet to button my pants, which is causing a bit of a problem because I am at work. We have a few shows with local acts for you [...]
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we help you celebrate your day with our annual posting of Blame Society's Celebrity Bric-a-Brac Theater: The Story of Thanksgiving featuring Christopher Walken, John Madden, and others. Thank you everyone for making this such a great year for dane101.
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It becomes apparent fairly quickly that Flame Shark has no intentions of sailing into uncharted waters on their newest album, Raw Flowers. Uncharted for the band perhaps, but not for anybody who has listened to a Wilco or Spoon record in the [...]
Today is November 24. On this date in 1859 Charles Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species.
* TCT: Will Wisconsin join other states in legalizing medical marijuana?
* BH Editorial: This board supports the legalization of medicinal marijuana and would be happy to see other states follow the trend.
* [...]
Today is November 24, the 328th day of the year. On this date in 1991, rock singer Freddie Mercury of Queen died at age 45 of pneumonia brought on by AIDS.
* BH: City subcommittee changes snow clearing ordinance
* C3K: State DMV Offices Will Close Again For Furloughs
* DC: [...]
In an email this hour from Robert Chappell, former communications director for Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, we learn that Henry Sanders, Jr. has announced his candidacy for the seat being vacated by Lawton. Sanders previously ran against incumbant State Assembly [...]
Madison Mentions return this week exploring the headlines that talk about Madison outside of Wisconsin's state line.
The Estherville Daily News profiles a local boy turned Ironman. The article is a great look at what it takes to be one of [...]
Today is November 23. The BBC broadcast the first ever episode of Doctor Who, starring William Hartnell, which would become the world's longest science fiction drama to date.
* BH: City widens H1N1 groups; More than 6,000 vaccinated at public clinic
* C3k: [...]
If you were looking forward to catching some of your favorite actors from television shows like Heroes, House, and Desperate Housewives up on stage playing your favorite hits it appears your hopes have been dashed. According to Band From TV frontman Greg [...]
If you were looking forward to catching some of your favorite actors from television shows like Heroes, House, and Desperate Housewives up on stage playing your favorite hits it appears your hopes have been dashed. According to Band From TV frontman Greg [...]
Considering all of the hoopla regarding the debate to make a student specific seat on the Alcohol License Review Committee it was a little disappointing to learn this morning that only one student has so far put in an application [...]
Is it just me or have you been exhausted lately? I’m really not sure if it’s seasonal or if I should see a doctor but I just can’t motivate lately. This weekend I am determined to get myself off the couch and out to see some live local music. If [...]
Today is November 20, the 324th day of the year. On this date in 1789, New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
* C3K: Police: Shot Fired During Robbery Attempt
* TDC: Survey: Wisconsin employers pay 22 percent more than nation for health insurance
* [...]
Looking at the agenda prior to last night’s ALRC meeting I had assumed it would be a fast and smooth night. I should know better. It was: Confusion over new capacities at a downtown venue partially due to the Alcohol Density Plan, [...]
Today is November 19, the 323d day of the year. On this date in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.
* WSJ: Madison tops list of most charitable cities in the nation
* [...]
I'd like to preface this by stating that I subscribe to the theory of evolution.
November 24 will mark the 150th anniversary of the publishing of Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species. Darwin's work took the theories of evolution discussed at that time' [...]
Upon first listen, Butte’s I Don’t Want To Complain To You comes off as an adequate album of straight forward power pop. Luckily, I've kept it in steady rotation for the past few months and recently realized its staying power. Often I will' [...]
Today is November 18. On this date in 1928 release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. This [...]
Before the first issue was even out of the gates, the publishers of Madison’s newest glossy, 608 Magazine, had two major hurdles to jump: It’s hard not to notice the dismal climate for traditional media these days. Print publications of all [...]
I've been daydreaming about a new video feature for a long time and with all of the solid local music I planned to see this weekend I figured now would be as good a time as any to start. Beginning today I'll [...]
Today is November 17, the 321st day of the year. On this date in 1800, Congress held its first session in Washington, D.C., in the partially completed Capitol building.
* BH: Dane County passes budget
* DC: Illegal tobacco sales to minors in Wisconsin on the decline
* JSO: UW [...]
Some had to look up what a "raver" was on the internet. Others just dug deep into their closets and dusted off the old Kandi necklaces, big pants, and brightly colored tees. All converged on the usually Western-themed High Noon Saloon [...]
Thursday through Saturday Edgewood College presents an exuberant and funny staging of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, which moves the setting to Wisconsin’s North Woods. I’ll reuse the plot description I used last year for MATC’s production of this [...]
Today is November 16. On this date in 1938 LSD is first synthesized by Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland.
* MJS: Madison executive makes it official: Will not run for governor
* FOX6: Republican candidate Scott Walker reacts to Barrett's candidacy
* DC:
This is the first part of Dane101’s extensive Drama Bowl I coverage. No, we promise we won't be as insane about this as other media outlets. Still, check back for more leading up to the game Monday night at 7:30 p.m.' [...]
Friday
If original string band material is your thing, Pert' Near Sandstone is playing at the High Noon starting at 9:30 p.m. with Henhouse Prowlers opening.
You know where I'll be? Checking out Hank Williams III and Assjack at The Barrymore Theatre tonight. It's' [...]
Beth Kille, who made a name for herself fronting Clear Blue Betty for most of this decade, recently made her way back to Madison after spending some time out of state. Kille has just put the finishing touches on her first [...]
Today is November 13, the 316th day of the year. On this date in 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to a friend, "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
* JSO: "Wisconsin residents should brace for more tax increases and service" [...]
We need your help. Pamela "Sydney" Clyde has been missing since Nov. 6. She was last seen at her Eastside home, on the corner of Hwy 51 and 151 (Stoughton Rd. and E. Washington Ave.) by her roommate at around 2 [...]
Four actors and a minimalistic set explode into a fast-paced comic adventure at the Overture Center in Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. Based on the movie and novel of the same name, this parody spy thriller relies on inventiveness, imagination, and [...]
The Sons of Atom are a new, driving three-piece rock band that has yet to play a show. Luckily, we have a video of them rocking out in their basement. Hopefully soon, SOA will grace a Madison stage so eager fans can come out and rock the cock out. [...]
Today is November 12. On this date in 1969 independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the My Lai story.
* WSJ: Council sets aside $16 million for Edgewater proposal
* Laptop City Hall: Annual City Budget Live Blog, Day 2
* Wei: "It pains me to say it," [...]
With the summer blockbusters behind us cinema buffs may be dreading the onset of winter. Will there be anything to compare to the epic story arc and incredible acting in Transformers 2? Can any film reproduce the gripping and heartwarming tale [...]
Because Dane101 loves ya, baby, we have plenty of delicious of tickets to give out for shows coming up this weekend. Just a reminder that we will randomly select a winner from those who either put their full name and an email [...]
Today is November 11. On this date in 1992 the Church of England votes to allow women to become priests.
* Mayor Dave: "It's a pretty straightforward vote. If the City Council votes this week to take tax incremental financing support for the Edgewater Hotel out of the budget, it's'" [...]
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court last week declined to hear a claim made by Wisconsin Family Action regarding the legality of the domestic partnership registry that was established this year by the Democrat-controlled state legislature. Specifically, Wisconsin Family Action wanted the registry [...]
Dave Kreisman captured these moments from the Sounds show at the Majestic on November 8. According to Dave "Words and photos don't come close to describing Foxy Shazam's opening set, you really just have to see it for yourself."
' [...]
In October 2002 I enjoyed Verona Area Community Theater’s Rehearsal for Murder, a mystery about a group of theater professionals reuniting after a murder and trying to smoke out the killer among them. Strollers Theatre’s fall production, The Musical Comedy [...]
Today is November 10, the 314th day of the year. On this date in 1969, "Sesame Street" debuted on PBS.
* CT: Wisconsin could be a contender: State lawmakers position the state to land a piece of Obama’s $4.3 billion education package
* [...]
Recently a farmer showed up at the Wisconsin Capitol to dump his milk in protest. The state has been making him dump his milk because they fear he is selling it raw (it is unclear if he actually is selling raw [...]
Saturday night at Overture Hall’s Playhouse Theater was the first-ever performance of Forward Theater Company, a new professional company in Madison. The play was a staged version of Lux Radio Theater’s 1951 radio adaptation of All About Eve and [...]
Today is November 9. On this date in 1989 communist-controlled East Germany opens checkpoints in the Berlin Wall allowing its citizens to travel to West Germany. People start demolishing the Berlin Wall.
Below is the statement from Wisconsin Second Congressional District Representative Tammy Baldwin regarding the passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act:
"This is an historic moment for our nation. House passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, marks the first step toward ensuring" [...]
Last Thursday White Denim and Brazos performed at the High Noon Saloon. Dave Kreisman captured these moments for Dane101.
[...]Is it hyperbolic to say that I'm sitting here at the intersection of New Media and Old Art? The cool marble heights of the Overture Center lobby seem an unusual place for a social media invasion.
But the bloggers have invaded Madison Opera's opening night performance of Carmen. Writers from' [...]
Last year, just over a month from her pending birth, my daughter wore her first Halloween costume. Or, rather, my wife wore it. Still the effect entirely depended on Carrie’s distended abdomen, so we’ll credit Brynn with the Halloween assist. We were [...]
Remember, remember, the fifth of November, the something… something…
OK, so November 5 has no real significance in America, but England remembers that date as Guy Fawkes Night, the celebration of some dude who almost blew up Parliament. Or maybe [...]
Today is November 6, the 310th day of the year. On this date in 1854, John Philip Sousa, the king of American march music, was born in Washington, D.C.
* WSJ: Some Wisconsin residents with loved ones at Fort Hood, Texas, were receiving reassuring messages on Thursday, while at [...]
When the lights go down, the curtain will rise on picadors, matadors, flamenco dancers, cigarette girls, children, soldiers, and fire jugglers. Madison Opera’s 2009-2010 season kicks off Friday night with Bizet’s classic Carmen, and a cast of over one hundred will bring [...]
On November 24, Daniel and the Lion will be preserving their intimate performance style during a live recording for a new DVD. The recording will take place at 7 p.m. at the High Noon Saloon and is called "These Wisconsin Songs." [...]
Today is November 5. On this date in 1872, in defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time, and is later fined $100.
* WSJ: Attorney will get to hear 911 call made from murder victim's cell phone
Fresh off their recent publicity from the film "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," indie rockers Bishop Allen performed a well-polished set Monday night to a small but adoring crowd at the High Noon Saloon.
Kicking off the night, however, were the [...]
Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis achieved directorial notoriety after they took inspiration from the work of Michael Pollan and decided to take their camera to the cornfields of Iowa to document the industry of corn. Their film, "King Corn," ended [...]
Today is November 4. On this date in 1970, Genie, a 13-year-old feral child is found in Los Angeles, California having been locked in her bedroom for most of her life.
* DC: The Madison Common Council voted Tuesday to add a new citizen voting member, as well as an [...]
It began sometime around 12:01 a.m. at coffee shops and kitchen tables across the world. Writers crouched over laptops, stationary, or PCs, earphones blasting everything from Bach to Nickelback – inspirational music for those that answered the challenge.
Entering its eleventh year, [...]
We have a whole bunch of tickets to giveaway for shows coming up this weekend. Just a reminder that we will randomly select a winner from those who either put their full name and an email address in a comment below or [...]
Modern society does not allow a lot of room for the concept of destiny, the idea that an individual is born into their circumstances and to oppose this fate is to be counterproductive. Instead, we invest in our education, explore opportunities [...]
Today is November 3, the 307th day of the year. On this day in 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected in a landslide over Republican Alfred M. ''Alf'' Landon (no known relation to the 80's television star Alf).
* DC: Mayor intends to appoint student ALRC member
* BH: [...]
Tomorrow night Madison's Alcohol License Review Committee could potentially be altered if the Common Council votes to allow two new voting members. The controversy around adding these two seats and potentially making one seat student specific has shined a great deal of [...]
The tragedy that occurred in the city of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurrcane Katrina is not a story about the environment. Rather it is a story of our country’s relationship with its land and the power of the elements. The [...]
Today is November 2. On this date in 1988 The Morris worm, the first internet-distributed computer worm to gain significant mainstream media attention, is launched from MIT.
* MPD: On Freakfest: Around 44,000 tickets were sold for this year’s party. As of 2:00 a.m., there had been 47 arrests [...]
If you're a regular reader of Dane101 then you know all about our Halloween party this weekend at the High Noon Saloon. Starts tonight, ends sometime on Sunday depending on daylight savings, and features a crazy amount of bands paying tribute to' [...]
It seems like eternity since Bret Favre last played a game at Lambeau Field. Decades since he ran and joked on the holy turf. His playful spirit towards the game – throwing snowballs at Donald Driver, twirling Greg Jennings when he scored [...]
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