68th Annual Grammy Awards: Nominations and Predictions
(01/31/26 12:58am)
For students, the beginning of the year is marked by three things: freezing cold temperatures, the beginning of spring semester and award shows.
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How Madison’s ‘Hamilton’ stacks up against other tour stops
(01/29/26 9:00am)
I’ve seen “Hamilton” six times now in six different cities — New York, London, Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City and most recently, Madison (Jan. 6-18) — enough to know this musical is both remarkably consistent and wildly sensitive to the smallest variables: a theater’s acoustics, an audience’s energy and the chemistry of two scene partners on a given night.
Wisconsin native Cheryl Pawelski earns Grammy nomination for Best Historical Album
(01/29/26 8:00am)
There aren’t very many producers who’ve worked with a range of music as extensive as Cheryl Pawelski. From the Beach Boys, to Nina Simone and Fred Rogers, her catalogue of projects is as varied as it is vast.
Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Mount Eerie for Wisconsin Winter
(01/26/26 11:00am)
This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editor Lydia Picotte give an events summary for the upcoming week. Next, she interviews Daily Cardinal Sports Editor Jacob Szczap about the story behind his current favorite album, Dawn by Mount Eerie.
UW Cinematheque rolls out 2026 film lineup
(01/23/26 9:00am)
The Cinematheque, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s dedicated screening facility for international cinema history and fine films, returns this week for its 2026 slate — filling a niche since the 1990s by promoting movies audiences in Madison might otherwise miss.
Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Ho Ho Ho: An Interview with Santa Claus
(12/22/25 11:00am)
This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editors Oliver Gerharz and Lydia Picotte went all the way to the North Pole for an over-the-phone interview with Santa Claus. Tune in to hear about the experiences of a Santa Claus local to Madison, from how he found himself Santa Claus to his favorite interactions with children and parents.
UW Theater presents classic coming-of-age story ‘Little Women’
(12/14/25 10:06pm)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Theatre and Drama showcased ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’ mid-November, bringing the March sisters’ coming-of-age tale to life as they navigate love, grief and ambition.
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Is no illusion, just pure entertainment
(12/19/25 8:55pm)
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” brings fans back to the alluring magical world of the Four Horseman after a nearly decade-long break in the franchise.
Madison indie rocker Becca Murray speaks to uncertainty in debut EP ‘Skating By’
(12/11/25 6:18pm)
After two years with indie rock group 90-Proof, Madison-area musician Becca Murray has turned her efforts to a solo career, with her debut EP “Skating By” set to release Friday.
Madison Arts Radar: Favorite Concerts
(12/08/25 11:00am)
This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editors Oliver Gerharz and Lydia Picotte discuss their personal favorite concerts and venues.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong sends Majestic crowd into a funky groove of positivity
(12/04/25 8:00am)
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a four-piece Baltimore-based jam-funk band formed in 2009 delivered a nearly two-and-a-half hour dance party Nov. 20 at the Majestic Theatre, unleashing endless waves of funky grooves to a crowd that couldn’t get enough.
Cover bands play Megadeth, Foo Fighters and The Misfits in ‘Halloween Hangover’ show
(12/03/25 8:06pm)
Cover bands The Marilyns, Help Desk and Countdown to Erection brought hits from rock classics Megadeth, Foo Fighters and Misfits to the High Noon Saloon on Nov. 2 as part of a ‘Halloween Hangover.’
Lukas Nelson serenades audience with Americana during performance
(12/03/25 8:04pm)
Lukas Nelson, son of country artist Willie Nelson, played at The Sylvee Oct. 25. He was on tour playing hits from his new debut album “American Romance,” a touching reflection on America and the time he’s spent on the road.
‘Eat My Words’ gallery examines recycling
(11/26/25 7:54pm)
The “Eat My Words” exhibition at Madison’s James Watrous Gallery, featured pieces created from discarded items by Liz Bachhuber and Jill Sebastian, examining recycling as a “mirror of natural processes” from Aug. 1 to Oct. 12.
Avery Anna invites vulnerability through song at the Majestic
(11/26/25 7:48pm)
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Avery Anna delivered a raw and heartfelt performance sure to leave attendees’ musical appetites well fed on Nov. 16 at the Majestic Theatre.
Madison Arts Radar: An interview with Local Musician Becca Murray
(11/24/25 11:00am)
This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editors Oliver Gerharz and Lydia Picotte give an extended events recap in advance of not having an episode for you all next week because of Thanksgiving. Next, Oliver interviews Becca Murray, a Madison-based soulful indiepop musician who recently released her first single "Fly Trap" in the buildup to her debut solo EP "Skating By" set to release on Dec. 12. They talk about starting up a solo career and the risks of making music in your 20s.
Did ‘Wicked’ really warrant a two-part film adaptation?
(11/22/25 8:35pm)
Grab your tissues — “Wicked: For Good” is an emotional cyclone that trades the first film’s fun characters and upbeat songs for a darker plot packed with distressed protagonists and gut-wrenching ballads.
‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’ celebrates friendship, theater and bad ideas
(11/20/25 7:41pm)
Forward Theater’s “Gutenberg! The Musical!” is no ordinary historical biography. The show, which has an extended run until Nov. 30 at Overture Center, is a wild and hilarious fantasy about the creation of the printing press.
A rave at The Rave: Danny Brown’s Stardust Tour electrifies Milwaukee
(11/20/25 7:38pm)
Detroit-based rapper Danny Brown is sober and happier than ever, and it showed during his performance at The Rave in Milwaukee on Saturday.
Madison Arts Radar: Danny Brown's "Stardust" and Lydia's rewatch of Stranger Things
(11/17/25 11:00am)
This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editors Oliver Gerharz and Lydia Picotte discuss Danny Brown's new album Stardust, which Oliver loves. They also talk about Lydia's most recent rewatch of Stranger Things, which she is doing in the buildup to the release of the 5th season.
