Arts

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ARTS

YouTuber Andrew Callahan brings Channel 5, ‘All Gas, No Breaks’ energy to Madison

By Katie Scheidt and Jacob Schellpfeffer | 3:00am

Andrew Callaghan, Gonzo journalist of the YouTube generation, stopped in Madison on Friday night as a part of his 22-city live tour, hosting an entertaining evening at the Orpheum Theatre that included screenings of exclusive documentary footage, a Q&A session, a crowd-sourced talent show and a locally-sourced rap battle. 

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Wisconsin Film Festival hosts preview this year’s offerings

By Cole Zich | 2:00am

Attendees will experience locally and internationally produced films in various local venues. 

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Student groups, local bands unite for house show fundraiser for Sudan

By Jacob Szczap and Peter Fishman | Mar. 9

In conjunction with local bands, the Young Democratic Socialists of America and Anarchist League organized a fundraiser for Sudan at Madison house show venue, the Mousetrap. 

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PODCAST

Does AI belong in Art?

By Matthew Brady , Matt Titus , Jackson Baker and Ted Hyngstrom | Mar. 9

Hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady discuss AI's place in the art scene and the history of "prompt artists" from Damien Hirst to Anthony Warhol.

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University Theatre’s ‘cullud wattah’ explores Flint water crisis, human resilience

By Eloise Slipper | Mar. 5

In Mitchell Theatre, a swarm of plastic bottles filled with dirty water has invaded the stage. “cullud wattah,” the University Theatre production running through March 8, transports audiences to a household in Flint, Michigan, where three generations of women desperately seek control over their own lives amidst the crushing effects of the Flint water crisis. 

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Celebrate Black History Month under the ‘Moonshine’

By Britta Sevcik | Mar. 5

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Department performed “Moonshine,” a multimedia celebration of Black History Month, on Feb. 27.

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PODCAST

Are sports art?

By Matthew Brady , Matt Titus , Yadiel Chavez and Jackson Baker | Mar. 2

In light of Alysa Liu's Olympic success for Team USA, hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady are joined by Daily Cardinal Sports Editor Yadiel Chavez to answer a question : are sports art?

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Concert ticket prices are out of hand. Artists should do something about it

By Gabriella Hartlaub | Feb. 26

With sky high prices for recent performers like Noah Kahan and Harry Styles, fans are being priced out of experiences.

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WSUM named best station in the nation

By Alexa Cattouse | Feb. 25

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s student-run radio station received a total of five awards, including best college station in the country, at this year’s Intercollegiate Broadcasting System conference. 

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PODCAST

Not my Ringo: How bad is the Beatles biopic casting?

By Matthew Brady , Matt Titus and Jackson Baker | Feb. 23

Hosts Jackson Baker and Matthew Brady debate controversial casting choices the upcoming Beatles biopic  and some little known Beatles history in Wisconsin.

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‘The ‘Burbs’ is a faithful reboot with its own soul

By Andrew Holton | Feb. 19

When I was younger, my dad owned “Big,” “Money Pit” and “Forrest Gump” on DVD. These movies served as my introduction to Tom Hanks. Naturally, I was intrigued when I saw Peacock planned to reboot “The ‘Burbs,” another Hanks classic, into a TV series.

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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ where age is just a number

By Britta Sevcik | Feb. 19

The curtain rises, and the stage is set. Students skate across the stage, sharing their high school struggles and disdain for their small-town lives. 

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Why Madison? Students react to Harry Styles’ local listening party

By Olivia Ruetten | Feb. 16

Madison is among just 40 cities in the world, and two in the U.S., chosen to host advance listening parties for Styles’ new album “Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally”

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MSO’s ‘Harry Potter’ transports audiences to wizarding world

By Cameron Schneider | Feb. 12

Madison Symphony Orchestra’s live score of “The Deathly Hallows: Pt. 2” is nothing short of magic. 

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Marvel benches usual action in favor of acting in ‘Wonder Man’

By Andrew Holton | Feb. 12

In the year of Doom, the Disney+ exclusive introduces a new supe while a fan-favorite makes a return.

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‘Ironbound’ follows one woman’s journey for love and the American Dream

By Eloise Slipper | Feb. 5

Forward Theater’s latest production places a spotlight — or rather, a streetlight — on the experience of American immigrants, with Martyna Majok’s dark comedy “Ironbound” set to run from Jan. 29 to Feb. 15 at Overture Center. 

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PODCAST

Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Welcome Ryan!

By Matt Titus , Lydia Picotte and Ryan Kim | Feb. 2

This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editor Lydia Picotte introduces the desk's new editor Ryan Kim and the pair discuss his favorite media.

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68th Annual Grammy Awards: Nominations and Predictions

By Kaelana Faessler | Jan. 30

Who will take home music’s biggest awards?

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How Madison’s ‘Hamilton’ stacks up against other tour stops

By Alaina Walsh | Jan. 29

After seeing “Hamilton” in six cities — New York, London, Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City and now Madison — the stop at Overture Center stood out as a polished but hesitant performance, with miscasting and underwhelming major scenes softening the show’s usual impact.

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Wisconsin native Cheryl Pawelski earns Grammy nomination for Best Historical Album

By Lydia Picotte | Jan. 29

The Milwaukee-born producer earned her eighth Grammy nomination, recognizing her work in audio restoration.