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Author Celeste Ng's second novel, 2017's "Little Fires Everywhere" will be subject to a discussion with Ng in Madison on May 15.

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Summer Arts Preview: Literature

By Madeline Peterson | Apr. 25, 2019

Daily Cardinal literature columnist Madeline Peterson suggests books for you to read while you sit in the sun this summer!

Grimes will release her fifth studio album this summer after nearly four years.

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Summer Arts Preview: Music

By Carl Zabat and Molly Carmichael | Apr. 25, 2019

Daily Cardinal music columnists Molly Carmichael and Carl Zabat offer their top choices for albums to soundtrack your summer!

"Big Little Lies" will return following a shocking, brilliant end to season one.

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Summer Arts Preview: Television

By Joseph Marz | Apr. 25, 2019

Joseph Marz, the Daily Cardinal's TV columnist, previews several shows that you should be on the look out for when shamelessly binge watching this summer break!

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio star in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".

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Summer Arts Preview: Film

By Christian Memmo | Apr. 25, 2019

Daily Cardinal film columnist Christian Memmo offers his list of the most highly anticipated movies coming out this summer for you to enjoy while taking a break from the sun!

Lizzo’s recent album — Cuz I Love You — is revolutionary and reveals the vulnerability of her emotional depth in every song.

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Lizzo crafts bop after bop with ‘Cuz I Love You’

By Carl Zabat | Apr. 24, 2019

Lizzo’s recent album — Cuz I Love You — is revolutionary and reveals the vulnerability of her emotional depth in every song.

Sunday's episode of "Game of Thrones" amped up the emotional connection with the remaining characters while also ending on a major cliffhanger.

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 episode 2 recap

By Dominic LeRose | Apr. 23, 2019

Sunday's episode of "Game of Thrones" amped up the emotional connection with the remaining characters while also ending on a major cliffhanger.

After spending years on the stage, Cyra K. Polizzi is switching roles to create a sustainable, accessible, feminist theater practice — from play programs to accommodating tour locations.

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UW-Madison graduate student shines spotlight on accessible, sustainable theater

By Robyn Cawley | Apr. 20, 2019

After spending years on the stage, Cyra K. Polizzi is switching roles to create a sustainable, accessible, feminist theater practice — from play programs to accommodating tour locations.

The 2019 Print & Resist Festival was held on Saturday April 13 at Madison Public Library. The day long event attracted over a thousand people.

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Terra Incognita Art Series connecting communities through discovering the unknown land

By Jennifer Jiang | Apr. 18, 2019

Terra Incognita Art Series, mainly supported by UW-Madison Center for the Humanities; The Holtz Center for Science & Technology Studies; and The Center for Culture, History, and Environment, has brought artists and communities together since 2016.

Used, carefully restored string instruments sit waiting for their next owner at Spruce Tree Music & Repair in Madison.

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Tuning into the environment: How musical instruments play into our earth’s health

By Gracie Wallner | Apr. 18, 2019

The world of music has begun to expand its environmental consciousness, globally and a couple miles from the UW-Madison campus.

The Overture Center played host to "Symphony for Our World" - both a celebration of the planet and a call to action, advocating for environmental protection.

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National Geographic Symphony calls for change through music, visuals

By Emma Hellmer | Apr. 18, 2019

The Overture Center was filled with a varied audience on March 30 when “A Symphony for Our World” blew through. It drew in a range of personas from music fanatics to nature buffs to families with children. The five-part symphony composed by Bleeding Fingers Music was performed by a live orchestra and chorus.

Hatch Art House is located on Williamson St. in the east side of Madison. The shop has become a leading local example for sustainability in art.

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Hatch Art House: Affordability

By Sam Jones | Apr. 18, 2019

Tammy Schreiter, the owner of Hatch Art House, has always instilled values of affordability, eco-friendly procedures and creativity in her business. An artist herself with an MFA in painting and an emphasis on multimedia work, Tammy knows what it is like to be a creator in the oftentimes elitist world of art, with expensive materials, politicized gallery selection processes and a lack of profit for artists early in their career.

Vinyl and CDs may seem like an archaic item that are also bad for the environment. But are our cherished streaming devices any better in the long run?

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Digital vs. Disc: An environmental, musical dilemma

By John Everman | Apr. 18, 2019

Electronic-waste, or E-waste, is a term not too many people are familiar with. However, the definition is not hard to comprehend. E-waste includes technology such as CDs, records and music playing devices. All methods of listening to music have their drawbacks. But which is better for the earth in the long run?

The title card for "Star Wars: Episode IX" as revealed to a crowd of hundreds gathered to celebrate the cherished franchise in Chicago.

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Most impressive: 'Star Wars: Episode IX' trailer arrives at last

By John Everman | Apr. 17, 2019

On the morning of April 12, the first trailer for what has been titled “The Rise of Skywalker” was shown to fans at a celebratory panel in Chicago. Much of the cast and crew were on hand for the premiere of the preview, which was soon made available online.

A look back at the bestselling novel, "IT," and its significance now with the importance of friendship and coming-of-age.

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Literary Archives: The timeless work of Stephen King’s novel ‘It’

By Dominic LeRose | Apr. 16, 2019

A look back at the bestselling novel, "IT," and its significance now with the importance of friendship and coming-of-age.

"Game of Thrones" season eight episode one returned with a bang this past Sunday night, reuniting characters and revealing who has the right to the Iron throne.

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Winter is here: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 premiere recap

By Dominic LeRose | Apr. 15, 2019

"Game of Thrones" season eight episode one returned with a bang this past Sunday night, reuniting characters and revealing who has the right to the Iron throne.

From Software releases their latest game, "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice," a challenging combat creation that sparks discussion in the gaming industry.

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‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ faces debate over accessibility, difficulty

By Marty Forbeck | Apr. 12, 2019

From Software releases their latest game, "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice," a challenging combat creation that sparks discussion in the gaming industry.

Broadway performer, Ben Platt, release his first studio album Sing to Me Instead — a remembrance of past loves and brutally honest themes of growing from loss and pain.

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Ben Platt embraces trials and tribulations of love, heartbreak

By Lauren Souza | Apr. 12, 2019

Broadway performer, Ben Platt, release his first studio album Sing to Me Instead — a remembrance of past loves and brutally honest themes of growing from loss and pain.

"Our Planet" was released with all eight episodes available for streaming on April 5 — the first nature documentary series Netflix has produced to date.

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‘Our Planet’ a visually stunning ode to nature, life on Earth

By Dominic LeRose | Apr. 11, 2019

Sir David Attenborough is the narrator of “Our Planet” for Netflix — another visually sensational episodic nature series with an emphasis on conservation and the perilous threats the world’s ecosystems and wildlife are facing.

Tim West (left) as Booda and writer/director James Runde (right) as James star in "Played Out". The realistic stories and characters are sure to make for a relatable experience.

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Wisconsin Film Festival: ‘Played Out’

By Christian Memmo | Apr. 11, 2019

Local filmmaker James Runde premiered his new movie "Played Out" this past week at the 2019 Wisconsin Film Festival in downtown Madison. Daily Cardinal film columnist Christian Memmo reviews.

After six years, Sara Bareilles returned with Amidst the Chaos — a revelatory search for love and unity in places of defiance through powerful ballads and infectious rhythms.

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Sara Bareilles finds strength, honesty amidst political chaos

By Robyn Cawley | Apr. 10, 2019

After six years, Sara Bareilles returned with Amidst the Chaos — a revelatory search for love and unity in places of defiance through powerful ballads and infectious rhythms.