ARTS
MSO’s ‘Harry Potter’ transports audiences to wizarding world
By Cameron Schneider | Feb. 12Madison 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. 12In 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. 5Forward 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.
PODCAST
Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Welcome Ryan!
By Matt Titus , Lydia Picotte and Ryan Kim | Feb. 2This 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. 30Who 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. 29After 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. 29The Milwaukee-born producer earned her eighth Grammy nomination, recognizing her work in audio restoration.
PODCAST
Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Mount Eerie for Wisconsin Winter
By Matt Titus and Lydia Picotte | Jan. 26This 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.
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UW Cinematheque rolls out 2026 film lineup
By Ted Hyngstrom | Jan. 23The 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.
PODCAST
Daily Cardinal Arts Radar: Ho Ho Ho: An Interview with Santa Claus
By Lydia Picotte and Oliver Gerharz | Dec. 22This 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.
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‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Is no illusion, just pure entertainment
By Harper Sollish | Dec. 19Nine years after “Now You See Me 2,” a new installment revives the magical franchise
ARTS
UW Theater presents classic coming-of-age story ‘Little Women’
By Yareli Gutierrez | Dec. 14The retelling brought to life the emotions that make audiences fall in love with the novel over and over.
ARTS
Madison indie rocker Becca Murray speaks to uncertainty in debut EP ‘Skating By’
By Oliver Gerharz | Dec. 11The release, slated for this Friday, marks the start of Murray’s solo career.
PODCAST
Madison Arts Radar: Favorite Concerts
By Lydia Picotte and Oliver Gerharz | Dec. 8This week Daily Cardinal Arts Editors Oliver Gerharz and Lydia Picotte discuss their personal favorite concerts and venues.
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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong sends Majestic crowd into a funky groove of positivity
By Jacob Szczap | Dec. 4PPPP delivered an inescapable positive energy through fast-paced jams.
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Cover bands play Megadeth, Foo Fighters and The Misfits in ‘Halloween Hangover’ show
By Dani Nisbet | Dec. 3Cover bands brought punk and metal to the High Noon Saloon to celebrate Halloween
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Lukas Nelson serenades audience with Americana during performance
By Dani Nisbet | Dec. 3Grammy winning artist Lukas Nelson played his new album “American Romance” at the Sylvee as a part of his “The American Romance" tour.
ARTS
‘Eat My Words’ gallery examines recycling
By Elizabeth Baumberger | Nov. 26A Madison gallery featured an exhibition titled “Eat My Words” from Aug. 1 to Oct. 12 to showcase the work of Liz Bachhuber and Jill Sebastian, highlighting the artists’ parallels.
ARTS
Avery Anna invites vulnerability through song at the Majestic
By Elizabeth Baumberger | Nov. 26The songwriter prescribed a mean dosage of sheer emotion and tears to concert-goers on Sunday night.
PODCAST
Madison Arts Radar: An interview with Local Musician Becca Murray
By Lydia Picotte and Oliver Gerharz | Nov. 24This 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.
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