Arts

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The rise of the Mad Patcher: An interview with Baxter Salzwedel

By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 25, 2022

Sustainable sourcing, vibrant patterns and donations to charity – it sounds impossible. But one man, Baxter Salzwedel, is offering it all. Creating one of a kind garments with a passion is quite literally his name – the “madpatcher” turned his sewing hobby into a full-fledged, flourishing business. I interviewed the 18-year-old to find out more about his beautiful garments and figure out how the high school graduate built his business from the ground up.

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King Princess ‘f—ing loves Madison’

By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 25, 2022

Madison’s queer community doesn’t often get a chance to convene, and LGBTQ+ individuals remain far outnumbered even in Wisconsin’s most progressive city. Thus, when genderqueer King Princess stopped at the Sylvee on their “Hold on Baby” Tour, queer individuals were offered a unique opportunity to celebrate the rock icon and their community all night long.  

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The Wrecks bring wild energy to sold-out Majestic show

By Hope Karnopp | Oct. 25, 2022

“I heard you guys go hard,” CARR said during her opening set at The Wrecks’ Wednesday night show at the Majestic Theatre. 

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'I fucked Bucky’: Hannah Berner returns to Madison

By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 25, 2022

We’ve all spent long nights thinking about sleeping with Bucky the Badger — or is it just Hannah Berner? The female comedian began her show laughing about one of her many claims to fame — actually sleeping with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s very own Bucky. 

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Joel Ross brings his good vibes to Memorial Union

By Kai Wen Li | Oct. 23, 2022

Presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate, Chicago-born vibraphonist Joel Ross and his quintet Good Vibes performed on Oct. 16 in Memorial Union's intimate Play Circle. The ensemble features tenor saxophonist Sergio Tabanico, bassist Kanoa Mendenhall, pianist Jeremy Corren, drummer Jeremy Dutton and, of course, vibraphonist Joel Ross himself.

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Campus exhibit ‘Question Things’ urges guests to question ‘things’

By Emily Chin | Oct. 20, 2022

The university’s Material Culture Studies department creates an interactive exhibit on what daily items say about culture.

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Alvvays and Slow Pulp grace the stage at Memorial Union

By Jackson Baldus | Oct. 19, 2022

The fact that Slow Pulp and Alvvays’ concert occurred as planned is remarkable, considering the bands faced an accident on the way to Madison and a last-minute venue change because of the weather. The show was planned to take place on the Terrace, but was moved indoors to Shannon Hall. Understandably, the performance started an hour late, yet the bands were still determined to deliver a top-notch performance despite the unfortunate circumstances around their first tour stop.

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CHAI and JENNY123 teach Sett-goers the intergalactic groove, preach “Neo-Kawaii” philosophy

By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 16, 2022

Stepping into Union South on Friday night was a one-way ticket into an intergalactic universe where an assortment of astronauts, ravens and an extravagantly pink quartet pranced around. On Oct. 7, CHAI and JENNY123 enchanted the Sett stage, delivering one of the most unforgettable shows I’ve had the privilege of seeing to a small, blessed audience.

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“Shrek The Musical:" the right amount of ‘ogre’ the top

By Breanna Bylak | Oct. 16, 2022

Bartell Theatre opened its fall season with a huff and a puff that blew many audience members away. Fairytale creatures and Farquaad fans united at Madison’s local theater to watch “Shrek,” a musical swamped with comedy.

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MMoCA announces ‘truth and reconciliation project’ in response to Triennial artist concerns, distrust

By Jeffrey Brown | Oct. 13, 2022

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) continues to receive criticism regarding their response to the vandalism and theft of an art piece in the 2022 Wisconsin Triennial entitled “Ain’t I A Woman?” The artists involved do not feel the museum is paying attention to their calls for change.

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Duckwrth, the sparkly-shoed enchanter

By Jeffrey Brown | Oct. 10, 2022

LA singer-songwriter Duckwrth had The Majestic in a trance with his groove, grace and overwhelming charm.

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Together Pangea shows fans How to DYE at the High Noon Saloon

By Jane Houseal | Oct. 9, 2022

Together Pangea rocked the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, Sept. 25, as they concluded the Midwest leg of their 2022 How to DYE tour. They featured two openers: self-proclaimed indie surf rock band CAVVES and solo artist Baby Tyler.  

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The Head and the Heart rock the sold out Sylvee

By Claire Zimmerman | Oct. 8, 2022

Every night I’ve spent at the Sylvee has been memorable, so it was no surprise The Head and the Heart’s Oct. 3 show added to my long list of great live music experiences in Madison.

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15 ways to enjoy performing arts in Madison in the end of 2022

By Breanna Bylak | Oct. 7, 2022

The performing arts community in Madison is full and flourishing. From theater to dance to improv, there is something for everyone in downtown Madison. Below are 15 local venues and groups that students, staff, community members and more should be looking forward to:

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OFF! returns with a psychedelic blast of hardcore punk rock in “Free LSD”

By Drake White-Bergey | Oct. 6, 2022

Keith Morris & Co. evolve their sound to incorporate elements of sci-fi and psychedelic metal.

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‘The Worst Person In The World:’ A story of how the boundaries we draw come to define us

By Spencer Ball | Oct. 6, 2022

The 2021 Oscar nominee is a refreshingly modern tale of life and love.

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B.o.B has the magic in him

By Jackson Baldus | Oct. 3, 2022

The hip-hop icon made an appearance at Liquid, and the club was going up on a Tuesday. 

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CHAI, The Heavy Heavy to perform on Terrace

By Kai Wen Li | Sep. 29, 2022

Hosted by WUD Music, alt-rock band CHAI and rock quintet The Heavy Heavy will bring electrifying free performances at the intimate Memorial Union Terrace on Oct. 7 and 8. 

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Khruangbin and Vieux Farka Touré present ‘Ali,’ a celebration of life and a love letter to the art of the groove

By Jackson Baldus | Sep. 28, 2022

The long-awaited collaboration between modern psychedelic giants Khruangbin and Malian singer-songwriter Vieux Farka Touré is here, and it’s a must-listen for anyone looking for music that cleanses the soul.

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Duckwrth talks with the Daily Cardinal about new EP, tour

By Shane Fruchterman and Jackson Baldus | Sep. 27, 2022

Ahead of his tour stopping in Madison on Oct. 1 and his latest EP “Chrome Bull,” Duckwrth discusses his creative process, his roots and what his future holds.