American Players Theatre receives transformative $10 million gift
American Players Theatre (APT) has received a gift of $10 million from the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation, the largest gift in the organization’s 41-year history.
Sports & Entertainment
AmFam Championship to stay in Madison through 2027
Officials from American Family Insurance and the PGA Tour of Champions announced the tournament was extended as a PGA Tour Champions event through 2027.
Hybrid Madison Jazz Fest announced after 2020 cancellation
After the Madison Jazz Festival was canceled for 2020, the sponsors of the event are ready to revive it with a mix of online and live performances.
AmFam Championship finalizes field
Fred Couples and Ernie Els will join the American Family Insurance Championship as the event finalizes the players' field.
Now a nonprofit, Isthmus print editions to resume
This summer, Isthmus will relaunch the print editions in addition to its online content and continue to offer the paper for free.
Radio station shooting victim files lawsuit
Eugene Crisler, a man shot at WORT-FM in 2018, has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the station.
Audience capacity increased as tickets go on sale for Concerts on the Square
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra announced that tickets go on sale for the summer classical concert series, Concerts on the Square, beginning tomorrow, and the current seating capacity has been increased to 5,000 from 1,500.
Foundations to build fully accessible playgrounds at two Madison parks
The Madison Parks Foundation announced the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation and the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation have named gifts for Warner and Rennebohm parks in Madison for fully accessible and inclusive playgrounds for children with disabilities.
Cherokee considers PGA branding, filling wetlands to overhaul course
Cherokee Country Club, located on the north side of Madison, is seeking permission to fill acres of wetlands to revamp the 57-year-old course into a premier PGA golf course.
Overture subscriptions packages go on sale to public
Overture Center’s subscription packages of the Broadway Series, Overture Presents, National Geographic Live, and Cabaret series are on sale to the public.
An eventful summer
Last month, more than 5,000 people flocked to Camp Randall Stadium to attend the commencement ceremony for the University of Wisconsin’s class of 2021.
Fitness studio opens third Madison location
Basecamp Fitness has opened an east side location, the company’s third studio in Madison.
Ride the Drive events scaled back for 2021
This year’s Ride the Drive on June 6 will be shortened by one hour and take place in four neighborhood parks.
con vivo! to play free park concerts
The woodwind quintet group con vivo! will open its 18th season of chamber music concerts with two free concerts in local parks.
After 15 months, Madison libraries reopen
Madison public libraries have reopened to in-person service this week after 15 months of closure due to COVID-19.
Athletic-based fitness comes to Madison
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal working patterns for many professionals, staying healthy hasn’t gotten any easier. Squeezing in a workout, whether you’re a working parent or just a busy worker, is hard.
D1 Training to open Madison facility
D1 Training will open its first Madison location on May 24 at 243 W. Towne Mall.
Smaller summer rooftop series resumes
The Monona Terrace is offering two June limited-seating concerts instead of its traditional summer rooftop concert series.
City approves live and amplified music for Streatery sites
The Madison City Council approved amplified music and performances at participating Streatery businesses.
Camp Randall Stadium renovation includes revamped seating
Updated renderings of Camp Randall Stadium renovations show the project will transform rows of bleacher seating into indoor club spaces, small loge boxes, and rows of chairback seating.
