AltWeeklies Wire
A Resort Town Holds Out Hope in Kevin Henkes' New Novelnew
If topics like divorce and death sound heavy, Henkes' new young-adult novel, Bird Lake Moon, wears them surprisingly gently.
Bike Polo Brings a Familiar Game to the Asphaltnew
It's a warm Sunday afternoon on the tennis courts at a Madison park, and two teams of three riders -- each with a mallet in one hand, handlebars gripped in the other and both feet on the pedals -- are going after a street-hockey ball yet somehow avoiding collisions with each other.
Honey is Good for More than Just Foodnew
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin and elsewhere are exploring uses of honey for a number of ailments, from diabetic ulcers to the effects of radiation treatments.
Isthmus |
Andrew McDonnell |
04-29-2008 |
Food+Drink
Nora Pouillon Was Organic When Organic Wasn't Coolnew
Long before "organic" and "local" were on most people's food radar, Pouillon was serving organic food at her namesake Washington, D.C. restaurant. Opened in 1979, Restaurant Nora became the first certified organic restaurant in the country in 1999.
Isthmus |
Erika Janik |
04-22-2008 |
Food+Drink
Laurie Anderson: Queen of Quirknew
The pop-tech performance queen's subversive stories speak truth to power.
Isthmus |
Susan Kepecs |
04-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Laurie Anderson
Resourceful Home Brewers Grow Their Own Ingredientsnew
Growing some of the plants needed for that five-gallon batch of beer will bring new meaning to the term hand-crafted. Plus, growing your own beer ingredients is a great way to brew green.
Isthmus |
Robin Shepard |
04-14-2008 |
Food+Drink
For Some Homeowners, Smaller is Betternew
People who live in very small houses -- 300 to 600 square feet -- can love them dearly and be just as proud as any mansion owner. They might bump into each other now and then; they might think about an addition. But most are not interested in having either more space or more stuff.
Isthmus |
Ann Grauvogl |
04-14-2008 |
Environment
Forty Years After His Death, King's Legacy Lives Onnew
Like Dec. 7, 1941, Nov. 22, 1963, and Sept. 11, 2001, April 4, 1968 is a date that's forever etched upon many people's minds.
Setting a Course on Biofuelsnew
Wisconsin researchers endeavor to work out the kinks.
Isthmus |
Mary Ellen Bell |
04-08-2008 |
Environment
Wisconsin Film Festival Considers Expandingnew
Now in its 10th year, the Wisconsin Film Festival has become the de facto kickoff of Madison's spring arts season, and audiences clearly aren't tiring of it.
'The Violin': Guns and Musicnew
For a movie that clearly sides with the rebel forces, The Violin does an admirable job of extending an olive branch to the occupying army. Not all of them are vicious murderers.
Tags: Francisco Vargas, The Violin
Iraq and the Will of the Peoplenew
Antiwar efforts may seem futile, but there is reason for hope.
Hooray for Chardonnaynew
The oft-derided wine is still ready for its close-up.
Isthmus |
Anne Strainchamps |
03-24-2008 |
Food+Drink
Chris Farley Biography Spotlights Comedy, Addiction & Celebritynew
This new oral biography is a collection of reminiscences by everyone from Farley's family and high school friends to David Spade, John Goodman, Al Franken and Lorne Michaels.
Isthmus |
Linda Falkenstein |
03-18-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
