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Atwood Music Hall to open in June with a month of shows honoring local artists

By Julia Walkowicz | Mar. 13

Located at 1925 Winnebago St., The Atwood Music Hall will showcase performing arts and host private events, while also serving as a community space.

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Mac Miller’s legacy floats on with ‘Balloonerism’

By Avery Chheda | Mar. 10

Rap legend Mac Miller leaves fans with his second posthumous album, “Balloonerism.” 

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‘The Wild Bunch’: Sam Peckinpah’s blood-gushing epic neo-Western

By Lance Li | Mar. 8

A look at the 1969 classic ahead of its showing at UW Cinematheque March 8 as part of the series “Sam Peckinpah Centennial.”

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2025 Oscars: Winners and highlights from the 97th Academy Awards

By Oliver Ehrhardt | Mar. 6

Missed the Oscars? Here’s what you need to know.

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‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’: An immersive time capsule of American history

By Eloise Slipper | Mar. 6

The August Wilson classic runs from Feb. 27 to March 9 in the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre.

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And the Oscar goes to…

By Joseph Panzer , Emma Schieffer , Marit Erickson , Jake Piper , Brendan Wolf , Rebekah Irby , Brooke Horowitz , Molly Sheehan and Cameron Schneider | Mar. 2

The Daily Cardinal takes a look at the 10 films nominated for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards. 

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Mead Witter School of Music brings war and peace in diverse spring program

By Isaiah Trice | Feb. 27

The UW Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” and Prokofiev’s“Piano Concerto No. 3” provided great challenge and reward for student musicians and concertgoers.

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A microphone for materials: Campus gallery showcases the many lives of textiles

By Lillian Mihelich | Feb. 27

“Afterlives: Material Stories” from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection shares the dazzling stories of materials that pack more than what meets the eye. 

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What is love? The Madison Shakespeare Company offers many answers

By Julia Walkowicz | Feb. 20

Through a collection of eight of the bard's most iconic love scenes and related works, the production used comedy to explore unrequited love, female sexuality and corrupt power.

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From Crash Course to tuberculosis, John Green’s career stems from setbacks, curiosity

By Rebekah Irby and Bryna Goeking | Feb. 19

In an interview with The Daily Cardinal, John Green discussed his career-long pursuit of education and activism. 

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‘What is more compelling and universal than love?’: Madison Shakespeare Company director previews Valentine’s Day show

By Julia Walkowicz | Feb. 13

The company will highlight eight of Shakespeare’s most beloved love scenes Feb. 13-15. 

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‘Emilia Pérez’ is the 2025 Oscars season’s villain

By Cameron Schneider | Feb. 13

Cultural controversy swirls around the critically acclaimed Netflix original.

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UW professor’s collaboration with Bad Bunny highlights Puerto Rican history

By Lydia Picotte | Feb. 12

Jorell Meléndez-Badillo contributed to 17 videos based on Puerto Rico’s history for the artist’s most recent album.

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Have a shuckin’ good time at the Overture Center

By Bryna Goeking | Feb. 6

The cob-inspired musical grows for one week at the Overture Center.

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‘María de Buenos Aires’ brings delightful scandal to Madison Opera

By Isaiah Trice | Feb. 6

A spicy and unforgettable retelling of a Spanish Classic echoes Strauss’ Salome in its execution.

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A Wickedly timeless story hits the silver screen for all ages

By Brooke Horowitz | Feb. 3

Fans young and old rejoice over the “Wicked” film adaptation. 

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‘The Brutalist’: An ode to dispossession in America

By Joseph Panzer | Jan. 30

The awards season contender is a sobering look at the suffering in immigration and art.