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The Overture Center will be hosting several upcoming shows for the end of this year.

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Upcoming theater performances you won’t want to miss

By Allison Garfield | Oct. 30, 2017

Be sure to check out these upcoming theatrical performances coming to various theaters throughout Madison.

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Arts recommendations sure to give you a spook this Halloween

By The Daily Cardinal Arts Staff | Oct. 30, 2017

Halloween recommendations from the Arts staff.

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards will release their music nominations on Nov. 28.

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Grammys 2017: Contenders for music’s biggest night

By Carl Zabat | Oct. 27, 2017

Another year in music comes to a close, and so the nominations for “Music’s Biggest Night” are due to be released on Nov.

As their name suggests, the band has garnered a cult following that has followed them from New York.

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Cults create a dream-like atmosphere at High Noon Saloon

By Emma Ryan | Oct. 27, 2017

Cults, a two-piece duo made up of film school dropouts Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion, definitely have a cult following, as made obvious by Wednesday’s concert at High Noon Saloon.

David Sedaris performed at the Overture Center as part of their "Celebrity Series."

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David Sedaris brings vulgar, eloquent humor to the Overture Center

By Grace K. Wallner | Oct. 27, 2017

Excited crowds thronged the elegant, glassy lobby of the Overture Center before David Sedaris, well known humorist, author and comedian, graced the stage with his two hour solo performance on Wednesday.

Speedy Ortiz performs gritty, indie rock to a subdued audience last Tuesday at High Noon Saloon.

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Speedy Ortiz, Tera Melos showcase quirks

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 26, 2017

Speedy Ortiz frontwoman Sadie Dupuis effused flower power on center stage Tuesday night. She wore a floral print top, a skirt and a flower pin in her hair, distancing her look from the dreary Madison weather.

Ilana (Ilana Glazer) and Lincoln (Hannibal Buress) navigate their non-monogamous relationship.

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‘Broad City’ tackles the complexities of casual dating

By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 26, 2017

“Broad City” has done some really revolutionary things since its premiere in 2014. They’ve represented female sexuality in a bold and unapologetic way — they show vibrators on screen in a really normalizing way, rather than for shock value.

St. Vincent's fifth studio album was acclaimed by critics.

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With ‘MASSEDUCTION,’ St. Vincent shows masterful command of electropop

By Carl Zabat | Oct. 23, 2017

It’s been almost four years since Annie Clark, better known by her stage name St. Vincent, released her self-titled album. A critical darling, St. Vincent propelled her into national prominence; numerous publications listed it as one of the best albums of the year and gave St. Vincent highest sales figures yet. With her fifth studio album, MASSEDUCTION, St. Vincent takes another bold step into her electropop psyche.

The production of 'Madagascar' bring fan-favorite characters from the movie to life on stage.

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‘Madagascar — A Musical Adventure’ captures fun, lighthearted energy to entertain all ages

By Allison Garfield | Oct. 23, 2017

The Children’s Theater of Madison kicked off its season with the adorably entertaining “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure,” based on DreamWorks animated motion picture.

Future's distinct beats envelope listeners within his world, while Young Thug brings bursts of energy that incorporate personal depth.

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Future, Young Thug’s ‘SUPER SLIMEY’ displays adaptation, lacks complexity

By Francisco Velazquez | Oct. 23, 2017

Trap music begins between zones and moves cross-country. After releasing two solo projects earlier this year, Future and Young Thug finally comes together on one project like a team line-up and brings the music industry back down south.

Olga Kern displayed her musical talents through masterful collaboration with the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

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Olga Kern, Madison Symphony Orchestra perform the works of Barber, Rachmaninoff, Ravel at the Overture Center

By Flora Junhua Deng | Oct. 23, 2017

Piano Concerto always makes a scene. The orchestra and the pianist both give all of what they have to each other in the arena — they cooperate, speak and challenge each other.

The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die gives a performance that doesn't quite satisfy.

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World Is a Beautiful Place band brings dynamic sound to High Noon Saloon

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 19, 2017

The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die took the flannel-clad audience at High Noon Saloon for a nonlinear journey through sounds from the last 20 years.

CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" returns for a third season, with Rebecca on a revenge mission.

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CW fan-favorite shows return with fall premieres

By Monique Scheidler | Oct. 19, 2017

Last week, the CW’s fall favorites returned and reminded us all why they’re at the top of their game.

‘Shadow of War’ improves on what worked in the original game at the expense of what didn’t.

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‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ lacks inspiration

By Marty Forbeck | Oct. 16, 2017

The release of “Middle-earth: Shadow of War,” a follow-up to 2014’s “Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor,” shows, more than anything else in recent memory, how most game sequels are made.

The cast of "Falsettos" portrays an unconventional family dynamic.

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‘Falsettos’ challenges family norms but doesn’t break new ground

By Allison Garfield | Oct. 16, 2017

“Falsettos” tells the story of an unconventional family doing its best to pass as normal as they grapple with the everyday complexities that come with being a family. Stage Q’s hilarious production just finished its two-week run at the Bartell Theater.

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Gucci Mane’s ‘Mr. Davis’ shows maturity in some areas, missteps in others

By Edgar Sanchez | Oct. 16, 2017

Radric Davis, better known by his stage name Gucci Mane, has dropped his 11th studio album titled Mr. Davis by GUWOP Enterprises and Atlantic Records.

The production of ‘Our Town’ is put on by the University Theatre.

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‘Our Town’ conveys universal themes

By Flora Junhua Deng | Oct. 16, 2017

Isn’t life realistic enough? Why do we need dramas to remind us about the cruelty of life? Nevertheless, reality is reality and attitude is a different matter. As Mrs. Soames, one of the characters in “Our Town,” says, “Wasn't life awful and wonderful?”

Canadian DJ Rezz brings trippy visuals and heavy bass to a sold-out show at the Majestic Theatre last Thursday.

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Rezz mesmerizes sold-out crowd at Majestic

By Erin Bates | Oct. 14, 2017

Rezz brought her unique bass and trance production to a packed Majestic Theatre this past Thursday.

Chicago-based quartet Bongripper emitted powerful reverberations, releasing a heavy dose of ceaseless noise upon their admirers at High Noon Saloon on Wednesday.

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Bongripper set High Noon Saloon ablaze with scorching riffs

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 13, 2017

A sea of heads fell forward and back rhythmically, worshipping the beat of the unrelenting crash cymbal.

“Vandal” spoofs true-crime tropes like dramatic voiceovers.

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‘American Vandal’ combines true-crime, mockumentary genres

By Monique Sheidler | Oct. 12, 2017

When I first saw the trailer for “American Vandal,” I felt personally attacked. The show is a parody of the true-crime documentary series genre, following two aspiring filmmakers/high schoolers as they investigate an act of vandalism at their school. As a die-hard fan of anything true-crime, I felt protective of the genre and not ready to watch anything making fun of it. But I bit the bullet and binged the entire series in one sitting. Calling it a parody may not even be correct; instead, it is a love letter to the true-crime genre.