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On the Aisle

On the Aisle

Perspectives on Madison area fine arts

Lindsay Christians

July 1

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Getting a "re-boot": Two weeks at the O'Neill

Getting a "re-boot": Two weeks at the O'Neill

My blogging has been pretty sparse lately, but I have a good excuse! This week and next, I'm spending time with other critics, playwrights, and theater practitioners of all kinds at the O'Neill Theater Center National Critics Institute in Waterford, Connecticut. The O'Neill was >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 25

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Blankets, Babies and Bizet: The 26th Annual Concerts on the Square

Blankets, Babies and Bizet: The 26th Annual Concerts on the Square

Sitting on my picnic blanket, sipping some of the rosé my husband had thoughtfully chilled and brought to the square, I could smell the oatmeal cookies at a neighboring blanket warming up. They smelled like cinnamon toast. I could feel the tickle of a rogue ant scampering across >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 16

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Edenfred artists at Sundance

Edenfred artists at Sundance

Give yourself some extra time on your way to catch "Sugar" at Sundance Cinemas in Hilldale Mall. Edenfred artists, including several from Tandem Press, are showing work starting this Friday in the Sundance lobby. Work on display will include labor-intensive wood reliefs by Andy >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 12

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No Party Like a Garden Party

No Party Like a Garden Party

This blog post come to you courtesy of our wonderful new intern, Brittany Jordt: A gorgeous meal is best paired with truly exquisite surroundings. The Olbrich Gardens benefit gala fits this description beautifully. They offer a mouth-watering menu, paired with music to set the mood and >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 9

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Why I love Neil Patrick Harris

Arguably the best part of the Tonys: >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 8

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Coming at you like a BLITZ

Coming at you like a BLITZ

I have a lot to say about last night's Tony Awards — was it just me or was Neil Patrick Harris wearing a LEATHER tux? (WHY?) — but I'm a little too busy today to give the broadcast the attention it deserves. In the meantime, actors, sign up for Blitz! Mercury >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 5

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Tony Nominees: Rock of Ages

Tony Nominees: Rock of Ages

At long last, a musical designed specifically with my cousin Julie in mind. Julie loves the music of the '80s: Poison and Warrant and Whitesnake. Aerosmith. Pat Benatar. She freaked out when she heard >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 3

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Who won for best costumes? Does anybody care?

Who won for best costumes? Does anybody care?

The powers that be that run the Tony Awards have decided we don't care much about costumes and sets. Bring on "Legally Blonde!" (Which is not to dis >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 2

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Think beautiful thoughts: Eunoia at Common Wealth

Think beautiful thoughts: Eunoia at Common Wealth

Former Cap Times staffer Kevin Lynch is enjoying the >> more

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Lindsay Christians

June 2

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Eric Baillies at Glass Nickel: The Face of Change

Eric Baillies at Glass Nickel: The Face of Change

In one of Madison's wonderfully atypical art spaces, the Glass Nickel Pizza Co. on Atwood Avenue will open Eric Baillies' photography exhibit "The Face of Change" starting at 4 >> more

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