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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
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
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
comments: 0Lindsay Christians
June 25
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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
comments: 0Lindsay Christians
June 16
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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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June 12
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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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June 9
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Why I love Neil Patrick Harris
Arguably the best part of the Tonys: >> more
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June 8
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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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June 5
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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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June 3
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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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June 2
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Think beautiful thoughts: Eunoia at Common Wealth
Former Cap Times staffer Kevin Lynch is enjoying the >> more
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June 2
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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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