Cathy Dethmers News Today

Picks for May 23-26 includes a 10th anniversary concert for Gin, Chocolate and Bottle Rockets; fest season is in full swing with Brat Fest and Vegan Sausage Fest.

HNS birthday party. $15.

Picks for May 2-5 includes art exhibits opening in conjunction with MMoCAs biennial Gallery Night; a stage adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank presented by Childrens Theater of Madison.

True Endeavors’ Tag Evers is returning to promoting shows. “He has a passion for the music,” says Barrymore owner/operator Steve Sperling. “And he has good taste in music.”

Youth bands from Ashland to Muskego and Waukesha to Milwaukee made the ultimate cut, two bands from the Eau Claire Messiah Lutheran School and Chippewa Falls Middle and High Schools part of the finalists. 56 submissions were made to this years Rockonsin competition...

Events from May 5-8 also include an open rehearsal and weekend of concerts celebrating Beethoven by Madison Symphony Orchestra and guest Garrick Ohlsson; the final weekend for Forward Theater Companys "Russian Troll Farm;" and more.

HNS anniversary party. $15 (starting at 7 pm; patio earlier is free).

HNS anniversary party. $15 (starting at 7 pm; patio earlier is free).

Isthmus Picks for May 2-5 also includes the announcement of the 2022-23 season by Overture Center; concerts by Susanne Vega and Three Days Grace; and more.

Meet the Best of Madison Business winners. These power couples have planted firm roots in the Madison community they call home.