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Why Wisconsin Cheesemakers Worry About New USDA Rules
A surprise shift in federal grants threatens small Wisconsin dairy operations, prompting state cheesemakers and Senator Tammy Baldwin to...
UW-Madison’s ‘Inhumanities Building’ Inspires New Book
Discover the history and unique character of UW-Madison’s iconic "Inhumanities Building" in Doug E.L. Haynes’ new illustrated book. Explo...
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Madison's BestOctober 13Practice Shelf-Care at the Wisconsin Book Festival
Madison's BestOctober 8Your Favorite Spots To Meet Your Neighbors in Madison
Events
Thursday, Oct. 22
- 🎸 BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON at Orpheum Madison
- 🧛 Big Beers, Bangin' Books - Vampires at Giant Jones Brewing
- 🪕 Father Leroy String Band at The Up North Bar
- 🐶 Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Hilldale
- 🎤 Lissie at Atwood Music Hall
- ♥️ LOVE BACK: Happy Hour Benefit for BREAST CANCER RECOVERY at Lola's
- 🎭 Taking Sides at Bartell Theatre (through Oct. 24)
- ❓ Taylor Swift Trivia at Delta Beer Lab
- 😆 Tommy Brennan at Comedy on State (through Oct. 24)
- 🔬 The WhySci Variety Show at Majestic Theatre
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What To Do in Madison in October 2026
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Browse the Imagination Center, Madison’s Newest Library
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What To Know About The Proposed BECI Transmission Line
The 190-mile BECI high-voltage transmission line aims to secure Wisconsin’s grid, but locals and the Dane County Board are demanding dela...
The Best New Restaurants in Madison
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‘Park People’ Will Satirize Madison’s Protest Culture
Madison filmmaker Corey Holl launches a crowdfunding campaign for his new political satire, "The Park People." Explore the proof-of-conce...
Know the Constitutional Amendments On Your Fall Ballot
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