Fans of “The Hunger Games,” originally a book series by Suzanne Collins, have anxiously awaited the release of the film since the trailer took audiences by storm last fall. In its final issue of the year, Entertainment Weekly called the preview the best three minutes of film in 2011. To… Read more »

With the winter season quickly approaching, the University of Wisconsin Horn Choir is greeting the holidays with their annual winter concert this Saturday in the recently renovated Chazen Museum of Art. According to Mary Carr Lee, assistant director for external affairs, this collaboration between the horn choir and the Chazen… Read more »

When the UW MadHatters, one of Madison’s elite male a cappella groups, started this school year, they faced a difficult journey after many of last year’s members and leaders graduated. The group had auditions earlier this fall, and around 80 aspiring singers competed for four coveted spots. “They’re all really… Read more »

Tickets to watch Badger football or hear the University of Wisconsin Madhatters a capella group sell very quickly. Meanwhile, talent among women on the UW campus often goes unrecognized. However, this Saturday, the Campus Women’s Center is offering students, faculty and members of the Madison community a chance to appreciate… Read more »

Earlier this month, Canadian recording artist and teen pop sensation Justin Bieber released his first Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe. This album combines original tracks by Bieber as well as famous covers that include collaborations with other singers, such as Usher. Since the release of his first albums, My World and… Read more »

Among the many pieces of art in Union South’s Gallery 1308, brightly colored sculptures and drawings are rather noticeable in the Time (Im)material exhibition. This collection of art, coined as mixed media sculptures, comes from the creative mind of Madison artist Michael Velliquette. “I’ve always gravitated towards things that are… Read more »

The seasonal pumpkin-carving, candy corn eating and evening trips to haunted houses are cut down more and more with age and will be quickly coming to an end with Halloween approaching on Monday. For now, though, the number one question seems to be, “What is your Halloween costume?” For those… Read more »

Since the groundbreaking ceremony of the Chazen Museum of Art’s expansion more than two and a half years ago, a diverse assortment of art lovers have anxiously awaited the opportunity to experience the new addition. This weekend marks the end of a long construction period, as the Chazen opens its… Read more »

Kevin Bacon’s iconic role in the 1984 version of “Footloose” will always have a special place in the hearts of film aficionados. His powerful and emotional dance scene in an abandoned warehouse is a film sequence that will never be forgotten. The idea that Director Craig Brewer (“Black Snake Moan”)… Read more »

When Roger Ebert was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002, the disease and the surgeries it would require hindered his ability to drink, eat and speak. However, the cancer would not prevent the Pulitzer Prize-distinguished film critic from having a voice through his written words. Through an online blog, Ebert… Read more »

When sophomore Kevin Kousha arrived at the University of Wisconsin last year, he looked for a student organization dedicated to longboarding, only to learn none existed. For Kousha, the solution to this problem was relatively simple: He needed to create his own. “I appreciated that I wasn’t necessarily the best… Read more »

Chris and Oliver Wood often enjoyed playing their music together at family gatherings. Now, that hobby has formed into a career for the two musicians, to form the band playing at Madison’s Majestic Theater Sunday night, The Wood Brothers. “We were able to connect socially and musically; it was… Read more »

Never has there been a flavor combination better than cheese and wine. David and Mary Mitchell, owners of the “Wine and Hop Shop” on Monroe Street, are growing a product unusual for the Wisconsin region: grapes, specifically for the purpose of winemaking. The Mitchells have owned the shop since 1972,… Read more »

American singer and songwriter Tori Amos does not waste time when it comes to producing music. The musician has released 11 albums since the premiere of her first, Little Earthquakes, in 1992. She has been nominated for 10 Grammy Awards and has provided music for the scores of films such… Read more »

We touch our face 2,000 to 3,000 times a day, according to Dr. Erin Mears (Kate Winslet, “The Reader”) in the recently released medical thriller, “Contagion.” This statistic makes the possibility of catching an airborne virus chilling, especially given how many objects we touch throughout the day—objects riddled with the… Read more »

It has been some time since the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers has seen the spotlight. Its last album, Stadium Arcadium, was released in 2006, and after its world tour for the album concluded in 2007, the group decided to take a break. Anthony Kiedis, along with co-founding… Read more »

For the past two years, Fox’s television show “Glee” has captured the hearts of viewers for one particular reason: Many find the characters relatable. After a round of shows in July, starting Sept. 9 University Theatre will offer this same experience with its production of [title of show]. After making… Read more »

Since the release of their album, For Emma, Forever Ago, American indie folk group Bon Iver has done quite well for themselves. The single “Skinny Love” was featured on a number of television programs including “Chuck” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Other songs from the album were used throughout the entertainment industry,… Read more »

Unlike Justin Bieber and Rebecca Black, who have reached YouTube stardom through negative comments, comedian Jon Lajoie has become a comic sensation after the increasing popularity of his music videos, “Everyday Normal Guy,” and “Alone in the Universe,” along with many others. After performing all around the United States, and… Read more »

In the StageQ production of “Make Me a Song,” the singers argue that heart and music equal song and consequently a well-done production. This musical is a collection of songs composed by Tony Award-winning composer William Finn, famous for his acclaimed songs in the Broadway musical “The 25th Annual Putnam… Read more »

Beyond the controversial politics and frustrated protesters, there has been a sense of art present at Capitol Square while Wisconsin protesting makes history. Project Lodge, a unique art gallery on East Johnson, has taken the time to showcase the artistic value of these signs in their temporary exhibit, “SolidARTity,” and… Read more »

Earlier this year, The Acting Company began its spring tour at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, premiering William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors.” Now, the nationally-acclaimed theater group will be bringing the laughs to Madison on Feb. 3 to perform the farcical, entertaining performance at Memorial Union. One of Shakespeare’s… Read more »

Ever since “Hairspray” in 2007, musical lovers have been waiting in anticipation for another film to project singing, dancing, costumes and overall energy of live performance theater onto the silver screen. Steve Antin’s newest film “Burlesque,” an upbeat film starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, has renewed this collision of… Read more »

As the sun rose over the Belmont Stakes track in Elmont, N.Y., on June 9, 1973, horse groomer Eddie Sweat announced the world was “gonna see something you ain’t ever seen before.” He was indeed correct. On that day, the thoroughbred horse Secretariat became the first horse to win the… Read more »

After five years of performing, including a stint as the opening act for The Killers in 2008, rock band Neon Trees has their opportunity for stardom with the release of their first full-length album, Habits. The band came together when lead vocalist Tyler Glenn and guitarist Chris Allen formed the… Read more »