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Akhilesh Peddi, ArtsEtc. Editor

Akhilesh Peddi is an arts editor at The Badger Herald. He is a sophomore studying mathematics and philosophy. He likes to cover stories on local musicians and businesses which help the local community. He is also an author, poet and playwright and hopes to pursue a career as a speech-writer and a mathematician.

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Overture Center. December 5, 2024.

Children’s Theater of Madison brings holiday classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ to Overture Center

by Akhilesh Peddi
December 10, 2024
A piece of artwork from the gallery. December 1, 2024.

Mauree Childress’ ‘Expanding Perspectives’ gallery opens, champions unheard voices

by Akhilesh Peddi
December 4, 2024
Jill Casid

UW art history alumni named 2026 Whitney Biennial Curators

by Akhilesh Peddi
December 3, 2024
The Bailey Family from "It's a Wonderful Life."

Capitol City Theatre spreads early Christmas cheer with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ production

by Akhilesh Peddi
November 23, 2024
The Barber of Seville.

Madison Opera opens season with ‘The Barber of Seville’

by Akhilesh Peddi
November 5, 2024
Photo courtesy of Manual Theater.

Manual Cinema brings classic horror, Frankenstein to Madison

by Akhilesh Peddi
October 19, 2024
Alison Saar, Mutiny of the Sable Venus, 2024

Tandem Press launches ‘Where My Girls At?’ exhibit celebrating print, artists

by Akhilesh Peddi
October 16, 2024
New York Herald-Tribune reporter, Helen Worden (Julia Verstraete), attempts to grab peak inside Collyer Mansion. October 7, 2024

‘The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers’ premiers at Bartell Theatre

by Akhilesh Peddi
October 8, 2024
The Overture Center. September 30, 2024.

‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’: Duck Soup Cinema brings classic horror to Madison

by Akhilesh Peddi
September 30, 2024
Shilpa Gupta’s MMOCA exhibit, “I did not tell you what I saw, but only what I dreamt.” September 26, 2024.

Monsters + MMoCA raises oppressed voices through poetry

by Akhilesh Peddi
September 27, 2024
Sculpture made from wax, pearls, and horse hair. September 14, 2024.

Chazen exhibit ‘How Much a Heart Can Hold’ highlights emotions, experiences through unorthodox artwork

by Akhilesh Peddi
September 19, 2024
Noel Miller inspires laughter with eccentric comedy

Noel Miller inspires laughter with eccentric comedy

by Akhilesh Peddi
September 16, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of Taste of Madison. September 4, 2017.

Your guide to Madison’s summer festivals

by Akhilesh Peddi
July 25, 2024
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream launches Cone Crawl

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream launches Cone Crawl

by Akhilesh Peddi
July 20, 2024
Photo courtesy of Madison Opera

Madison Opera presents classic, ‘Candide’

by Akhilesh Peddi
April 19, 2024
Playwrite's personal experiences on her high school debate team inspired "What the Constitution Means to Me." Image courtesy of Ross Zentner

Play challenging U.S. Constitutional protection of minority groups plays at Overture Center

by Akhilesh Peddi
April 12, 2024
Badger Herald archival photo of a theater.

Wisconsin Film Festival celebrates creativity, culture in state

by Akhilesh Peddi, Associate ArtsEtc. Editor
April 9, 2024
Madison Ballet explores love, respect, forgiveness with ‘Timeless’

Madison Ballet explores love, respect, forgiveness with ‘Timeless’

by Akhilesh Peddi
March 30, 2024
Sunset at the Lakeshore Preserve.

How to make the best of spring break if you are staying on campus

by Akhilesh Peddi
March 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of Naima Green

Author shows Black culture in Midwest through new book in visit to UW

by Akhilesh Peddi
March 21, 2024
Local musician hits Der Rathskeller stage for a night of jazz

Local musician hits Der Rathskeller stage for a night of jazz

by Akhilesh Peddi
March 15, 2024
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[Photo] Q&A: Author, UW alum Robert Greene shares advice, experiences

March 8, 2024
Q&A: Author, UW alum Robert Greene shares advice, experiences

Q&A: Author, UW alum Robert Greene shares advice, experiences

by Akhilesh Peddi
March 8, 2024
Madison Arts administrator speaks on arts commission's 50th anniversary

Madison Arts administrator speaks on arts commission’s 50th anniversary

by Akhilesh Peddi
February 29, 2024
Curator Robin Rider by collection.

UW displays collection of board games from 18th, 19th centuries at Memorial Library

by Akhilesh Peddi
February 22, 2024
Images from the Ballet. Credits to Becky McKenzie

Madison Ballet celebrates inclusion with ‘Love’ premiere

by Akhilesh Peddi
February 14, 2024
Or does it explode performance.

Local promoters create show to bring Madison bands from basement to limelight

by Akhilesh Peddi
February 9, 2024
The Anonymous Lover Set

Madison Opera presents ‘The Anonymous Lover,’ excites Valentine spirit

by Akhilesh Peddi
January 29, 2024
Nonprofit supports Madison businesses through Shop Local Celebration

Nonprofit supports Madison businesses through Shop Local Celebration

by Akhilesh Peddi
December 6, 2023
Carlos Eduardo Gacharná

UW alum uses art to help underprivileged children, wins 2023 Forward Award

by Akhilesh Peddi
November 24, 2023
Kanopy Dance returns to the stage with 'Winter Fantasia: Reimagined'

Kanopy Dance returns to the stage with ‘Winter Fantasia: Reimagined’

by Akhilesh Peddi
November 9, 2023
'Apologetically BLK' exhibit highlights Black experience through digital art

‘Apologetically BLK’ exhibit highlights Black experience through digital art

by Akhilesh Peddi
November 5, 2023
Voice of Madison’s artists: The Black Arts Festival 2023

Voice of Madison’s artists: The Black Arts Festival 2023

by Akhilesh Peddi
November 2, 2023
UW professor John Hitchcock and his mural titled "Impact vs. Influence."

National Gallery of Art exhibit shows UW professors’ artwork to world

by Akhilesh Peddi
October 18, 2023
'250 Years of Phillis Wheatley': Where African-American literary history began

‘250 Years of Phillis Wheatley’: Where African-American literary history began

by Akhilesh Peddi
October 11, 2023
Touch of Ukraine serving traditional dishes on Madison's East Side

Touch of Ukraine serving traditional dishes on Madison’s East Side

by Akhilesh Peddi
September 28, 2023
Capitol square showing signs of fall.

What to do in Madison this fall

by Akhilesh Peddi
September 20, 2023
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