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From the archives: Vivid and virile memories of the Inferno

As Tone Madison's 10th anniversary approaches, we look back at some highlights from the past decade.

Madison calendar, February 7 through 13

Klack’s delightful throwback synth-pop, a masterful character study in “Margaret,” and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, January 31 through February 6

The eccentric videos of George Kuchar, boundary-pushing pop from Yves Tumor, music meets spoken word and comedy at Gender Fest, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, December 20 through 26

Wilder Deitz, a Planned Parenthood benefit, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, September 27 through October 3

The local premiere of “Mandy,” a farewell to Madison band Exploration Team, a visit from Rupi Kaur, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, September 6 through 12

A free screening of “Sunset Boulevard,” Café Coda’s grand re-opening, album release celebrations from Sinking Suns and Seasaw, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, July 19 through 25

An album-release celebration with Proud Parents, readings on the Great Lakes and Wisconsin’s political transformation, exemplary footwork from DJ Earl, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, May 24 through 30

Saladin Ahmed visits for WisCon, Madison Comedy Week makes its debut, Buildings play crushing noise-rock, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, May 17 through 23

Comedy MVP Craig Robinson, post-punk legends Chrome, sweetly scathing power-pop from According To What, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, May 10 through 16

Latin-jazz journeys with Richard Hildner Armacanqui, the return of P.O.S., a test-drive for new venue Communication, a rare visit from David Byrne, and more events of note in Madison this week.