Author

Mark Riechers

Mark is a radio producer, writer and photographer based in Minneapolis, with experience telling stories from everything from film festivals to and DIY music venues to the local steampunk convention to virtual reality. It’s an eclectic clip file acquired mostly in Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago as a freelancer for arts and entertainment publications like The A.V. Club, dane101, HuffPost Code, the Isthmus and Tone Madison. Professional highlights include interviewing the creator of “Evil Bong 3D,” working Laverne and Shirley into a live stage segment about beer commercials, and shoving a microphone into a beehive while wearing khaki shorts.

Mark's Latest Articles

NextDoor nightmares

By Mark Riechers

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Culture

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October 11, 2019

In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.

Artisanal road rage

By Mark Riechers

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Culture

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August 9, 2019

In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.

When the wait for Great Taste tickets turns ugly

By Mark Riechers

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Culture

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May 7, 2019

After an all-night wait for tickets, organizers have a lot to learn about planning a bigger event and keeping patrons safe.

What to watch for at the 2019 Wisconsin Film Festival

By Kailee Andrews, Jason Fuhrman, Grant Phipps & Mark Riechers

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Film

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March 7, 2019

Our first look at highlights from first-time directors and established auteurs alike.

The state of Madison filmgoing in 2018

By Jason Fuhrman, Edwanike Harbour, Reid Kurkerewicz, Chris Lay, Grant Phipps, Mark Riechers & Daniel Seeger

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Film

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December 20, 2018

Seven Tone Madison writers discuss the delights and frustrations of cinema culture in Madison.

Take off the pretzel necklace

By Mark Riechers

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Culture

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August 7, 2018

Sit down. We need to talk about the lamest beer festival accessory.

Podcast: A WFF ’18 roundtable

By Chris Lay, Grant Phipps, Edwanike Harbour, Reid Kurkerewicz & Mark Riechers

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Film

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April 5, 2018

Five Tone Madison writers discuss the 20th annual Wisconsin Film Festival, which runs April 5 through 12.

Madison Calendar, January 18 through 24

By Henry Solo, Scott Gordon, Mark Riechers, Joel Shanahan & David Wolinsky

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Music

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January 17, 2018

Cutting and catchy metal from Tubal Cain, Afrobeat grooves from Immigré, a small Kevin Hart show at the Alliant Energy Center, and more events of note in Madison this week.