Pressing pause at the former Smart Studios building
The east-side property has hosted underground shows and endured setbacks under a new owner.
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Madison calendar, October 11 through 17
The return of avant-garde duo Charalambides, new songs from Dash Hounds, “Zabriskie Point,” and more events of note in Madison this week.
Madison calendar, October 4 through 10
The local premiere of “Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda,” heady improvisation from Kahil El’Zabar and David Murray, a hip-hop fundraiser at Art In, and more events of note in Madison this week.
Madison calendar, September 20 through 26
Madison hardcore band Black Cat celebrates a new album, “Far From Heaven” screens at UW Cinematheque, Tarek Sabbar plays techno, and more events of note in and around Madison this week.
Madison calendar, September 13 through 19
Big Business, the Willy Street Fair, Subtle Degrees, a night of animated films with Noxroy, 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, August 30 through September 5
The return of Cinematheque, a compelling Los Dells lineup, an inclusive new dance night, and more events of note in and around Madison this week.
Madison calendar, August 2 through 8
The breezy-yet-powerful rock of Bonny Doon, experimental films at Off The Wall, farewells from No Hoax and Matt Joyce, and more events of note in Madison this week.
What we learned during and after Between The Waves 2018
Reflections on why the city-funded music conference feels so removed from the actual local music community.
Madison calendar, July 26 through August 1
Boundary-pushing comedy from Eric Andre, experimental sounds from Scott Fields and Maths Balance Volumes, gently warped pop from The Caribbean, and more events of note in Madison this week.