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A sampling of Madison’s finest beatmakers
Beats sold over Soundcloud may have a huge influence on hip-hop in this day and age (if it be Chano’s will, at least), but the appeal of in-person, local, on-the-ground collaboration is tenacious. It certainly shows in Madison’s hip-hop output, where producers ranging from young upstart Engelwood to platinum-certified DJ Pain 1 keep a hand […]
Kate and Tyler Rowe: Burr Oak Gardens, an (Extended) Family Farm
Kate and Tyler Rowe are farming on the same farm that Tyler grew up on. They call it Burr Oak Gardens after the heritage burr oak tree behind their house. They’re certified organic, growing for a CSA, u-pick strawberries, an on-farm market stand, and a retail greenhouse on farm. They also sell at the Rio […]
Wisconsin State Budget Plan
It’s 18 days past the deadline for Wisconsin’s new state budget, but the Senate G-O-P says they might have a plan. That plan involves borrowing money to pay for roads and eliminating the personal property tax. It’s unclear though, even to Senate leadership, if that proposal is suitable to the Assembly. Senate Majority leader Scott […]
Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup peanut butter ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. […]
The New Jim Crow
In this week’s Democracy Checkup, Mike McCabe explains the features of the new Jim Crow laws — the forms of oppression that aim to keep racial minorities out of the game, from monopolizing political speech, racial profiling, and discriminatory practices.
The world of “Digital Aura,” part II
On last week’s Tone Madison podcast, contributor Brett Schlough brought us two conversations about Digital Aura, a show of video, digital, and installation art running through August 6 at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and through July 29 at Arts + Literature Laboratory. This week’s episode concludes our two-part series on the show with […]
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