The Tavern League of Wisconsin has been calling on Governor Evers to reopen bars and restaurants throughout the state on May 1, weeks before the extended Safer at Home order is set to end on May 26. In light of this, today’s episode hones in on the role of alcohol in Wisconsin life, health, and […]
Madison Makers Summer Market & Pub Crawl
The Madison Makers Summer Market & Pub-Crawl is taking place August 3, 2019 from Noon-5PM! Shop 75 makers with a drink in hand! Expect to hundreds of handmade items in categories like jewelry, pottery, photography, art prints, home decor, soap, candles, paper products and more! This is an ALL AGES, family friendly event. This event […]
A Tone Madison audio extra: The torment of pedal pub season
The high for today is a balmy 68 degrees (so close!), which means winter is finally fully on its way the hell out the door. The other side of that coin, though, is the return of pedal pubs, scourge of Madison’s moderately respectable drinking establishments. One of the most popular pieces we’ve ever run on Tone […]
Spring Broken
UW-Madison students and college kids across the country are on spring break this week. This week, Sarah Hopefl and Eli Radtke look at the history and detriments of letting a little too loose during the break from classes.
Pedal pubs are capital-B Bad
So now that it’s officially spring, we’re waiting for the weather to turn, and maybe thinking about all the nice outdoor things we enjoy in Madison in the spring and summer. Sidewalk cafes, bike rides, free outdoor concerts. But in Madison and many other cities, there is a dark side to the outdoors becoming hospitable […]
