Since it opened its doors in 2015, Art In has served as a sort of collaborative club house for Madison performing and visual artists. In the dark, open space of the former “Great Big Pictures” photography studio on East Washington Avenue that he inherited from his family, owner Jack Chandler has hosted a variety of […]
Shifting stages in Madison
The folks running music venues in Madison have been restless all year—with venues changing hands, live music companies merging, developers breaking ground with guitar shovels, and even small venues going through changes. What does it all mean, and will any of this add up to big long-term changes that will impact Madison audiences and performers? Maybe not, but it’s worth […]
The Cafe CODA: Cutting Edge Live Jazz Listening Room
Since February, 2017, Cafe Coda has brought to Madison something it has been lacking for years: a regular nightclub venue dedicated to cutting-edge jazz and improvisational music. Since opening in February, Cafe Coda has booked nationally recognized jazz artists, as well as providing ongoing forums for local musicians, poets and others. The Cafe is the […]