The Week in Reverse | May 3 - 10

post | 5/12/2008 8:38 am | outPost

What we liked -- and linked -- last week

you be the mouse | Jim White
In pictures, with Vid Libert at the Orpheum

Muzzle of Bees | Jim White at the Orpheum
"If I do a list of biggest regrets in 2008, near the top of that list will be missing Jim White"

Dane101 | Notes On A Screen
"The weekly round-up of TV, gaming, and film news coming out of the greater Madison metropolitan area"

Civility in Public Discourse | Headlights
"Some Racing, Some Stopping" from the High Noon Saloon, 4-2-08

Eating in Madison A to Z | Lovshack
"In a word: If two need a crated 'zone on the side of State Street, then drop 15 bucks at the Lovshack"

Daily Page | Madison Art Bikes Rally
"Saturday's ride around the Capitol to showcase fanciful ingenuity"

you be the mouse | Tangy
In pictures, with The Arge at the High Noon

Punk Rock Skunk | The Classic Tawnies
In pictures at the Crystal Corner Bar, 5-5-08

Mixtapes | One more week of being haunted
"Just crane your neck to the left"

Punk Rock Skunk | Dietrich Gosser
In pictures, with Dan Kuemmel and Horse in Motion at the Corral Room

you be the mouse | Dead Meadow
In pictures, with Dark Fog at the High Noon

Badger Herald | Taking it to the streets
"It's not often that a Madison police officer has to ask a street artist to downsize his crowds because they're blocking traffic"

Daily Page | Kissers bid farewell
"If you're one inclined to fret, don't do it too hard"

Dane101 | Tegan and Sara at the Barrymore
"The sibling duo and their band played a great set"

Shilv | Students abuse multivitamins
"Drug 'trend' + busybody readership = pageviews"

Fearful Symmetries | Farewell Alex, Hello Chris
"Alex Polish-American Deli is now known as Alex Polish Deli"

Madison Brunch | Frida Mexican Grill
"The high point of the brunch came and went with the warm, crispy, free chips and salsa"

Civility in Public Discourse | Headlights
"Towers" from the High Noon Saloon, 4-2-08

Miss the Signpost | Tegan and Sara, 5-6-08
"It's been almost three years since the last time Tegan and Sara played in Madison, and I hope it's another three before they do again"

you be the mouse | Ra Ra Riot
In pictures, with The Little Ones and Hey Champ at The Annex, 5-4-08

Mixtapes|Heartbreaks | Rooney @ the Annex, 5-2-08
"Opener The Bridges was an unexpected treat"

Dane101 | Soundcheck
What to expect from this year's Madison Area Music Awards

you be the mouse | BRMC
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, in pictures with The Duke Spirit at the High Noon Saloon

Muzzle of Bees | Liam Finn
"We have a pair of tickets and one copy of 'I'll Be Lightning' available for the MoB faithful"

Madison Beer Review | Why Keep Up The Pretenses?
"If you can't do something right, don't do it at all"

True Endeavors | American Music Club
In pictures, at the High Noon Saloon

Muzzle of Bees | Teagan & Sara
In pictures at the Barrymore, 5-6-08

Groovology | Music and Mifflin Street
"If you DON'T have live music, what DO you have?"

Just Sayin | WAVEHAMMER
Beeple, "IV.8 - Simple Extraction"

Daily Page | Jazz Festival schedule for 2008
"The Isthmus Jazz Festival broadens its scope for this year's four-day extravaganza at the UW Memorial Union"

Shilv | Satire is the new Craigslist
"These answers could be useful to someone trying to roll out a Pina Colada-Chelada blend formulated for the underage college crowd"

Something else to do | Fedoras, benches...
"The Capitol Square was once a lively, exciting place to be - especially on nights and weekends"

Madison Music Review | Dead Meadow at the High Noon
"Monday night was the four year anniversary of one of the finest clubs in Madison"

Eating in Madison A to Z | Louisianne's Etc.
"In a word: Tasty and pricey"

Muzzle of Bees | The Black Angels
"MoB Album Giveaway: We have three copies of 'Directions To See A Ghost' to give away"

Dane101 | 'Public Enemies' hits the Capitol
"Take a trip back to Depression-era gangster times"

HeartLand | The Old Fashioned
"All about good Wisconsin food"

Daily Page | Shoot at Capitol wraps up
"Numerous spectators watched the scene from the bottom of the State Street steps"

Just Sayin | Like Coffeeshops for Alcoholics
"It's all about NOTHINGcontextNOTHING"

Daily Page | Christian Bale in 'Public Enemies' shoot
"Crowds gathered around the Square to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood magic on Monday"

you be the mouse | The Dirtbombs
In pictures, with Dan Sartain and Terrible Twos at the High Noon Saloon

Letter from Here | Reinforcing gender stereotypes
"Bucky is the one carrying the ball, while Becky is the one cheerleading"

Daily Page | 'Public Enemies' lunchtime show
"Downtown workers, residents, and students were treated to a major dose of midday entertainment"

Madison Shooters | Time Machine
"The Capitol Square went back to the 1930s today"

you be the mouse | Jeffrey Foucalt
In pictures, with Kristin Mooney at Cafe Carpe

Muzzle of Bees | Madison Concert Announcement
"The Whigs will be back in Wisconsin for an encore performance at the Majestic Theatre"

True Endeavors | Free Tickets 'R Us
"How about some free tickets to see live music?"

WSUM | Podcast: Arts on Air
Episode 4: No Age & Clay Aiken

you be the mouse | Foals/Worrier
In pictures, from the High Noon Saloon

Waxing America | Mifflin Street Block Party
"Like clockwork the journalists called asking me for opinions, comparisons, and advice. Boring"

Just Sayin | Skin of a Drowned Avocado Pit
Art by Felix R. Cid, music by Owen

Daily Page | MadTracks
"I have to believe that at least one of the members of Tangy owned a copy of Boston's self-titled debut album"

Fearful Symmetries | MPL looking at condos?
"Area residents love the Madison libraries, to be sure, but they apparently don't open up their pocketbooks"

Muzzle of Bees | Review: Kathleen Edwards
"The band came to the stage in high spirits"

Stop Me | The Ants Go Marching
"A little added interest along a conveniently blank building foundation"

Civility in Public Discourse | The Bravery
"Time Won't Let Me Go" from the High Noon, 4-21-08

you be the mouse | Lions
In pictures, with Droids Attack and The United Sons of Toil at The Annex

Just Sayin | Old Time Relijun
"Come confront what your soul means when it urges to dance without worrying about how you look"