Offerings include "The Nutcracker," the Madison Symphony's Christmas Spectacular and Children's Theater of Madison's "A Christmas Carol."

Noise-punk band Melt-Banana plays the High Noon Dec. 2. Also this week: the Charles Walker Band, Grooms, Soul Shaker, We Are the Willows and more.

Stella's has a rabid following at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Its new store at 2908 Syene Road makes its fare available when the market moves indoors.

The audio and video 'collage artists' create music out of samples taken from LPs, cassettes and videotapes.

Restaurant opened Oct. 15 across from East Towne Mall.