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Lindsay Christians

Lindsay Christians

Lindsay Christians covers theater, dance, opera, classical music and visual art for 77Square.

On the Aisle: Fundamentally Sound's spin on "High and Dry" earns award nomination

All-male a cappella group Fundamentally Sound at UW-Madison was recently nominated for an award for their version of Radiohead's "High and Dry"

Feb 05, 2010 | 11:40 am | Loading…

On the Aisle: Gallery hopping this Friday

So much art, so little time: it feels like dozens of galleries have openings this Friday.

Feb 03, 2010 | 4:45 pm | Loading…

On the Aisle: Hairy what? MMoCA gets major donation of Chicago imagism

MMoCA just scored some new work by the Chicago imagists, including fun and fabulous pieces by Ed Paschke, Jim Nutt and Roger Brown.

Feb 02, 2010 | 3:35 pm | Loading…

On the Aisle: Let's get some shoes! Two upcoming benefits

Bring your shoes to "Fat Men in Skirts" and your wallet to Stroller's silent auction.

Jan 24, 2010 | 9:35 pm | Loading…

On the Aisle: En garde! The music critic responds

And I am telling you, I'm not going: A response to a recent anonymous attack, about what music reviews are meant to do (not including "be authoritative").

Jan 21, 2010 | 1:15 pm | Loading…

On the Aisle: No "Picnic" at APT

You can still picnic at American Players Theatre, you just won't see one onstage.

Jan 07, 2010 | 12:10 pm | Loading…

On the Aisle: Merry Christmas!

Check out the MSO Christmas Carol Sing and have a happy holiday!

Dec 22, 2009 | 12:45 pm | Loading…

On the Aisle: Yes, Madison, there is a Santa Claus

On Wednesday, Forward Theater hosted an evening of holiday readings and songs from Laura Ingalls Wilder to the Grinch who stole (then gave back) Christmas.

Dec 17, 2009 | 11:55 am | Loading…

On the Aisle: The aftermath of an immigration raid

"La Historia de Nuestras Vidas (The Story of Our Lives)" is the truest kind of community-based performance, a work of theater borne from real situations and performed by untrained actors.

Dec 16, 2009 | 3:45 pm | Loading…

On the Aisle: Bernstein and Haydn in university performance

Tonight and tomorrow (Dec. 10-11), the UW Choral Union and Chamber Orchestra will present two major works: “Chichester Psalms” by Leonard Bernstein and “Missa Cellensis” by Joseph Haydn.

Dec 10, 2009 | 6:45 pm | Loading…

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    Professional and amateur competitors gathered to display their chow-down chops.
  • Black ties and glamourBlack ties and glamour
    The 23rd annual Frostiball brought style and flair along with some sizzle to downtown Madison.
  • The Fire Ball: Some like it hotThe Fire Ball: Some like it hot
    Madison's annual Fire Ball was a mix of burlesque, belly dancing, on-stage fire twirling and an all around good time.
  • Boutique bowling in MadisonBoutique bowling in Madison
    Segredo Madison brings boutique bowling -- where the focus is less on pins and more on panache -- to the UW-Madison area.
  • Falling for danceFalling for dance
    Kanopy dance member and choreographer Kerry Parker talks about her life as a dancer, and her experiences working on "Autumn Heart," a program …
  • JustUs: Sweet harmonies give respite from the lawJustUs: Sweet harmonies give respite from the law
    JustUs, a singing group made up mostly of lawyers, has been together for more than 15 years singing Broadway and love songs. Along the way th…

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