Join us for an opening reception for our new exhibitions on Saturday, November 22, 5pm–7pm, featuring work by Chele Ramos, Maria Schirmer, Vesna Jovanovic, and Erika Rosales. Bridge Work artists Ramos and Schirmer will deliver artist talks after 6pm. https://loom.ly/mlL96kM

Tonight! Mills Folly Microcinema presents Behind Closed Doors: Videos by Hugo Ljungbäck, Wed Nov 19, 7pm. Ljungbäck's videos explore queer history, identity, and sexuality through an autobiographical lens. Note: program contains some explicit material. https://loom.ly/a26TYcc

Acclaimed saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo return to ALL on Fri Dec 5, 7:30pm. Tickets available now. https://loom.ly/184GJBU

Trace Johnson celebrates the release of his new album, Works For Cello, with a concert on Sun Nov 16, 7pm, mixing classical, contemporary, and folk virtuosity. Tickets available now. https://loom.ly/wsbYX0o

Thank you to everyone who made our Bizhiki concert such a wonderful capstone to the Native Art Market weekend! And Madison is fortunate to have another Bizhiki performance next week, Tuesday, November 18, 6pm at Shannon Hall in the UW Memorial Union. https://loom.ly/OnLMga0

Thank you to everyone who made the Native Art Market such a success last Saturday! It was great to see so much support for local and regional Indigenous artists. Thank you Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore for your leadership on the project. And thanks to all of the artists who participated!

Falconbridge Players return with a staged reading of The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw on Tuesday, November 18, 7:00pm. GBS's first commercial success as a playwright (1897) and the start of his rise to prominence. Free admission, RSVP requested. https://loom.ly/t15EnHw

Artist Christopher Sweet is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe of Minnesota. His art is influenced by both tribal traditions. Meet Christopher at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Read David Dahmer's Madison365 preview of the Native Art Market. Then join us for the Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am to 6pm at Arts + Literature Laboratory, and support local and regional artists. https://loom.ly/yPwcJvw

Crystal Lepscier's beadwork and other art capture her connections to woodland tribal communities while interacting with contemporary colors, shapes, and designs. Meet Crystal at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Listen to Mr. G's interview with Dylan "Bizhikiins" Jennings at Green Arrow Radio, then see and hear Bizhiki for free (ticketed event) Sunday, November 9, 7:30pm. https://loom.ly/HSP3htI

Multidisciplinary artist Hattie Lee Mendoza will join us at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm. “My studio is a flow of mediums and objects constantly conversing with each other, Hattie explains. Be sure to visit ALL on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Listen to Mr. G's interview with Caroline Davis at the Green Arrow Radio website. Then see and hear Caroline Davis's Portals, part of the Auricle New Music Series, this Wednesday, November 5, 7pm. Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets. https://loom.ly/9skVnHY

Beadwork is Crystal Wabnum's favorite medium. Her craft comes from knowledge that others have developed over centuries and shared through their lineages. See Crystal's beadwork and more at our Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Arts + Literature Laboratory welcomes Ancora String Quartet performing in its 27th season, Sunday, November 2, at 2:00pm. New violinist Sahada Buckley joins Wes Luke and Robin Ryan, and cellist Benjamin Whitcomb. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets. https://loom.ly/fur8z1A

"As I continue to grow, my designs will grow with me," explains ceramic artist MicahMarie McCann. Join us in celebrating Indigenous arts at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm at ALL. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Next Wednesday! Auricle New Music Series presents Caroline Davis' Portals, an immersive sound experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. Don't miss this one Wed Nov 5, 7pm! https://loom.ly/YPJVOwM

Sunny Webster is another talented artist participating in the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am–6pm. "I love creating garments that are unique and show all the facets of who I am," Sunny says about her work. Join us on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Metalsmith Mandy Youngthunder will participate in the Native Art Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am–6pm at @artlitlab. "I am inspired by colors found in nature: the changing leaves, rippling waves, sunsets, sunrises, and more," Mandy explains. Join us on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Don't miss Chris Rottmayer, celebrating his new album Playing Favorites with a live performance Thurs Oct 30, 7pm. Presented by Madison Music Collective. Tickets on sale now! https://loom.ly/bx3IcJs

Mark your calendar for the Native Art Market, founded and curated by Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore, Sat Nov 8, 10am to 6pm. Native artists will share and sell their traditional and contemporary art forms including beadwork, quillwork, weaving and more. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Auricle New Music Series welcomes Caroline Davis' Portals on Wed Nov 5 at 7pm. Caroline Davis’ Portals is an immersive sound experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. Tickets on sale now. https://loom.ly/YPJVOwM

Mills Folly Microcinema presents Project Projection, showcase for locally produced experimental films, short docs, animation, and music videos, Wed Oct 22, 7pm. Featured filmmakers include Peter Berryman, Claudia Krogmeier, Erica Pinigis, Gregg Williard, and Mariel McEwan. https://loom.ly/9fGx8b0

Midwest Video Poetry Festival presents a screening of the PBS Wisconsin digital series Welcome Poets, featuring Lorine Niedecker and Nicholas Gulig, this Sat Oct 18, 7pm, free admission. Gulig and producer Colin Crowley will be present for a Q & A. https://loom.ly/jYPNS5E

Want a quick dive into modern art history? Consider 100yrs of Art in 2hrs: A Crash Course in Art History with our lead curator Molly Nelson. The class will explore key movements like Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and more. Sat Oct 18, 12pm. https://loom.ly/7msU2HQ

Learn the basics of colorwork knitting with Dakota Mace (Diné) while working on a cowl supporting Diné knit designer, Jennifer Berg (images from Jennifer's website, Native Knitter). Saturdays 10am–12pm starting Oct 18. https://loom.ly/wIh_LV4

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to see Ches Smith support his new album Clone Row with Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman, and Nick Dunston. See you at the next Auricle New Music Series show, Caroline Davis on Nov 5!

Troubling Form: Interdisciplinary Play & Experimentation with poet juj e. lepe will enrich your practice of noticing—what you are moved by, how you think, how you create—through play and experimentation. Tuesdays 6pm–8pm starting Oct 7. Register today! https://loom.ly/51FLg3o

Special thanks to John Bischoff and Gregory Taylor for their mesmerizing performances last night at Auricle New Music Series. Don't miss the next Auricle, Ches Smith and friends, Tues Oct 7!

Auricle presents Ches Smith in support of his new album Clone Row. "The album itself genre hops, taking us along Smith’s astonishing technical and aesthetic range.--Freejazzblog.org. Tues Oct 7, 7:00pm. https://loom.ly/MUNZ7J0

Screen your film at Project Projection, the showcase for local (Madison, Dane County) experimental films at Mills Folly Microcinema, Wed Oct 22, 7pm. Early submission deadline is Fri Oct 3. No submission fee. Details and submission form: https://loom.ly/9fGx8b0

Auricle welcomes John Bischoff for an evening of live computer music, with Madison's own Gregory Taylor opening, on Mon Sept 29, 7pm. Bischoff uses analog circuits in tandem with digital synthesis, producing sub-audio pulsewaves to his hands-on actions. Free admission! https://loom.ly/yVdHids

Auricle presents Ches Smith in support of his new album Clone Row, with guests Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman, an Nick Dunston, Tues Oct 7, 7:00pm. Smith finds endless possibilities in this seemingly limited instrumentation. Tickets available now! https://loom.ly/MUNZ7J0

Mills Folly Microcinema presents short experimental films by filmmaker, curator, and educator Blake Barit on Wed Sept 24, 7pm. https://loom.ly/D6vhQbs

Don't miss the next Watershed Reading this Sat Sept 20, 7pm. Readers will include Wayne Miller (The End of Childhood), Mary Margaret Alvarado (American Weather), and Moisés Villavicencio Barras (co-founder, Cantera Verde). https://loom.ly/f3IBuA0

Register today for Poetry and Play, a workshop with poet Mary Margaret Alvarado, Sat Sept 20, 10am–12pm. In this workshop we will use rules, chance, movement, collaboration, and exercises to pleyen—“rejoice, be glad”—and pflegen—“take care of, cultivate.” https://loom.ly/O1LAu-I

Thank you Tarbaby (Orrin Evans, Eric Revis, Nasheet Waits) for a fantastic show last night! And thanks to Michael Brenneis and John Christensen for your support.

Oakwood Chamber Players return to ALL to kick off their 2025/26 season on Sunday, September 7 at 2:00pm. The program will blend classical chamber music with music cultures of the world. Advance tickets at the OCP website. https://loom.ly/pzBy5_E

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Strollin' Middleton Jazz Festival, Fri Sept 5 and Sat Sept 6 at Stone Horse Green, 7550 Hubbard Ave. Saturday night wraps up with Jon Hoel Trio (5:00pm) and from New York City, Moses Patrou Band (7:00pm). Free music! https://loom.ly/dBDryaQ

Free music starts tomorrow night! Strollin' Middleton Jazz Festival kicks off Fri Sept 5 at Stone Horse Green, 7550 Hubbard Avenue. Madi-Son Latin Project (5:30pm) and Matt Blair Quartet (7:30pm). https://loom.ly/dBDryaQ

Listen to Mr. G's interview with bassist Eric Revis at Green Arrow Radio in advance of our Tarbaby concert one week from tomorrow Wed Sept 10, 7pm. Interview and concert details at https://loom.ly/FNjlaeI.

Thank you Isthmus On Tap for the shout out for our Marc Ribot concert this Wed, Sept 3, 7pm. Yes, it is a big get for us, and we're very excited for the show! Tickets are still available, don't miss this one! https://loom.ly/TF3e1i0

Don't miss Orrin Evans (piano), Eric Revis (bass) and Nasheet Waits (drums) performing as Tarbaby on Wed Sept 10, 7:00pm. They’re an ensemble of serious intentions and riotous humor, fervid spirit and fierce intellect, passion and purpose. Tickets on sale now! https://loom.ly/FNjlaeI

Next Saturday, second night full of music at Strollin' Middleton Jazz Festival, 10th anniversary edition. Lineup on Sat Sept 6 will include the Jon Hoel Trio (5:00pm) and from New York City, Moses Patrou Band (7:00pm). https://loom.ly/dBDryaQ

Next Friday, first night of Strollin' Middleton Jazz Festival, 10th anniversary edition! Lineup on Fri Sept 5: Madi-Son Latin Project featuring Darren Sterud (5:30pm) and Matt Blair Quartet (7:30pm). Stone Horse Green, 7550 Hubbard Avenue, free admission. https://loom.ly/dBDryaQ

Next Wednesday! Auricle welcomes guitarist, singer-songwriter Marc Ribot to support his new album Map of a Blue City on Wed Sept 3, 7pm. Ribot showcases disparate traditions on the new album: roots, bossa nova, no wave, noise, free jazz and more. Tickets available now. https://loom.ly/TF3e1i0

Free concert tomorrow! Auricle New Music series welcomes Charmaine Lee, NIKA, and Emili Earhart, Wed Aug 27, 7pm. https://loom.ly/k0PwM_0

LAB^4 presents a special free performance by acclaimed Swedish percussionist Sven Fredrik on Friday, August 22, 7pm. Fredrik performs in the borderland between electronica and psychedelic/avant-garde. https://loom.ly/ddfkUJU

The lineup for the 2025 Strollin' Middleton Jazz Festival has been announced for Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6 at the Stone Horse Green. Performers to include the Madi-Son Latin Project, Matt Blair Quartet, Jon Hoel Trio, and the Moses Patrou Band. Details at artlitlab.org/strollin.

POSTPONED: Both the artist talk and the workshop with Bryana Bibbs from The We Were Never Alone Project, originally scheduled for this Sat Aug 16, have been postponed. We look forward to re-scheduling this LAB^4 event, and we will post an update when a new date is confirmed.