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Kate Clinton brings All Fracked Up tour to Madison

Jason Cuevas, Clarion Staff February 8, 2012

In a world where people feel the need to watch what they say more than ever, Kate Clinton bucks the trend. The humorist and political activist will be visiting Madison on Feb. 17 at the Barrymore Theater. Clinton...

Porter shares zest his for life with all folk music fans

Ryan Wetley, Photography Editor February 8, 2012

For any fan of the American folk scene, the name Willy Porter has landed squarely on their musical palette for over two decades, ever since his breakthrough album, “The Trees Have Soul” debuted in...

Handphibians celebrate anniversary with show at Majestic

Handphibians celebrate anniversary with show at Majestic

Alexia Gleysteen, Clarion Staff February 8, 2012

The Majestic Theatre is a name that resonates deep in the hearts of many Madison locals. Opening in 1906 as a vaudeville theatre, today the Majestic houses many local and national talents multiple times...

Restaurant Week Menu

Madison Restaurant Week

Caryn Kindkeppel, Clarion Staff February 8, 2012

Madison Restaurant Week is a great culinary event that occurs twice a year and is presented by Madison Magazine. Restaurants offered a prix fixe (set price) three-course meal with three options for each...

Superpowers lead to troubles in Chronicle

Tom Richardson, Clarion Staff February 8, 2012

What would you do if you found a strange hidden crystal that contained superpowers? Well, if you tried to touch it and obtain those powers, you would probably have the same fate that Andrew (Dane DeHaan),...

‘From Kings to Thugs’ a thought-provoking show

Jason Cuevas, Clarion staff February 8, 2012

The Mitby Theater recently hosted a presentation of “From Kings to Thugs to Presidents.” The live performance used spoken-word poetry mixed with dance, photographs and a bit of comedy to convey a message...

Bunky’s has funky charm, tasty cuisine

Bunky’s has funky charm, tasty cuisine

Caryn Kindkeppel, Clarion Staff Writer January 25, 2012

The name Bunky’s Café brings to mind a greasy-spoon diner or grill serving hamburgers and fries to sports fans headed to a Badger game. Instead, this quirky eatery on the near-east side in Madison...

Bastion

George Treviranus, Clarion Lead Designer January 25, 2012

Developed by indie developer Supergiant Games, Bastion is an action role-playing game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic city known as “Caelondia.” You play as The Kid, one of the only surviving...

Flying above the pack

George Treviranus, Clarion Lead Designer January 25, 2012

Skyward sword is without a doubt the best title of the year. Its story is long and captivating, the characters grow immensely and the wide array of things to do within the world of Skyloft can’t be...

My winter break without Madison

Muhammad Anta Kusuma, Clarion Staff Writer January 25, 2012

It was snowing two days before Christmas. I could feel the snowflakes on my face when I was walking from my apartment in downtown Madison to Memorial Union. But I couldn’t remember the temperature that...

Jessi Lynn enjoys playing local venues, but thinks big

Jacob Ennis, Clarion Arts & Cultures Editor January 24, 2012

Living out of her Toyota Corolla, singer-songwriter, Jessi Lynn made a winter trip to Wisconsin to play some house concerts and a few local venues. A house concert is just what it sounds like. It’s...

Jam band livens cold winter day

Morgan Engels, Clarion Staff Writer January 24, 2012

As the historic recalls moved into their next phases here in Wisconsin, GOP debates raged on in South Carolina and violence continued in Syria, a crowd of 220 came together to celebrate the return of San...

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