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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 1d

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

Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 2d

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!

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 10d

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!

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 31

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 31

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

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