Ivan Klipstein w/ The Auroratones - $8 admission / $12 bundle admission*

Art in the cafe...

Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Tamara Lea Kaufman


"pretty ~ ugly"


February 2026



Artist Statement Tamara Lea Kaufman’s personal artwork ranges from serious to quirky, dark, adult-themed humor. She creates multimedia assemblage, collage, and dioramas made from HO-scale railroad hobby miniatures, preserved insects, paint, embroidery, found objects, and typically discarded materials such as candy wrappers and the overlooked debris of everyday life. Her work explores topics of consumption, waste, desire, relationships, psychology, politics, societal pressures and the levity of humor needed to survive it all. It gives her joy to repurpose materials into something new, useful, or...
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Friday, April 22, 2011

Madison\'s favorite label-defying songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist/illustrator/adventurer/troubadour presents a very special evening to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the release of his Lifestyle! album, still shining bright as one of the most unique pop records in midwestern history. The Madison native, who now splits his time between New Orleans and Vermont, will return to town for one night only, to perform the sixteen song cycle in it\'s entirety before those gathered within the tall, vibrant walls of Mother Fool\'s. Opening act The Auroratones is Mr. Klipstein\'s current songwriting and record-producing outlet. Expect a one-of-a-kind evening of song and sound, ripe with delicious surprises.

*Bundle admission includes original Lifestyle! CD with new liner notes, plus commemorative poster, and a download code for the new alternate-version album of demos and other oddities... nearly three hours of recorded music in all!

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