The new Isthmus Food & Wine Festival offers more of a focus on the local food and dining culture, bringing in adventurous chefs, bartenders, and wine experts to share samples and secrets, highlighting products and techniques for the "at-home" chef.Isthmus is working with local restaurants to line up a showcase of the talent from their kitchens, and the masterpieces they create. The festival also features the finest regional food and drink, much made right here in Wisconsin, as well as wines from across the country and around the world. The festival is planned as a two-day marketplace for products both new and familiar, as well as a delicious learning experience.Festival tickets go on sale August 2.Hours: 5pm-9pm on Friday, & 2pm – 6pm on Saturday. Visit www.alliantenergycenter.com for more information.