ENGAGING COMMUNITY

SCENE MAKERS

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By Rachel Werner SARAH ARTZ | ARTSY QUEEN REGAL AND CHIC, Sarah Artz helps other Madison makers find their stride—artistically and lucratively— through her…

MAKING A FOOD DESERT BLOOM

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By Lisa Bauer Celebrated for its abundance of farmers’ markets, community gardens, high-end grocery stores and artisan restaurants, Madison is on one hand a foodie’s…

HOT SUMMER READS

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What’s summertime without a good book to read? Here’s a selection of new titles from several genres—including some from local writers—sure to suit just…

COLLABORATIVE SPACES

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These local mavens are revamping the Madison business scene by operating sleek coworking spaces and top-notch incubator programs.

STARTUPS 101

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 By Emma Whitford Roxie Hentz, founder of CEOs of Tomorrow, which helps young people learn how to get a business off the ground, has…

ENTREPRENEURIAL ATHLETES

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 By Livia King Sonya Plavcan had been a chemical engineer at a Madison biotech company for 11 years and, she realized, her passion for the…

Keeping The Circle

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By Lisa Bauer LAST YEAR VINDIA ROBINSON helped change the trajectory of a classmate’s life, and it wasn’t the first time. After that classmate, a…

HEALING HOPE

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By Marni McEntee INSIDE AN UNASSUMING BUILDING on busy East Washington Avenue, The Rainbow Project’s staff has created a universe of healing for families affected by abuse, neglect,…

MADISON MINI MAKER FAIRE

MADISON MINI MAKER FAIRE

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Photos courtesy Erin McWalter For do-it-yourselfers and modifiers of all ages, this family friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers—from designers…