Don’t-Miss These Holiday Performances
By Jessica Steinhoff | Pictured: “A Christmas Carol” “A MADISON SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS” Dec. 1-3, Overture Center The symphony teams up with hundreds of heavenly…
Set the Scene
Winter celebrations call for extra-special table settings.
Where to Shop in Madison for the Holidays
Small Business Saturday is coming up on Nov. 25! #Shoplocal and #shopsmall at these Madison-area boutiques.
9 Madison-Area Holiday Markets to Check Out
Browse local art, food products, jewelry and more while getting in the spirit of giving at these area markets.
Check Out These Madison Holiday Happenings
Throughout the seasons, Madison is full of fun things to do, but it might just shine the brightest during Christmastime.
Native Voices
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, six Native women share how their culture, traditions and elders have influenced who they are today.
Arvina Martin: Politically Minded and Forward Thinking
Nowhere but Madison feels like home to Arvina Martin. She logged a year in Arizona, spent part of middle school in Washington, D.C. and attended Dartmouth. College in New Hampshire, but they couldn’t compete.
Kyla Beard: A Full-Circle Connection
Family has always kept Kyla Beard grounded and connected to her Native American roots. Her dad is 100% Ho-Chunk and her mom is a descendant of the Puerto Rican Taíno, an Indigenous tribe that was scattered throughout the Caribbean.
Dakota Mace: Expanding Understanding Through Art
For Dakota Mace, art is inherently connected to history, to family and to the land where she was raised.
Samantha Skenandore: Leveraging the Law
Samantha Skenandore had never thought about going to law school, but after she helped the tribe with a complicated legal situation, it piqued her interest in law.
Carla Vigue: A Bridge-Builder Between Generations
Carla Vigue has been leading for years — at the National Council of Urban Indian Health, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and more — but when a Native elder had passed her the baton, she was inspired to do more.
Kristie GoForth: Pedaling Forward for the Greater Good
As executive director of Free Bikes 4Kidz Madison (FB4K) and a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, GoForth is committed to providing access to the bicycling community for everyone.
Give the Gift of Reading This Season
Giving back doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Donating goods or money to a local nonprofit, like the Madison Reading Project, is greatly appreciated.
A Hearty Helping of Arts and Culture Events
A round-up of holiday arts and entertainment events.
