Six Running (and Walking) Trails to Try in Madison
June 3 is National Running Day! If you like to pound the pavement, here are some lovely options around the city to hit the ground running on.
Video: BRAVA is Here For You
We’re giving you an update on when our next issue, the July/August 2020 edition, will be out — and sending positive vibes your way!
Eight Creative Ways to Give Back in the Madison Community
If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s how tightly integrated we are as a community. If you’re looking for ways to give back in response to the coronavirus, or otherwise, here are a few local organizations doubling down and adapting to support Madisonians.
Gofundme Fundraiser for Downtown Madison Businesses Reaches over $134K
After this weekend’s events downtown, a Gofundme fundraiser was set up to assist with relief efforts for downtown Madison businesses that suffered damage during Saturday and Sunday night’s riots. According to local reports, 75 downtown businesses experienced some form of damage over the weekend.
Four Ways to Level Up Your Night In
Business, shops and restaurants are slowly starting to reopen, but it’s a given that we’ll still be spending more time at home this summer. Here are some fun things to do.
The Madison Metropolitan School District Discusses 2020-21 School Year Plans
As the 2019-20 school year comes to a close, the Madison Metropolitan School District is setting its sights on what learning could look like in the fall.
What We’re Listening To Right Now
Rest your weary eyes and instead indulge in these hand-picked audiobooks, podcasts, music and comedy acts of brilliance.
A Roundup of Wisconsin-Made Things that Give Us Joy
Here are a handful of statewide wonders we are digging, from local art to craveable dishes.
Meet 18 Women Artists in Racine Art Museum’s New Web Series
At just a few minutes each, the “RAM Introduces” web series gives you a personalized tour of the RAM gallery from the comfort of your couch.
Your Farmers’ Market Buying Guide: What Ripens When
By Mary Bergin When picked at the peak of ripeness, fruits and vegetables taste outstanding all on their own, with little need for complicated…
Madison Farmers’ Markets Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
The mother of all markets in Wisconsin is the year-round Dane County Farmers’ Market, the largest producer-only market in the nation.
The Most Wanted COVID-19 Grocery Items, According to Willy Street Co-op
Willy Street Co-op compiled a list of the hottest-selling items since the COVID-19 quarantine began a little over two months ago, and it’s pretty interesting.
Grace Coffee Co. is the Place
Maybe it’s the dogs or Instagram-worthy features like stunning pastries and butterfly wing murals. Or perhaps it’s the coffee and food. Whatever the reason, Grace Coffee Co. is currently a rising star in Madison.
Flooring For Less: Focusing On What’s Underfoot
Located in both Madison and Brodhead, Floors For Less boasts a team with more than 30 years of experience in the flooring industry.
The Modern Candy Company’s CBD-Infused Candies
The Modern Candy Company infuses its confections with Wisconsin produce, including hemp.
Retail Therapy: A Main Street Mainstay
Red Barn Company Store, which has a modern farmhouse aesthetic, has home décor, Pandora jewelry, a bit of clothing and even some vintage finds mixed in.
Creating Positive Remodeling Experiences for Customers
When you work with Waunakee Remodeling, you’re not just a number— you’re a priority.
Quiz: Organic Food 101
Want to check your organic IQ? Sort out the facts and fiction with our quiz, and get the scoop on prioritizing your organic produce purchase.
Homes that Reflect Your Personal Style
Jason Kratochwill has been building homes for more than a decade and ventured out on his own four years ago to start Jason Thomas Homes.
Home Interiors Are Warming Up
These delightful details and rich fabrications are all you need right now for your home.
The Color Picker
Paint swatches, siding samples and roofing materials line the back of Laurie Lundgren’s charcoal Toyota Prius—which she calls her mobile design studio.
Six Questions For Destination Madison CEO Deb Archer
We talked to Deb Archer, CEO of Destination Madison, to get her take on the current tourism situation.
12 Spring Trends to Get Excited About
We asked two online-only Madison retailers and one retail favorite to share the spring trends from their shops they’re most excited about.
Park Bank’s Commitment to Community Building
Park Bank in Madison has made a name for itself in the consumer and business banking business for nearly 55 years.
Mood Board: Natural Intuition
A return to neutral tones and textures plus pops of color harmonize in today’s on-trend interiors.
Helping You Create Your Dream Home
As a well-known Madison business, you may be familiar with Dream Kitchens. However, Dream Kitchens is actually much more than kitchens.
Seven Madison Shops With Great Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Here are seven Madison-area businesses that are offering quarantine-friendly Mother’s Day gifts.
Four Fabulous Fair Trade Apparel Lines
We’ve gathered a few of our favorite fair trade clothing lines (two of which were founded in Madison!) you can feel good about wearing—and look great in, too.
What We’ve Been Up To: Part II
We chatted with our long-time food and features writer to see how she’s been passing the time during the Safer at Home orders.
Perfect Fit Furnishings
Rubin’s Contemporary Furniture in Madison has been providing exceptional furnishings since 1931.
Six Idyllic Wisconsin Farm Stays
Plan a one-of-a-kind farm vacation where friendly animals graze outside your window and country breezes restore your soul.
The Right Fit for Your Building Needs
Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee (CCH) has more than 30 years of experience in single family and multifamily homebuilding under their tool belts
What We’ve Been Up To: Part One
We chatted with a few of our BRAVA contributors to see how they’ve been passing the time during the Safer at Home orders.
Keeping it Green With Elizabeth Koehler
Elizabeth Koehler takes the helm at The Nature Conservancy, where she works to protect more of our state’s natural areas for future generations.
Tips for Selling Your Home
Heather Weasler from Daydream Properties specializes in staging and marketing homes to make them stand out in the market.
The State of Downtown Madison
We talked to Tiffany Kenney, the executive director of the Madison Central BID, for a real-time update of what she’s seeing for the future of downtown.
The Ultimate Guide To Secondhand Shopping in Madison
Give items a new life and spare them a destiny in the landfill by secondhand and consignment shopping at these Madison shops.
6 Wisconsin Art Museums You Can Visit Virtually
Take in a dose of arts and culture while at home by “visiting” these stellar art spaces that showcase works from around the world and provide a bit of escape from your living room couch.
7 Best Small Town Getaways
Some of Wisconsin’s best places to visit are quiet, quaint and easily drivable. Where will you go next?
Food & Fun in Princeton
By Mary Bergin A tiny sign says “cinnamon roll,”but this is no pudgy pedestrian pastry, slathered with vanilla icing. What we have is croissant…
Dynamic Delafield
Reimagined during the ’80s and ’90s by developer Bob Lang, downtown Delafield is expanding its colonial aesthetic for cosmopolitan flair.
What’s Poppin’ in Pepin
Not far south from where the Mississippi River leaves Minnesota and becomes Wisconsin’s western border, you’ll find the small town of Pepin.
Heart of the Driftless: Viroqua
Hidden among the rugged hills of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area is Viroqua: a tiny but charming town with a population of just 4,500.
Serenity in Spring Green
With connections to Frank Lloyd Wright and Shakespeare, tiny Spring Green is a cultural heavy- weight located just over 30 miles west of Madison.
Charming Cambridge
It’s worth making a date to stop, linger and savor Cambridge, located only half an hour from the state Capitol building.
Creative Underground in Mineral Point
Nestled within southern Wisconsin’s bucolic rolling hills lies a small town big on attractions: Mineral Point.
5 Apps I’m Using Right Now
One thing that’s helped during this time is a number of apps that help to reign in the craziness of life—and bonus—boost my mental and physical health.
Six Madison Dog Parks to Visit
As we revel in spring, there’s no better time to trot your best furry pal to one of the city’s dog parks for some sun and fun.
10 Fabulous Fish Fries
It’s not Friday in Wisconsin without a fish fry. Here’s where to go, depending on your mood and just what type of fry you want.
Five Local Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow
We’re all about supporting small, local businesses. Since we’ve all got a little time on our hands, check out these cool Madison-based Instagram accounts for inspiration.
Five Cool Foodie and Craft DIYs to Order From Madison Businesses
These local Madison businesses have got you covered with some unique treats and DIY kits to help pass the time at home.
Mudrooms and Entryways
Mudrooms and entryways are a reflection of how families are really living today and can be highly functional and organized, but also beautiful.
Five Cool Ways You Can Shop Garver Feed Mill’s Businesses
Garver Feed Mill’s businesses are doing what they can to stay connected with consumers, while still maintaining business as usual(ish).
Organize Your Way to a Garage You Love
The garage can be the biggest area for the ‘collect-all’ items. If you put some organization into this space, it can actually make every other room in your home better.
4 Keys to Selling Your House
Spring and summer are always high time for selling a home—here are some tips and tricks for selling yours.
Ace Your Next Interview With These Prep Tips
How to prep to make a good impression and ace your next job interview.
Your Dells Vacation Itinerary
Wisconsin Dells is a great choice for spring break fun. Here’s a sample three-day itinerary to kickstart your planning.
Watch Madison’s Curling Championships and Give it a Try Yourself
Curling is a cousin of shuffleboard and boules, with elements of billiards and darts. Today, the Madison Curling Club is the epicenter of this pastime.
THRIVE Conference 2020 — Postponed!
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our speakers, vendors and attendees are our highest priorities. With the heightened concerns raised by the Center for Disease Control, BRAVA Magazine and Nei Turner Media Group is postponing the BRAVA Thrive Conference on Friday, May 8, 2020.
5 Sports Bars With 5 Star Food
Choosing which sports bar to watch your favorite teams at is often dependent on two variables: good viewing and drink options.
