Meet UW Booster Amber Schroeder
Meet Amber Schroeder, executive director of Badgers United, a non-profit designed to create clear messaging about the university’s impact statewide.
Balance Your Energy With Qigong
If you’re in need of a little healing and ready for some mind-body work, consider the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong.
Plan a Fall B&B Getaway
Plan your stay at one of these locally-owned B&B inns near some of the best places to enjoy the fall colors.
Meet This Feminist Arts Collective
How a collaborative of three Madison artists is confronting sexist language.
Triennial Features Wisconsin’s Finest Artists
Selecting artists for the Wisconsin Triennial, held at the MMoCA, is a well-thought out, deliberate process, including visits to artists’ studios.
Check Out These Area Beer Fests
With well over 100 breweries in Wisconsin, it’s no wonder there are plenty of opportunities to sample the wares at beer festivals this fall.
Music Theatre of Madison’s Fresh Take on “Held”
As director of Music Theatre of Madison (MTM), Meghan Randolph has two missions for her shows: Make them unique and, when possible, make them local. With MTM’s October production of “Held: A Musical Fantasy,” Randolph is accomplishing both of these goals, and then some.
Support for Cancer Patients and Their Families
The Madison area has a number of organizations that support cancer patients and their families with support groups, retreats, fundraisers and more.
Two Women Thriving After Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis helped two Madison area women zero in on life’s gifts. Both say surviving cancer changed their lives for the better.
Explore Madison’s Foodie Scene
Founded in 2012 by Otehlia Cassidy, Madison Eats Food Tours offer locals and visitors the opportunity to learn about Madison through a food and drink lens.
Get Your Badger Décor Ready for Game Day
It just takes an accessory or two in Badger red to give your space some team spirit for Game Day. Check out this Bucky paraphernalia!
Explore the Parks and History Around Prairie du Chien
The drive west on Highway 18 from Madison to Prairie du Chien is just over two hours, through rolling farm fields and forests stretching to the horizon under a wide-open sky.
United Madison’s Positive Messages
United Madison advocates for and promotes good things happening in our community. The nonprofit also provides positive service announcements, highlighting nonprofits and causes.
LUNAFEST spotlights films by, for and about women
LUNAFEST is a festival by, for and about women where filmmakers have the opportunity to share an untold story, hosts can raise funds and awareness for a cause and attendees will certainly leave with new perspectives.
More Dads Choose to Stay Home With the Kids
Roughly 18 percent of parents in the U.S. participate in stay-at-home parenting, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center study. Dads made up 17% of stay-at-home parents in 2016, up from 10% in 1989.
Get Help Buying Health Insurance
Covering Wisconsin, a free service which employs ‘navigators’ to guide folks through the process, provides health insurance literacy to educate the public on the complexity of this headache-inducing necessity.
2019 Fall and Winter Fashion and Jewelry Trends
Fall and winter bring out some of the best trends. Here are a few of our favorite cold weather trends, plus three stand-out shows from NYFW, thus far.
Making an Impact as Madison’s Miss Black USA
Recently crowned Miss Black USA, Madison’s own TeKema Balentine returns home on a mission to serve as an accessible role model for young girls in her community, particularly girls of color.
Amber Swenor Helps You Do Business Differently
Amber Swenor is the founder of Strategic Partners Marketing, a Madison firm that offers strategic brand consultation and implementation.
Top 5 Places for Burgers and Beer in Edina, Minnesota
Edina, Minnesota’s culinary scene is always serving something new and delicious, but burgers and beers are a classic and always on the menu.
Meet the Woman Leading Madison College’s New Campus
The new Goodman South campus of Madison College is Dean Tina Ahedo’s baby. Ahedo has been with Madison College for 16 years, and dean of the South Campus since November 2018.
Forward Madison FC Games are Family-Friendly Fun
There’s a new professional sports team in town and it’s gaining steam quick – the Forward Madison Football Club at Breese Stevens Field.
The Gig Economy and What’s in it for Women
In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are common and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees.
A Peek Inside DFAD’s Wil-Mar Remodel
Wil-Mar was a clear choice to receive this year’s DFAD makeover because they do so much to serve their community, according to DFAD’s project manager Angela Skalitzky.
Meet These Entreprenuerial Businesswomen
Annemarie Maitri, Amy Arenz, Krystle Marks and Abby Felix Winzenried are women entrepreneurs who launched vastly different types of businesses in Madison.
The Latest Places to Try in Downtown Middleton
Downtown Middleton is a study in change, with newer businesses joining longstanding enterprises to give the city’s core a fresh look and feel.
Could Your Bloating Be SIBO?
Maintaining the right balance of the right bacteria can be tricky, and sometimes it gets out of whack. which is what happens in SIBO.
Revamp Your Resume
Whether you’re looking for your first job right out of school or are a seasoned member of the workforce, nobody wants to have their resume passed over because of an easily fixable mistake.
Goodman Community Center’s Student Engagement
For most kids, the summer months usually mean vacation. But for some students, school is still in session at Goodman Community Center.
Travel Carbon-Free with Bikepacking
Bikepacking combines camping, backpacking and cycling into a multi-day trek where your bike carries all the equipment.
Get Comfy at The Winnebago
There’s no question that you’re on the Near East Side of Madison when you step into The Winnebago, and there’s no mistaking its novelty either.
How to Care for Your Trees
Green and shady trees cultivate serenity on a city street but knowing how to care for the lifelong investment of our natural arbors can be difficult.
Go Natural With Home Decor
Your home is your sanctuary. And making it more eco-friendly is becoming easier as green and natural options become more available.
Earth Stew Composts For You
Composting leftover food scraps is an easy way to reduce this waste, but factors like lack of space or physical ability can prevent people from doing so.
Meet Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Stanford Taylor
BRAVA sat down with Carolyn Stanford Taylor, the first African American Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Ways YOU Can Help Monarchs
You can help save the monarchs! Read these four simple ways to help the declining species (some are right in your own backyard!).
Wisconsin’s Work to Save Monarch Butterflies
Though the monarch butterfly may be small, it is mighty, and its presence in Wisconsin can serve as a reminder of our role in protecting the natural environment.
Get Involved with Citizen Science!
The Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Network is a partnership of over 190 different organizations and groups doing volunteer monitoring.
Summer Explorations: Outdoor Recreation in Edina, Minnesota
Whether you want to hike, bike, golf or swim, Edina is the perfect blend of fun in the sun. Check out these outdor options on your next visit.
Meet the Women Behind Madison’s Community Schools
Here’s a look at the women who are helping the Madison school district make the leap to the community school model; their backgrounds, motivations and hopes for the students.
Travel the State (or World) on a Guided Tour
With guided tours, experts curate a trip that will give you the time of your life—without the logistics headaches.
Czar’s Promise Helps When Cancer Strikes
Czar’s Promise, a nonprofit organization here in Madison, helps families dealing with canine cancer.
Wildewood Finds the Houseplant for You
Kate Holl opened her plant and design store, Wildewood, on East Johnson Street here in Madison this year.
Tips for Writing Your Family’s Story
UW researcher and 2019 Woman to Watch Denise Ney co-wrote “Otti Remembers,” her mother’s personal account of growing up in Germany before and after World War II.
“Anastasia” production brings Madison native home
Madison native Tari Kelly has acted professionally for the last 29 years, including six Broadway shows and four national tours. Now she’s returning home to perform in “Anastasia.”
Canoe the Sugar River
One chilly day this spring my family and I got a fresh perspective on our beautiful, agrarian state—from the waters of the Sugar River!
Plain Spoke’s Canned Cocktails
After slinging drinks for eight years, Tom Dufek launched Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. last August, offering craft cocktails in a portable can.
How to Be Savvy in Your Second Marriage
When preparing for marriage the second time around, you want to capitalize on the lessons of your first marriage and play it smarter in round two.
Caring for Your Kids’ Teeth
When it comes to caring for your kids’ teeth, it’s best to keep ahead of the game, and that includes regular dentist appointments and good dental habits.
Kelly Harms’ Teen Book Picks
Local author Kelly Harms shares her favorite books for teens—and adults with BRAVA Magazine.
Learn Simple Baby Massage
Learning a few basic baby stretches can give you a way to help reduce fussiness, help your little one sleep more peacefully and more.
Amy Gilman Leads the Chazen Forward
Amy Gilman didn’t originally plan on a career in the museum field, but her studies eventually took her here, to the Chazen Museum of Art.
Key Questions to Discuss Before Getting Hitched
It’s wedding season! Before tying the knot though, couples would be wise to discuss a few questions recommended by financial, legal and marriage experts (especially if this isn’t a first marriage).
Planning for Pregnancy
Three local medical professionals offer advice, encouragement and answers to your most commonly asked pregnancy and childbirth-related questions.
Supporting Your LGBTQ Family Member
Most parents of LGBTQ youth don’t know where to turn for help and support, says Sherie Hohs, a social worker with Madison Metropolitan School District.
Family is Family: Two Adoption Stories
For two Madison area couples, the desire to share their love with children and grow their family was met through adoption.
Two Womens’ Journeys Through Infertility
When Erin Elliott and Kelli Massey met in college, they didn’t know that a few years later they’d become each other’s support system as they both tried to create families of their own.
Working out with Bachelor Peter Kraus
A former Bachelorette contestant opened his own gym, Peter Kraus Fitness, right here in Middleton, with classes led by specific trainers (including Kraus).
Quilts and Blankets Offer Cozy Style
Whether in gentle neutrals or saturated with sunset colors, blankets and quilts are an easy way to add instant style and character to your room.
Stay in Your Fav State Park for Free
In a nutshell, campground hosting is basic bartering. Volunteer hosts trade some of their time and energy to live at, and enjoy, a campground cost-free.
