Sparkle of the Season
Look dashing in the snow as you layer on the texture with luxe fabrics this winter.
Local Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For
Fresh ideas for the hard-to-shop-for people on your list. Find everything right here at your favorite shops. No shipping necessary.
Wrap Up in Style With a Blanket Scarf
Drape a plush blanket scarf around your shoulders for a winter warmer that’s both stylish and functional.
Where to Get Away for the Holidays
Instead of the same old holiday party, consider taking the family—or your significant other— out on a road trip this season.
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Most of us grew up knowing that vitamin D is good for our bones, but did you know it’s also a huge part of preventive health care?
When Women Can’t Afford Menstrual Supplies – and How to Help
The local chapter of the international Zonta Club is working to end menstrual inequality and provide free feminine hygiene products.
Enjoy a Taste of Italy at Bar Corallini
Between the splashy tile, coral light fixtures, retro leather seating, a soaring ceiling and roman arches, the space at Bar Corallini is at once elegant and inviting.
Scholarship Fund Honors Basketball Player’s Life
Will Kellerman died in a rollover crash in November 2017. The Opportunity 34 Foundation, which takes its name from Will’s basketball jersey number, raises money for scholarships for students going to college.
Susan Young Shows How to Make a Good First Impression
Susan Young—a speaker, author and founder of Susan Young International—helps companies and organizations create positive change for positive impact.
Tips for Writing Down Your Family Stories
Recording family stories in writing produces a tangible piece of the past to share for generations to come.
Local Women Level Up in Game Development
A recent statistic shows that 46% of gamers are female, yet the industry that creates the games continues to be a male-dominated world.
Get the Recipe for Our Pumpkin Chai Cover Cake!
Get the recipe here for this lush pumpkin chai layer cake, from the Bloom Bake Shop in Madison.
Meet STEM Superstars at UW-Madison
Women are gaining ground in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields at UW-Madison, and pulling up those behind them.
Peek Inside this Amazing Sunroom
When this family envisioned their sunroom, they extended the Southern vibe that infuses the rest of their stately lakeside home into the four-season space.
You Won’t Believe This Cheesecake is Vegan
This cheesecake from The Green Owl Cafe is vegan, gluten free and raw, but don’t worry; it tastes just as good as it looks.
Wear the Magic of Gemstones
Gemstones have long been associated with specific meanings and symbolism, and most popularly with one’s month of birth.
3D Mammograms Offer More Accurate Screening
3D mammograms, which provide doctors with clearer, three-dimensional views, are now available at Madison’s major hospitals.
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin’s Community Commitment
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin provides support for domestic abuse programs throughout the state, through training and other resources.
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.
