Your Creative Calendar for May and June
We’ve rounded up what to do in May and June.
Arts + Events
What To Do in March and April
Intriguing live music performances, comedy acts and an annual film festival are all must-dos.
Artful Events to Kick Off the New Year
Visual art, theater and live music picks for a culturally-rich winter.
Beauty + Style + Fashion
Fall’s Top Trends
Update your closet with a few top trends.
5 Brow Services to Try
The latest ways to maintain lovely arches.
Cosa Boutique Offers Clothing That Cares
With a motto of “look good, do good,” Cosa Boutique is on a mission to not only elevate our community, but offer cool clothing.
Dwell
An Artistic Vision Comes Alive in This Garden
One woman’s artistic vision comes to life in her backyard.
Tour This Family-Friendly Main Floor Makeover
A main-floor remodel yields a much more functional and family-friendly floor plan.
A Space That Sings
This bathroom transformed from boring to super-chic.
Eats + Drinks
Check Out Madison’s Newest Asian Restaurants
A new crop of Asian restaurants offer worldly flavors. Check out these new places to satisfy your cravings.
Six Great Madison Brunch Spots
Breakfast is too early and you can’t wait for lunch. These eateries have you covered for a fabulous late-morning meal.
A Unique Culinary Tour
Otehlia Cassidy’s Madison Eats Food Tours offers locals and visitors the chance to explore and savor the city from a culinary perspective.
Engaging Community
The Journey to Bring Gilda’s Club to Madison
Efrat Livny recalls what it took to bring Gilda’s Club to Madison.
Keisha Harrison is Helming the Forthcoming Madison Public Market
The market’s new CEO, Keisha Harrison, shares next steps for the project, slated to open in 2025.
A Marvelous New Middle-Grade Novel
Madison author and BRAVA contributor Laura Anne Bird is eager for the Sept. 10 launch of her second middle-grade novel, “Marvelous Jackson.”
Features
Where She Ends, I Begin
Exploring the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
A Legacy of Listening, Leading and Love
Tommi Thompson shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
She Had Grit and Grace
Lannia Stenz shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
Finance + Career
Practical Ways to Save Big
Looking for ways to be money-savvy right now? We’ve got some ideas.
How to Get What You’re Worth at Work
Top tips for salary negotiation.
Venturing into Venture Capital
Exploring the current landscape of funding for women-led startups and the impact of female venture capital and accelerator programs in Madison.
Health + Wellbeing
A Green Sweep
It’s easier to be green at home than you think.
Ease Your Mind
How mindfulness and meditation can calm a busy, anxious brain.
Heart Smarts
GLP-1 medications for heart health, a new atrial fibrillation management program and how menopause affects the heart.
Jaunt
Spa-Ahhh Getaways
Discover the true meaning of relaxation at these regional spas.
Madison Holiday Happenings
November and December is full of seasonal fun, including tree lightings, light displays, local shopping, kid-friendly events and more.
Brigham House’s Historic Charm
Brigham House, a 1903 Blue Mounds farmhouse, gets a second life as a charming rental property.
Local Women
Where She Ends, I Begin
Exploring the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
A Legacy of Listening, Leading and Love
Tommi Thompson shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
She Had Grit and Grace
Lannia Stenz shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
Shops + Services
A Mother-Daughter Dream at Lily’s Mercantile & Makery
Teresa McMahan and her daughter, Lily, opened their home decor and gift shop in 2019 in the charming town of Paoli. Since then, locals and tourists alike have flocked to the shop for the duo’s curated picks.
How to Shop Smart at Secondhand Stores
Secondhand shopping offers a unique opportunity to experiment with trends and refine your personal style — without the high price tag.
Experience Rowe Pottery’s Artisan-Made Goods
Cambridge’s Rowe Pottery is still going strong, 50 years later.
Sponsored Content
Meet 6 Madison Interior Designers
We sat down with some of our area’s best interior designers to discuss what’s trending and what advice they have for designing spaces within your home.
DC Interiors & Renovations, Decor for the Well-Dressed Home
Meet Deb Corning, owner, designer, general contractor at DC Interiors & Renovations, Decor for the Well-Dressed Home.
Linen & Clove
Meet Dani Petta, Principal designer and co-founder of Linen & Clove.
Web Exclusive
Our 2025 Women to Watch Lead These Worthy Causes
Learn more about our 2025 class of Women to Watch and the amazing organizations they lead.
Who Do Our Women to Watch Admire?
In honor of Black History Month, we asked some of our recent Women to Watch to tell us about influential Black leaders in their lives.
5 Fabulous Valentine’s and Galentine’s Ideas
Whether it’s a girl’s get-together or a date night, one thing rings true — it’s fun to spend quality time together. These fun outings are perfect for a beloved group of besties or out with that special someone.