Four Artful Summer Itineraries
Explore the sights, sounds and flavors of Madison with these itineraries focused on local arts and culture.
Art
Your Spring Arts & Entertainment Picks
It’s time for outdoor music events, standout arts performances and enlightening festivals.
Angela Trudell Vasquez’s Poetic Journey
Angela Trudell Vasquez remembers the moment she fell in love with poetry. She was listening to her parents read “Frederick,” Leo Lionni’s picture book about a mouse who uses poetry to help his community.
Beauty + Style + Fashion
The Environmental Price of Fashion
The clothes you buy, wash and throw away have a big impact on the planet.
Green and Clean Skincare
These local, eco-friendly skin and body care lines are all female-founded — and delightful to try.
Brandie de la Rosa’s Fashionable Next Step
Brandie de la Rosa, one of BRAVA’s 2022 Women to Watch, is hosting a charity event on March 24 to benefit various area nonprofits.
Dwell
Your Oasis Awaits
The ongoing pandemic has been rough for everyone, but one result is that people are continuing to get creative with their outdoor spaces — whether they have a sliver of backyard, or an entire acre.
Modern Nest
A Madison couple builds their family haven right on the shores of Lake Monona.
What’s Old is New Again
Finding used, stylish items for your home is easy at area secondhand and thrift shops.
Eats + Drinks
Bark for a Beer at The Boneyard
The Boneyard, a beer garden and dog park located on Madison’s East Side, has been a hit since it opened in September 2021.
Get the (Ice Cream) Scoop
These six local ice cream brands and scoop shops are a perfect way to beat summer’s heat.
Dining Worth the Drive
Escape the ordinary for a few hours at these special restaurants and sights, all within an hour’s drive.
Engaging Community
Arts & Entertainment Events to Level Up Your Month
You’ll have no shortage of fun things to do in July and August.
Your Spring Arts & Entertainment Picks
It’s time for outdoor music events, standout arts performances and enlightening festivals.
Being Green is a Family Affair
A Madison-area couple strives to make an impact on family consumption habits using a “no guilt” approach for a greener, cleaner earth.
Features
Food for Thought
A focus on food insecurity in our local landscape.
Madison-Area Food Banks and Pantries
These area food banks and pantries all offer assistance to the Madison area.
Wisconsin Food Benefits and Resources
Wisconsin offers a variety of food benefits and resources. Plus, there are ways YOU can help. Read more about food insecurity and how to…
Finance + Career
Taking Advantage of the Job-Seeker’s Market
How to take advantage of the current job-seeker’s market.
Fostering Mental Wellness in the Workplace
More than ever, the work-life line has become blurred these days, with companies and employees being encouraged to be open about personal and mental-health needs.
Making College More Affordable
With costs continuing to climb, it’s smart to plan ahead for college. Read on for local experts’ tips on college savings, scholarships, the financial aid process and more.
Health + Wellbeing
Six Mindfulness Apps to Check Out
Whether you have a moment of time or a full hour to meditate, these apps make mindfulness easy.
The Importance of a Healthy Thyroid
The thyroid is a crucial gland that keeps us healthy and feeling good. Learn more about hypothyroidism and how to support your thyroid.
Eating for Energy
What you eat before and after your workout makes a difference in your energy levels and how well your body recovers.
Jaunt
How to Enjoy Madison’s Waterways
Whether you’re looking to swim, float, paddle or just take in a beautiful summer view, the city offers plentiful places on the water to do just that.
Arts & Entertainment Events to Level Up Your Month
You’ll have no shortage of fun things to do in July and August.
Dining Worth the Drive
Escape the ordinary for a few hours at these special restaurants and sights, all within an hour’s drive.
Local Women
How One Mom is Addressing the Fentanyl Epidemic
After a personal tragedy, Michelle Kullmann is on a quest to educate parents about the fentanyl epidemic.
The Vanguard Visionary
Winnie Karanja tackles problems, such as racial disparities in society or the lack of women in STEM fields, at the root cause.
The Science of Startups
Examining the local landscape for women-led, biotech startups.
Shops + Services
A Thrilling Trio of Madison Shops
When you’re downtown on State Street this summer, be sure to stop in a trio of shops, all owned by longtime retailer Paul Strong.
The Mill Paoli is Worth the Trip
Just a short drive away, The Mill Paoli is worth the trip.
A Celebratory Stop
At Little Pop Color Shop, candy colors, Instagrammable product and smile-inducing products are all part of the shopping experience.
Sponsored Content
Finding Balance
Stoughton Health’s physical therapists explain the importance of the vestibular system for our quality of life.
Preventing Summertime Injuries in Kids
Shannon Reed, DO and family medicine physician at UnityPoint Health – Meriter, offers some tips.
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory Care?
As families begin to navigate the various types of senior living options available, it’s important to note the difference between assisted living and memory care facilities.
Web Exclusive
Views and Brews at Olbrich Park’s Biergarten
As the Biergarten at Olbrich Park enters its sixth season this summer, it’s hard to believe Madison went so long without one.
Behind the Scenes of Our July/August 2022 Cover
We sat down with Mira Kim, the Madison-based artist behind the hello_madison.jpg and the creator of our July/August 2022 cover.
Five Madison Summer Brews to Sample
In the mood for something new to sip this summer? Try this crop of locally-made, seasonal brews.
Brava Events
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.
BRAVA Event Recap
View photos and details from our past BRAVA events, such as the BRAVA Night Out events, our expos, and more.
Upcoming BRAVA Night Out Events
BRAVA Magazine invites you to join us for our monthly Brava Night Out events at local businesses! View details and registration information for our upcoming Brava Night Out events here.
Brava Promotion
Q&A With Madison Author Jennifer Chiaverini
The author of BRAVA Book Club’s first pick tells the story of Nazi resisters with ties to Madison.
New Year, New Editor
We sit down with BRAVA’s new editor, Shayna Mace, to get to know her and the vision she has for BRAVA Magazine in the new year.
New Year, New You…or Not So Much?
Although we’re only a few weeks into the new year, you may have already kicked any new year’s resolutions to the curb. And some of our 2019 THRIVE series speakers are no different.
