Artful Events to Kick Off the New Year
Visual art, theater and live music picks for a culturally-rich winter.
Arts + Events
Six Innovative Madison Arts Hubs
These arts venues and organizations offer community, creativity and social outreach.
Dane Arts Buy Local: Keeping the Arts Alive
Dane County arts organizations produce $346.7 million in economic activity annually, but artists don’t always view themselves as small-business owners. Dane Arts Buy Local (DABL) aims to change that.
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
Majestic Mantels
Expert tips for styling your mantel during the holidays — and beyond.
Hidden Treasures at Estate Sales
An estate sale expert shares what you should know before you shop.
A Designer’s Dream
An interior designer makes her dream home a reality — with gorgeous design details throughout.
Eats + Drinks
Savoring their Success
Six woman-owned food businesses that are connecting us culturally, sourcing locally and amping up our culinary scene.
Cheese Tales at Firefly Coffeehouse
Jeanne Carpenter worked in the artisan cheese industry for years, and she wove in her knowledge of high-quality cheeses in the menu at Firefly Coffeehouse, the Oregon coffeehouse she co-owns.
Wild Bearies: Preservation, Advocacy and Food
With a goal to provide mentorship for Indigenous chefs and food professionals, Elena Terry founded the nonprofit Wild Bearies in 2019.
“There are a lot of life skills learned in the kitchen space,” says Terry, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
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
2025 Women to Watch
Introducing this year’s group of inspiring changemakers who tirelessly push for progress.
Heather Lott: Instilling Confidence in New Educators
Heather Lott’s career seemed designed for the County New Teacher Project (DCNTP), a consortium of 18 school districts focused on supporting beginning teachers through mentorship.
Lauren Brinkman: Rescuing Pets in Need
As founder and executive director of her foster-based organization, Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Lauren Brinkman helps all-breed pets from high-kill shelters in other states.
Finance + Career
What Makes a Positive Workplace?
What are the keys to satisfied, engaged employees? Two experts offer tips.
Financial Accounts 101
Why it’s important to invest.
Beyond the To-Do List
Prioritize your purpose to maximize your productivity.
Health + Wellbeing
Top Toy Tips
Unity Point Health – Meriter gives useful safety advice on what to look for when selecting playthings for little ones this holiday season.
Five Things to Do Right Now to Improve Your Gut Health
Here are five easy changes you can add to your routine today to enhance your gut health and start feeling your best.
Beyond the To-Do List
Prioritize your purpose to maximize your productivity.
Jaunt
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.
Discover Autumn Adventures in La Crosse
From towering bluffs to the iconic Mississippi River Big Blue Bridge, the La Crosse Region bursts with epic adventure as unique as each explorer.
Local Women
2025 Women to Watch
Introducing this year’s group of inspiring changemakers who tirelessly push for progress.
Heather Lott: Instilling Confidence in New Educators
Heather Lott’s career seemed designed for the County New Teacher Project (DCNTP), a consortium of 18 school districts focused on supporting beginning teachers through mentorship.
Lauren Brinkman: Rescuing Pets in Need
As founder and executive director of her foster-based organization, Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Lauren Brinkman helps all-breed pets from high-kill shelters in other states.
Shops + Services
Marvelous Monroe Street
This strollable neighborhood has something for every giftee on your list.
Custom Gift Curation With JNJ Gifts and More
JNJ Gifts and More, located in Verona, Wisconsin, focuses on curated gift boxes, sourced from small businesses across America.
Hidden Treasures at Estate Sales
An estate sale expert shares what you should know before you shop.
Sponsored Content
Feeling Sick? Get Help Quick
SSM Health Express Virtual Care offers easy, inexpensive consultation options for common health concerns.
Catholic Charities’ Home Away From Home
The Catholic Charities Adult Day Center provides care and supervision in a community-based environment for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Top Toy Tips
Unity Point Health – Meriter gives useful safety advice on what to look for when selecting playthings for little ones this holiday season.
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Our Women to Watch Love These Nonprofits
13 Madison-area nonprofits to consider donating to on Giving Tuesday.
Can’t-Miss November Events to Check Out in Madison
What to do this month? A Thanksgiving Day tradition, holiday gift shopping and dog delights.
Celebrate Women Authors at This Year’s Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration
The Wisconsin Book Festival will bring nearly 70 authors to Central Library and other downtown Madison partner venues for 55-plus free programs as part of its four-day Fall Celebration, taking place Oct. 17-20.