Your 2021-22 Arts & Entertainment Preview
After a long absence, in-person arts events, concerts, performances and more are back this season! Here’s our hand-picked guide of what we’re excited about this 2021-22 arts season.
Art
4 Public Art Pieces to View in Madison
Art is all around us in these public art installations you can view around the city.
Embracing the JEDI Mindset at the Children’s Theater of Madison
The Children’s Theater of Madison has taken it upon itself to undergo systemic change with the formation of its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Beauty + Style + Fashion
Shop KELLA’s Wisco-Focused Goods
KELLA, located on Main Street in Mt. Horeb, features their own Forward Apparel Co. items, as well as pieces from 40-plus Wisconsin makers.
One Wardrobe Staple, Two Ways
Everyone wants wardrobe mileage these days. Build your look around these staples, and dress them up or down with chic extras.
Hop Into Grasshopper Goods
Karen Tardrew opened a brick-and-mortar location for her mobile retail concept Grasshopper Goods on Main Street in Stoughton in 2019,
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.
Dwell
Small Space Gardening Tips
Container gardening is one way to enjoy a garden with a lower commitment. Start small with these recommendations from Josh Smith from Kopke’s Greenhouse.
How to Create a Backyard Outdoor Oasis
A local horticulturalist shares tricks for beautifying exterior spaces with problem-solving rain gardens.
Achieving a Lovely Lawn
Going green in your yard yields benefits.
Eats + Drinks
6 New Restaurants to Try
Madison’s food landscape continues to get better with the addition of these new hotspots.
8 Madison-Area Breweries You May Not Have Tried Yet
There’s nothing like sipping on an artfully-crafted, locally-brewed beer with friends. Check out these local breweries on your next night out.
Pasture and Plenty’s Makeshop Moves Forward
As owner Christy McKenzie dreamed up what their business model could look like post-pandemic, plans began unfolding for P&P Makeshop — a space that will allow them to grow “in all the right ways.”
Engaging Community
Your 2021-22 Arts & Entertainment Preview
After a long absence, in-person arts events, concerts, performances and more are back this season! Here’s our hand-picked guide of what we’re excited about this 2021-22 arts season.
What to Expect at the 2021 Taste of Madison
The annual Taste of Madison event is this weekend, but will be on a much smaller scale and is being held at Breese Stevens Field instead of the Capitol Square.
11 Fairs, Fests and Fun Things to Check Out
Concerts on the Square starts tonight! Plus, other ways to celebrate summer.
Features
Portraits of Child Loss
The loss of a child isn’t often talked about, and it’s the hardest thing a parent can go through. Four courageous women share their own stories of loss, and how they’ve been able to honor their child’s memory — and even find hope afterward.
Secrets of Success
BRAVA talked to eight area women who work in different industries to find out their top career advice — and what takeaways they can share with us on how to continue to find fulfillment in our work.
How to Recognize Your Strengths
One of Megan Watt’s main sources of success isn’t a secret at all — she plays to her strengths, and one of those is teaching others how to play to theirs.
Finance + Career
The Pandemic’s Effect on Continuing Education
For some women, the pandemic meant pursuing a new career path — and training to prepare for it. Here’s what to consider if you’re looking to do the same.
Remote Work Trends That Are Here to Stay
How COVID-19 is upending company culture.
5 Finance Apps to Know About
Want to budget, save or monitor investments? Grab your phone — you’re a click away.
Health + Wellbeing
Tackling Health Care Disparities
Health care organizations serving Madison’s nonwhite populations work to slowly dismantle systemic racism in health care settings — but acknowledge there is monumental work to be done.
Do I Really Need to Take Vitamins?
You may take supplements to maintain or enhance your health, but how often do you consider the safety or even the effectiveness of your daily vitamins?
Your Guide to Women’s Health
By Sue Sveum With all the demands on our time, women learn pretty quickly to prioritize. Sadly, on our daily to-do lists, sometimes our…
Jaunt
Wellbeing in a Weekend
Check out these wellness destinations around the state, and get ready to feel your best.
Summering in Madison’s Suburbs
Luckily, our city is is surrounded by ’burbs bursting with fun.
Four Itineraries for Weekend Fun
Looking for staycation ideas? Choose from four themed itineraries to plan a fun-filled day (or weekend!) with your family.
Local Women
Portraits of Child Loss
The loss of a child isn’t often talked about, and it’s the hardest thing a parent can go through. Four courageous women share their own stories of loss, and how they’ve been able to honor their child’s memory — and even find hope afterward.
Secrets of Success
BRAVA talked to eight area women who work in different industries to find out their top career advice — and what takeaways they can share with us on how to continue to find fulfillment in our work.
How to Recognize Your Strengths
One of Megan Watt’s main sources of success isn’t a secret at all — she plays to her strengths, and one of those is teaching others how to play to theirs.
Shops + Services
Shop KELLA’s Wisco-Focused Goods
KELLA, located on Main Street in Mt. Horeb, features their own Forward Apparel Co. items, as well as pieces from 40-plus Wisconsin makers.
Pasture and Plenty’s Makeshop Moves Forward
As owner Christy McKenzie dreamed up what their business model could look like post-pandemic, plans began unfolding for P&P Makeshop — a space that will allow them to grow “in all the right ways.”
Hop Into Grasshopper Goods
Karen Tardrew opened a brick-and-mortar location for her mobile retail concept Grasshopper Goods on Main Street in Stoughton in 2019,
Sponsored Content
Fall Getaway: Chicago’s North Shore
Just over the border from the Dairy State, Chicago’s North Shore offers an idyllic way to enjoy everything fall has to offer.
Fall Getaway: Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson is just a short drive away and offers a number of wonderful fall experiences.
Fall Getaway: Mineral Point
Mineral Point is the quintessential historic Wisconsin town, complete with a charming downtown district, where visitors can enjoy artist studios, specialty shops, antique stores and architecture that has been deemed reminiscent of a Cornish village.
Web Exclusive
Have a Spare Bike?
Free Bikez 4 Kidz is seeking bike donations on Sept. 18 during Madison Bike Week.
What to Expect at the 2021 Taste of Madison
The annual Taste of Madison event is this weekend, but will be on a much smaller scale and is being held at Breese Stevens Field instead of the Capitol Square.
The College Move-in Guide
Even if you don’t have a child going to college this year, tuck this useful advice away to avoid college packing and move-in stressors.
