Arts & Entertainment Picks for January and February
Invigorate the senses with these concerts, comedy shows and theater productions happening in January-February 2022.
Art
Let’s Hear it for the Girls
Nine ways to celebrate female-focused arts and culture this holiday season.
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.
Beauty + Style + Fashion
Try These Expert-Approved Skincare Picks
Building a consistent skincare routine is essential to keeping your skin healthy, and the products you use are the most important aspect.
Shop Sustainable Style at Sunne Boutique
Tucked in a quaint Monroe Street storefront is Sunne Boutique, a women’s boutique that specializes in sustainable 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.
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
Take a Look at This Stunning House Makeover
A small addition and renovation yielded major improvements to one Madison family’s home and lifestyle.
Interior Designer-Approved Picks
A neutral palette, paired with pops of color and shine, sumptuous textures and a bit of playfulness, achieves an eye-pleasing look.
Plan a Stylish Soirée
Throwing a small friend or family gathering this year? There are easy ways to pull it all together. We’ve got party planning tips, straight from an expert. We’ve got the party planning tips, straight from an expert.
Eats + Drinks
Manna Café & Bakery Owner Publishes Cookbook
Longtime restaurateur Barb Pratzel shares her favorite recipes from Manna Café & Bakery’s 35 year-run in her new cookbook.
Try These Four Sweet Spots in Madison
For those of us that love our baked goods, there’s no shortage of bakeries popping up around town. We’ve got some ideas for where to go the next time your sweet tooth is calling.
Pick Up These Local Foodie Gifts
Look no further than the delicious offerings by Madison food producers for gift ideas.
Engaging Community
Arts & Entertainment Picks for January and February
Invigorate the senses with these concerts, comedy shows and theater productions happening in January-February 2022.
Families Living With Disabilities
Three Madison-area families take on a range of visible and invisible disabilities with resilience, confidence and hope.
Let’s Hear it for the Girls
Nine ways to celebrate female-focused arts and culture this holiday season.
Features
Families Living With Disabilities
Three Madison-area families take on a range of visible and invisible disabilities with resilience, confidence and hope.
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.
Finance + Career
Four Things Great Leaders Do
If you’re looking to up your leadership skills, aim to improve in these areas.
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.
Health + Wellbeing
Managing the Anxious Mind
A therapist and a trauma-informed life coach dive deeper into what anxiety means and how to manage it.
Try These Expert-Approved Skincare Picks
Building a consistent skincare routine is essential to keeping your skin healthy, and the products you use are the most important aspect.
4 Little-Known Facts about Gut Health
Gut health affects not only our overall wellbeing, but our mental wellness too.
Jaunt
6 Outings for Winter Fun
Wisconsin winters may be cold and snowy, but that’s no reason to stay inside — bundle up and explore these fun winter festivals and activities.
18 Holiday Light Displays in Wisconsin
Looking for a fun family activity? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite drive-through holiday light shows (and a few walking ones too!).
What to Do in the Apostle Islands
Twenty-two islands clustered atop the Bayfield peninsula comprise the Apostle Islands archipelago, one of Wisconsin’s most popular destinations. It’s easy to see the appeal.
Local Women
2022 Women to Watch
This year we fête 10 more women pushing for change, helping those in need and serving as role models for all of us.
Iva Ugrcic: Music That Matters
The first time that Iva Ugrcic heard the flute, her world changed. Now, Ugrcic is using her passion for music and her experiences in the field to be an advocate for other female musicians and creatives.
Madeleine Niebauer: The Work-Life Champion
Madeleine Niebauer embraced remote work and flexible schedules well before those terms became part of our vernacular.
Shops + Services
Shop Sustainable Style at Sunne Boutique
Tucked in a quaint Monroe Street storefront is Sunne Boutique, a women’s boutique that specializes in sustainable fashion.
Try These Four Sweet Spots in Madison
For those of us that love our baked goods, there’s no shortage of bakeries popping up around town. We’ve got some ideas for where to go the next time your sweet tooth is calling.
Pick Up These Local Foodie Gifts
Look no further than the delicious offerings by Madison food producers for gift ideas.
Sponsored Content
What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Physical therapist Emily Grosse of Stoughton Health explains how pelvic floor physical therapy can change your life.
Should My Kids Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
UnityPoint Health — Meriter’s Kimberly Moreland, a family nurse practitioner, addresses concerns and myths on kids and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Small Town Holidays
Teeming with delightful decorations and activities aplenty, these close-to-home, southern Wisconsin destinations will keep you coming back for more.
Web Exclusive
BRAVA’s Most-Read Articles of 2021
As 2021 fades into view, we revisited your favorite reads of the entire year, which includes inspiring women (of course!), shopping locally and good eats.
18 Holiday Light Displays in Wisconsin
Looking for a fun family activity? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite drive-through holiday light shows (and a few walking ones too!).
Try These Madison Tea Spots
The best spots in Madison to grab a cup of tea and boba this winter.
