Meet This Feminist Arts Collective
How a collaborative of three Madison artists is confronting sexist language.
Art
Triennial Features Wisconsin’s Finest Artists
Selecting artists for the Wisconsin Triennial, held at the MMoCA, is a well-thought out, deliberate process, including visits to artists’ studios.
Amy Gilman Leads the Chazen Forward
Amy Gilman didn’t originally plan on a career in the museum field, but her studies eventually took her here, to the Chazen Museum of Art.
Beauty + Style + Fashion
The Art and Science of Graying Gracefully
On average women notice their first gray hairs in their late 20s, and by age 50 most of us, without intervention, will sport manes of over 50 percent gray.
Cosmopolitan Couture
Dressing for an urban adventure? We’ve got the cosmopolitan couture you crave.
Fair Indigo’s Ethical Attire
Madison’s own Fair Indigo has been in business since 2006, and plans to be around for the long haul, selling their popular women’s 95/5 tees (95 percent organic cotton, 5 percent spandex) along with organic clothing for men and kids.
Brava Events
BRAVA Event Recap
View photos and details from our past BRAVA events, such as the BRAVA Night Out events, our expos, and more.
THRIVE Career Workshops | 2019
Join BRAVA for this action-oriented professional development workshop series in 2019. Gain immediate skills and outcome strategies that will create more fulfillment, effectiveness and success in your career–and your life.
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
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.
RAVES & FAVES 2018
The annual BRAVA Raves & Faves is a gal’s guide to Madison’s best locally-owned businesses. Curated by BRAVA readers, for BRAVA readers.
Dwell
Get Your Badger Décor Ready for Game Day
It just takes an accessory or two in Badger red to give your space some team spirit for Game Day. Check out this Bucky paraphernalia!
How to Care for Your Trees
Green and shady trees cultivate serenity on a city street but knowing how to care for the lifelong investment of our natural arbors can be difficult.
Go Natural With Home Decor
Your home is your sanctuary. And making it more eco-friendly is becoming easier as green and natural options become more available.
Eats + Drinks
Check Out These Area Beer Fests
With well over 100 breweries in Wisconsin, it’s no wonder there are plenty of opportunities to sample the wares at beer festivals this fall.
Explore Madison’s Foodie Scene
Founded in 2012 by Otehlia Cassidy, Madison Eats Food Tours offer locals and visitors the opportunity to learn about Madison through a food and drink lens.
Get Comfy at The Winnebago
There’s no question that you’re on the Near East Side of Madison when you step into The Winnebago, and there’s no mistaking its novelty either.
Engaging Community
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin’s Community Commitment
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin provides support for domestic abuse programs throughout the state, through training and other resources.
Music Theatre of Madison’s Fresh Take on “Held”
As director of Music Theatre of Madison (MTM), Meghan Randolph has two missions for her shows: Make them unique and, when possible, make them local. With MTM’s October production of “Held: A Musical Fantasy,” Randolph is accomplishing both of these goals, and then some.
United Madison’s Positive Messages
United Madison advocates for and promotes good things happening in our community. The nonprofit also provides positive service announcements, highlighting nonprofits and causes.
Features
Triennial Features Wisconsin’s Finest Artists
Selecting artists for the Wisconsin Triennial, held at the MMoCA, is a well-thought out, deliberate process, including visits to artists’ studios.
Music Theatre of Madison’s Fresh Take on “Held”
As director of Music Theatre of Madison (MTM), Meghan Randolph has two missions for her shows: Make them unique and, when possible, make them local. With MTM’s October production of “Held: A Musical Fantasy,” Randolph is accomplishing both of these goals, and then some.
Two Women Thriving After Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis helped two Madison area women zero in on life’s gifts. Both say surviving cancer changed their lives for the better.
Finance + Career
Amber Swenor Helps You Do Business Differently
Amber Swenor is the founder of Strategic Partners Marketing, a Madison firm that offers strategic brand consultation and implementation.
Revamp Your Resume
Whether you’re looking for your first job right out of school or are a seasoned member of the workforce, nobody wants to have their resume passed over because of an easily fixable mistake.
How to Be Savvy in Your Second Marriage
When preparing for marriage the second time around, you want to capitalize on the lessons of your first marriage and play it smarter in round two.
Health + Wellbeing
Balance Your Energy With Qigong
If you’re in need of a little healing and ready for some mind-body work, consider the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong.
Two Women Thriving After Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis helped two Madison area women zero in on life’s gifts. Both say surviving cancer changed their lives for the better.
Get Help Buying Health Insurance
Covering Wisconsin, a free service which employs ‘navigators’ to guide folks through the process, provides health insurance literacy to educate the public on the complexity of this headache-inducing necessity.
Jaunt
Plan a Fall B&B Getaway
Plan your stay at one of these locally-owned B&B inns near some of the best places to enjoy the fall colors.
Check Out These Area Beer Fests
With well over 100 breweries in Wisconsin, it’s no wonder there are plenty of opportunities to sample the wares at beer festivals this fall.
Explore the Parks and History Around Prairie du Chien
The drive west on Highway 18 from Madison to Prairie du Chien is just over two hours, through rolling farm fields and forests stretching to the horizon under a wide-open sky.
Local Women
Meet UW Booster Amber Schroeder
Meet Amber Schroeder, executive director of Badgers United, a non-profit designed to create clear messaging about the university’s impact statewide.
Meet This Feminist Arts Collective
How a collaborative of three Madison artists is confronting sexist language.
Making an Impact as Madison’s Miss Black USA
Recently crowned Miss Black USA, Madison’s own TeKema Balentine returns home on a mission to serve as an accessible role model for young girls in her community, particularly girls of color.
Shops + Services
The Latest Places to Try in Downtown Middleton
Downtown Middleton is a study in change, with newer businesses joining longstanding enterprises to give the city’s core a fresh look and feel.
Earth Stew Composts For You
Composting leftover food scraps is an easy way to reduce this waste, but factors like lack of space or physical ability can prevent people from doing so.
Travel the State (or World) on a Guided Tour
With guided tours, experts curate a trip that will give you the time of your life—without the logistics headaches.
Sponsored Content
2019 Fall and Winter Fashion and Jewelry Trends
Fall and winter bring out some of the best trends. Here are a few of our favorite cold weather trends, plus three stand-out shows from NYFW, thus far.
Top 5 Places for Burgers and Beer in Edina, Minnesota
Edina, Minnesota’s culinary scene is always serving something new and delicious, but burgers and beers are a classic and always on the menu.
Summer Explorations: Outdoor Recreation in Edina, Minnesota
Whether you want to hike, bike, golf or swim, Edina is the perfect blend of fun in the sun. Check out these outdor options on your next visit.
Web Exclusive
Support for Cancer Patients and Their Families
The Madison area has a number of organizations that support cancer patients and their families with support groups, retreats, fundraisers and more.
LUNAFEST spotlights films by, for and about women
LUNAFEST is a festival by, for and about women where filmmakers have the opportunity to share an untold story, hosts can raise funds and awareness for a cause and attendees will certainly leave with new perspectives.
Making an Impact as Madison’s Miss Black USA
Recently crowned Miss Black USA, Madison’s own TeKema Balentine returns home on a mission to serve as an accessible role model for young girls in her community, particularly girls of color.
