Meet 18 Women Artists in Racine Art Museum’s New Web Series
At just a few minutes each, the “RAM Introduces” web series gives you a personalized tour of the RAM gallery from the comfort of your couch.
Art
6 Wisconsin Art Museums You Can Visit Virtually
Take in a dose of arts and culture while at home by “visiting” these stellar art spaces that showcase works from around the world and provide a bit of escape from your living room couch.
Meet This Feminist Arts Collective
How a collaborative of three Madison artists is confronting sexist language.
Beauty + Style + Fashion
12 Spring Trends to Get Excited About
We asked two online-only Madison retailers and one retail favorite to share the spring trends from their shops they’re most excited about.
Four Fabulous Fair Trade Apparel Lines
We’ve gathered a few of our favorite fair trade clothing lines (two of which were founded in Madison!) you can feel good about wearing—and look great in, too.
Cloth & Metal Boutique in Downtown Middleton
When Lisa McGuire opened Cloth & Metal Boutique in downtown Middleton nearly a year ago, it was fulfilling a dream she had to marry…
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
Home Interiors Are Warming Up
These delightful details and rich fabrications are all you need right now for your home.
The Color Picker
Paint swatches, siding samples and roofing materials line the back of Laurie Lundgren’s charcoal Toyota Prius—which she calls her mobile design studio.
Mood Board: Natural Intuition
A return to neutral tones and textures plus pops of color harmonize in today’s on-trend interiors.
Eats + Drinks
Nine Madison Lakefront Restaurants to Dine at Now
The promise of waterfront dining on balmy days is what we live for in Wisconsin. Here are a few beloved restaurants with al fresco dining, complete with beautiful lake views.
Raising the At-Home Bar
It’s a fact: we’re at home more, so why not fancy yourself a mixologist? Here’s what to stock at home to whip up delicious drinks.
Your Farmers’ Market Buying Guide: What Ripens When
By Mary Bergin When picked at the peak of ripeness, fruits and vegetables taste outstanding all on their own, with little need for complicated…
Engaging Community
Gofundme Fundraiser for Downtown Madison Businesses Reaches over $134K
After this weekend’s events downtown, a Gofundme fundraiser was set up to assist with relief efforts for downtown Madison businesses that suffered damage during Saturday and Sunday night’s riots. According to local reports, 75 downtown businesses experienced some form of damage over the weekend.
Madison Farmers’ Markets Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
The mother of all markets in Wisconsin is the year-round Dane County Farmers’ Market, the largest producer-only market in the nation.
Keeping it Green With Elizabeth Koehler
Elizabeth Koehler takes the helm at The Nature Conservancy, where she works to protect more of our state’s natural areas for future generations.
Features
Wisconsin’s Historic Role in Women’s Suffrage
Simone Munson, supervisor of acquisitions at the Wisconsin Historical Society, talks about the history of Wisconsin’s suffrage movement.
How to Successfully Live Together
The only successful way to live with someone – whether it’s your partner, roommate or elderly parent – is to communicate your intentions before making that big step.
6 Women’s Inspiring Career Changes
The six women profiled here created the life they wanted by switching career directions and going down the path they were meant to. They…
Finance + Career
4 Keys to Selling Your House
Spring and summer are always high time for selling a home—here are some tips and tricks for selling yours.
Ace Your Next Interview With These Prep Tips
How to prep to make a good impression and ace your next job interview.
Tips for Changing Career Paths
What to consider when switching lanes in your own career. We asked Sarah Young about how to think about changing lanes in your own career.
Health + Wellbeing
Madison Farmers’ Markets Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
The mother of all markets in Wisconsin is the year-round Dane County Farmers’ Market, the largest producer-only market in the nation.
Quiz: Organic Food 101
Want to check your organic IQ? Sort out the facts and fiction with our quiz, and get the scoop on prioritizing your organic produce purchase.
5 Apps I’m Using Right Now
One thing that’s helped during this time is a number of apps that help to reign in the craziness of life—and bonus—boost my mental and physical health.
Jaunt
Six Idyllic Wisconsin Farm Stays
Plan a one-of-a-kind farm vacation where friendly animals graze outside your window and country breezes restore your soul.
7 Best Small Town Getaways
Some of Wisconsin’s best places to visit are quiet, quaint and easily drivable. Where will you go next?
Serenity in Spring Green
With connections to Frank Lloyd Wright and Shakespeare, tiny Spring Green is a cultural heavy- weight located just over 30 miles west of Madison.
Local Women
The Color Picker
Paint swatches, siding samples and roofing materials line the back of Laurie Lundgren’s charcoal Toyota Prius—which she calls her mobile design studio.
6 Women’s Inspiring Career Changes
The six women profiled here created the life they wanted by switching career directions and going down the path they were meant to. They…
Ayla Annac Wants to Grow Your Heart
Ayla Annac’s personal connection to heart disease drives her as CEO of the cutting-edge, Madison-based biotech company, InvivoSciences.
Shops + Services
A Roundup of Wisconsin-Made Things that Give Us Joy
Here are a handful of statewide wonders we are digging, from local art to craveable dishes.
Grace Coffee Co. is the Place
Maybe it’s the dogs or Instagram-worthy features like stunning pastries and butterfly wing murals. Or perhaps it’s the coffee and food. Whatever the reason, Grace Coffee Co. is currently a rising star in Madison.
The Modern Candy Company’s CBD-Infused Candies
The Modern Candy Company infuses its confections with Wisconsin produce, including hemp.
Sponsored Content
Flooring For Less: Focusing On What’s Underfoot
Located in both Madison and Brodhead, Floors For Less boasts a team with more than 30 years of experience in the flooring industry.
Creating Positive Remodeling Experiences for Customers
When you work with Waunakee Remodeling, you’re not just a number— you’re a priority.
Homes that Reflect Your Personal Style
Jason Kratochwill has been building homes for more than a decade and ventured out on his own four years ago to start Jason Thomas Homes.
Web Exclusive
Nine Madison Lakefront Restaurants to Dine at Now
The promise of waterfront dining on balmy days is what we live for in Wisconsin. Here are a few beloved restaurants with al fresco dining, complete with beautiful lake views.
Raising the At-Home Bar
It’s a fact: we’re at home more, so why not fancy yourself a mixologist? Here’s what to stock at home to whip up delicious drinks.
Ten Ways to Get Out (or in) the Water in Madison
No matter your mood or energy level, there’s a water activity for you, from pontoon boat rentals to log rolling to splash parks.
