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.
Art
Get Inspired by Local Artists’ Creative Spaces
Peek inside studio spaces in the homes of five local artists and get inspired to design your own space for creativity.
Art, Color and Design: Barbara Westfall’s bright, happy workspace
Stepping into Barbara Westfall’s Mount Horeb studio, inspiration radiates from the sunlight streaming through the windows to the colorful glass artwork.
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
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.
Quilts and Blankets Offer Cozy Style
Whether in gentle neutrals or saturated with sunset colors, blankets and quilts are an easy way to add instant style and character to your room.
Eats + Drinks
Plain Spoke’s Canned Cocktails
After slinging drinks for eight years, Tom Dufek launched Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. last August, offering craft cocktails in a portable can.
The Passion Behind Clasen’s Bakery
For residents of Middleton, Clasen’s is a household name. Clasen’s is your one-stop shop for nibbles that are sweet, savory and delectable.
What Does Brix Mean?
If we measure the brix of a particular apple juice, we’re measuring how much sugar is in the juice. We look for apples on the high end of the brix scale.
Engaging Community
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.
Wisconsin’s Work to Save Monarch Butterflies
Though the monarch butterfly may be small, it is mighty, and its presence in Wisconsin can serve as a reminder of our role in protecting the natural environment.
Get Involved with Citizen Science!
The Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Network is a partnership of over 190 different organizations and groups doing volunteer monitoring.
Features
Get Involved with Citizen Science!
The Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Network is a partnership of over 190 different organizations and groups doing volunteer monitoring.
Meet the Women Behind Madison’s Community Schools
Here’s a look at the women who are helping the Madison school district make the leap to the community school model; their backgrounds, motivations and hopes for the students.
Supporting Your LGBTQ Family Member
Most parents of LGBTQ youth don’t know where to turn for help and support, says Sherie Hohs, a social worker with Madison Metropolitan School District.
Finance + Career
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.
Level Up With LinkedIn
Whether you’re looking for a new job, building a brand or networking, LinkedIn is the most important social media platform for professionals.
In The Hole
‘Tis the season to rack up credit card debt. With a mortgage, car payments and student loans stacking up, extra holiday spending can tip personal debt over the edge of sustainability.
Health + Wellbeing
Caring for Your Kids’ Teeth
When it comes to caring for your kids’ teeth, it’s best to keep ahead of the game, and that includes regular dentist appointments and good dental habits.
Learn Simple Baby Massage
Learning a few basic baby stretches can give you a way to help reduce fussiness, help your little one sleep more peacefully and more.
Two Womens’ Journeys Through Infertility
When Erin Elliott and Kelli Massey met in college, they didn’t know that a few years later they’d become each other’s support system as they both tried to create families of their own.
Jaunt
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.
Canoe the Sugar River
One chilly day this spring my family and I got a fresh perspective on our beautiful, agrarian state—from the waters of the Sugar River!
Stay in Your Fav State Park for Free
In a nutshell, campground hosting is basic bartering. Volunteer hosts trade some of their time and energy to live at, and enjoy, a campground cost-free.
Local Women
Meet Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Stanford Taylor
BRAVA sat down with Carolyn Stanford Taylor, the first African American Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Tips for Writing Your Family’s Story
UW researcher and 2019 Woman to Watch Denise Ney co-wrote “Otti Remembers,” her mother’s personal account of growing up in Germany before and after World War II.
Kelly Harms’ Teen Book Picks
Local author Kelly Harms shares her favorite books for teens—and adults with BRAVA Magazine.
Shops + Services
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.
Wildewood Finds the Houseplant for You
Kate Holl opened her plant and design store, Wildewood, on East Johnson Street here in Madison this year.
Sponsored Content
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.
Planning for Pregnancy
Three local medical professionals offer advice, encouragement and answers to your most commonly asked pregnancy and childbirth-related questions.
Top 5 Patios to Visit in Edina, MN
It’s patio season and enjoying outdoor drinks and eats are some of the top things to do on a sunny day in Edina, Minnesota.
Web Exclusive
Ways YOU Can Help Monarchs
You can help save the monarchs! Read these four simple ways to help the declining species (some are right in your own backyard!).
Tips for Writing Your Family’s Story
UW researcher and 2019 Woman to Watch Denise Ney co-wrote “Otti Remembers,” her mother’s personal account of growing up in Germany before and after World War II.
“Anastasia” production brings Madison native home
Madison native Tari Kelly has acted professionally for the last 29 years, including six Broadway shows and four national tours. Now she’s returning home to perform in “Anastasia.”
