Maija Inveiss
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Meet the artist behind the Grace Coffee Co. art
If you've ever walked into a Grace Coffee Co. location, you've seen and admired Julie Vornholt's artwork.
5 locally crafted hard apple ciders
As the saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and this fall we’re embracing that mantra by sampling hard ciders from local purveyors.
September 2021
The Wisconsin Book Festival announces fall celebration schedule
The festival will be Oct. 21-24 with more than 20 events from authors.
Hilldale plans to expand to create more space for retailers and restaurants
The expansion will add more businesses, an ice rink, an expanded farmers market and more.
Maly Vang weaves her Hmong heritage into modern macramé wall art
While she creates all sorts of wall hangings and some other macramé accessories, over the past couple years, Vang has become well known for her xauv-inspired pieces.
September 2021
Stoughton bookstore launches GoFundMe in effort to go mobile
Since opening in January of this year, Itty Bitty Bookstore has only grown, and now the owner is looking for a new way to share her mission.
Madison Night Market to return this week after year-long hiatus
After a year without markets, Madison's Central Business Improvement District is bringing back the Madison Night Market Thursday.
Saying goodbye to Next Door, hello to Starkweather Brewing on Atwood Avenue
After eight years of calling its Atwood Avenue location home, Next Door Brewing is moving on while Starkweather Brewing Co. is moving in.
Madison Black Restaurant Week to highlight nearly 40 Black-owned food businesses
Madison Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting the sixth annual Madison Black Restaurant Week on Aug. 8-15.
Maker behind Madison Glassworks creates modern stained glass art
Rebecca DeKuiper's art deco style updates an ancient craft.
August 2021
How you can get free Greenbush doughnuts this week
Plus two other free items as part of the CrossFit Games.
Best of Madison 2021 Winners
When 2020 handed out lemons, they gave us their best.
August 2021
2021 Best of Madison Editors' Picks
Our editorial team picked some businesses, initiatives and people that have stood out over the past year.
August 2021
Mount Horeb to host 150+ artists at 50th annual art fair this weekend
After a one-year hiatus, the Mount Horeb Art Fair is back on Main Street for its 50th year.
22 Madison area barbecue spots to enjoy all summer long
Nothing says summertime quite like some good old-fashioned barbecue.
July 2021
Progress Center for Black Women to move to Capitol Square
The Progress Center for Black Women, which was founded in 2017, is moving from Fitchburg to the Capitol Square in July.
Xizhou Xie has excelled at the art of the pour
Xizhou Xie started with acrylic pour art as a hobby, but she soon became overloaded with canvases.
July 2021
Red Rock Saloon to move to State Street this fall
Red Rock is moving into HopCat's previous location.
'The Generous Home' donates $1.2 million to 15 local nonprofits
Through help from donations of local businesses, the program is able to give funds to local nonproits.
Meep Meepleton's World of Fun takes customers on a trip back in time
The shop, located at 912 Williamson St., opened in early June with a focus on vintage toys and pop culture objects.
Ashley Anderson reels on the water when kayak-fishing
When Ashley Anderson first started kayak-fishing last summer, she was immediately hooked.
July 2021
Melissa Finkelstein chills on her stand-up paddleboard
Melissa Finkelstein always loved being on the water, but it wasn’t until cabin fever set in months into the pandemic that she bought her own inflatable stand-up paddleboard, or SUP.
July 2021
Taste of Madison to return to new location after a year hiatus
Taste of Madison Off the Square will be Sept. 4 and Sept. 5.
Sunn Cafe brightens up lunchtime in Mount Horeb
Cindy Curtes and Tasha Peterson opened the lunch-focused spot in 2016.
June 2021
LIST: 250+ Madison area patios to visit this summer
Patio season is upon us, check out more than 250 in Madison and its surrounding cities.
Local leatherworker handmakes leather goods that last
When he’s not renovating camper vans, Josh Oakes creates wallets, bags, belts and more.
June 2021
Willy Street Co-op East introduces fresh food robot to make meals, snacks
Willy Street Co-op is the first Madison business to have Sally the Robot.
Dragonfly Hot Yoga launches GoFundMe in hopes of saving its four locations
Dragonfly hopes to raise $400,000 to pay back rent and cover summer expenses.
Interactive experience #FYP Social Studio opens in Wisconsin Dells
#FYP Social Studio is an immersive, photo-focused attraction.
6 local spice companies to elevate your cooking skills
Boring meals begone — add a little spice from local producers to raise any dish from bland to bold.
May 2021
Meet social artist Borealis
Artist Borealis finds a way to keep creating through the pandemic using secondhand materials.
May 2021
Taco Local finds a home on Williamson Street
Simple tacos are the key at this food truck concept turned restaurant.
Fete de Marquette canceled for second year due to the coronavirus
The Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center and Willy Street Co-op decided to cancel the event out of caution for attendees and staff members who work the event.
Ice Cream Social to open scoop shop
Ice Cream Social's scoop shop is planning to open this summer in Pasture and Plenty's new shared kitchen space.
State Street mainstay to close after nearly 50 years
The Pipefitter decided to close following a year of challenges.
Terrace chairs return Wednesday, marking start of 2021 terrace season
Access is limited to UW–Madison students, faculty and staff.
Guide to pairing wine and takeout meals
Square Wine Co. helps match your favorite takeout meals with vino.
April 2021
Dane County Farmers' Saturday Market starts this weekend
The Saturday market offers walk-up sales along with preorders.
