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Celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a beer from one of these 25 area breweries

Sam Jones,

Ale enthusiasts and lovers of lager are spoiled here on the Isthmus with these craft breweries in or near Madison.

Dragonfly Hot Yoga launches GoFundMe in hopes of saving its four locations

Farmers rise to meet demand for locally raised beef

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LIST: Asian-owned businesses to support in and around Madison

Nurse Disrupted delivers telehealth to resource deserts with easy, all-in-one box kit

Maggie Ginsberg,

Bre Loughlin and Tracy Zvenyach have taken everything they learned while serving the homeless shelters and put it into a box.

a perhaps 1970s-era photo of the band called Dr Bop And The Headliners, lined up in black and red suits with lead singer Al Craven in a white jacket in the center.

Golden anniversary approaches for the ultimate bar band

Doug Moe,

It's been nearly 50 years since Dr. Bop and the Headliners featuring The White Raven played its first gig at Nitty Gritty.

Interactive experience #FYP Social Studio opens in Wisconsin Dells

Maija Inveiss,

#FYP Social Studio is an immersive, photo-focused attraction.

The state of restaurant 107 State

Aaron R. Conklin,

Nathan Mergen’s restaurant finds a new way forward by staying hyperfocused on two elements of its original menu.

Madison Magazine wins top honor on national stage

Madison Magazine Staff,

City Regional Magazine Association names local publication winner of general excellence award in its circulation category.

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Joel DeSpain signs off and hits the road

Doug Moe,

Joel DeSpain’s career took him from TV journalist to law enforcement public information officer. Now the recent retiree is hitting the road.

MMoCA’s upcoming exhibits showcase the museum’s impressive permanent collection

Michael Muckian,

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s permanent collection consists of 5,939 objets d’art.

2021 Madison food cart preview: Where to get your mobile eats

Sam Jones,

Vaccinations are rolling out, the winds are warming, and most of all, the food carts downtown are starting to come out of hibernation.

All of the spices against a black backdrop

6 local spice companies to elevate your cooking skills

Maija Inveiss,

Boring meals begone — add a little spice from local producers to raise any dish from bland to bold.

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Dancing Goat Distillery builds Wisconsin’s first open-air rickhouse

Hannah Twietmeyer,

This rickhouse is Wisconsin’s very first, and it’s only just the start for the distillery.

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New book brings Nellie McKay out of the shadows

Doug Moe,

Author Shanna Greene Benjamin describes how the late UW–Madison professor’s work illuminated literature by Black women while she kept her own life private.

Catrina Sparkman shares the power of voice

Catrina Sparkman,

This ‘born speaker’ reflects on free speech and January’s insurrection at the Capitol.

6 things our editors love this May

Andrea Behling,

Check out a cookbook, headbands, stained glass and more in this month's Hot List.

What to do in Madison this May

Sam Jones,

These virtual and socially distant get-togethers celebrate music, movies and more, so plan ahead and make an evening of it all.

Creando Explorertorium opens Hilldale location

Sam Jones,

Zumba, crafts, mini concerts and cookie baking doesn’t sound like a half-bad way to learn Espanol, now does it?

Get inspired by three local room redesigns

Andrea Behling,

We came across three bedrooms designed by locals that might spark some inspiration.

Madison eateries going beyond brunch for Mother’s Day

Hannah Twietmeyer,

Whether you're looking to treat mom with locally produced goodies at home or traditional brunch, here are a few spots offering specialties for Mother's Day.

Meet social artist Borealis

Maija Inveiss,

The pandemic brought a near complete halt to Borealis’ work as a social artist (i.e. someone who aims to use creative skills to spark change).

In pursuit of mindfulness

Michael Muckian,

In Michael Muckian’s first meditation session, he fell asleep. But he and his wife, Jean, have since developed their practice and deepened their understanding, especially once COVID-19 hit.

For Richard J. Davidson, personal experience led to meditation mastery

Michael Muckian,

Since a young age, Richard J. Davidson was interested in the brain and the way it affects all aspects of human existence.

Compete in upcoming virtual running races from anywhere

Hannah Twietmeyer,

Events that are being held virtually give runners the freedom to run their race distance over any course – a loop or two around the neighborhood, a favorite Madison park, etc. – to reduce the risk of large gatherings.

From Epic to ice cream maker: Ellen Coatney creates vegan ice creams

Erica Krug,

After Ellen Coatney left her job at Epic, she went to pastry school that ultimately led her to launch her own ice cream company.

9 virtual brands operating out of Madison kitchens

Sam Jones,

The current takeout-centric dining culture is inspiring many restaurants to launch new ventures under different names.

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Madison's breweries give back with new beers

Hannah Twietmeyer,

A handful of local breweries are selling pints for good causes in the next couple months.

Taco Local finds a home on Williamson Street

Maija Inveiss,

Simple tacos are the key at this food truck concept turned restaurant.

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