A Madison maker's love of the loom
Courtney Cosgriff uses weaving as a creative outlet when she’s not behind the desk at the Waunakee Public Library.
Where the grass is greener
Can growing awareness of green burials, home funerals and end-of-life doulas unearth a broader conversation about how we could better approach death and dying?
Wisconsin’s original green cemetery
More than a decade before the Farley Center was founded — and just 20 miles down the road — Selena Fox built one of the nation’s first natural cemeteries.
Roach: A drawer full of masks
Late this morning, the bride and I will hop into the car and drive to Walgreens in Illinois where we will get our first COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Editor's note: Chef of the year
It’s never been just about a chef’s talent in the kitchen — which Francesca Hong undoubtedly possesses — that wins them the title. It’s also about a chef’s efforts to make their city a better place for all.
Francesca Hong's mise en place
Like a cook who sets up ingredients before service (as the French culinary phrase implies), Francesca Hong is using her food industry experience to prepare for her new role as the Wisconsin State Assembly’s 76th District representative.
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Dr. Amanda Preimesberger goes back to her roots
rootsMD will be a new Direct Primary Care family medicine clinic in downtown Verona. It’s a move that Dr. Preimesberger makes with mixed emotions.
Long-time downtown optical shop moves, cites decline of State Street as cause
After nearly 40 years on State Street, Madison Optometric Center relocated to a new location after three challenging years.
7 new names in the Madison-area food scene
Newly opened and soon-to-open spots include a State Street tea place, a whole animal butcher shop, a pizza purveyor and more.
Q&A with author Dantiel Moniz
Debut collection "Milk Blood Heat" launched to rave critical reviews, and it's no wonder. Its rhythmic sentences are stitched together with scalding precision.
Threshold to close, A Room of One's Own to move into its space
After six years on Atwood Avenue, Threshold is set to close March 31. Shortly afterwards, A Room of One's Own will be taking its place hoping to open in June.
What's next for a Madison marketing maven?
Marketing maven Marsha Lindsay, of venerable agency Lindsay, Stone and Briggs, now focuses on her consulting business, Lindsay Foresight & Stratagem.
What to do in Madison this February
Mask up or pop online to enjoy Madison’s art, food and festival scenes with these distanced or virtual happenings.
Kismet Books becomes Verona's solo indie bookstore
After seeking funding through a GoFundMe campaign last summer, Rye Kimmet opened the bookstore in November.
Local hotels create special offers, experiences for 'Madison Minication'
To help Madisonians get out of the house, Destination Madison is hosting "Madison Minication" Feb. 12 through April 12.
Icelandic horses visit area assisted living facilities to spark joy
Cambridge couple are spreading the love with help from their five-horse herd.
Make winter birdwatching your next cold weather hobby
In need of a new relaxing activity this winter season? Grab your flock and a field guide for your first lesson in birdwatching.
Chef Andrew Jack is experimenting his way through Madison’s culinary scene
“Cook” means quite a bit in Andrew Jack’s case: He owns his own catering company, he’s a salt maker, a fermentation specialist and a culinary experimentalist.
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff aims to dismantle inequities in health care
Equity and health care are bound together. Here in Wisconsin, we see the devastating consequences of health inequities.
Madison chef releases new plant-based cookbook
After writing recipes for her restaurants and receiving requests from her clients and customers, Lauren Montelbano decided to give cookbook writing a try.
Breese Stevens Field to launch socially distanced concert series
FPC Live is bringing back live music in May during a new socially distanced concert series, a release announced.
Local chess prodigy looks beyond the board
He was a grandmaster at 14, winning an unprecedented three straight U.S. Junior Championships. College is next for Madison's Awonder Liang, who turns 18 in April.
Madison-based Petphoria offers 'luxury dog treats' for your pet
Grace Wang's yorkie, Beni, is the face of the business she launched in December 2020.
Katrina Ervin pivoted toward creating her own way forward
If you had told me a year ago that in a matter of months I would lose my job, start a new business making ice cream and consequently end up on national TV, I wouldn’t have believed you.
Fall in love with these Valentine's Day menus, pairings and specials
Madison chefs, bakers and food purveyors are pulling out all the stops to help you celebrate.
Ryan Rose tames wild mustangs and teaches others to do the same
Ryan Rose has trained 1,000 horses in his lifetime. His three-week mustang-taming course draws students from all over the world.
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