Columns

A yellow flag is lying on the football field and an NFL referees leg is showing next to it.

Remembering a wild ride with an NFL star

Doug Moe,

Lyle Alzado died 30 years ago at the age 43. Before that, Doug Moe spent a three weeks at the NFL player's home for a book that was never published.

Jay Handy during his artist-in-residence in Bay City

The artistic journey of a Madison financial consultant

Doug Moe,

After a recent art show in his Michigan hometown, Jay Handy hopes to continue honing his practice and perhaps bring something similar to Madison.

3 The Whiskey Farm band members stand on stage in front of microphones

Madison folk-rockers The Whiskey Farm find inspiration 'Over These Green Hills'

Doug Moe,

The Whiskey Farm will celebrate its fifth album, “Over These Green Hills," with a release party June 3 at Robinia Courtyard.

Editor's Note: Just a small town girl

Andrea Behling,

Each of us learned about the histories of the areas, we met business owners and we had fun living like locals for a bit in a new place.

Roach: Smoke and Mirrors

John Roach,

"Life experience has made me quick to recognize when the theater of authority is being employed, specifically titles and goofy costumes."

Black and white image of Mark Weller's Storm At Wilke Prairie Preserve with wild clouds

Adding a fourth dimension: Madison's Mark Weller uses 'time-stacking' to create stunning photography

Doug Moe,

Retired telecommunications executive turned fine arts photographer Mark Weller has a new exhibition at the Anderson Arts Center in Kenosha.

On the left is Ben Sidran wearing glasses sitting with his dog and on the right is the cover of his new album 'swing state' which shows his face and big bold lettering.

In a 'Swing State' of mind

Doug Moe,

Madison Jazz legend Ben Sidran's new album was recorded with his son Leo, and bassist Billy Peterson, in a single day at DNA Music Labs on Winnebago Street.

Book Review: Neil Heinen says 'Winter Stars' is 'a book for all of us'

Neil Heinen,

It has 'small details and large truths,' says the former editorial director of WISC-TV and Madison Magazine.

Rooting for Coach K

Doug Moe,

There's no question who the ZEBRADOG design firm founder will be rooting for Saturday night when Duke faces the University of North Carolina.

Editor's note: It’s simple, really

Andrea Behling,

What I did discover — after diving into Ron Faiola’s latest book about supper clubs and through case studies of one old, one new and two soon-to-open restaurants — was that the answer was a lot simpler than I thought.

cover of the new Fauerbach Brewery book which features an illustration of the classic building with the lake behind it.

New book toasts Madison’s historic Fauerbach Brewery

Doug Moe,

Peter Fauerbach's thoroughly researched tale of his family's historic Fauerbach Brewery is finally available to readers in a new coffee table book.

Roach: A Guy Named Tommy

John Roach,

Tommy’s energy and optimism stand in stark contrast to the politics of today.

Former Madison journalist Dave Iverson is back with a moving memoir of caring for his mom

Doug Moe,

"Winter Stars" takes a look back at the time when Iverson tended for his centenarian mom.

On the left is the new book "Mysteries in the Music" and on the right is author Jim Berkenstadt sitting next to a guitar.

Who discovered Elvis, what killed Bob Marley, and did The Beach Boys steal a song from Charles Manson?

Doug Moe,

Madison's "Rock and Roll Detective" Jim Berkenstadt provides answers to music history's pressing questions in a new book called "Mysteries in the Music."

Anna, Rob, Maija and Janis Inveiss in full Latvian costumes

Essay: Madison Magazine editor reflects on her family's Baltic roots in light of events in Ukraine

Maija Inveiss,

Madison Magazine's associate editor, Maija Inveiss, shares her connection to Latvia and how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted her emotions.

Sunday Reads banner with red bars and an illustrated cat sitting atop a stack of books next to a plant and coffee mug.

Sunday Reads: Reading to make the world feel smaller

Maggie Ginsberg,

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