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The writing on the wall
Ray Mawst of Sun Prairie is keeping hand-lettering techniques alive. In a digital era, there’s something appealing about doing it the old-fashioned way. more
Oct 25, 2018
Better bling
It’s better to know your jewelry is not exploitative, says Soha Javaherian of Soha Diamond Company. The new Madison startup “clicks and mortar” business uses only lab-grown gems and recycled metals. more
Oct 18, 2018
Shopping is fun again
Need a haircut? A really good-fitting men’s dress shirt? Want to play Nintendo at the same time? R. Westbrook Mercantile in Middleton has your number. more
Oct 11, 2018
Erica Krug
The salvage man
Architectural salvage, reclaimed lumber, used building materials and a treasure trove of memorabilia from Oscar Mayer. It’s all at Walsh Road’s DeConstruction Inc. more
Oct 4, 2018
Blade, funner
Move over, darts. Now axes can be flung at bullseyes for fun. We visit Happy Axe, a new venue on Madison’s west side, and fling a few. more
Sep 27, 2018
Goodbye, Paoli. Hello, Stoughton
Abel Contemporary Gallery, a 30-year fixture in Paoli, announces a move from Paoli to Stoughton. more
Sep 12, 2018
A is for Africa
Even the president has dissed African countries. A new global goods shop on the west side aims to prove that Africa produces arts and goods of value. more
Aug 30, 2018
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Keep calm and kick high
The Korean martial art of taekwondo is characterized by high and fast kicks versus the punching or spinning of other disciplines. That makes it ideal for self-defense as well as self-improvement. more
Aug 23, 2018
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Steven Potter
’Round here
A DJ-focused record store on the east side has a new space. Jiggy Jamz owner Geoffrey Kaster is finally achieving his dream of a tangible, in-person record-buying experience for DJs at every level. more
Aug 16, 2018
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Latasia Dhami
Alternative path
34-year-old Mimosa Books finds a new home on State Street. The new space features the store’s hallmark resources for alternative spiritual paths. And now: more plants. more
Aug 9, 2018
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Horses that heal
Riding a horse offers many benefits to people with disabilities. It’s therapy that doesn’t feel like therapy. more
Aug 2, 2018
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