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Amy Mietzel
Deconstruction
Curious kids love pulling things apart to see how they work. This is a learning experience at Bare Knuckle Arts, where children learn how to use tools as well. Read more
On a pedestal
Mike and Corrine Carson of Paw Friendly Cat Furniture of Cross Plains are as close to cat tree gurus as possible. They’ve improved design and use mostly natural and locally sourced materials. Read more
Nov 27, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Five fun gift shops to check out in Madison, Wisconsin
Baby shower, wedding, birthday or just “I want to brighten your day” — when you need an extraordinary gift, try these five shops that took top honors our 2019 reader poll. Read more
Nov 19, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
A place to vend
Grasshopper Goods, the forward-looking mobile boutique, has met the challenges of not being able to vend on Madison city streets. Now, owner Karen Tardrew has opened a second location that stays still, in downtown Stoughton. Read more
Nov 14, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
If the (shoo) fits
Nothing parenthetical about it: State Street’s (shoo) is a fun place to shop. Owner Pat Blake likes to feature lesser known styles. But (shoo) also functions as an art gallery and a vintage clothing shop. Read more
Oct 24, 2019
Martin Menocal
Earnest energies
Garver Feed Mill is “an oasis in the middle of the city,” says Kosa Spa owner Shilpa Sankaran, and a perfect spot for Madison’s first specifically Ayurvedic spa. Read more
Oct 10, 2019
Ashley Morris
Tokeativity blows into Madison
A new group in Madison supports women’s role in the cannabis industry. Its next meeting is coming up Oct. 13. Read more
Sep 26, 2019
John Eich
Makerspace “meat”-up
It’s a whole new world for The Bodgery at OM Station. And the makers want everyone to help them celebrate. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
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Steven Potter
Touch points
Madison’s Braille Library & Transcription Service teaches the sighted to produce Braille so the blind can read. Braille remains a crucial tool even in the days of audio transcriptions. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
4:59 AM
Stephanie Fitch
An education in nature
A Forest School goes back to the philosophical roots of the original kindergartens. Madison’s first, Mighty Seeds, is now operating out of Door Creek Park. Read more
Aug 29, 2019
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Chelsey Dequaine
Inking outside the lines
Two new tattoo shops in Madison join the growing scene in Dane County. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
5:00 AM
The Book Deal
It’s a find
The Book Deal is a used bookstore with heart. With a mission of fostering literacy, it gives away books to schools and other organizations, as well as maintains a brick-and-mortar store off the Beltline. Read more
Jul 3, 2019
5:00 AM
