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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
Kevin McIlwaine
Freewheeling
Slow Roll Cycles opened in May in the Lake Edge Shopping Center. While it specializes in mountain bikes, it’s a full-service shop. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
Green thumb
Green thumbs are made, not born. Kate Holl of Wildewood, a new plant shop, will help your houseplants thrive. Read more
Jun 13, 2019
The hardest move
Moving Forward is one of several local businesses that help with senior downsizing. It’s a task that can be overwhelming both physically and mentally. Read more
Jun 6, 2019
Laura Zastrow
Safe, affordable
Less time under anesthesia. Smaller incisions. Lower costs. A veterinary specialist in spaying and neutering offers many benefits. Read more
May 30, 2019
Living in the past
What’s in a future of living with no fossil fuels? It could well look a lot like the past, and the upcoming Sustainability Skill Share weekend will show participants how great-gramma did things. Read more
May 23, 2019
Ben Tolle
Touch of Tibet
Lejia Dongzhu opened Dongzhu Pottery Studio on Monroe Street two years ago. He caters to first-time potters who want to give it a try and those who just need studio time as well. Read more
May 2, 2019
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David Nevala
Heal thyself
Longtime fitness professional Mona Melms believes that there are ways the body can repair itself short of surgery and other invasive treatments. Read more
Apr 4, 2019
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Eco-conscious embroidery
Madison designer Hailee Von Haden has a creative way of extending the viability of clothes. Her embroidery skills join her concern over fashion waste. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
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Functional art
Rick Gloe has created for himself an unlikely career in the restoration of antique stoves as owner of Madison Stove Works. He has 50 of these beauties for sale and more ready to be restored. Read more
Mar 7, 2019
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Edgy business
Madison knifemaker Isaiah Schroeder discusses the process of hand-making his Japanese-style knives. The knives are so popular, he can barely keep up with demand. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
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Nikolai Hagen
Looking good
August brings world streetwear to State Street. Plus owner Rob Bowhan brings local artists into the shop for an unconventional performance venue. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
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