Isthmus Giving
The page escape
Q: What is hard to pick, but easy to wrap? A: Books. The well-chosen gift book can pique someone’s interest and create a whole new passion. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Palate pleasers
These food-gift suggestions are popular for really good reasons. These artisanal food producers really know how to please a range of finicky palates. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
More cowbell?
A lot of folks have some form of musical expression in them, just waiting for an open channel. Here are some ideas of gifts for wannabe musicians and music lovers. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Rad Bag
The journey is its own reward
The holidays may not seem the best time to bring up climate change. But with these gifts you can encourage your loved ones to seek out alternative modes of transportation, and enjoy them, too. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Nicola Ferrarese
Choose your own party
Holiday entertaining can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Presenting options to your guests means everybody’s happy. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Steve Spaeni
Full speed ahead
Access Ability Wisconsin helps get outdoor enthusiasts with limited mobility back into nature. It’s all with the aid of an all-terrain outdoor wheelchair. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
Holiday Events
New Glarus Madrigals
Free holiday concert; click through for specific location. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
2:15 PM
Holiday Express
Annual flower & model train show, 10 am-4 pm, 12/7-31, Olbrich Gardens. Closed at 2 pm, 12/24 & all day 12/25. $8 ($5 ages 6-12). Read more
Dec 11, 2024
10:00 AM4:00 PM
Evergleam Dreams
Wisconsin Historical Society exhibit of vintage aluminum trees, 10 am-5 pm Wednesdays, 12/4-18, plus 12/7, and 11 am-4 pm, 12/14. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Holiday Market
Works by local artists, 9 am-4 pm Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday and 10 am-6 pm Friday, 11/22-12/21, River Arts on Water, Prairie du Sac (other times by appointment). Closed 11/28, 12/24-25. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
9:00 AM4:00 PM
AFA Holiday Shoppe
Arts for All Wisconsin artists, 9 am-7 pm, 12/4 & 11, Advanced Employment, 6515 Watts Road. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
9:00 AM7:00 PM
Isthmus Brass
Annual holiday concert. Free/donations benefit Porchlight. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
7:00 PM
