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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Madison
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 24, 2025 12:29 PM
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Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Jonathan and Ally are shopping this year.
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Things are brewing for Madison’s women in the beer industry
Though women brewers are rare nationally, locally there are many.
November 27, 2023
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Our readers’ favorite public bathrooms in Madison
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Gear up for Cranksgiving in Madison
Looking for a fun and active way to give back to the community? Look no further than this year’s Cranksgiving.
November 14, 2023
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Food
The brandy old fashioned is Wisconsin’s official state cocktail
Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bipartisan resolution in celebration of this old fashioned variation.
November 10, 2023
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Culture
Ho-Chunk Nation aims to preserve its endangered language
There are approximately 40 speakers of the Ho-Chunk language that remain. Efforts are being made to revitalize it.
November 10, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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Culture
See Bascom Hall’s new Ho-Chunk Nation banners before the end of the month
As part of its 175th anniversary, UW-Madison is celebrating the Ho-Chunk Nation with a new Bascom Hall banner.
November 9, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
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