Eight tenants at Garver Feed Mill in Madison, WI

Not listed: The Garver Lounge + Garver Events spaces available for private parties, celebrations, and workshops. | Photo by 608today team

14 tenants, one roof. From glitter workshops and yoga classes to artisan pizza and sustainable seafood, Garver Feed Mill is doing it all.

In case you missed it, we took a deep dive into Garver’s history as a sugar beet factory + mill granary before it became the local foodie and wellness destination we’re familiar with today. With so much going on under just one roof, let’s meet some of the tenants and explore how to spend a day at the Feed Mill.

But first, coffee
Kick off the morning at Ledger Coffee, a micro-roastery + full service shop based in Madison. Sip on small batch coffee and taste goodies from local bake shops like Heirloom Bakery, ORIGIN Breads, and Level 5 Donuts.

Fueled up and ready to go
Create gifts like bath bombs, hand-poured candles, and mini succulent gardens at The Glitter Workshop or find your zen in one of two wellness spaces: Perennial Yoga + Kosa Spa.

Don’t forget to hydrate
Try NessAlla Kombucha — the organic + fair trade kombucha known as one of the first craft kombucha brewers in the nation.

Let’s grub
Nothing says 608 like a slice (or a whole pie) from Ian’s Pizza. The beloved pizza shop serves up a mix of classic and creative pies. Think: Mac N’ Cheese or Buffalo Chicken pizza.

608today Ian's Pizza stall at Garver Feed Mill — City Editor Ryan typically opts for a slice of “All The Veg” or the “Spinach, Feta, Pesto”

Now we want something sweet
Everyone knows about the dessert stomach — you know, the extra space for sweets even after a large meal. Pop into Calliope Ice Cream to try the local maker’s original seven flavors + the four rotating small-batch offerings every week.

Settle in for the evening
Snack on Chinese + Korean street foods, sip on bubble tea, and play one of the 250+ board games available at Roll Play. Think: Settlers of Catan, Codenames, and classics like Monopoly or Scrabble. Be warned, you might just play for hours.

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Today

Madison Night Market | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 4-8 p.m. | State Street and Gilman Street | Free | Celebrate Madison’s unique creative culture at this outdoor market featuring artisan vendors.
Acoustic Happy Hour Ft. Uncle Jim | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green | Free | Hang out on the patio and listen to live music including the opening act “Dana and the Joanis” with access to a full bar + food menu.

Friday

Swift Night Out Social | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Cherokee Heights Middle School | Free | Bring your own food + drink and set up on the lawn as hundreds of chimney swifts come to roost.
Bledsoe Family Winery Tasting | Fri., Sept. 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Edgewater Hotel, 1001 Wisconsin Pl. | $75 | Get a taste of the Northwest with this collaboration from Edgewater’s executive chef Juan Martinez and former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

Saturday

FishFest | Sat., Sept. 10 | 2-9 p.m. | Red Rooster Madison, 2513 Seiferth Rd. | $10 | Pull up a lawn chair and catch local rock bands + an afterparty.
Monarch Tagging | Sat., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m-4 p.m. | Goose Pond Sanctuary, Goose Pond Rd., Arlington | $5+ | Learn how to safely catch and tag butterflies + help Madison Audubon track their migration to Mexico.

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Weather

82º | Sunny | 11% chance of rain ☀️

Development

Three upcoming developments — the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, Centro Hispano’s Calli, and the Black Business Hub — are paving the way for a “southside renaissance.” Hear more from the plan’s architects at the Cap Times Idea Fest panel on Wed., Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. (The Cap Times)
A north side rezoning project received the green light this week as Madison City Council’s reservations about noise from F-35 aircraft at Truax Field and loss of agricultural land were addressed. The 63.6-acre Raemisch Farm site is situated between Warner Park + Dane County Regional Airport. (Madison.com)

Biz

Knoche’s Food Center, a historic butcher shop + grocery store on Madison’s west side, is up for sale. Opened in 1938, Steve and Stephanie Knoche have owned the business for 25 years and hope to retire off the sale of the shop. (The Cap Times)

Arts

The Madison Public Art Project will display 11 artists’ ”Vibrant Hydrant” designs during a celebration of remembrance this Sun., Sept. 11. Meet at the Monona Fire Station at 1 p.m. to follow a “parade of hydrants” and see designs commissioned to honor the anniversary of 9/11. 🎨 (Madison.com)

Community

The Dane CORE 2.0 rental assistance portal closes on Thurs., Sept. 15 as funding for the program has been used up. No new applications will be accepted unless the program receives further federal funding. (Madison.com)
Dane County Board of Supervisors and Keen Independent Research released nine recommendations to improve equity + inclusion at Henry Vilas Zoo. The study included input from 600 community members and recommends stronger youth programming, dietary options, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. (NBC15)

Traffic

Expect road closures between 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. coinciding with Sunday’s IRONMAN. Northbound John Nolen Drive will experience a lane closure between East Lakeside Street and Monona Terrace, and the ramps on + off Beltline Highway from Rimrock Road will be closed, among other closures. 🏅 (WKOW)

Travel

Dane County Regional Airport will open a new route to Las Vegas tomorrow, Fri., Sept. 9. Airport officials announced their intention to continue expanding services with Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles among routes that could be added. ✈️ (NBC 15)

Health

After spending five years assuming the pain in her hips was merely the result of aging, Madisonian Sandy Meuer was surprised to discover she needed hip replacement surgery. Her only regret: that she waited so long to get diagnosed. Read her story — and take her advice of screening sooner rather than later.*

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Celebrate the opening of Von Maur in West Towne Mall on Sat., Oct. 15 by enjoying entertainment throughout the mall. Bonus: Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card by texting VONMAUR to (608) 292-1177. 🛍️ *

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Sports

20 years of IRONMAN Wisconsin

Person crossing finish line at IRONMAN Wisconsin in front of state Capitol

How would you fare after nine plus hours of exercise around Madison? | Photo by Madison WI Sports | Photo by @madisonwisports

IRONMAN Wisconsin celebrates its 20th birthday in Madison with a weekend filled with out-of-town visitors, heroic athleticism, and road closures.

Since 2002, IRONMAN Wisconsin has become an iconic indication that fall is upon us. The triathlon will take place Sun., Sept. 11 (half-distance race on Sat., Sept. 10) and consist of three events:

Swim | 2.4 miles | Lake Monona
Bike | 112 miles | Monona Bay and westward
Run | 26.2 miles | Around + west of the Capitol

There are plenty of opportunities for friends, family, and locals to get in on the action. Monona Terrace will be the place to be for swim spectators, or you can grab some outdoor seating on State Street to watch the runners, while keeping it balanced with beer and curds. If you want to keep up with the bikers, hop on the Verona shuttle (every 20 minutes, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., S. Carroll St. & E. Wilson St.).

If you’re looking to avoid the crowds and navigate the Isthmus stress-free, check out these traffic maps to plan accordingly. Street closures will begin Sun., Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Dayten.

Editor’s pick: I love a game night. Dungeons & Dragons is my game of choice, but a great board game is hard to beat. I’m no Roll Play Madison game master, but my recs from its list: Codenames and BANG! are super easy to pick up, and Sheriff of Nottingham and Mysterium aren’t much harder.

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