08.04.2023

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👗 Green looks good on you

How to be stylishly sustainable in Madison

Find your new look at Rethreads on State. | Photo by Rethreads

Does your wardrobe need a refresh? Here are a few sustainable ways you can re-up your closet while reducing your carbon footprint.

Clean out your closet

Online communities like Freecycle, Nextdoor, and Facebook Marketplace are all great ways to unload your unwanted garments without having to ship items across the country.

Find your new look

Rethreads | 410 State St.
With a collection fully curated from customer drop-offs, Rethreads often has specialty vintage and collectible items.

Upshift | 836 E. Johnson St.
Bring a bag of your old clothes, and refill it for a $30 flat rate. Pro tip: Don’t forget to grab a complimentary cup of wine while you shop.

St. Vincent de Paul’s | Multiple locations
By fall of 2024 locals will be able to shop at the brand-new Baldwin Street store which is currently under construction.

608 St. Vinny — St. Vinny’s Baldwin Street project is expected to be complete fall of 2024.
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Rendering by Dimension IV

Get the perfect fit

Central Library | 201 W. Mifflin St.
On Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the library offers free mending for small wear and tear fixes.

Hawthorne Library | 2707 E. Washington Ave.
The same services done at the Central Library, but on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m.

Schwa Tailor Shop | 917 Williamson St.
Owner Josh Meier has been sewing for over four decades and opened Schwa in 2016.

Campus Tailor | 459 W. Gilman St. #130
City Editor Ally’s go-to — this shop is affordable, efficient, and cash-only.

Take care

Washing with cold water can drastically decrease energy consumption. In tandem, if you’re running low on detergent, skip the supermarket and try out Green Life Trading Company (1334 Williamson St.) instead. Just bring an empty container to the store to fill up with liquid laundry detergent or try one of the detergent alternatives.

Interested in learning more about practicing sustainability in your day-to-day life? Stop by Sips For Sustain Dane at Olbrich Biergarten on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 4 to 10 p.m. The event welcomes all locals who are interested in learning more about sustainability and connecting with like-minded neighbors.

Asked

How many gallons of water does it take to make one pair of jeans?

A. 1,800
B. 850
C. 2,500

Take a guess

Events

Friday, Aug. 4

Madison Mallards vs. Wausau | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6:35 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | $6.08 | It’s “short king” night, all men under 5’7″ will receive a free ticket with the purchase of a ticket.*

Saturday, Aug. 5

National Mustard Day | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | National Mustard Museum, 7477 Hubbard Ave., Middleton | Cost of purchase | Dare to try the mustard ice cream.
North Star Fest | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Pocket Park, 701 Galileo Dr., Madison | Free | Activities include face painting, obstacle courses, and a raffle.
The Showcase | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9-10 p.m. | Atlas Improv Co., 609 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $5.20-$8.97 | See characters unfold, stories blossom, and universes explode.

Sunday, Aug. 6

3rd Annual Strip Mall Carnival | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 1-5 p.m. | Muskellounge & Sporting Club, 4102 Monona Dr., Madison | Free | The carnival will be raising money for Clean Wisconsin.
Lanterns for Peace | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Tenney Park Lagoon, 402 N. Thorton Ave., Madison | Free | Decorate lanterns with messages of peace, then light and float them in the lagoon.
Madison Mallards vs. Fond du Lac | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12:35 p.m. | Warner Park, 2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison | $6.08 | Calling all scouts: get ready for a Splish Splash Day.*

Monday, Aug. 7

Bubbler Artist in the Neighborhood | Monday, Aug. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Lakeview Library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Free | Make concrete garden stone creations with Elias Mittelstadt.
Good Guy Auditions | Monday, Aug. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | The Bur Oak, 2262 Winnebago St., Madison | $7-$12 | Three female comedians audition a cast of male comedians for “Good Guy” points.

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News Notes

Announced

Olbrich Garden’s GLEAM tickets are now on sale. The annual outdoor art exhibit will take over the 16-acre gardens from Saturday, Aug. 26–Saturday, Oct. 28 and feature whimsical light and art displays.

Sports

Start stretching, Madison. Registration for the Lake Monona 20k and 5k is now open ahead of the Saturday, May 4 race day. Pro tip: Registration costs $35 during the month of August, and will increase in price as the race nears.

Drink

Starting this fall, you’ll be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages at the Kohl Center. Beer, wine, and hard seltzers are being added to the menu, and the venue will follow similar rules as the Wisconsin Union when it comes to alcohol consumption. (WKOW)

Award

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream won big at the LA International Dairy Competition. The Madison-based sweet treat company brought home a total of 11 medals with Butter Pecan, Zanzibar, and Mint Avalanche all winning gold.

Arts

Today through Sunday, August 6 is the nationwide Cat Video Fest. Celebrate the occasion at the Flix Brewhouse located in East Towne Mall. Enjoy an hour-and-a-half compilation of the latest and greatest cat videos, curated from submissions.

Biz

After forming a partnership with a yacht brokerage in Dubai, Grand Craft Boats, a luxury boat company headquartered in Genoa City, is venturing into international markets. Find out what CEO Patrick Gallagher foresees this meaning for the company’s future. (WPR)

Community

If you’ve been following us, you may have noticed we write a bunch of guides — whether it’s a roundup of dog-friendly businesses or recommendations for brunch. Now, all those guides are on one convenient webpage — completely free and 100% local.

Events

🐾 Meet your new best friend

These Madison shelters are participating in the Clear the Shelters campaign

Meet your (potential) new best friend, Sarah. | Photo by Else Karlsen via DCHS

This August, NBCUniversal Local is partnering with numerous shelters nationwide for Clear The Shelters, an initiative focused on pet adoption and donations. The campaign aims to match animals in need with caring homes and has successfully placed over 860,000 pets in permanent residences since its inception in 2015.

Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) | 5132 Voges Rd., Madison
Each week this month, DCHS will run a special promotion. This week, through Sunday, Aug. 6, cat adoption fees are 50% off.

9 Lives Rescue
Stop by one of the five adoption fairs this month, the first of which being tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Earthwise Pet Supply — 3260 University Ave.

Angel’s Wish | 161 Horizon Dr., Verona
Next Saturday, Aug. 12 is the grand opening of the expanded Pet Adoption and Resource Center. Stop by for refreshments, reduced adoption fees, custom cat trees, and a behind-the-scenes tour.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ally

From the editor

I know we barely scratched the surface of sustainable shopping options here in Madison. Let me know your go-to consignment stores or tailors, and I’ll feature some of your suggestions in Monday’s newsletter.

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