For the nature lover

• Explore the outdoors in style with a wide array of sunnies from Rheos.
• Keep the mom in your life hydrated with an insulated tumbler from Pirani.
• Enjoy mornings on the front porch with outdoor furniture pieces from Palmetto Craft.

For the art collector

• Check out these bird-inspired pieces from Joseph Bradley Studio.
• Looking for something scenic? Try shopping from Jeff Pittman’s collection.
• Watercolor with Emily has your favorite landmarks and local spots, in watercolor of course.

For the style icon

• Accessorizing can be practical with wristlets and keychains from Avryn Co.
• Cori Rose Handmade offers earrings of all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures.
• Carry Courage has everything from bags to pouches and keychains.

For the foodie

• These syrups and sets from ROOT23 will level up the cocktail + mocktail game.
• Adams Apple Company offers spreads, jams, and relishes perfect for hosting a charcuterie party.
• Give the gift of energy with beans from 321 Coffee.

For the self care queen

• Shop chic soap + shampoo bars from Parrotfish (they’re eco-friendly).
• Check out Roam & Ramble for hand soaps perfect for the kitchen sink.
• Gift a spa night with products from She Biology like the Heal Brown Sugar Scrub.

For the interior decorator

• Find something unique for their home with handmade pieces from Matchstick Goods.
• Check out inspired items from Jenni Earle for the mom with an inner cowgirl.
• A Branch & Cord’s macrame wall hangings are cute and simple.
• Treat them to a clean, beautiful home by booking a local, professional cleaning service.

• Mess Night | Thursday, April 25 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St., Madison | $50-$58 | Enjoy dinner, drinks, and a talk from women members of the state’s 54th Civil Support Team.

• BoDeans | Friday, April 26 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., Stoughton | $50 | This band’s catalog consists of anthems such as “Good Things,” “You Don’t Get Much,” and “Closer To Free.”
• Beth Stelling | Friday, April 26 | 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. | Comedy on State, 202 State St., Madison | $25 | Enjoy a set from this comedian known for her HBO special “Girl Daddy” and Netflix’s “The Standups.”

• Shakespeare In the Park | Saturday, April 27 | 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison | Free | Spend an afternoon commemorating Shakespeare’s death with readings and performances by the Madison Shakespeare Company.
• Sustainability Fair | Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Middleton Community Church, 645 Schewe Rd., Middleton | Free | Live music, kids activities, and an electric vehicle show make this event great for a family outing.

• Designer Purse WACKO | Sunday, April 28 | 11:30-2:30 p.m. | VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Ln., Madison | $25 | Play eight games of WACKO (similar to BINGO) for a chance to win a designer purse.
• girl in red | Sunday, April 28 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | $55 | This indie rock star from Oslo is in town for her “Doing It Again” world tour.

• The Crazylegs Classic 8K starts at 10 a.m. this Saturday, April 27. Expect traffic delays and detours on the western half of the isthmus (and keep in mind it’s also farmers’ market day).

• The former Madison Gospel Tabernacle will be transformed into the Atwood Music Hall by 2025. The building at 1925 Winnebago St. has been purchased by The Christensen Company. Toffer Christensen, co-owner of the Bur Oak, will spearhead the transformation. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• Come June, people will be flocking to the bike path behind the Kohl Center for OhYa Studios’ new football field-sized flamingo mural. You may recognize OhYa Studio from their work on the Johnson Street Laundromat mural. (WKOW)

• Centro Hispano, the nonprofit that provides programs and services to support Dane County’s Latino population, is officially opening its new $20 million building at 2403 Cypress Way. The public is invited for a ribbon cutting and facility tours on Friday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. (Channel 3000)

• What do you want for Dane County? Its Board of Supervisors wants to know, and will have three focus group sessions to hear what matters to residents. The first takes place 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the Middleton Public Library.

• The Madison Mallards and the (newly named) Madison Night Mares will take the field at Warner Park soon, now with $300,000 worth of new turf. The renovated field will help mitigate cancellations due to Wisconsin’s unpredictable weather. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• Bikes for Kids Wisconsin is wheely excited about distributing 1,400 bicycles over the next two weeks to local underserved communities. Bike giveaway days are Saturday, April 17, Saturday, May 4, and Saturday, May 11. Volunteer opportunities are available.

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Permits

• Daily | $8
• Annual | $50
• Annual for senior and/or disabled | $25
• Annual for military or veterans | $25
• Replacements or copies | $20

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