Madison is no stranger to hosting unique sporting events, and we continue to draw athletes and spectators from all over the world. From the Tug-of-War International Federation (TWIF) Outdoor World Championships, which featured teams from 15 countries, to the Strongman Games where athletes lift cars…
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We know that beer isn't just a beverage, it's a culture. That's why we don't judge anyone for planning a getaway around beer. In fact, we welcome it. Especially the second Saturday of every August when Great Taste of the Midwest kicks off on the shores of Lake Monona bringing more than 200 of the…
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The year 2025 offers a variety of opportunities to honor Black History Month with the theme, “African Americans and Labor,” which delves into the diverse forms of work—ranging from free and forced to skilled, unskilled, vocational and voluntary—that have shaped collective experiences and cultures…
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What’s next for meetings in 2025? How do you design an event that’s budget friendly while keeping sustainability top of mind? As the event world evolves, being in the know about the latest trends could be the secret to turning your next event into an unforgettable experience. We spoke with two…
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Food – growing it, processing it, and sharing it with others – has always been a cornerstone of the culture at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Wisconsin home, Taliesin. For more than a century, Wright and his ancestors worked in harmony with the fertile hillsides to raise crops and enjoy the fruits of their…
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Madison's lineup of celebrity chefs is a decorated group including culinary heavyweights like Odessa Piper, Tory Miller, Dan Fox, Andrew Kroeger and Itaru Nagano. Before these chefs could make their mark, one man blazed the trail for them: Madison's first celebrity chef, Carson Gulley. That wasn't…
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Take everything there is to love about a supper club: the coziness, the classic dishes, the Old Fashioneds, and combine it with super fresh ingredients, unique recipes and standout service and you have The Harvey House. Well, almost. Because even that doesn’t do justice to what the New York Times…
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Wisconsin, home to sovereign nations such as the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe, Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee and Potawatomi, holds a deep and enduring history of Indigenous presence that stretches thousands of years. The Ho-Chunk Nation, whose ancestral lands include what is now Dane County, is a…
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Fall marks one of the most significant times of year for the Hmong community, and a time where Madison is invigorated with cultural celebrations. Hmong is the third most-spoken language in Madison, where the estimated Hmong population sits at about 5,300 people. Hmong New Year is one of the most…
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We come together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It's a beautiful time to honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the U.S. The origins of Hispanic Heritage Month can be traced back to 1968 when…
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