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Christine Lampe

Christine has experienced Madison life through many lenses: as a UW-Madison student, an on-the-go parent, and as a Sr. Content Strategist at Destination Madison. In her spare time, you’ll find her hiking, biking, traveling, trying new restaurants and listening to live music.

5 Parent Pro Tips for UW Family Weekend

There’s so much to love about Madison in the fall, including watching the city come alive as UW-Madison students return to campus. If your own student has been too busy to follow up on your not-so-subtle “call me” hints and texts, fall also brings a don’t-miss tradition that will help you…

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SPORTS EVENTS IN MADISON: THE UNEXPECTED SPECS

Madison has most certainly earned its reputation as a sports destination: Big Ten college town. Growing pro team scene. High profile host history with repeat visits from world-class competitions. While it’s true that our passion for sports shines through from national TV and media mentions to…

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TOP 5 REASONS TO MEET IN MADISON

If you’re in the meetings industry, it’s no secret costs are on the rise, from A/V to F&B. That the need to plan events hosted simultaneously in-person and online is here to stay. Those two factors alone may be the reason a recent study by Future Partners indicated that 77.7% of meeting planners say…

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A NEW SPIN ON MADISON’S CLASSIC SUPPER CLUBS

Just like State Street and stunning lake views, Madison's supper clubs are a must-do. Their history: fascinating. The décor: it’s everything. The experience: it’s changing. It’s well documented that the first supper clubs started in London in the late 1800s as private clubs where theater…

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