In Madison, we are passionate about celebrating and acknowledging the importance of arts and culture in our community. For over 25 years, The Wisconsin Film Festival has played an strong role in recognizing our city's creativity and expression by entertaining, educating and enriching hundreds of…
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We can't always control what makes us overwhelmed, stressed and anxious, but we maintain a responsibility to ourselves to address the feelings when they come. Sometimes the antidote is an escape. Traveling is a powerful form of self-care. Removing ourselves from our daily grind can reset our brains…
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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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Independent bookstores are having a moment thanks to trends like #booktok and Indie Bookstore Day. In Madison, we've loved our indie bookstores long before it was cool. Different pieces of Madison's identity collide in our indie bookstores. You can find hints of our academic culture, our thriving…
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Madison has something to offer for every couple's version of romance. It's where you'll find classic date night offerings like dinner and a show. Relaxing retreats like visiting a spa. And the chance to embark on adventures that bring you closer together. A romantic getaway in Madison is the perfect…
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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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For six glorious evenings every summer, Madison locals slow down to sip, savor, and soak up some of the most beautiful live orchestral music you’ve ever heard. This is the magic known as Concerts on the Square, put on by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and going strong since 1983. If you could…
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Qu'est-ce que tu vas faire pour célébrer le 14 juillet? Translation: What are you doing to celebrate July 14th? Answer: Going to Madison's biggest summer celebration, La Fête De Marquette. La Fête De Marquette (often referred to locally as just "Fête") is a weekend-long free…
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Fresh air + fine art = a combination fit for a great trip. Watching a live outdoor performance is the perfect combination of Madison's lake-city-lake landscape and vibrant arts scene. Our outdoor art spaces vary from open outdoor theaters to rooftop sculpture gardens to lakeshore concert stages and…
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Murals aren’t new to Madison—the original one in the oculus of the Capitol rotunda dates back to the early 20 th century—but lately, local artists have put Madison on the map with a growing number of street art spots. From typographic panoramics with bold messages that are both beautiful and…
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