One of summer’s most prized treasures is now widely available in Madison for around 4 dollars. On almost every corner you can find mountains of big, green, juicy watermelons. Yes, they are heavy and messy, but are they ever worth the effort. I estimate that, on average, I cut up one of these babies every … more
Start your Saturday right
Is there anything that stimulates the appetite quite like the aroma of chopped onions and peppers being thrown on a hot griddle? If you can imagine that tantalizing sizzle, you’re ready to jump-start your weekend at Madison’s Farmers Market. On Saturday mornings you’ll find Gary Duckworth, spatula in hand, tossing those veggies on the grill … more
Looks and Sounds Like a Great Weekend in Madison
It seems like the summers in Madison are getting more and more filled with activities. It is really great to find something to do every weekend, but this weekend I will miss out on the events. I will be camping with my family, which is also great! This Friday, July 27th, the streets will be … more
Slice of Summer Sidewalk Sale
To my mind, there are two kinds of shoppers: bargain shoppers and recreational shoppers. Madison has promotions this week for both kinds of retail adventurers. For bargain shoppers, there’s the three-day Slice of Summer Sidewalk Sale, July 26-28. Lemon-shaped balloons and colorful banners will help you find participating retailers. A bonus: those stores will be … more
On the Wall at Joeyg’s Through July
Paintings by the prolific, retired art teacher Lou Knoble. Lou is showing eleven new paintings and two abstracts that were deemed “unsuitable” for display in Madison 45 years ago when he came to town. These “unsuitable” paintings are not inappropriate in any way. They are just abstract. I really like Lou’s work, and always look … more
Beading on Main
Just want to take a minute to introduce Laura Hodges, one of our volunteer bloggers. Raised in suburban Indianapolis, Laura relishes her immersion in Madison. After graduating from nearby HanoverCollege, she has lived most of her adult life in Madison. She serves on the city council and volunteers for the Madison Main Street Program. Laura … more
Plein Air at Music in the Park
It’s becoming a regular event here in Madison. A crowd of locals gather around the Broadway fountain with their lawn chairs for “Music in the Park” each month. This month’s “Music in the Park” (Friday July 13) will have a few extras. These locals will set up easels with canvas, or a sketch pad with … more
Our First Blog
Well, here we go. VisitMadison is entering the blog community. We will be writing about a variety of things – like downtown happenings, recreation, family fun, shopping, dining and the local art scene. There will be guest bloggers giving you the inside info on various events and regular bloggers who have a special area of … more
Our Blog
Located on the Ohio River Scenic Byway in Southern Indiana, Madison is truly a quaint river town” even offering a marina for those visitors traveling by boat. As Charles Kuralt wrote after a visit to Madison, “For me the princess of the rivers is unquestionably Madison. It is the most beautiful river town in America.” … more
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