We’ve been running a seasonal photo contest this year and just finished the summer edition. As we move to the fall season, I thought I’d talk a little about the kinds of photos that we look for and how we use them. I especially like to see people enjoying themselves in our area. When we … more
A Fiesta for Everyone
If Madison were to give an award for the Most Colorful One-Block Festival, it would have to go to the Hispanic Festival. This year marks the 12th anniversary for the festival that celebrates the heritage of the area’s many Hispanic residents. According to organizer Shirley Kloepfer, 15 Latin American countries will be represented by displays … more
Doo Wop Café Radio Broadcasting from Madison
Tomorrow is again the 4thFriday Art Jam in downtown Madison, featuring music and art in the streets, and after-hours shopping. Friday’s weather forecast looks beautiful, and I am sure to be out with my family, taking it all in, until my daughter’s bedtime. In addition to the normal fare, there will also be a special … more
Meet Rhonda and The Star Brick Paver
Rhonda has devoted much of her career to teaching in the vocational trades, both at the high school and college levels. She has taught the traditional historic preservation trades for over 15 years, and has developed historic trades programs in Michigan, Wisconsin, Maryland and Indiana. Rhonda is active in many local, state, and national preservation … more
Gallery 115
When I think of the arts in Madison, Eric Phagan always comes to mind. With his outstanding work, long list of awards and exhibitions, and now new gallery on Main Street, he is becoming well known here in Madison. Eric’s work used to be displayed in the front window of Binzer’s Faming, but now he … more
Window Shopping for History
If you were window shopping along Madison’s Main Street, would you be interested to learn a bit about the history of those commercial buildings? Some Madison folks are thinking you would be. They’ve undertaken a project to research that history and make it easily visible in storefronts. The research program started with Rhonda Deeg of Historic … 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
