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Illustration depicts a cat next to a Chemex and coffee cup against a dark window.

Food rituals make light in winter

A column by Emma Waldinger: Eating food in familiar ways is the light that gets me through.

An assortment of people are gathered in front of Weber Tires. There are huge stacks of tires on the horizon by an Illuminati pyramid.

Good Question: Is Weber Tires a Secret Society?

Andrea Behling visits Weber Tires in East Bristol to investigate its mysteriously unparalleled prices and services.

A wooden cutting board is decorated with an assortment of meats and bread on a wooden table.

Osteria Papavero brings authentic, seasonal Italian dining to Madison

Chef Francesco Mangano reminisces on the landscapes and flavors of his childhood in Bologna and Tuscany, Italy at Osteria Papavero.

A man plays the air guitar while another version of him in blue leans back into the air guitar action.

Forward Theater Co. achieves 'airness' in upcoming production

In celebration of Forward Theater Co.’s play about an air guitar competition, the show’s stars — and an actual air guitar champ — discuss what it takes to shred convincingly.

Against a white background, various local jars and bottles with mushrooms, peppers and kale.

Locavore's List: Stock your winter kitchen

Eating seasonal vegetables year-round has never been easier, even in January.

Union Commons dining room with up close of vase of flowers and tables in the background.

Wisconsin Union introduces new, casual dining space

Unions Commons to serve soups, sandwiches and casual fare with a counter service cafe at The University Club.

The unglamorous act that brings us together

Guest essayist Chris Cavadini depicts shoveling snow as a neighborhood bonding experience.

Order the February issue: An ultimate guide to thrifting in Madison

The February issue of Madison Magazine highlights 100+ area spots to thrift, antique and dig for vintage treasures.

The Roman Candle plans to close final location

After 18 years in the Madison community, The Roman Candle will close its final location in Middleton on Feb. 4.

A constructed white "UFO" sits in front of a white barn.

January VIBE: In Belleville, UFOs are real

Ross Harried captures January's featured photo, an old Camaro posing as a UFO in Belleville, WI.

In Belleville, UFOs are real. But not this one, built by Bill Wolf and his wife. They transformed a rusty Camaro using scrap metal from appliances to create an otherworldly vehicle that’s…

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"Our Town Everywhere" project celebrates art and Madison community

From the Madison Public Library's Bubbler program, "Our Town Everywhere" uses stamped self-portraits to celebrate art, joy and community.

An old-school TV on a wooden stand shows an episode of Cheers.

Madison bars as seen on TV

We’ve imagined the equivalents of some iconic pop culture bars right here in Madison.

We’ve imagined the equivalents of some iconic pop culture bars right here in Madison. Some are loosely connected, and others are spot on. It’s fun to think that we can experience the world like some of our favorite characters — even for…

A group of people sit gathered around a bar. Bookshelves sit in the foreground

Meet me at a Madison bar

Weather the cold from inside these neighborhood gathering spots, cozy bars and beloved dives.

Black and white photo of an actor looking stage left and performing the short film Elephant In The Room

Performing arts company's upcoming presentation includes a nod to film noir

'The Elephant in the Room' is a new short noir film from 23-year-old Encore Studio, Wisconsin's first professional theater company for people with disabilities.

'The Elephant in the Room' is a new short noir film from Encore Studio, Wisconsin's first professional theater company for people with disabilities.

11 mental health and wellness activities this January

Try one of these meditation, yoga and other activities around the Madison area to improve your mental health and wellness this month.

22 dishes you don't want to miss during Restaurant Week

From stuffed prawn and scallop to tikka masala gnocchi to tempura cheese curds, here are 22 dishes to try during winter Restaurant Week.

A mother's fight to save her daughter

In a new book, Madison boxer Andrea Nelson details her beautiful, painful relationship with her late daughter.

In a dark photo looking down, people gather around a fire and roast marshmallows.

Warm up by an outdoor fire at these 9 Madison spots

Enjoy some winter fun with friends and family without having to worry about frozen fingers and toes by gathering around a fire.

Third Coast Bluegrass band holding their instruments

Midwestern band brings passion, performance and chemistry to bluegrass

Third Coast Bluegrass, a talented group of musicians and longtime friends, bring their Midwest roots to the modern bluegrass scene.

In a black and white photo, two bundled up people try to push a car out of the snow.

Looking Back: How about that snow?

Big snowstorms have always been a novel, uniting experience in Madison.

Dine in a dome this season

7 spots that offer outdoor globes for dining and drink gatherings in the Madison area.

inside of a greenhouse at Vitruvian Farms

4 ways to improve your winter sustainability efforts

From composting to buying seasonal produce, here are 4 tips to reduce your environmental footprint and live a more sustainable winter.

Trained artist creates down-to-earth abstract art

Bernie Witzack makes playful and colorful artwork in small batches at bernie & zuzu.

Brendan and his father-in-law Bob sit side by side on a bench in a locker room with hockey gear hanging behind them

Father-in-law finally gets the trip he's been waiting for

NHL hockey player Brendan Smith gives Madison's Bob Frank a New Jersey Devil-of-a-good time on the road.

NHL hockey player Brendan Smith shows Madison's Bob Frank a New Jersey Devil-of-a-good time on the road.

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