We caught up with Diane Michalski-Turner, a local dynamo with a passion for community wellbeing, during the second day of AtwoodFest 2024. By day, Diane works with Age Better, spearheading a crucial fall prevention program for seniors. Her expertise shines as she describes their comprehensive home safety assessments, a testament to Madison’s commitment to elder […]

Chao was our booth neighbor at this year’s AtwoodFest, which meant that we enjoyed the mouthwatering aromas coming from Kia’s Kitchen all weekend long. This family-run venture, born from Chao’s mother’s lifelong culinary passion, is making waves in local farmers markets and festivals with its irresistible Asian-inspired fare. From crispy egg rolls to savory potato […]

Carol Weidel, a Philadelphia native turned Madisonian of 49 years, is a retired state research analyst. She stopped by to chat and share her love for the city’s cultural richness, attributing it to the unique blend of capitol and university influences. She painted a vivid picture of Madison’s east-west divide, a rivalry that she characterized […]

We met Brogan selling lemonade and kettle corn in the Sugar River Kettle Corn booth at AtwoodFest this year. We managed to convince her to come in to share a captivating tale from her time in Costa Rica. It turns out that while attending massage therapy school, Brogan experienced the magical phenomenon of bioluminescence during […]

In a vibrant encounter at AtwoodFest on July 28, local resident and former restaurateur Barbara Wright shared a fascinating story of her impact on a Madison progressive radio station. From an unexpected moment of infamy during the Bush era to spearheading a grassroots movement to save the beloved station, Barbara’s story highlights the enduring power […]