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Rise and shine, Madison!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: A $1M housing push, a world championship cheese contest, and Back to the Future on Broadway + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Madison protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
HUD-backed effort targets housing: Dane County announced $1 million to speed housing development, offering grants to update zoning and permitting. All municipalities can apply, with the first round expected in late March — get eligibility and timeline details.
Advancing men’s health equity: Madison’s Perry Family Free Clinic helps Black and brown men prioritize health, offering free care for the uninsured and underinsured as Aaron Perry draws on his own diabetes experience — read the full story.
Global cheesemakers face off: The 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest will be at Monona Terrace in Madison, with 3,375 entries across 150 classes. Preliminary judging will be open to the public, with tasting opportunities — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Baked, not fried: Baked Wings & Things brings crispy, oven-baked jumbo wings and scratch-made sauces to downtown, plus a full bar and TVs when the game’s on. For big flavor without fryer fog, this spot satisfies serious cravings.
Upgrade your self-care: Fill your shelf with handmade soaps, custom-scented lotions, and nostalgic bath oil beads from The Soap Opera, a Madison original where you can mix a signature scent. A gentle nudge to keep winter skin happy and your bathroom looking sharp.
Winter-proof your swing: Vitense Golfland keeps Madison golfers sane with heated Toptracer bays, indoor suites, and a quick par-3 loop when weather cooperates. Tune wedges, track shots, and sneak in friendly bragging until the big courses thaw. Winter doesn’t stop your swing… it just moves it under a warm roof.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎷 Jazz at Five Fundraiser @ North Street Cabaret | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to back the scene, this Jazz at Five fundraiser is it. Former opera pro Marisa Balistreri leads a quartet through standards, Manouche, and Latin tunes, in several languages. Tickets keep summer jazz alive, and your Netflix can wait.
🌍 International Festival @ Overture Center for the Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Skip the TSA and take a world tour at Overture, with nearly 30 free performances by Dane County artists. Snack your way from samosas to strudel, browse crafts for sale, and meet local businesses with global roots. Show up in person, or stream select performances.
🍞 Spice & Slice: A Focaccia Workshop @ The Deliciouser | Saturday (3/7) at 12:30 PM – If your idea of self-care is carbs, olive oil, and kitchen gossip, come knead focaccia with Team Deliciouser. You’ll tour their spice lab, taste bold Italian blends, then cook pillowy focaccia, no-cook bomba sauce, and a gabagool sandwich, with a 10% discount to stock up.
👩 8th Annual Respect – A Celebration of Women in Music @ Majestic Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – The 8th annual RESPECT is taking over the Majestic with a powerhouse celebration of women in music, from roof-raising anthems to soul-soaked deep cuts. It’s cashless, it’s GA, and it fills fast, so bring a card, pack light, claim your perch, and yes, chair-dancing counts.
🗝 Wisconsin Vintage Fest @ Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Swing by Monona Terrace for a one-day vintage spree, impossible to resist. Over 80 handpicked vendors with Y2K-and-earlier gems, from denim and jewelry to toys you swore you’d never see again, and yes, free admission. Relive your glory years, upgrade your closet, thank me later.
🥾 Nature Hike @ UW-Madison Arboretum | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Think you know your phenology, or at least how to say it? Join a guided hike at the Arboretum for Leopold Weekend, tracing Aldo’s early research and restoration sites. Free, no registration, meet at the Visitor Center, wear sturdy shoes, and weather counts, because Wisconsin.
🦇 “The Invisible Mammal” – International Women’s Day Screening & Panel Discussion @ Lussier Family Heritage Center | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – International Women’s Day calls for a smarter night out, with The Invisible Mammal, a gorgeously shot doc on bats, disease, and yes, the women scientists fighting White-nose Syndrome. Then stick around for a panel, real talk, and networking. Free, suggested $5 donation, snacks for purchase.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Madison report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 46%
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
On 2.52 secluded acres 6 miles from downtown and under a mile to the upcoming UW Eastpark hospital campus, this home includes a 4-car garage. The main level sits upstairs with a 2026-renovated gourmet kitchen, sunroom dinette, and two bedroom suites with fireplaces and balconies. Downstairs adds a kitchen, wine cellar, theater, a private-entry suite, plus a powered gazebo.
Take a peek inside →
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