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Shopping in Madison

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Quilt Shops in the Madison Area



Quilters love to fondle fabric. I know this because I have a quilter in the family. And it's not just any ol' fabric they desire. Quilters have very high standards in terms of thread count, design, and over all quality.

So where do the quilters in Madison get their fabric fix and other quilting notions?  There are surprisingly few choices, and some of them are in surrounding communities --- but they are ...

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Madison Bookstores



Madisonians love to read. And, they love their bookstores, if the number of cars parked out in front of Barnes & Noble or Borders is any indication. But those big chain stores are not the only show in town. Madison has a wonderful mix of large, intimate, specialty, rare, and used bookstores to choose from. 
Barnes and Noble West Towne  is my favorite. It's huge, ...

Sunday, July 8th, 2007

Madison Art Fairs On – And Off – The Square



It's the biggest and the best art fair you will likely ever see. Madison's Art Fair On The Square - Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15 - is a must see event.

With nearly 500 artists, you can browse ceramics, fiber, glasswork, jewelry, leather, painting, photography, sculpture, wood and a variety of mixed media.  Plan on plenty of refreshments, food, and live music to enliven the scene.

And that's not all!  ...

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

The Madison Farmers' Market --- An Event You Won't Want to Miss



Hubby and I made our first trek of the year this weekend to the Dane Country Farmers' Market --- better known as "The Big One on the Square."  That's right, this is the BIG ONE!  The line of sellers' stalls stretches all the way around the Capitol Square every Saturday morning from 6am to 2pm.

This farmer's market always feels more like a festival than just a place to buy fresh ...

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

Sundance Cinemas 608 Grand Opening!



Madison is the first city to host a Sundance Cinemas complex and the grand opening is this weekend.

Earlier this week Sundance Cinemas 608 hosted three private fundraising events for area arts, environmental, and charitable organizations.

Friday, May 11 the theater is open to the public with tons of family friendly events at the Hilldale Mall where the theater is housed.

Sundance Cinemas 608 boasts 6 stadium-seating auditoriums with stereo ...