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The Village of Mazomanie, originally built as a small railroad town in 1857, is one of those places that make you feel like you are stepping back in time.
Every musician has a story, as we all do. It’s interesting to learn where they came from, about their childhood, and what led them to become a musician.
As an art lover, you may be constantly on the lookout for new and exciting talent to discover. Emerging artists are often the driving force behind fresh and innovative works of art, and supporting them can be a rewarding experience for both the artist and the patron.
When thinking about history preservation, an archeologist may come to most people’s minds. But Jim Winter of Platteville, Wisconsin, and a journalist by trade, has taken the road less traveled when it comes to preserving history.
Last Saturday, members of Viroqua, surrounding communities and communities beyond, gathered to celebrate the library receiving the “Wisconsin Library of the Year Award”.
“The way that I learned was from my grandmother and my mother. A lot of what we were told was to be quiet, to sit there, to listen and to work. We listened to what our elders told us and we also obeyed whatever they told us to do,” said Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) Janice Rice.
An offshoot of Fermentation Fest and the Farm/Art Dtour in Sauk County, the Native American Arts Marketplace featured authentic Native art, crafts, storytelling, and food over the first two weekends of this month.
Back in October of 2020, I had published a story titled “WilloWood Inn: A special place in the Baraboo range”. The WilloWood Inn was purchased by Angie Lowe and her husband Aaron in February of 2018, and Angie has put in a considerable amount of time and hard work with the help of her family to improve the Inn.
While there are many bakeries in the Wisconsin Driftless, each has its own story behind them. Whether a new bakery, legacy, or under new ownership, each are unique.
Back in June of 2019, I had a profound interview with Eddy Nix, owner of Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua, Wisconsin. I titled the article, “A book and music mecca in the Driftless, with a dash of history”.
Back in March of this year, Stacey Roou (with the help of her husband and musician Lou Shields), set up her shop Driftless Artifacts inside the Viroqua Public Market. Roou’s shop is a walk back in time, featuring vintage clothing from the turn of the century through the ‘90s.
The ever-popular Viroqua Night Market has returned to Eckhart Park this summer.
