Madison Faces

Telling the story of Madison through the lives of its people, one face at a time.

Madison writer uses personal stories to combat addiction, facilitate recovery

by Nora Hertel | 05/08/2013 - 12:45pm

New book by Madison author and editor strives to help others "wake up happy"

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Madison voices, Far West, People, Voices, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

May Backyard Heroes offer friendship to state parks and aid to tenants

by Community Shares | 05/01/2013 - 11:46am

Jan Primus and Deborah Percival volunteer to support the state parks and provide tenant resources

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

An old barn gains new life as a concert hall

by Emily Eggleston | 04/29/2013 - 9:00am

Madisonians make the drive to Spring Green for music, to reconnect with "our common humanity"

Tags: Madison Faces, People

Tami Miller ferries resources to the homeless on State Street and in the hidden corners of the city

by Taylor Harvey | 04/17/2013 - 11:12am

Miller goes to hidden corners of Madison where homeless people have been relegated

Tags: City Life, East, Madison Faces, Far West, Street Life, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Backyard Heroes for the month of April

by Community Shares | 04/02/2013 - 7:53am

April Heroes include volunteers with the Rape Crisis Center and Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Development, Far West, People, Streets and Sidewalks, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Meet the Madison schools' Student Liaison

by Alison Dirr | 03/30/2013 - 11:01am

This profile features Libby Scholz, 18-year-old member of the Madison School Board

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Education, Far West, Youth, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Backyard Heroes: March profiles

by Community Shares | 03/01/2013 - 11:59am

March heroes include volunteers from the Sierra Club and the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Development, Local Business, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Backyard Heroes: February profiles

by Community Shares | 01/30/2013 - 8:57am

Now featuring brief profiles of the monthly winners of Community Shares' Backyard Heroes

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Portrait of a Madison boxer: The rush and the redemption

by Nora Hertel | 01/15/2013 - 2:00pm

Former professional boxer Andrea Nelson will be the first to tell you: boxing is a male-dominated sport. That’s OK with her -- she doesn’t consider herself particularly feminine.

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Marquette, Local Business, Parks & Recreation, People, Sports, Isthmus

Part III: Photography helps patients express themselves at UW Hospital and Clinics

by Yilang Peng | 01/04/2013 - 10:07am

Part three in a series on art in the UW Hospital features a photographer and patient mentor

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Far West, People, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Part II: Hands-on art program enhances patients’ wellness

by Yilang Peng | 01/03/2013 - 5:08pm

Part two in a series on art in the UW Hospital features Sarah Petto, artist-in-residence, and her art cart

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Far West, People, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

Music and art create comforting space at UW Hospital and Clinics

by Yilang Peng | 01/03/2013 - 9:39am

This is the first piece in a series of three exploring the healing role of art in local hospitals

Tags: East, Madison Faces, Far West, People, Services, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West

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