After years of raising kids and taking family vacations, Peggy and I recently were able to get away and celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We spent some time on the west coast, and the weather, attractions, restaurants, and accommodations were wonderful. Despite all that, though, the time away heightened our appreciation of Madison. It’s not …
Tired of all the news about Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and everything in between this holiday season? If so, we highly recommend you re-vitalize your holiday shopping with Madison’s 18th annual Fair Trade Holiday Festival this Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 9-4, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center on Madison’s famous isthmus, located just a few …
If hooping were an Olympic event, Madison would no doubt have several qualifying athletes, and I would bet we’d get a medal or two (check out this video). The same would be possible with playing hackey sack, slacklining, or throwing a Frisbee. I’d also have some competitor suggestions for actual Olympic events like volleyball and …
A good friend of ours recently loaned us a copy of A Taste of Old Madison. The cookbook was first published in 1974 and is a delightful who’s who of notable figures in Madison history. Our friend brought us the cookbook because it features a photograph of the William T. Leitch house, the landmark designated name …
In celebration of the upcoming 14th annual Wisconsin Film Festival, April 18 to 22, in Madison, I’m presenting our Furlan family’s picks for this year’s events. There are over 150 films at the festival, all sure to be great, but perhaps our preview will help you narrow down your choices. Film descriptions courtesy of festival …
“Wow, look at the lake!” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard our kids say this as we travel by Lake Mendota, the largest of Madison’s lakes. The Livingston Inn has lakefront access to this body of water and we are located only three blocks from the lakeside James Madison Park. The view …
Right now, most of us are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday season — decorating, shopping, holiday parties, and special outings. With all of this activity, time seems to rush by and we steamroll right into December 25th. And then it’s not shortly after the gifts are opened on …
Before too much time passes, my wife and I want to take a moment to thank all of the people at the City of Madison for helping us to open The Livingston Inn. Contrary to the government employee stereotype, everyone we encountered at the city was engaging, knowledgeable, and patient. All this during a period …
