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Porta Bella closes after 58 years in business
Italian restaurant Porta Bella announced on social media that it will be closing on Feb. 28 after 58 years of homemade Italian food. “We will deeply miss all of the customers that we have come to know over the years and hearing how our restaurant has become a part of their family traditions,” the statement said. “Many customers have celebrated their wedding, anniversaries and engagements since we opened the restaurant in 1968.”
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Wisconsin Ingenuity: Guy Transforms Old Porta Potty Into Ice Fishing Shanty
Jeremy Barnett from Albany, Wisconsin (Green County) has taken an old, retired porta potty and transformed it into his own personal ice fishing shanty. He calls it the “Crappie Shack”. While friends might joke about the shack’s “previous life,” the design offers some serious advantages for a solo fisherman.
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Vincent Mason to headline Dodge County Fair on Aug. 21
BEAVER DAM – Country music artist Vincent Mason is set to perform at the Dodge County Fair on Aug. 21. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. on the Moraine Park Main Stage and is included with paid gate admission, according to a community announcement. Mason, a Roswell, Georgia, native, has gained recognition for blending the songwriting style of John Mayer with the storytelling of outlaw country. He collaborated with producer Jake Gear to craft his 14-track debut album, "There I Go." Mason's music gaining national attention Mason's single "Hell is a Dancefloor" has been certified RIAA Gold with more than 191 million streams across platforms. Another track, "Damned If I Do," has surpassed 75 million streams. Mason has performed alongside artists such as Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum and Riley Green, and has appeared at festivals including Stagecoach and Rock the South. "Vincent Mason represents the next generation of country music — blending incredible musicianship with hooks that stay with you," the Dodge County Fair Board said. "We are excited to offer our attendees the chance to see a headliner of this caliber as part of their fair experience," according to the announcement. Fair admission is $10 before noon
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A sneak peek inside Baked Lab’s new bakery on Atwood
Like many entrepreneurs in Madison, Baked Lab’s Shawn Bolduc used to stare at the empty space at 2044 Atwood Ave. as he worked to expand his bakery business. The last tenant in the space had been Magic Wok, which closed in 2014. “There are so many things that could go into this,” Bolduc remembered thinking.
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High school show choir showcase draws students from three states to Fort Atkinson
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. (WMTV) - Choir groups from nearly two dozen schools across Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana performed at Fort Atkinson High School during a weekend show choir showcase. The showcase spanned Saturday and Sunday, celebrating its 30th year with an “On Wisconsin” theme. More than 1,000 students competed over...
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Wisconsin fisherman transforms an old porta potty into a cozy ice fishing shanty
COBB, Wis. (WMTV) - A man from Green County has taken an old, retired porta potty and transformed it into his own personal ice fishing shanty. He calls it the “Crappie Shack” (pronounced like the species of fish. Craah-pee) His creation is turning heads on frozen lakes across...
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Visit this dreamy ice cream parlor on East Washington Avenue
Stella Buckley’s foray into ice cream began in 2023 when her fiance gifted her an ice cream maker. She started making ice cream treats to share with her coworkers and quickly developed a knack for making any flavor they requested. Word of mouth spread and, eventually, Buckley was handing out ice cream at birthday parties for kids whose families she didn’t even know.
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Harry Styles hosting listening party in Madison
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Friday Night Fish Fry in Janesville, WI
The Friday night fish fry is an iconic Wisconsin staple. The list goes on and on for tasty Janesville restaurants that put their own spin on this weekend classic. For now, here are six restaurants to get you started that are regularly mentioned as local favorites. My Apartment. Like the...
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PREVIEW: Wisconsin fisherman transforms an old porta potty into a cozy ice fishing shanty
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Things to do around Wisconsin: Valentine's Day events, Broadway show, antique show
WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:. Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Bradley Symphony Center, 212 West Wisconsin Avenue. Cozy up with your love and listen to a jazzy...
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Madison Ballet’s ‘Pointes of View’ is vibrant and accessible
‘Variations on a Grosso’ features dancer Eric Stith III. "Pointes of View" is the perfect entry point for potentially reluctant audience members. I have to confess that I haven’t seen Madison Ballet since Ja’ Malik became the company’s artistic executive director and I’m glad to report that under his capable and creative guidance, the company’s deep bench of talented dancers is doing excellent work. It’s clear that across the board the dancers are well trained and well rehearsed.
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At Gobi Hot Pot, the Mongolian grill trend lives on
Gobi Hot Pot and Mongolian Grill on Madison’s west side is divided in two. At the front, double-sided tables hold steaming vats of soup, where diners select ingredients and cook them directly in the broth. In the back, a wide black grill anchors the space, with a buffet of vegetables, noodles, thinly sliced meats and sauces that guests combine into custom orders before handing them to the chefs.
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A Madison chef wins a top award at NYC competition for the second year
Madison was well-represented at the 2026 Cassoulet War hosted by D'Artagnan in New York City. Chef Joe Papach of The Harvey House and Butterbird claimed the contest’s People’s Choice Award on Feb. 2, the same title claimed by chef Sean Pharr of Mint Mark at the 2025 competition.