Behind the Scenes of Revelry Music and Arts Festival 2014
By Kayla Schmidt x’15 “We’re no Lollapalooza,” said Revelry public relations coordinator Bess Donoghue. “But we want to be a music festival for campus that stands out and is up to par or even better than other schools’ end-of-the-year festivals.” Here comes Revelry. For the second year in a row, Revelry Music and Arts Festival is gearing up for tunes, talent and artistry to celebrate UW-Madison’s school year coming to a close....
Brewing up another Madison Craft Beer Week
By Kayla Schmidt x’15 It’s that time of year again, when the smell of hops and the sound of clinking glasses fills the air. It’s Madison Craft Beer Week. From May 2-11, beer enthusiasts come together in Madison for the fourth annual celebration of all things beer. Participants can enhance their knowledge of Madison’s brewing heritage, experience showcases of local breweries, businesses and retailers, attend...
A Lasting Vision: The Craftshop and its Legacy
By Nancy Payne x’16 With the Memorial Union Reinvestment phase 1 west wing renovation nearly complete, we’re looking back at one of the many Wisconsin Union programs getting a major face lift. The Craftshop, soon to be the re-imagined Wheelhouse Studios, has a long history at the Union. Created in 1930, the Craftshop was inspired by recent graduate, Sally Marshall. Sally’s UW Madison Art Department senior thesis explored...
WUD Film: Wisconsin Film Festival 2014 Picks
By Nancy Payne x’16 Next week begins a much-loved and anticipated time of the year in Madison: The Wisconsin Film Festival. While the cold weather seems never-ending, this week-long event starting Thursday, April 3 and going until Thursday, April 10 is the perfect distraction and segue into spring. With over 150 films to choose from, we turned to Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Film committee members to send us their picks for...
Throwback Thursday: Barbershop Bliss
Take a look back in time each week with Throwback Thursdays as we post photos and snapshots from the Union’s amazing history. Find out interesting facts and stories from some of the Union’s favorite people, places and things. We’re eager to hear your stories and memories from the Union as well, so share in the comments section below!
DIY St. Patrick’s Day Craft
By Nancy Payne x’16 Shamrock Tinted Mason Jar Inspired by the Wisconsin Union Mini Courses and Craftshop, this is the perfect craft to get into the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit. With the help of Craftshop programmer Ella Williquette and Momtastic DIY, we have put together a festive mason jar that is perfect as a holiday center piece, flower vase, pencil holder, wrapped candy/snack container or luminary candle holder. If you...