Upcoming Events

Atticus Holiday Open House
When: November 6, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Atticus and JTaylor, 18 and 18 ½ N. Carroll St.
Details: Come kick-start the holidays. Atticus will offer 20 percent off of dresses all day plus 20 percent off owner Kristin Wild’s top ten gift ideas. Champagne, cheese from Fromagination and homemade fudge will be on hand. Next door, John Taylor will serve single malt scotch and food.
Contact: Atticus, 204-9001.

Macha Election Night Art Show
When: November 4, 6 p.m.–?
Where: Macha Teahouse+Gallery, 1934 Monroe St.
Details: Check out Craig Grabhorn’s exhibit titled “The Winning Voter.” Attendees can meet the artist and hang out at Macha to wait for election results. Personally, I’d go for the cupcakes: their pastry case features a pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese frosting. Yum!
Contact: 442-0500. machateahouse.com

Madison Holiday Market
When: November 7, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
November 8, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
November 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Details: With over 120 merchants in one place, shoppers can browse apparel, crafts, food items, décor and more for holiday giving. Proceeds benefit the Madison Ballet. General admission is $7.
Contact: madisonballet.org

Midnight Madness Event
When: November 28-30
Where: Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Ln., Johnson Creek
Details: It’s the outlet’s biggest sale of the year. Stores are offering additional savings off their everyday low outlet prices. Stores will have extended hours and savings for early shoppers, like at the Polo Factory Store. Shoppers will save 20% on a purchase of $150 or more from midnight to 10 a.m. on Friday, November 28.
Contact: 920-699-4111. premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=53

Downtown Madison Holiday Open House
When: November 29, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where: State Street and the Capitol Square
Details: Free holiday trolley rides, gift bags, caroloers special offers and complimentary refreshments at more than forty shops and restaurants. Kids’ activities include gift wrapping, cookie decorating and holiday photos. The free weekend trolley will continue every Saturday in December.
Contact: 443-1974. visitdowntownmadison.com

Fourth Annual Holiday Craftacular
When: December 6, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where: Madison Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave.
Details: Those of you who loved The Glitter Workshop will have the chance to peruse goods from local artists, many of which still sell at local retailers since The Glitter Workshop closed. Find cute gifts and stuff for yourself.
Contact: Naomi@glitterworkshop.com

Oh Baby!

The Madison Holiday Market is coming up next weekend, Nov 2–4. One cool retailer that’ll be there is Gaga Goods, a baby clothing and toy company based in Madison. Owner Kathryn Adler says that the company is neat for a couple of reasons: their apparel is one hundred percent cotton and made in the U.S.; they offer free gift card and packaging on all orders; and they donate five percent of sales to a children’s charity. The online business will be offering a few quick picks at the Holiday Market like the adorable holiday-themed onesies (shown), newborn baby sets and cool toys from eeBoo, North American Bear Co. and Crocodile Creek. Personally, she sold me on the cute onesies that the company designs ☺.
Adler’s website (gagagoods.com) is tailor-made for easy ordering and gift giving. You can shop by design, product, brand or use the “easy gift-giver.” The site also houses Adler’s blog, plus other helpful links for parents on, well, parenting.
Look for Gaga Goods next weekend at the Madison Holiday Market, Nov 2–4.

Madison Holiday Market, Nov 2, 10a–6p, Nov 3, 10a–6p, Nov 4, 10a–3p. Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way. $5. madisonballet.org