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

This Weekend Only!

Two local businesses are hosting events this weekend for your shopping pleasure, too.

Check out the third annual High Noon Craftacular on November 24–25. Twenty emerging and established artists on the “alternative” craft scene will have their crafts for sale. Items include crocheted hand towels, purses and rugs; baby items; fun kitschy stuff; and handbags, clothing and more. “Recycling artist” Emily Kircher, one of the Craftacular’s featured artists, wrote to me: “In light of recent recalls on imported and mass-produced goods, it makes more sense than ever to shop handmade and local!”
So stop by the sale and buy something unique for a loved one—something they surely won’t find anywhere else!
High Noon Craftacular, Nov. 24–25, 10a–4p, free. High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave. http://craftacular.glitterworkshop.com

Dottie Rose will be hosting an OR’iEN trunk show. From what owner Melissa Ernst writes about the designer: “ORi’EN is designed by the fabulous Chicago designer Cyndi Chan. She uses classic silhouettes and shapes with modern details and construction!” From what I saw online, Chan’s items are beautiful (I saw a short and long satin trench coat and a pleated halter dress that were gorgeous) and Ernst writes that Chan’s clothing was recently featured on Oprah and in Lucky. Cool!
Dottie Rose ORi’EN trunk show, Nov. 24, 10a–5p. 1835 Parmenter St. 831-9099.

Sweet Sale

It’s the dreaded back to school time, but at least we’ve got The Glitter Workshop and Studio Bloom’s back to school sale from August 31–September 2 to cheer us up. Take fifteen percent off storewide on their great selection of mostly locally made stuff, like T-shirts, jewelry, housewares, cards and more. Studio Bloom does beautiful floral arrangements; I would know, we used them in our May wedding guide!
Naomi Richardson wrote this to me in an email about shopping locally: “I am really trying to let people know that there are other alternatives to big box stores for clothing, jewelry, accessories, and gifts.” Right on, sister!

Back to school sale, Aug 31–Sept 2, 10a–6p daily.
The Glitter Workshop and Studio Bloom, 920 E. Johnson St. 255-2025. theglitterworkshop.com