BEHIND THE SCENES: Former US Army Reserve Uses Talents to Assist Those Affected by Natural Disasters

Max Oleson has always worked hard to assist people in need, no matter what the situation is. From serving in the US Army Reserve Commanding General to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs,...

By Valerie Chesnik

BEHIND THE SCENES: Volunteering is a Family Affair for Zoo Board President

Tom Dott believes in giving back to his community. Alone with his wife Kira and son Brayden he plays a major role in sustaining Madison's free-admission Henry Vilas Zoo. From painting fences to...

By Valerie Chesnik

BEHIND THE SCENES: Local Librarian Sustains Library's Usefulness Through 21st Century

Leah Fritsche always knew she wanted to be a librarian. From a young age she was organizing the shelves in her bedroom by her own Dewey Decimal System. Now the Director of the Deerfield Public...

By Valerie Chesnik

BEHIND THE SCENES: Local Citizen Helps Run Online Auction to Benefit Dane County Rape Crisis Center

Meg Rothstein was disheartened by the news of budget cuts to the Dane County Rape Crisis Center. And she decided to take action. She and others formed a grassroots organization to assist the RCC....

By Valerie Chesnik

Scenes: Red Ribbon Affair 2012

Photos from AIDS Network's Red Ribbon Affair on April 13. Photos by Mike Bechner of Black Ice Studios.

Scenes: Wine & Roses Festival

Photos from the Wine & Roses Festival on April 21 to benefit the Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Photos by Mike Bechner of Black Ice Studios.

Scenes: Design MMoCA 2012

Photos from the Design MMoCA Preview Gala on April 25. Photos by Mike Bechner of Black Ice Studios.