JUNE 2006
FEATURES: Parade of Homes: The who, what, where, when and why of the annual tour of the biggest, best houses being built The Other Home Builders: Operation Fresh Start gets troubled youths back on track Breast Cancer: A very special survivor teaches us all how to live. Our third annual photographic essay about breast cancer survivors U-Pick Fruits and Veggies: Where to find summer's best bounties Travel: The Dells spa resort Sundara has fast-become an international magnet for healthy indulgence Window Shopping: The window shopper hits the 'burbs for the glamorous and gifty
HABITAT: Parade of Homes: The who, what, where, when and why of the annual tour of the biggest, best houses being built Home Schooled: Willy Keuler already knew how to be a builder. Now he knows how to be client - his own house provided the lesson The Eight Secrets of Curb Appeal: Make your house a head-turner House of the Month: This Tenney Park Tudor does double duty on two separate house tours this month Housing Around: Remodeled homes tour showcases the best of the new in the old Pro Profile: Aromatherapy consultant puts an end to bad air days Treasure Hunt: The Attic Angel's annual Home and Garden Tour and companion rummage sale unearths some treasures Secret Gardens: Check out this preview of the Olbrich Botanical Gardens Home Garden Tour Good Question: Which comes first, the builder or the lot? New! Dining In: Savor summertime with a tomato, goat cheese and onion tart The Wine Guy: Bringing together wine and summertime Garden Talk: June gardening tips from Olbrich Botanical Gardens Matching Mix: Come summer, a homeowner's attention turns outside. Here's what you'll need
OVERTONES: Genuine Articles: Making room in Madison for more organic meat The Bard is Back: Outdoor theater at the famed APT in Spring Green kicks off with Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet June A&E Calendar
BUSINESS: The Other Home Builders: Operation Fresh Start gets troubled youths back on track Big Shots: Gourmet chef Eric Rupert is cooking along as Sub-Zero's corporate chef Up & Comers: The male-dominated insurance industry catches a glimpse of a new, inclusive future Best Places to Work: Middleton's Electronic Theatre Controls ranks high in putting people first BizWatch: An Exit Interview with a former Madison energy exec. Plus, biz events and a local author explores office lingo Pull No Punches: How locally owned businesses suffer from the negative vibes created by national chains doing "business as usual." By Henry Sanders
For the Record: Paradise City Out There: Songs in the key of fun