JUNE 2008

FEATURES

Raising the Grade
Five years after Wisconsin received a C-minus in gender pay equity, a nonprofit formed in response to the below-average grade is still finding its footing. The government official who spearheaded the effort, Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton, says we can and will do more to ensure that women statewide can prosper. By Ray Anderson

The Primate Debate
The primate research controversy here rages on. For the last fifty years, the nature of the debate has stayed the same: those who believe in the research say monkeys must be studied, even killed, in the name of progress on human health. Opponents say the promise of a cure isn't enough to justify the cruelty. Contributing writer Maggie Ginsberg-Schutz wants the rest of us to decide what we think about it.

Design Stars
The HGTV craze is still in full swing - but what do Madisonians want their homes to look like? To find out we talked to top area designers who create interior looks from scratch or give you a redo. They're busy with everything from new luxury apartments to extravagant, log-cabin homes. Plus, where they shop, favorite projects, and what they'd never do. By associate/style editor Shayna Miller

Habitat: Are You Art Deco?
Maybe you're more of a Craftsman guy or gal. Victorian, perhaps? Or are you International? We all have our favorite styles of architecture, furniture and design- and what we prefer offers clues into our personalities and the ways we like to live. In this month's Habitat Handbook, contributing writer Jennifer Garrett sorts out the myriad styles of buildings and decor available in Madison.

WEB EXCLUSIVES

Lafayette to La Fete

Your Town

For the Record Heady Days Ahead By Neil Heinen
Tidbits A new triathlon, artful violins and more
Fabulous Finds Fresh from the Farmers' Market
Window Shopping An icon in the making: Iconi Interiors blends old and new
Style Sheet What to get Dad - whether he's a techie, sports guy or foodie
New! Travel So There I Was with Frank Bures
Politics Politics in the capital city By Colin Benedict and Jenny Price
Picture of Health Dancing fabulous By Teri Barr
A Woman's Intuition Fighting breast cancer with more than just medicine

MADISON BUSINESS

Raising the Grade How the state is climbing the gender pay equity ladder
Big Shot Socially responsible investor Allen Jacobsen
Another Voice DMI's Susan Schmitz says downtown Madison is safe

HABITAT

House of the Month A second Parade home for one Madison family
On the cover: Tours de Inspiration A guide to the Parade of Homes and other June tours
Dining In Tenderloin and treats for Concerts on the Square By Nancy Lynch
On the cover: Habitat Handbook Are you Art Deco? A primer on home design styles

OVERTONES

Arts Profile A local musician fights for all genres
A&E Highlights This month's picks for the best in Madison arts and culture

DINING OUT

Restaurant of the Month Go Indian in warmer weather By Dan Curd
Restaurant Listings 394 reasons to dine out
Bottle Half-Full How beer is made By Kent Palmer
Off the Vine Warm Weather Wines By Michael Kwas
Hip Sips Pom martini By Katie Vaughn
Genuine Articles Italy's Eataly is a model public market By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen
Out There By John Roach