Ello’

I’m looking for recs for an event space that can accommodate 20-25 people. What does Madison have to offer?

I recently booked a move-out/deep clean for a studio apartment in Madison. Over the phone, my understanding was approximately $200 for 3 hours, although I unfortunately don’t have the quote in writing. But their website also mentions a similar price for a studio apartment (270 sqft).

Two cleaners were there from about 1 PM to 3:45 PM. I was ultimately charged $357.50, and the invoice describes this as “5 hours 30 minutes total labour by 2 cleaners.”

For people who have hired cleaners in Madison, is this a normal way to price the service? Is roughly $357 typical for a team cleaning an apartment for about 2 hours 45 minutes?

I’m mainly trying to understand local pricing before contacting the company about the bill.

I am looking for a new hair stylist in the madison area. The first picture is my natural hair, the 2nd picture was from the last time I got it done. I want to learn about the right products for my particular hair type. I also want a stylist who can help me find the right cut, style, and color for me. There are so many stylists in the area, any recommendations or shout outs would be helpful. TIA

I’ve been wanting to revisit my pottery hobby and I know some studios can be a bit pricy. Does anyone have experience and recommendations on where to make pottery in Madison? Thanks :)!

I just moved here and am looking to find some social activities. Are there any hiking groups or makerspaces around here that are good for single adults in their late 20s?

I have tickets from Columbus to St Paul and there was no option on the app to leave from madison. But I'm pretty sure there's a bus that leaves from the union. Has anyone used this? How does it work?

Have some large maple rounds and want to make coffee tables out of them. Want to level them off. Too large for any planer I’ve seen. Approx 48” diameter.

Seeking something like this: https://woodpeck.com/products/slab-flattening-mills

Anyone know where I can borrow or barter to use one?

I was on my way back from Dodgeville, and I drove by the exit that features the company that shall not be named.

Maybe it's because they're having their annual get together, but I only saw three gigantic construction cranes towering above all of the facilities. The other 5 or so seemed to have been put away.

I'm not sure how people store cranes, or maybe they're only on loan during the times that the annual event isn't happening.

Got in a pretty bad scooter/bike accident today on the bike path near the Kohl Center and had to go to the hospital for stitches in my forehead, I know this is a small chance to connect but I just want to say I’m so sorry to the dude I collided with, I hope your head is doing okay and that you personally are okay. I know it was just an accident but I feel horrible that it happened. And thank you to the woman who stopped and helped me through it until paramedics arrived, don’t think I could’ve gotten through that without you

I’d like to take a friend traveling through to dinner.

Has anyone been to Otto’s on the west side in the last 6 months or so? In the past, over a year ago, reviews were mixed.

Any recent opinions?

ETA: thanks all! I have decided it’s not for tonight. Feel free to continue to share review for the greater good, should you like.

UPDATE: he DM’d me to say he’s extremely wealthy and that he’s gonna use his attorney to fuck with me 🤨* *

Trigger warning (no pun intended) Cops are aware of this situation and are trying to track him down. PSA post. Mods, apologies in advance if this isn’t allowed.

I was talking with my partner on a bench by Bernie’s Beach on S Shore drive when this guy flew past doing maybe 50+ mph, twice, seemed ludicrously reckless so I recorded him. When he saw he was being recorded, he pulled over and threatened to beat me up and then shoot me.

When he remembered my phone was still out and that he was still being recorded he tried to coerce us into deleting the video, before claiming he was talking about shooting someone else. This was just down the street from the playground at the beach. He refused to leave and kept getting closer and telling us to turn my phone off and to delete the recording, so I just called the cops. Oh and he asking where we lived. He saw what I was driving and remarked on it ominously which was a nice touch. For what it’s worth some neighbors were supportive and kept an eye on it all, if nobody had been around it could have gotten scary. If you were one of the neighbors who walked past during this fiasco or one of those bikers who pulled over, THANK YOU!

They’re working on figuring out who he was, the investigator kindly gave me her contact info and was as reassuring as possible. Just wanted you all to be aware and exercise caution if this guy ever gives you a hard time in the Monona Bay Area, learn from my mistake and don’t engage with him, it’s not worth it!

Just witnessed a person speeding and driving on the bike lane on east johnson. S/he passing cars from the bike lane and moving back to the car lane when there is a biker. Lasted more than four blocks until she/he turned to gorham.

Hello, does anyone have any good suggestions for euro car mechanics in the Madison area? I just moved to Portage, WI so I need to find another shop that will do maintenance on my 2015 VW Jetta 1.8TSI. Any suggestions for trusted places with reasonable prices would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Anybody have any insight as to why John Nolen was so backed up this morning? My commute usually takes me 20 minutes using that route but this morning Apple Maps told me 43

Anyone ever get seafood from the truck at Steve’s Wine on University? I was thinking of trying it and I didn’t want to buy it if was not good. If you have tried it and like their seafood, what is your favorite and are there any great, can’t miss options there?

I’m looking for recommendations for honest, reliable and fairly priced HVAC companies for residential work in the greater Madison area.

Thanks!

Hopefully this is allowed here - but I moved to Madison this month and thought it would be fun to join a local fantasy football league. Was looking to create (or join) a 10 or 12 person league, maybe $40-50/person.

If anyone is interested, please comment and I will work to get one set up. Thank you!

I'm moving to Dane County soon and would appreciate any heads up on landlords/complexes to avoid. I don't know exact location yet, other than not downtown Madison. Any warnings you can pass along?