The Latest Goodman News
The Goodman Community Center is a busy place! Read on below for a glimpse of the wonderful things happening here.
Atwood Music Hall’s renovated space hopes to enhance Madison’s live music profile
September 25, 2025
It’s the latest addition to the city’s burgeoning nightlife.
Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News
The Victory Café triumphantly returns after a devastating fire
September 23, 2025
Since reopening, owner Patrick Downey said regular customers are returning and new customers have discovered what the regulars already knew.
Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News
Remembering Bob Queen
September 22, 2025
Longtime east side concert promoter died Sept. 15 surrounded by his family.
Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News
Nerdhaven Arcade is back in action on Monona Drive
September 18, 2025
Nerdhaven Arcade has moved to 5417 Monona Drive after being located on Cottage Grove Road since 2020.
Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News
Author Ritt Deitz’s uses 1980s Madison as backdrop for coming-of-age novel ‘Settle Down’
September 16, 2025
Harmony Bar and Grill hosts book launch for the novel Sept. 18.
Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News
Goodman Community Center concludes 10-year partnership with Girls Inc.
September 11, 2025
Girls Inc. of Southeast Wisconsin, headquartered in Racine, will now manage the Madison-area sites and continue the program.
Girls Inc. of Greater Madison, Eastside News Stories
We've been thinking about Thanksgiving
September 10, 2025
This year, amidst our Thanksgiving Basket Drive, we’re holding space for historical reckoning.
Dear Community, Thanksgiving
TEENworks takes on GCC youth with collaboration that started in the summer
September 9, 2025
Goodman Community Center’s TEENworks program runs fun games and outdoor activities with Goodman’s child care programs.
Eastside News Stories, TEENworks, Childcare
Mixed-media collage by Courtney Henson Brienen
September 4, 2025
“Microplastic Aggressions: The Last Straw” - At the Ballweg Gallery in September 2025
Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery
Goodman Community Center’s Thanksgiving Baskets require all hands on deck
September 2, 2025
Staff, volunteers work hard on a campaign that takes nearly a year to plan and execute so 4,000 can have a meal at home.
Eastside News Stories, Thanksgiving
Have fun at the 2025 Eken Park Festival
August 13, 2025
Bands and food highlight this annual neighborhood festival.
Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News
A smile that would light up the room
August 6, 2025
Thoughts about community service.