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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

Victory Cafe's menu board.

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

Bob Queen

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

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

Goodman Community Center youth and teens play a name game on the Lang Sollinger Green.

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

The Kids’ Parade at the 8th Annual Eken Park Festival in 2024.

Have fun at the 2025 Eken Park Festival

August 13, 2025

Bands and food highlight this annual neighborhood festival.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Goodman Community Center volunteer Imru Currie shares a playful moment with staff.

A smile that would light up the room

August 6, 2025

Thoughts about community service.

Eastside News Stories, Just Thinking