Fundraiser to help Annalise Beat Cancer

Art in the cafe...

Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Tamara Lea Kaufman


"pretty ~ ugly"


February 2026



Artist Statement Tamara Lea Kaufman’s personal artwork ranges from serious to quirky, dark, adult-themed humor. She creates multimedia assemblage, collage, and dioramas made from HO-scale railroad hobby miniatures, preserved insects, paint, embroidery, found objects, and typically discarded materials such as candy wrappers and the overlooked debris of everyday life. Her work explores topics of consumption, waste, desire, relationships, psychology, politics, societal pressures and the levity of humor needed to survive it all. It gives her joy to repurpose materials into something new, useful, or...
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

7 - 9 PM

A benefit to help a neighborhood girl who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Funds raised will help pay for her chemotherapy.

From 7 - 8 will be music especially for children.

From 8 -9 Boo Bradley will perform.

If you aren't able to attend but would like to help, you can mail a check to: Caring for Annalise, 1029 Spaight St, #5D, Madison, WI 53703.