February 28

Tuesday at noon on this pledge drive addition of WORT’s A Public Affai! r host Dan Jaffee speaks with Eva Golinger, author of "The Chavez Code," a meticulously documented account of United States covert involvement in destabilizing the Venezuelan government. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday at noon the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature (EALL) and others present a talk with Rui Pan, of the Center for American Studies and Harvard visiting scholar. It is called "The Future of American-China Relations." This is in room 120 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive. Call 262-2291 for details.

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition has a regular business meeting to plan the rally on March eighteen and the April fourth referendum vote. This is at 6:30 in the Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 242-9232 for details.

Tues! day evening the College of Letters and Sciences presents the next in its Contemporary Issues Lecture Series. Bakari Kitwana will give a lecture entitled, "Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop: Wangstas, Wiggers, Wannabes, and the New Reality of Race in America". This is in the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater’s Hamilton Center at 7:00. Call 262-472-4786 for details.

Wednesday morning the North Eastside Senior Coalition hosts a "chair based yogacise" class taught by Carolyn Ganther. It is in the Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive at 10:30. It is followed at 11:30 by a nutritious lunch. Call 243-5252 for details. Register by 11:30 this morning for lunch.

Wednesday at noon on this pledge drive addition of WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with prominent scientist Stephen Schwartz about the renewed int! erest in and building of nuclear power plants. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday is the last day for the "Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center’s Mid-Winter Food Drive". Canned goods and non-perishable food items may be donated at collection barrels in businesses throughout the Wil-Mar Neighborhood. For details call 770-0160.

February 27

Monday morning the Edgewood College Women’s History Month series presents "Bread, Soup and Books". This is in the Washburn Heritage room of Edgewood College at 11:30. Call 1-800-444-4861 for details.

Monday at noon Asifa Quraishi, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin, Madison speaks on "Western Advocacy for Muslim Women: It’s Not Just the Thought That Counts." That’s in Room 8417 of the Social Sciences Building. Call 262-2380 for details.

Monday afternoon the Madison Children’s Museum has a workshop for kids ages seven to nine. They will construct a colorful sculpture out of recycled telephone wire. This in one hundred State Street at 3:00. Call 256-6445 for details.

Monday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition (MAPC) has a planning meeting for the rally on March eighteenth and Madison’s April fourth referendum to end the war on Iraq! This is at 5:30 in the Madison Public Library, Central Branch, 201 West Mifflin Street. Call 242-9232 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour Mark Thomas hosts a show about labor union issues from a radical perspective and plays tasty rebel tunes. Listeners are encouraged to call in with "war stories". This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

February 24

Tomorrow, The Progressive Roundtable hosts presentations and discussions on "Rebuilding Working America”, including topics on Foreign Policy presented by Paul Beckett; the Economy presented by Dan Cornwell; and Social Security presented by Wanda Williamson. Each presenter will express his/her own views as well as those reported by others with a discussion following the presentations. This is at the Sequoya Branch Library, 513 South Midvale Boulevard, at 9 am. For more information, email tmi@tds.net.

Tomorrow, the Four Lakes Green Party meets to develop a comprehensive platform. The agenda includes a discussion about the real economic, political, racial, ecological, and social conditions facing Dane County communities, a brainstorm to develop a platform for the local Green Party, and strategies for enacting the platform. This is at Escape Coffeehouse, 916 Williamson Street, from 9 to 4. For more information, check www.FourLakesGreenParty.org.

Tomorrow afternoon, labor organizers from El Salvador, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic speak on sweatshop conditions, the challenge of organizing, and what you can do to support the UW-Madison’s new Sweat-Free policy on licensed apparel. This is sponsored by the Student Labor Action Coalition and is in Room 1100 of Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, at 2.

Tomorrow evening, the Alliance for Animals hosts its Fourth Annual Vegetarian Soup for the Soul. The dinner features vegan chicken and dumpling soup bread and light desserts. There is a ticket charge. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 5:30 to 8. For more information, check www.allanimals.org.

Tomorrow evening, the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts hosts an evening of poetry, music and song featuring the Hanah Jon Taylor Artet with bassist Yosef Ben Israel from Chicago; Atimevu Drum and Dance Ensemble and a special bass solo performance by Dr. Richard Davis. The MCCCA is a non-profit, grassroots arts organization serving the entire Madison community. There is an admission charge and is at MCCA, 306 West Dayton Street, beginning at 7. For more details, call the MCCCA at 251-2787.

Sunday afternoon, the AIDS Network holds a bingo fundraiser. The vent is hosted by female impersonator GiGi Monroe, and local guest celebrities call the numbers in this game where no straight line wins. The theme for the first event is “I Love the 80’s”. There is an admission charge, which includes 7 games of bingo, prizes, and entertainment. Participants must be 21 years or more old. This is at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Avenue, with doors opening at one and the games starting at 2. For more information, check www.madcampbingo.com or call the AIDS Network at 262-6540 x21.

February 23

Tonight, the PoliSciFi book club meets to discuss Ursula Le Guinn’s “The Dispossessed. This is at Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street, at 7. For more information, email dvdwilliams51@yahoo.com or call 442-8399.

Tonight, author and science writer Harold McGee talks on “Playing with Food: Three Centuries of Science in the Kitchen”. He will recount some of the little-known history of food preparation and its influence on the development of science, and report on his own research. This is in Room 1800 of Engineering Hall at 7:30.

Tomorrow night, there is a ‘zine reading entitled “School Daze” with Michael Valdez. The ‘zine chronicles Valdez’s experiences as a teacher’s assistant in the public school system. He will share his thoughts on the power of ‘zines to convey information outside of mainstream, corporate channels. This is at Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at 7. Call the Infoshop at 262-9036 for details.

Tomorrow night, the First Unitarian Society hosts John de Graaf, who will speak on “Affluenza: The All Consuming Epidemic”. John de Graaf is co-producer of “Affluenza”, a film that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and over consumption. This is at First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Avenue, at 7. Call 819-0689 or check www.sustaindane.org for further information.

February 22

Thursday morning the Madison Children’s Museum hosts a workshop for toddlers. Kjersti Johnson will lead the children in songs, movement and music making. This is at 9:30 and 10:30 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

Wednesday evening there is a talk in celebration of George Washington’s birthday with John Nichols and Professo! r Tony Palmeri. Nichols will discuss his book "Against the Beast." Palmeri is a Professor of Speech and Rhetoric at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He will discuss how the progressives can "talk the talk" to the American mainstream on Iraq and other issues. This is at Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street at 6:30. Call 442-8399 for details.

Thursday at noon a pledge drive addition of WORT’s A Public Affair host Lea Zeldin speaks with Danish correspondent Patrick Beckett concerning cartoons and controversy. Call 256-2001 for details.

"Dane County Friends of Ferals" and others help feral and semi-feral cats with a "Trap, Neuter, Release" program. Additionally they assist rural residents to manage their barn and feral cat colonies and find responsible caregivers for cats who may need special attention. Call 608-209-5529 for details.

The Community Law Project provides free legal services to low-income Dane County residents. They can provide legal assistance in landlord and tenant disputes, Public benefit, or un-paid wages disputes. They are at 2300 South Park Street. Call 260-8221 for details.

The "Mid-Winter Food Drive for the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center" is in full swing. Canned goods and non-perishable food items may be donated at collection barrels in businesses throughout the Wil-Mar Neighborhood. For details call 770-0160.
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February 20

Monday at noon on this pledge drive addition of WORT’s A Public Affair host Norm Stockwell speaks with Jon Lee Anderson concerning his new book "The Fall of Baghdad." Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday afternoon the Madison Children’s Museum has a workshop for seven and eight year old kids on making an African Thumb Piano out of scrap wood and popsicle sticks. This is at 3:00 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

Monday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition holds a planning meeting for the March eighteenth rally and Madison’s April fourth referendum to end the war on Iraq. It is at 5:30 in the central branch of the Madison Public Library, 201 West Mifflin Street. Call 242-9232 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour host Steve Schad will play highly eclectic modern pop songs from his new CD, "Ocean In A Shoebox". He’ll include a bit of commentary between songs. He’ll also play a few tunes live on his acoustic guitar. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday morning Madison Children’s Museum has a class entitled "Tots in Motion". Kathleen Madden will lead children in games and other physical activities to strengthen gross motor skills. This is at 9:30 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

Tuesday at noon on a pled! ge drive addition of WORT’s A Public Affair host Willy Becker’a guest is University of Wisconsin History Professor Alfred McCoy. He published the book "A Question of Torture" in January. His book gives a disturbingly complete history of what he calls the world's "First Nation of Torture". Call 256-2001 for details.

February 21

Tuesday eve! ning Community Action in Latin America sponsors a discussion with Matias Scaglione, PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She will discuss "Contradictions of the Bolivarian Process". She has done research on worker-controlled production and will focus the discussion on Venezuela. This is at 7:00 in the Pres House, 731 State Street. Call 286-0865 for details.

Wednesday morning the Madison Children’s Museum hosts a workshop for kids ages five and under. The "Sensory Science" workshop will be making bird feeders. This is at 11:00 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

Wednesday at noon the African Studies Sandwich Seminar hosts Mark Everingham, Associate Professor Of History at University of Wisconsin -Green Bay. The talk is entitled "Land Restitution and Community Development in South Africa". It is in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-2380 for details.

Wednesday at noon on a pledge drive addition of WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Chris Mooney about his book "The Republican War on Science." Call 256-2001 for details.

Today ongoing the Olbrich Botanical Gardens features an exhibit entitled, "Maintaining the Glass Pyramid, A Conservatory Exhibit". The walk through exhibit will explain the history of Bolz Conservatory and what it takes to maintain this tropical environment. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue through Sunday, March 26. Call 246-4550 for details.

WORT’s winter pledge drive is here. Pledges of any kind or amount are very much appreciated. The station is especially looking for volunteers to answer phones. Any help would be met with a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, good food and lots of smiles. Call 256-2001 or log on to www.wort-fm.org for details.

February 17

Tomorrow evening, the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts hosts a Pan-African Dance Party featuring American and African dances. The music is by BroDJ and Most Variety DJ Lasisi. The MCCCA is a non-profit, grassroots arts organization serving the entire Madison community. There is an admission charge and is at MCCA, 306 West Dayton Street, beginning at 8. For more details, call the MCCCA at 251-2787.

Sunday, Oregon Area Progressives host a forum entitled "Why Can't We All Have Health Care?" Medical practitioners Linda and Eugene Farley, vocal advocates of health care reform, will speak on Universal Health Care at the event. This is at the Independent Bank of Oregon, 744 North Main Street, at 2. Call Matt Zebell of the Oregon Area Progressives at 835-2110 for more information.

Sunday, A Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore hosts Ann Domeck. She will discuss her memoir about a life of pie making entitled Humble Pie. Free pie will also be served. This is at a Room of One’s Own, 307 West Johnson Street, at 2. For more information, call the Bookstore at 257-7888.

Sunday, Clean Air Madison is having a benefit concert featuring four bands. Clean Air Madison has been working to improve the air quality on the east-side, and the money raised by this event will go directly to its legal fund. The four bands are: The Recons, Aaron Scholtz, Tongue 'n' Groove, and The Motor Primitives. There is a ticket charge and it is at Harmony Bar, 2201 Atwood Avenue, from 3 to 8. For more information, check www.cleanairmadison.org or call 242-5576.

February 16

Every Thursday from 3 to 7, Free Wheel hosts an open bike shop. Participants can learn about bikes and how to restore, fix, alter, or beautify their bikes by themselves. This is at Free Wheel, 1818 South Park Street. For more information, call 256-FREE.

This weekend, the Verona Area Community Theater opens its production of “Arsenic and Old Lace”. It is a macabre tale of two charming and innocent ladies, Abby and Martha Brewster, who populate their cellar with the bodies of lonely old men whom they have "helped find peace. There is an admission charge and is held at the Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and on Sunday at 2. For tickets or more information, call 845–2383.

The Madison Coalition of Older Adults seeks volunteers to help seniors with this fall’s leaf raking. Volunteers assisting with these tasks help seniors to stay independent in their own homes. To volunteer, call Nicole at 243-5252 or check www.nescoinc.org for more information.

Briarpatch seeks volunteers to work with teens in crises, by answering the crises line, providing emergency shelter or acting as family counselors. Some positions may require training. Call Debi at 251-6211 for details.

February 15

Wednesday afternoon there is drop-in group for caregivers. It provides a supportive environment for those experiencing a time of crisis or increased distress. The group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month at 3:00. It is in the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, in Fitchburg. For details call 276-4660.

Wednesday evening University of Wisconsin Madison History Professor, Alfred McCoy discusses and reads from his book "A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, from the Cold War to the War on Terror". This is in Rainbow Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 257-6050 for details.

Wednesday evening the Friends of the Arboretum Nature Photography Group
has a meeting. This is at 7:00 in the Arboretum Visitor Center. Call
263-7888 for details.

Thursday morning the Arboretum holds a presentation by Doctor Joy Zedler, Leopold professor of restoration ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. It is part of their Naturalists’ Enrichment Lecture Series and is entitled "Invasive Wetland Plants: How We Learn Their Secrets." This is at 9:00 in the Arboretum Visitor Center. Call
263-7888 for details.

Thursday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cheri Dubiel speaks with William Irvine, author of "On Desire: Why We Want What We Want." Call 256-2001 for details.

Today there is an exhibit of the "Clowns Without Borders" humanitarian group's recent fieldwork with children in AIDS-infected communities in southern Africa. This is in the "Jackie Macaulay Gallery" at the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson Street. The exhibit runs through mid-March. For details call 832-4854.

February 14

Tuesday evening Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, and the Madison Area Peace Coalition (MAPC) present author Allison Hantschel, speaking on "Special Plans: The Blogs on Douglas Feith and the Faulty Intelligence that Led to War." This is in the Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 6:30. Call Allen at 257-6050 for details.

Tuesday evening Community Action on Latin America (CALA) sponsors "Chavez, Venezuela, and the New Latin America". It ! is a recent video by Aleida Guevara, Che’ Guevara’s daughter. This is in the Pres House, 731 State Street at 7:00. Call 286-0865 for details.

"Dane County Friends of Ferals"
and others help feral and semi-feral cats with a "Trap, Neuter, Release" program. Additionally they assist rural residents to manage their barn and feral cat colonies and find responsible caregivers for cats who may need special attention. Call 608-209-5529 for details.

Today and ongoing
the South Madison Farmers Market offers a chance to get fresh, reasonably priced, sustainably grown or organic produce throughout the winter. Boxes may contain items such as, apples, beets, carrots, peppers and spinach. Orders should be in by Tuesday for pick up on Friday in the South Madison Area. For details or to place an order call Robert at 358-6834.

"The Homeshare Program" at "Independent Living Incorporated" matches older adults with working people or students who are in need of low cost housing and are able to provide some assistance around the house. Call 274-6900 and ask for "Homeshare" for details.

The Community Law Project
provides free legal services to low-income Dane County residents. They can provide legal assistance in landlord and tenant disputes, Public benefit, or un-paid wages disputes. They are at 2300 South Park Street. Call 260-8221 for details.

The "Mid-Winter Food Drive for the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center" is in full swing. Canned goods and non-perishable food items may be donated at collection barrels in businesses throughout the Wil-Mar Neighborhood. For details call 770-0160.

February 10

Tomorrow, the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Program and the South Madison Branch Library present a film showing and discussion of "Hijack Stories". The film follows a young actor who needs to land a lead role in a movie about a Soweto gangster. To learn the role, he must experience the ways of real criminals and this takes him back to his roots, Soweto, in search of his true identity. Dr. Dean Makuluni, Professor of African Languages and Literature at UW-Madison, will facilitate a discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be provided. This free and open to the public and is at the South Madison Branch Library, 2222 South Park Street, at 1:30. For more information, call 266-6395.

Tomorrow, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean. She will speak on The Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of Wrongful Executions. Her work with Patrick Sonnier was the basis for the film “Dead Man Walking. This is in Predolin Hall at Edgewood College at 7. For more information, call Rainbow Bookstore at 257-6050.

Tomorrow evening, the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts hosts an evening of poetry and a theatric monologue features the works of Fabu Mogaka, Ken Haynes, Bill Redding, Rob Franklin, and others. The evening also features from the Madison Repertory Company's production of The Piano Lesson, Cedric Young performing a dramatic monologue and interactive dialogue with the audience. The MCCCA is a non-profit, grassroots arts organization serving the entire Madison community. There is an admission charge and is at MCCA, 306 West Dayton Street, beginning at 7. For more details, call the MCCCA at 251-2787.

Tomorrow, the Socialist Potluck hosts the Madison Contingent who will report back on the Social Forum in Caracas, Venezuela. The Socialist Potluck is an opportunity for Socialists to come together and discuss issues. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, at 5:30.

Sunday, Madison HOURs holds its monthly pancake breakfast. The breakfast features an all organic and vegan line up of potatoes, pancakes, orange juice and fair-trade coffee. Madison HOURS seeks local commerce through local currency, keeping the wealth in your own neighborhoods. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 8:30 to 11. For more information, check www.madisonhours.org.

Februaray 9

Tonight, Invisible Children host a showing of the film "Invisible Children: rough cut” about Jacob and children like him who are struggling to survive a 20-year-old rebel war in Uganda. Founded in 2003, Invisible Children works to provide financial resources to the children of northern Uganda by documenting their stories and empowering individuals to make the changes they wish to see in the world through positive action. This is free, open to the public, and at Crave Restaurant and Lounge, 201 West Gorham Street, at 10. For more information check www.invisiblechildren.com or call 619-562-2799.

This weekend, the Mercury Players Theater opens “Never the Sinner”, a true crime drama of Leopold and Loeb. They are the affluent gay socialites who murdered a friend in cold blood. Their case was defended by Clarence Darrow, and was one of the biggest trials of the twentieth century. This is at the Bartell Theater, 113 East Mifflin Street, Friday & Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 2. For more information, call the Theater at 661-9696 or check www.madstage.com.

This weekend is the Ninth Annual Evenings of American Indian Storytelling and Drumming. American Indian Elders representing tribes from around the United States and Canada will share stories in indigenous languages and translate into English. All of the following events are free and open to the public. This is at the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon Street, from 7 to 9 Friday and Saturday Nights. For more information, call 263-5501 or check www.wisc.edu/amindian.

February 8

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour Ralph Shively hosts a Bob Marley birthday special. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday morning the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice (ICWJ) hosts its Annual Clergy-Labor Luncheon. The theme is A Thirst for Justice: Strengthening Ties between Clergy and Labor in the Quest for Economic Justice. Speakers include Kristi Sanford, national organizer for Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ). It is in the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street at 11:30. Call 255-0376 for details.

Today
ongoing the Olbrich Botanical Gardens features an exhibit entitled, "Maintaining the Glass Pyramid, A Conservatory Exhibit". The walk through exhibit will explain the history of Bolz Conservatory and what it takes to maintain this tropical environ! ment. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue through Sunday, March twenty-sixth. Call 246-4550 for details.

February 7

Tuesday night there is a February’s "First Tuesdays Reggae" benefit for WORT. It is at the Cardinal Bar and Dancehall and features Supa Ranks and His Rock-Stone High-Power; Tropical Riddims Sound System. This is in 418 East Wilson Street at 8:00. Call 256-2001 for details.
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Tuesday evening Community Action on Latin America (CALA) sponsors a report back from the recent World Social Forum in Venezuela. Several Madisonians will share their experiences and reflections on this hemispheric gathering of social movements. This is at 7:00 in the Pres House, 731 State Street. Call 286-0865 for details.

Today and ongoing
the South Madison Farmers Market offers a chance to get fresh, reasonably priced, sustainably grown or organic produce throughout the winter. Boxes may contain items such as, apples, beets, carrots, peppers and spinach. Orders should be in by Tuesday for pick up on Friday in the South Madison Area. For details or to place an order call Robert at 358-6834.

"The Homeshare Program"
at "Independent Living Incorporated" matches older adults with working people or students who are in need of low cost housing and are able to provide some assist! ance around the house. Call 274-6900 and ask for "Homeshare" for details.

The Community Law Project
provides free legal services to low-income Dane County residents. They can provide legal assistance in landlord/tenant disputes, Public benefit, or un-paid wages disputes. They are at 2300 South Park Street. Call 260-8221 for details.

The "Mid-Winter Food Drive for the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center" is in full swing. Canned goods and non-perishable food items can be donated at collection barrels in businesses throughout the Wil-Mar Neighborhood. For details call 770-0160.

February 6

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour Ralph Shively hosts a Bob Marley birthday special. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday morning the Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice (ICWJ) hosts its Annual Clergy-Labor Luncheon. The theme is A Thirst for Justice: Strengthening Ties between Clergy and Labor in the Quest for Economic Justice. Speakers include Kristi Sanford, national organizer for Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ). It is in the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street at 11:30. Call 255-0376 for details.

Today
ongoing the Olbrich Botanical Gardens features an exhibit entitled, "Maintaining the Glass Pyramid, A Conservatory Exhibit". The walk through exhibit will explain the history of Bolz Conservatory and what it takes to maintain this tropical environ! ment. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue through Sunday, March twenty-sixth. Call 246-4550 for details.

February 3

This evening, Dance Alive hosts its monthly dance. Dance Alive promotes community gathering and fun in a drug and alcohol fee environment. This month’s event features music by Last Gaspe with contra and square dance instruction by Steve Pike, and Cajun Strangers, with Cajun dance instruction by Deb Bachman. Also, there will be special presentations from the Hmong community. There is a sliding scale suggested donation and this is at Lakeview Lutheran Church, 4001 Mandrake Road off of Northport Drive from 6:30 to 11. For more information, email fecat@charter.net.

Tonight, Firecracker Studios hosts its ninth art opening entitled “Heave: the Art of Density Studios. Density Studios is a grass roots art gallery and workspace in Minneapolis. This is at Firecracker Studios, 1917 Winnebago Street, at 7. For more information, call the Studios at 241-4077.

Tomorrow evening, the UW Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity hosts its Souper Bowl X fundraiser. Madison and Verona high schools and local potters will donate ceramic bowls created in their art classes and their businesses for sale in a silent Pro Bowl auction. There is a charge which includes a bowl, soup, bread, salad, and desert. This is at West High School from 4 to 8. For more information, check www.uwhabitat.org.

Tomorrow evening, the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts hosts showings of films and documentaries depicting the plight of black America in the twentieth century. The films are Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith, Unforgivable Blackness by Ken Burns and Malcolm: Brother Minister by Jack. The MCCCA is a non-profit, grassroots arts organization serving the entire Madison community. There is an admission charge and is at MCCA, 306 West Dayton Street, beginning at 4:30. For more details, call the MCCCA at 251-2787.

February 2

Tonight, Dane County Timebank holds an informational meeting. With Timebanking, anyone who helps can earn time dollars; and anyone who earns, can spend time dollars. Those time dollars can then be spent for resources from anyone else in the network. Timebanking is being used around the world, including 75 US cities. The Dane County Timebank is adapting existing models to meet local needs. This is at the Villager Mall’s MATC Room 2234A on South Park Street at 7. For more information, call 259-1030 or check www.danecountytimebank.org.

Tonight, the Troops Home Now Coalition hosts Steve Burns, Program Director for Wisconsin Peace and Justice, who will lead a discussion about the flow of reconstruction money in Iraq. The q&a period includes an update on the Bring Our Troops Home referendum campaign. This is at Neighborhood House Community Center, 29 South Mills Street, at 7. For more information, call Steve at 250-9240.

Tomorrow morning, Church Women United hold a forum entitled “Fair Trade: Past, Present, and Future”. Meredith Mason, a representative of SERRV, will speak. SERRV is one of the alternative trade organizations helping people in the third world trade their wares. This is in the Global Express train care at the former depot at the corner of West Washington and Regent Streets at 10. For more information, call Shirley Robbins at 233-3581.

The Bartell Theatre is hosting an exhibit by award-winning 15-year-old photographer Sarah Schoenhaar. The Bartell Theatre is located at 113 East Mifflin Street and lobby hours are 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday, and during theatre performances.

February 1

Wednesday the government of Canada and others sponsor a two-day series concerning Canada. The key note address is entitled" The January twenty-third Canadian Elections: Why Americans Should Care" by Canadian journalist and author Jeffrey Simpson. This is in Room 206 of Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive at 2:30. "The Peacekeepers" a film by Paul Cowan will be screened at the Frederic March Play Circle in the Memorial Union at 7:30. Call 262-5590 for details and a full events calendar.

Wednesday afternoon there is drop-in group for caregivers. It provides a supportive environment for those experiencing a time of crisis or increased distress. The group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month at 3:00. It is in the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, in Fitchburg. For details call 276-4660.

Wednesday evening the well-known Doctor Patricia McConnell will speak at a seminar entitled "For the Love of a Dog: Emotions in Dogs and the People who Love them." She is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. She will explain how non-human animals have emotions they express similarly to humans. It is at 7:00 in the Humane Society. Call Leanne Hughes at 83! 8-0413, extension 129 for details.

Wednesday evening the May Day Committee meets. They will plan the annual celebration of working class solidarity. This is at 7:00 in Lakeside Press, 1334 Williamson Street. Call 255-1800 for details. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

Thursday morning there is a presentation by Steve Carpenter, S. A.
Forbes professor of zoology at the University of Wisconsin Madison. It is entitled "The Future of Ecosystem Services: Global to Local." This is in the Arboretum Visitor Center at 9:30.Contact program coordinator Kathy Miner for details at 265-5872.

Thursday on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cheri Dubiel speaks with Norah Vincent. They will discuss her book, "Self-Made Man: One Woman's Journey Into Manhood and Back Again". That’s at noon. Call 256-2001 for details.