March 2

This afternoon, Edgewood College hosts nationally recognized political playwright Joan Holden. She will speak about her adaptation of the book “Nickel and Dimed” for the stage, and the life of a contemporary playwright. This is in Anderson Auditorium at 4. A reception follows.

This evening, there is a United Against Hate Rally & Candlelight Vigil held by Project 433: Confronting the Liberal Madison Myth. United Against Hate is a rally that aims to bring together those who have suffered discrimination, harassment, and violence due to aspects of their identity. This is on the Library Mall at 5. For more information, email unitedagainsthate@yahoo.com.

This evening, the Madison Rafah Sister City Project holds a potluck and discussion with Lora Gordon, former international observer and volunteer in Rafah. She will speak on a proposed women's agriculture project for Rafah. If interested in attending, please reply to rafahsistercity@yahoo.com for information and directions.

This evening, Uniting Forces holds an Anti-Power Line concerning American Transmission Company’s proposed high-power transmission line in Dane County. Those attending include Tom Kreager, President of Save Our Unique Lands; Nino Amato, an outspoken critic of state energy policy; and Mike McCabe, Executive director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. This is in the Madison Senior Center, 30 West Mifflin Street, at 6:30. Call 845-6026 for details.

Tonight, Joe Carr, political performance artist and global justice activist with the International Solidarity Movement, brings his latest CD release and personal stories of grassroots struggles in Palestine and Iraq to Madison. He will speak on “Resistance to Empire” in Room 1651 of the Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, at 7. Check www.lovinrevolution.org for more information.

This weekend, the University of Wisconsin, Madison hosts the Midwest Student Clean Energy Conference. It will bring together hundreds of students from across the region for a weekend of education, inspiration, trainings, networking, fun and more and features training, forums, and more. For conference agenda and registration, visit www.energyaction.net/midwest.