April 28

This weekend, The Northlands Storytelling Network hosts the Second Annual Midwest Story Fest. Professional Storytellers from across the Midwest and beyond will be sharing stories told in the tradition-based and entertaining oral art form known as Storytelling. Stories for adult audiences are held on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 and a Family Concert are held on Sunday at 1pm. There is a ticket charge and this is at the Edgewater Hotel, 666 Wisconsin Avenue. Call the Hotel at 256-9017 or check www.northlands.net for more information.

This evening, there is an “Inside Scoop” and Potluck with CPT Iraq Peacemaker, Michele Naar-Obed. She recently returned from her third trip to Iraq and will speak about how the Iraqis she met feel about US troop withdrawal, as well as the role of the Christian Peacemaker Team in Iraq and other countries in conflict. Bring a dish to pass. This is free and open to the public and is at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 322 East Washington, at 6. For more information, email bblock@charter.net.

This evening, the Atwood Community Center hosts a May Day Sing-a-Long. Renowned labor troubadour, Anne Feeney, will make an appearance. Refreshments are provided. This is at the Center, 2425 Atwood Avenue, at 6:30. Call 255-1800 for details.

Tonight, the Madison Folk Music Society hosts a Phil Ochs Song Night featuring Magpie, Kim & Reggie Harris, Greg Greenway, John Flynn, David Roth, Emma’s Revolution, and Ken Lonnquist. There is a ticket charge and non perishable food will be accepted for local food banks. This is at First United Methodist, 203 Wisconsin Avenue, at 8.

Tomorrow, the Madison Institute along with other groups hosts a Public Forum entitled “Executive Power: Worse than Watergate?” Confirmed speakers are John Dean, White House counsel during the Nixon Administration and author of the recent book "Worse than Watergate"; and Stanley Kutler, retired Professor of History at UW-Madison and expert on the Watergate scandal. This is in Mitchell Theater in Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue, from 9 to noon. Email tmi@tds.net for more information.

Tomorrow, there is a community discussion on “War Profits”. Panelists include: Carol Weidel, US Labor Against the War; Ron Kaminkow, Industrial Workers of the World, a representative of the Student Labor Action Coalition and more. This is moderated by Norm Stockwell or WORT and there is music by Anne Feeney. This is at the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street, at 1. Call 255-1800 for details.

Tomorrow, the Alliance for Animals hosts a fundraising Veggie Dinner and Silent Auction. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 5 to 8. There is a ticket charge. Call 257-6633 or check www.allanimals.org for information.

Sunday, there is a May Day Potluck and Picnic celebrating international working class solidarity. This features food, live music, speakers, and kids games. Bring a dish and drink to share. This is at the Tenney Park Shelter from noon to 6. Call 255-1800 for more information.

Sunday Men Stopping Rape Inc hosts a workshops in celebration of Sexual Assault Awareness Month entitled "If Men Could Talk, Oh The Stories They'd Tell: Come Share Your Stories Of Growing-Up Male". Formed in 1983, Men Stopping Rape is an organization of men who talk to men and co-ed groups about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and the role popular culture has played in perpetuating unhealthy behaviors. This is open to men and woman and is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 3 to 5:30. For more information check www.menstopping-rape.org or contact Stephen Montagna at 262–9397.

Sunday, the Peregrine Forum holds a discussion on Vandana Shiva’s book “"Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace”. This forum is presented by Hal Lupinek (LOOP-ih-neck), Treasurer of the 4Lakes Green Party of Dane County and is at 616 Brearly Street at 3. For more information, call 442-8399 or email dvdwilliams51@yahoo.com.

April 27

Tonight, the Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts author Chuck Laszewski, author of Rock 'n' Roll Radical: The Life & Mysterious Death of Dean Reed. It is the tale of Reed’s meteoric rise from a Colorado cowboy to a beloved international star, and his death in East Germany. This is at the Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street, at 7:30. Call Allen Ruff at 257-6050 or by email at texts@rainbowbookstore.org for more information.

April 26

Wednesday morning children ages five and under play with Children’s Museum staff at sensory table activities and simple science investigations. This is in 100 State Street at 11:00. Call 256-6445 for details.

Wednesday at noon the African Studies Sandwich Seminar hosts Aliko Songolo, Professor of African Languages and Literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He will speak on "National Cinema in Francophone Africa." This is in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-2380 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Mustafa Barghouthi, Secretary General of the Palestinian National
Initiative. Call 256-2001 for details.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Wednesday afternoon Mustafa Barghouthi, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative presents a talk on "Democracy in Palestine: The Role of Civil Society". This is at 4:00 in room 121 of the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street. Call 262-1420 for details.

This week Madison Metropolitan School District’s Schools of Hope Literacy Project sponsors "TV Turnaround Week," a week of media and literacy activities coinciding with National TV Turn Off Week. In cooperation the Madison Children’s Museum, 100 State Street hosts an open house at 6:00 this evening. Call 441-7895 for local Schools of Hope and TV Turnaround activities, details and a complete calendar of events.

Wednesday onight Stage Q presents a staged reading of David Starkey’s original play entitled "Jesusland". It is about quote "living in a country ruled by religious fanatics and controlled by those who value quote "their" God over quote "your" life". This for one night only in the Bartell Theater, 113 East Mifflin Street at 8:00. Call 661-9696, extension 3 for details.

An art exhibition entitled "Exquisite Corpse: Five Bodies in Five Parts" features work by Mollie Gove, Holly Dee Jorgenson, Michelle Maly, Rosa Park and Aram Melis. It runs through May second at Edgewood College’s Oscar Rennebohm Library Gallery, 1000 Edgewood College Drive. Call 663-2263 or 663-3300 for details.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. Call Julia at 251-1237 for details.

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

April 25

Tuesday morning the Madison Children’s Museum features Kathleen Madden leading toddlers in games and other physical activities to strengthen gross motor skills. It is in 100 State Street at 9:30. Call 256-6445 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Willy Becker talks with political scientist Elizabeth Hull who has just published a book entitled "The Disenfranchisement of Ex-Felons." It asserts that without the disenfranchising of almost five million United States citizens, predominantly people of color, Bush would not be President and neither house of Congress would be controlled by hard-line right-wingers. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday evening the Peregrine Forum shows the first part of Peter Watkin’s documentary, "La Commune". It depicts the Paris Commune’s creation in 1871 when the Paris working class rose establishing the world's first "workers state". It was abruptly ended by the French bourgeois regime in the notorious "Bloody Week" of early May. This is in the Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street at 6:00. Call 442-8399 for details.
Tuesday evening Students for a Free Tibet continues a week of cultural events, speakers, and film screenings. This evening a panel of local Tibetans dialogue with the audience relaying their experiences in Tibet and in exile. The featured speaker is Sherab C. Phunkyi, former President of the Wisconsin Tibetan Association. That’s at 6:00 in room B302 Birge Hall. Call 262-873-0102 for details.

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition (or MAPC) that organizes a broad-based movement to inform public opinion and promote United States government policies that truly further peace, justice, and freedom in the world holds a meeting. On the agenda is planning activities in the Madison area to promote peace. This is at 6:30 in the Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 242-9232 for details.

Tuesday evening the Havens Center Spring 2006 Visiting Scholars Program and others present Mustafa Barghouthi a medical doctor with the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, a non-profit non-governmental organization that provides health services to over one million Palestinians. He will speak on "The Reality of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict". This is at 7:00 in room 1100 of Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue. Call 262-1420 for details.

April 24

Monday at noon participants are invited to celebrate "TV Turnoff Week" by creatively deconstructing corporate mass media propaganda (or smash TV’s). Safety equipment and positive recreational alternatives are provided. Bringing a TV to smash is optional. This is on Library Mall. Call 262-9036 for details.

Monday afternoon the Madison Children’s Museum features a kite-making workshop for kids ages seven through nine years old. This is at 3:00 in 100 State Street. Call 256-6445 for details.

Monday evening the Social Justice Film series continues with "The Wobblies". It is a documentary about the figures and the principles behind the twentieth century rise of the Industrial Workers of the World (I. W. W.) It will be followed by a discussion with current members of the I.W.W.’s Madison General Membership Branch. This is at 7:30 in Room 1641 of the Humanities Building. Call 255-1800 for details.

Monday evening host and labor activist Carl Aniel presents an "Access Hour" focusing on Earth Day to May Day events. The show will include music, poetry and class war stories. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

April 25

Tuesday morning the Madison Children’s Museum features Kathleen Madden leading toddlers in games and other physical activities to strengthen gross motor skills. It is in 100 State Street at 9:30. Call 256-6445 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Willy Becker talks with political scientist Elizabeth Hull who has just published a book entitled "The Disenfranchisement of Ex-Felons." It asserts that without the disenfranchising of almost five million United States citizens, predominantly people of color, Bush would not be President and neither house of Congress would be controlled by hard-line right-wingers. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday evening the Peregrine Forum shows the first part of Peter Watkin’s documentary, "La Commune". It depicts the Paris Commune’s creation in 1871 when the Paris working class rose establishing the world's first "workers state". It was abruptly ended by the French bourgeois regime in the notorious "Bloody Week" of early May. This is in the Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street at 6:00. Call 442-8399 for details.
Tuesday evening Students for a Free Tibet continues a week of cultural events, speakers, and film screenings. This evening a panel of local Tibetans dialogue with the audience relaying their experiences in Tibet and in exile. The featured speaker is Sherab C. Phunkyi, former President of the Wisconsin Tibetan Association. That’s at 6:00 in room B302 Birge Hall. Call 262-873-0102 for details.

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition (or MAPC) that organizes a broad-based movement to inform public opinion and promote United States government policies that truly further peace, justice, and freedom in the world holds a meeting. On the agenda is planning activities in the Madison area to promote peace. This is at 6:30 in the Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 242-9232 for details.

Tuesday evening the Havens Center Spring 2006 Visiting Scholars Program and others present Mustafa Barghouthi a medical doctor with the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, a non-profit non-governmental organization that provides health services to over one million Palestinians. He will speak on "The Reality of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict". This is at 7:00 in room 1100 of Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue. Call 262-1420 for details.

April 21

Today, Alfred McCoy of Department of History, gives a talk entitled “American Colonial Policing in the Philippines and the Origins of the U.S. National Security State”. This is sponsored by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and is in Room 1418 of Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive, at noon. For more information, call 263-5599.

Today, Peter Brown, Professor at McGill University, give a talk entitled “Why Western 'Civilization' Has Already Collapsed: Climate Change as an Indicator”. This is sponsored by Environmental Studies and is in Room 140 of Science Hall, 550 North Park Street, at 12:30. For more information, call 263-5599.

Tonight, Catacombs Coffeeshop hosts a Benefit Concert for Peace Activists Going to Palestine and Israel. The line-up features Troubadour Trio, Brian Goetz and Molly, Don Wenzel, George, and Triforce. This is in Catacombs Coffeeshop, 731 State Street, at 8. For more information on the trip, check www.questip.org

Tomorrow morning, there is a Pro Rail Informal Discussion with Kent Palmer. He will talk about the links between land use, transportation, commerce, taxes, and quality of life in regards to mass transit. This is at the Middleton Public Library, 7429 Hubbard Avenue, at 9:30. For more information, email propassrail@yahoo.com or call 255-0418.

Tomorrow, the Sierra Student Coalition in conjunction with UW-Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies sponsors an Earth Day Family Fair. Hundreds of elementary school children will be on campus for a day of environmentally focused activities including face painting, arts and crafts, story time, large-scale art projects, and animal interactions. Community groups will have informational tables. This is on the UW Library Mall from 10 to 4. For more information, email jakubowski@wisc.edu.

Tomorrow, there is a “Take Back Our Future Teach-In” featuring campus experts explaining how global climate change is already affecting the earth and human society. Panelists include Hugh Iltis, Botany; Jon Foley, SAGE/Atmospheric and Space Sciences; David Mladenoff, Forestry; Jon Patz, SAGE/Atmospheric and Space Sciences,/public health; John Magnuson, Zoology/Limnology Laboratory; and Dan Anderson, Business School. This is in the Memorial Union Theater from 10 to 3. Check www.takebackourfuture.com to find out more.

Tomorrow afternoon, the Habitat ReStore holds an Earth Day Party. There will be over 25 green exhibitors, information on sustainable building, and food. The Habitat ReStore reclaims used building materials for use in new projects. The event is free and at the Habitat ReStore, 208 Cottage Grove Road, from noon to 4. For more information, call the store at 661-2813.

Tomorrow night, the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts hosts Dave Rovic’s Earth Day Concert and Benefit Fundraiser for the Madison Downtown Workers Union. This is at the Center, 306 West Dayton Street, at 7:30. Call 255-1800 for more information.

Sunday afternoon, A Room of One’s Own Bookstore hosts a book event featuring Lisa Alvarado and Michelle Tea. Alvarado is the author of Sister Chicas about three Latinas growing up in Chicago. Tea (TEE) is the author of Rose of the No Man’s Land, about a young woman growing up in Massachusetts. This is at the Bookstore, 307 West Johnson Street, at 2. Call 257-7888 for details.

Sunday Men Stopping Rape Inc hosts workshops in celebration of Sexual Assault Awareness Month entitled “Stopping the War, Ending Rape and Domestic Violence: How Are We Raising Sons (and Daughters) Capable of Killing, Raping and Torturing?” Formed in 1983, Men Stopping Rape is an organization of men who talk to men and co-ed groups about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and the role popular culture has played in perpetuating unhealthy behaviors. This is open to men and woman and is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 3 to 5:30. For more information check www.menstopping-rape.org or contact Stephen Montagna at 262–9397.

April 20

This evening, Free Wheel Community Bicycle Workshop is hosting a volunteer training for people interested in helping. Free Wheel teaches people to restore, fix, alter, or beautify their bikes by themselves This is at their shop, 1818 B-8 South Park Street, from 6 to 7. Call 256-3733 for details.

This evening, Professor Erram Carmel gives a talk entitled “Israeli vs. Indian High-tech: The Place of Israel in the New Era of Technology Globalization”. This is sponsored by the Graduate Students’ Israel Education Initiative, the Graduate International Business Association, and the International Business Student Association. It is in Room 3180 of Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, at 6:30.

Tonight, the PoliSciFi book club hosts a reading and discussion of reads John Brunner’s “The Sheep Look Up”. Light refreshments and snacks are provided and donations are accepted. This is at Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street, at 7. For more information, call 442-8399 or email dvdwilliams51@yahoo.com.

Tonight, Lester Brown, founder and former president of Worldwatch Institute, gives at talk entitled Hall “Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble”. This is free and open to the public and is in room 272 of Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, at 7:30. Call 265-5296 for details.

April 19

Wednesday at noon the African Studies Sandwich Seminar presents Dior Konate, PhD candidate in History. His talk is entitled "On Colonial State Violence: A History of the Death Penalty in Senegal, 1892-1960". This is in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-2380 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host, Esty Dinur hosts Wajid Jenkins and others. They are just back from a visit to the devastated New Orleans. She speaks with them about its rebuilding or lack thereof. Call 256-2001 for details.

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

Wednesday evening Voces de la Frontera and others host labor poet Richard Vargas reading his poetry. He is a nominee for the Push Cart prize and his works have been read by Garrison Keillor over the air on "The Writer's Almanac". He will read at Ground Zero Coffee House, 744 Williamson Street at 7:00. Call 244-3633 for details.

Beginning Thursday there is an art exhibition entitled "Exquisite Corpse: five Bodies in five Parts". It features work by Mollie Gove, Holly Dee Jorgenson, Michelle Maly, Rosa Park and Aram Melis. It is in Edgewood College’s Oscar Rennebohm Library Gallery, One thousand Edgewood College Drive. The show runs through May second. Call 663-3300 for details.

Many Madison Seniors are not able to keep their lawns trim and tidy themselves. The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults Home Chore Volunteer Program is looking for people to help do this on either a one-time or on-going basis. Volunteers are asked to call 243-5252 and ask for Nicole.

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 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 Dane County Humane Society tries not to perform euthanasias on animals. As such, they are asking for people to consider adopting or providing foster care to an animal. They may also donate time, money or pet supplies to the shelter at 5132 Voges Road. Call 838-0413 for details.

April 18

Tuesday at noon the Legacies of Violence Research Circle of the International Institute sponsors Neil Whitehead of Anthropology and Religious Studies speaking on "Wars without End: Addictive Violence and the Mission of Democracy." It is in room 126 of the Memorial Library. Call 266-2866 for details.

Tuesday evening "Haymarket Books" and the "International Socialist Review" sponsor a free lecture by Jeffery Saint Clair, author and journalist for "Counterpunch". His lecture is entitled, "Grand Theft Pentagon: Tales of Corruption and Profiteering in the War on Terror". It is in room 1111 of the Humanities building at 7:00. Call 294-5961 for details.

Tuesday evening as part of "Out and About" month the University of Wisconsin-Madison LGBT Campus Center and others sponsor actor Star Trek’s George Takei. He will speak about life in a WWII Japanese-American internment camp, coming out, and the need for equality. This is at 7:00 in room 3650 of the Humanities Building. Call 265-3344 for details.

Tuesday evening the Peregrine Series on Fascism, Authority and the State discusses comparisons and contrasts between Hitler's New World Order and the United States Global Empire. This is in the Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street at 7:00. Call 442-8399 for details.

Tuesday evening the Harvey Goldberg Center and others sponsor Alex Roland of the History Department at Duke University speaking on "The Long War Dead: The Politics and Reality of Casualties in Iraq". This is in room 200 of the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum, 30 West Mifflin Street at 7:00. Call 263-1800 for details.

April 17

Monday at noon the Transnational Feminism Research Circle and the Department of Sociology host a talk by Brigitte Beauzamy of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Comparative Research in the Social Sciences. It is entitled "Suburbs in France: A Difficult Place for Anti-Globalization and Feminist Mobilization" This is in room 105 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-2921 for details.

Monday evening all members and friends of Mifflin Street Co-op are invited to their general membership meeting and potluck. There will be board elections and consideration of two proposals dealing with the co-op’s future. This is at 6:00 in the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street. Call 251-5899 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour host Donald Swadly presents locally produced music of the last ten years. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening as part of "Out and About" month the University of Wisconsin-Madison LGBT Campus Center and others sponsor comic sex advice columnist, Dan Savage. This is at 7:30 in the Memorial Union Theatre. Call 265-3344 for details. Tickets are free and available at the Union Box office.

April 14

This evening, there is a Christian Meet and Eat with LGBT-affirming Christian leaders. They will discuss gay rights, Christianity, and the personal experiences of the LGBT community. This is at the The Crossing, 1127 University Avenue, at 6. For more information, email nfigueroa@wisc.edu.

Tonight, the Ten Percent Society and others hold a Dance and Dance Auction. Everyone is welcome to bid regardless of gender or sexual identity. There is an admission charge that is reduced if you wear an Allies pin, shirt or armband. The proceeds benefit the Allies' Placard Program, a campaign to visibly identify gay-friendly spaces in Madison. This is in Tripp Commons of the Memorial Union at 9. Check tps.stdorg.wisc.edu for details.

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Orpheum Theater hosts independent, underground, punk filmmaker Rusty Nails. He is a director, writer, actor who has worked with John Waters, Guy Maddin, George Romero, The Dead Kennedys, The Ramones and Devo. His will show his new film ACNE as well as shorts from him and other filmmakers. This is at the Orpheum Theater, 216 State Street, tonight at midnight and tomorrow night at 9. For more details, check www.orpheumtheatre.net.

Sunday, Prairie Unitarian-Universalist Meeting House hosts a concert with Joel Pelletier and Maggie “Catfish” Siegfried”. Joel Pelletier will talk about his mural as well as American Fundamentalism and its threat to Democracy. Donations will be accepted. This is at Prairie Meeting House, 2010 Whenona Drive, at 7 pm. For details, call Bob Park at 273-8775.

April 13

This evening, the Madison General Membership Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World holds its monthly meeting and potluck. They will provide pizza and beverages, but other items are welcome. This is at the MTI Building, 821 Williamson Street, at 6:30. For more information, call 255-1800.

Tonight, the PoliSciFi book club hosts a screening of the 1973 classic “Soylent Green” followed by a discussion. Light refreshments and snacks are provided and donations are accepted. This is at Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street, at 7. For more information, call 442-8399 or email dvdwilliams51@yahoo.com.

Tonight, Action in Sudan hosts a Benefit for Darfur featuring Dumate (doo-MAH-tay) and DJ Laurie. There is a suggested donation that benefits Doctors Without Borders. This is at UW-Madison Union South Club 770, 227 North Randall Avenue, at 8:30.

The Wisconsin Campus Compact K-16 Service-Learning project is recruiting AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers for the 2006-07 program year. Thirty-five VISTA members will serve as service-learning coordinators at higher education institutions and community organizations throughout the state to develop partnerships that improve the academic achievement of low-income children in grades K-12 and fight poverty. To find out more and to apply, visit www.wicampuscompact.org.

April 12

Wednesday evening there is a meeting of the Madison Earth Day to May Day Committee. It is in the Lakeside Press, 1334 Williamson Street at 7:00. Call 255-1800 for details.

Wedmesdau at noon the African Studies Sandwich Seminar presents Carolyn A. Brown, Professor of History speaking on "African Urban Manhood in the Atlantic World: Respectable Clerks and Unruly Cowboys in the Making of the Colonial City, Enugu, Nigeria 1914-1955". This is in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-2380 for details.

Many Madison Seniors are not able to keep their lawns trim and tidy themselves. The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults Home Chore Volunteer Program is looking for people to help do this on either a one-time or on-going basis. Volunteers are asked to call 243-5252 and ask for Nicole.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is available for low-income individuals and others who need help filing their taxes. They are located at Centro Hispano of Dane County, 810 West Badger Road and other Dane County venues most weekdays through April seventeenth. Call 256-3018 for an appointment or 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 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.

April 11

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition holds its regular meeting. On the agenda are the victories of the "Bring the Troops Home" referendum and future activities. That’s in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street at 6:30. Call 242-9232 for details.

Tuesday evening as part of "Out and About" month the University of Wisconsin-Madison LGBT Campus Center and others sponsor a talk by "Blue Strom". Having transitioned from female-to-male and then back to female again she shares what her experiences have taught her about gender and human possibility. This is at 7:00 in the Memorial Union. Call 265-3344 for details. See today in the union for the location.

Tuesday evening there is a talk with Greg Wilpert, co-editor, Venezuelaanalysis.com. "Meaning of twenty-first Century Socialism for Venezuela." This is in the Pres House, 731 State Street at 7:00. Call 262-1420 for details.

Wednesday the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) and others hold a rally to encourage the passage of Senate Bill one (SB one) which establishes a Government Accountability Board. Speakers will include Mike McCabe of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. It is on the Library Mall at 11:00. Call 251-1918 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Wajid Jenkins and others, just back from another visit to devastated New Orleans. They will speak about its rebuilding or lack thereof. Call 256-2001 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.

April 10

Monday the Madison Mobilization for Immigrant Rights "April tenth Organizing Committee and others host a national day of action. The "Day Without Latinos" is an effort to stop the anti-immigrant Wisconsin Senate Bill 567 and other anti-immigrant efforts. It will start at 10:30 in Brittingham Park. Coverage by WORT will be bilingual. Call 467-0475 for details.

 evening the Madison Infoshop collective holds a meeting for people who would like to keep their community resource center and activist freespace open and lively. That’s at 6:00 in 1019 Williamson Street. Call 262-9036 for details.

Monday evening as part of "Out and About" month the University of Wisconsin-Madison LGBT Campus Center and others sponsor a film entitled "Family Fundamentals". It answers the question of what happens when conservative Christian parents have children who are gay? Filmmaker Arthur Dong finds out by interviewing three families. This is at 7:00 in room 1111 Humanities Building. Call 265-3344 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour Ellen Magee hosts a show about sexual assault awareness. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening the Social Justice Film Series continues with "Ours to Decide." It follows Madison’s Northside Community members trying to save Troy Community Gardens. The film asks who defines and benefits from urban redevelopment. This is at 7:30 in room 1641 Humanities. Call 262-9036 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Dan Jaffee speaks with Greg Wilpert, journalist and co-editor of the "Venezuela" news site. Call 2563-2001 for details.

April 7

Tonight, Stage Q opens Dutch Love at the Bartell Theater. Dutch Love is the story of a man and woman married for over 20 years and their college age daughter. What seems to be an average American family is shattered by the announcement that mom is in love with a woman named Dutch. StageQ Inc. is a local not-for-profit theater company. This is at the Bartell Theater, 113 East Mifflin Street, Thursdays at 7:30, Friday and Saturdays at 8, and Sundays at 2 through April 28. For tickets or information, check www.StageQ.com or call 661-9696 x3.

Tomorrow, Prairie Fire Biofuels Cooperative holds its first member and fund drive. This cooperative is making vegetable oil based fuels and technology available to its members, the community, and the region. They seek to change the way people in the Midwest think about transportation fuel sources. Attendees can learn about the new cooperative at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Avenue, from 1 to 3 pm. For more information, call 882-0397 or check prairiefirebiofuels.org.

Tomorrow night, SEIU, UW Center for Global Health, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, and Physicians for Social Responsibility host Community Health Panel Discussion with Palestinian and local area health providers. The panel will discuss the physical and mental aspects of community health, when people are in crisis. A question and answer session and reception will round out the evening. This is in Room 1345 of the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Avenue, at 7. For more information call 262-3862 or e-mail rafahsistercity@yahoo.com.

Sunday morning, Madison Hours and Dane County Time Bank hold their monthly Pancake Breakfast. All pancakes are organic and vegan with nuts or fruits. The breakfast also features oven-roasted potatoes, organic fair trade coffee, orange juice, and live music. Madison HOURS promotes local trade through local currency and the Dane County Time Bank allows members to share their skills in trade. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street from 8:30 to 11. Check madisonhours.org or call 259-9050 for more information.

April 6

Today, the exhibit "The Stuff We Are Made Of - Large Fabric and Small Paper Collages", opens at the UW's Women's Studies Research Center. The exhibit is made up of recent art by Sharon Kilfoy containing fragments of clothing and accessories that evoke a human presence. This is at the UW's Women's Studies Research Center, 1155 Observatory Drive through June 30. Call Laura Pollock at 263-2053 for more information.



This afternoon, the Division of International Studies and the International Institute host Arjun Appadurai (are-JOON app-ah-DUR-eye). He is the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at New School University in New York City, and a scholar on the cultural dimensions of globalization. He will give a talk, "What Goes around Comes Around: Modernization Theory in a Post-National World". This is at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, at 4. Check www.intl-institute.wisc.edu/ for more information.



This evening, Progressive Dane and Edgewood College co-host a panel discussion on providing comprehensive health care. The panel includes speakers from the Coalition for Wisconsin Health, Wisconsin Heath Care for All, the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, and the Wisconsin Health Project. Each speaker will outline their plan to provide Wisconsin citizens with health care. This is free and open to the public. It is in Anderson Auditorium in Predolin Humanities Center on the Edgewood College Campus from 6:30 to 8:30. Check www.prodane.org for more details.



Tonight, Stacey Vilas, the Community Police Liaison with Safe Community Coalition and Rhonda Russell of the Madison Police Department hold a Pedestrian Traffic Safety Forum. Participants can learn about Traffic Safety Programs available to neighborhoods through Safe Community Coalition; learn how to work with city government on traffic issues; and work with neighbors to identify, prioritize and take action on neighborhood traffic issues. This is at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street, from 6:30 to 8:30. For more information, call Bonnie Schmidt, Project Coordinator, at 259-0666 or check www.safecommunitycoalition.org.