Wednesday, March 28, 2007

March 28, 2007

Monday, March 26, 2007


Monday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair hosts Mike Moon and Wajid Jenkins interview journalist, John Ross about the Zapatistas and Mexican politics. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday at noon the Havens Center and others host a talk by activist and author, John Ross. It is entitled, “The Other Campaign and the 2006 Mexican Elections, What Worked, What Didn’t.” This is in room 8417 Social Sciences building. Call 262-2811 for details.

Monday evening the Bram’s Addition Neighborhood Association holds a district thirteen candidate’s forum featuring Julia Kerr and Duane Steinhauer. It will include time to meet them personally and a question and answer period. This is at 6:30 in the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street. Call 255-4399 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour, “Eight O’Clock Buzz weather guy” Rob McClure talks to local storm spotters about how they train and deploy, what they look for, how they communicate in the field, and what they experienced this last season. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Willy Becker speaks with Si Kahn, labor singer, community organizer and campaigner against private prisons. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Home Chore Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to help older people by doing household chores, such as yard work, that may be difficult for them, making living at home impossible. Call 223-3100 for more information, or, to volunteer.



Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition (MAPC) sponsors a free community workshop with Bread and Puppet Theater. Participants will create a “Cantastoria!” This is an ancient form of storytellig that combines text, movement, music, and painting. This is at 5:00 in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. There is also one at 6:30. Call 698-2401 for details.

Tuesday evening Community Action on Latin America (CALA) sponsors author and activist John Ross speaking on “No Mexico Without Corn". Specifically he will discuss how the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and corporate agriculture threatens the identity of Mexico's people. This is in Rainbow Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 251‑1551 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Rose Brewer, Professor of African American and African Studies at the University of Minnesota, about race, class, and gender. Call 256-2001 for details.

Until tax filing day on April 15 the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs provide people with limited incomes, disabilities, or limited English proficiency free tax help. For details call 1-800-829-1040 or (414) 297-3302.

The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults are looking for volunteers this winter to shovel snow for the elderly. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. Call 243-5252 for details.

The Respite Center is a safe place for kids, ages birth to fourteen, whose families are under stress or in crisis. They are looking for volunteers to play with kids four hours a week. Training is required. Call Molly at 244‑5730 for details.


Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Wednesday evening the Madison Infosop and Associated Students of Madison host the “Everything is Fine, Circus Show with Bread and Puppet Theater”. It is a political satire with a menagerie of images featuring the Bread & Puppet Brass Band. That’s at 7:00 in the Memorial Union. Check Today in the Union for the room location. Call 698-2401 for details.

Wednesday evening the Gaylord Nelson Retrospective Lecture Series presents a lecture by Joel Rogers, chair of the Apollo Alliance and director
of the Center on Wisconsin Strategies. It is entitled, “How Global Warming Can Save Democracy”. This is in the Wisconsin State Historical Society Auditorium, 816 State Street at 7:30. Call 263-5599 for details.

Thursday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Lea Zeldin speaks with Doctor Paula Wolfe, Assistant Professor of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction. They will speak concerning "Teaching Social Justice to Adolescents" Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons there is a food pantry at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street. Clients choose anything shelved based on food availability. This is between 2:30 to 4:30. They ask clients to register before 1:00 the day before. Call 255-1287 for details.

There is a free computer lab in the Catholic Multicultural Center. It is available weekdays from 9:00-5:30 at 1862 Beld Street. Lab Users must always show a photo ID and take an orientation the first time. Call 255-1287 for details.

The University of Wisconsin Arboretum seeks volunteers to assist in
the visitor center, on the trails, in the gardens, and in the prairies
and forests. Tools and training provided. For more information call Judy Kingsbury at 262-5604.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

March २७, 2007

Tuesday evening the Madison Area Peace Coalition (MAPC) sponsors a free community workshop with Bread and Puppet Theater. Participants will create a “Cantastoria!” This is an ancient form of storytellig that combines text, movement, music, and painting. This is at 5:00 in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. There is also one at 6:30. Call 698-2401 for details.

Tuesday evening Community Action on Latin America (CALA) sponsors author and activist John Ross speaking on “No Mexico Without Corn". Specifically he will discuss how the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and corporate agriculture threatens the identity of Mexico's people. This is in Rainbow Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street at 7:00. Call 251‑1551 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Rose Brewer, Professor of African American and African Studies at the University of Minnesota, about race, class, and gender. Call 256-2001 for details.

Until tax filing day on April 15 the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs provide people with limited incomes, disabilities, or limited English proficiency free tax help. For details call 1-800-829-1040 or (414) 297-3302.

The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults are looking for volunteers this winter to shovel snow for the elderly. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. Call 243-5252 for details.

The Respite Center is a safe place for kids, ages birth to fourteen, whose families are under stress or in crisis. They are looking for volunteers to play with kids four hours a week. Training is required. Call Molly at 244‑5730 for details.

Monday, March 26, 2007

March 26

Monday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair hosts Mike Moon and Wajid Jenkins interview journalist, John Ross about the Zapatistas and Mexican politics. Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday at noon the Havens Center and others host a talk by activist and author, John Ross. It is entitled, “The Other Campaign and the 2006 Mexican Elections, What Worked, What Didn’t.” This is in room 8417 Social Sciences building. Call 262-2811 for details.

Monday evening the Bram’s Addition Neighborhood Association holds a district thirteen candidate’s forum featuring Julia Kerr and Duane Steinhauer. It will include time to meet them personally and a question and answer period. This is at 6:30 in the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street. Call 255-4399 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour, “Eight O’Clock Buzz weather guy” Rob McClure talks to local storm spotters about how they train and deploy, what they look for, how they communicate in the field, and what they experienced this last season. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Willy Becker speaks with Si Kahn, labor singer, community organizer and campaigner against private prisons. Call 256-2001 for details.

The Home Chore Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to help older people by doing household chores, such as yard work, that may be difficult for them, making living at home impossible. Call 223-3100 for more information, or, to volunteer.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Friday, March 23

Tonight, A Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore and Coffeehouse hosts a Book Release Party and an Evening of Music and Theater. The event celebrates the paperback release of Ruth Barrett's Women's Rites, Women's Mysteries: Intuitive Ritual Creation. This is at A Room of One’s Own, 307 West Johnson Street, at 6. For more information, check aroomofonesown.com or call the Store at 257-7888.


Tomorrow afternoon, the Workers Rights Center hosts a Workers Rights Advocate Training Session. Participants can find out about the local, state and federal laws that cover the workplace and learn strategies to help workers defend their rights on the job. This is at the Workers Rights Center, 2300 South Park Street #6, at 1. RSVP to pgburant@wisc.edu. Call 255-0376 or check workerjustice.org for more details.


Tomorrow, more than 20 local CSA farmers and Mayor Dave Cieslewicz celebrate Community Supported Agriculture. The event includes opportunities to meet farmers, browse information tables, and learn about the fresh, local foods through demonstrations, workshops, and slide shows. Attendees will also enjoy live music, refreshments, a kid’s craft area, and the opportunity to win a free CSA share. This is at Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue, from 1 to 4. For more information, check macsac.org.


Tomorrow afternoon, there is a rally and march to the State Capitol to oppose Wisconsin's Real ID Act. This march is to support immigrant rights in this state. This begins at Brittingham Park on West Washington Avenue, at 2. Call 345-9544 or check uniondetrabajadores.org or realnightmare.org for details.


Tomorrow night, there is a Deception! Story Slam. It is an urban spoken word storytelling competition. There is a cover charge. This is at Genna's Lounge, 105 West Main Street, at 7:30. For more information, email storyslamfan@yahoo.com.


Sunday, A Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore and Coffeehouse hosts poets Debroah Keenan and Anne-Marie Oomen from Milkweed Press in Minneapolis. They will sign their new books of poetry.. She will read from her new collection of poems entitled Yaya's Cloth. This is at A Room of One’s Own, 307 West Johnson Street, at 2. For more information, check aroomofonesown.com or call the Store at 257-7888.


Sunday, John Ross speaks on "Fair Trade & Human Rights in Palestine & Chiapas". John Ross reports for many progressive publications on such topics as electoral fraud and human rights abuses in Mexico, environmental carnage, and the struggles of Indians and farmers have won various awards down the years. This event is co-sponsored by Just Coffee and Rainbow. This is at the Escape Java Joint, 916 Wlliamson Street, at 7. Check rainbowbookstore.org or call the Bookstore at 257-6050 for details.

Thursday, March 22

Tonight, the Campus Anti-War Network host a discussion entitled “Afghanistan: The Other Occupation”. This is in Room 4028 of Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue, at 7. Check events in wpnj.org for more details.


Tonight, the UW Student Animal Legal Defense Fund hosts a showing of the film "Peaceable Kingdom". This documentary shows factory farms and the struggles of people to fight for animal rights. Refreshments will be provided. This is free and open to the public. This is in room 2260 of the UW Law School, 975 Bascom Mall, at 7. For more details, contact Paul Burant at pgburant@wisc.edu or 414-640-0703.


Tonight, Jewish Voice for Peace hold its inaugural meeting with a showing of the film “Occupied Minds”. The film is the story of two journalists, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who travel to Jerusalem looking for new solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Jewish Voice for Peace is a national, grassroots organization working to bring a humane US foreign policy to the Middle East. This is at Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street, at 7:30. For more information, check jewishvoiceforpeace.org or call Tsela Barr of the Madison Chapter at 236-2141.


Tomorrow and Saturday, the University of Wisconsin Law School Indigenous Law Students Association is hosting their 21st Annual Indian Law Symposium, featuring leaders in the field of Indian Law from all over the country. It is free and open to the public and will take place from 9 to 5 tomorrow and 9 to 1:30 Saturday. This is at the UW Law School, 975 Bascom Mall.

March 21, 2007

Wednesday afternoon professor of history at Northwestern University. Nancy Maccclean speaks on “Race and Region in the Making of the Modern Right, Southern Dominance in Borrowed Language: The Regional Origins of American Neo-Liberalism”. This is at 4:00 in room 8417 Social Science building. Call 262-1420 for details.

“The University of Wisconsin Arboretum seeks volunteers to assist in
the visitor center, on the trails, in the gardens, and in the prairies
and forests. Tools and training provided. For more information call Judy Kingsbury at 262-5604.

Until tax filing day on April 15 the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs provide people with limited incomes, disabilities, or limited English proficiency free tax help. For details call 1-800-829-1040 or (414) 297-3302.

The Madison Coalitions of Older Adults are looking for volunteers this winter to shovel snow for the elderly. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. Call 243-5252 for details.

The Women and Infant Children (WIC) Nutrition program offers a wide variety of services, food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five years of age healthy and strong. For details call 267-1111.

“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.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

March 20, 2007

Tuesday afternoon professor of history at Northwestern University Nancy Maccclean speaks on “Race and Region in the Making of the Modern Right, Freedom is Not Enough: The Opening of the American Workplace”. This is at 4:00 in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-1420 for details.

Tuesday evening the Perigrine Anti-Fascist Book Series presents writer
on the subjects of fascism and political authority, Joe Deane with a discussion of Earnest Hemingway’s "The Fifth Column & Four Stories of the Spanish Civil War." This is at Avol’s Bookstore, 315 West Gilman Street at 6:30. Call 442-8399 for details.

Tuesday evening the Madison Campus Women’s Center and others host a talk entitled, “Women’s Voices Behind Bars: A panel discussion on women and the Prison Industrial Complex.” It features Jan Miyasaki of WORT and “Project Respect”. That’s at 7:00 in room 1651 of the Humanities building. Call 262-8093 for details.

Wednesday at noon Tony Michls, professor of American Jewish history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison speaking on “The Intellectual Life 1of Yiddish-Speaking Workers: Socialist ‘Enlightenment.’ This is in room 4207 Helen C. White Hall. Call 265-4763 for details.

Wednesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Esty Dinur speaks with Nancy MacLean, Professor of History at Northwestern University, about “Race and Region in the Making of the Modern American Right.” Call 256-2001 for details.

There is a free computer lab in the Catholic Multicultural Center. It is available weekdays from 9:00-5:30 at 1862 Beld Street. Lab Users must always show a photo ID and take an orientation the first time. Call 255-1287 for details.

Monday, March 19, 2007

मार्च 19

Monday at noon the group “”Vigil for Peace” meets for a remembrance of Iraqi and United States war dead. This is the four-year anniversary of the start of the war. This is at the corner of Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Call 846-7924 for details.

Monday evening there is a vigil of the fourth anniversary of the United States invasion of Iraq and will honor the troops who have died and those who are still serving in that war. This is in Mount Horeb’s Liberty Park at 7:00. Call 608-527- 2183 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour hosts Slick and Slack, the Grease Brothers, will dazzle people with their erudite knowledge of all things related to listener’s cars and vegetable oil. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday to celebrate “Healthy Babies Month” there will be a “Healthy Babies, Healthy Families`” fair. Families are invited to come and meet with members of area family, health, education and recreation programs. There will be door prizes. This is in the Harambee center, 2202 South Park Street starting at 10:00. Call 261-9138 for details.

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons there is a food pantry at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street. Clients choose anything shelved based on food availability. This is between 2:30 to 4:30. Please, register before 1:00 the day before. Call 255-1287 for details.

Alliance for Animals and others offer low or no cost spaying or neutering to pet or rescued cats and dogs. They are at 112 State Street. For details or program requirements call 257-6333.

Friday, March 16, 2007

मार्च १६, 2007

Today, Nationally known choreographer & dancer Peggy Choy of the UW-Madison Dance Program premiers her new dance work “Gateless Gate: Women of the Scarred Earth”. Magdalena Gomez, an award-winning Massachusetts-based poet/performer, and dancer-martial artists from New York, Merina Celander, Ai Ikeda and Takemi Kitamura, and Madison's Amanda Kimble and Ariele Riboh, will join Choy. This is free and open to the public. The performance is at the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon Street, at 8. For more information contact P. Choy at kiproject@hotmail.com or 263-1755.

Tonight, A Room of One’s Own Feminist Bookstore and Coffeehouse hosts a Book Release Party for Andrea Potos. She will read from her new collection of poems entitled Yaya's Cloth. This is at A Room of One’s Own, 307 West Johnson Street, at 6:30. For more information, check aroomofonesown.com or call the Store at 257-7888.

Tonight, Edgewood College hosts an evening with Bobby and Leslie Seale entitled “All Power to All People” They will share their experiences as youthful architects of the Black Panther Party in the 1960's. There is a small ticket charge. This is at the Todd Wehr Edgedome on Edgewood's campus at 7. Call 663-2213 for more information.

Tomorrow, the Madison Area Peace Coalition hosts a peace vigil to Bring the Troops Home Now and End the War in Iraq. This is the Vigil’s One Year Anniversary. Participants are asked to bring signs and drums if possible. This is at Library Mall at 1. For more information, call Helena White at 249-2097 or check www.madpeace.org.

Tomorrow, the Salvation Army hosts a Madison Common Council Forum with the candidates. This is at the Salvation Army's Annex basement, 3030 Darbo Street, at 1:30.

Tomorrow afternoon, Hands off Venezuela’s local chapter holds its inaugural meeting. The international group seeks to raise awareness and grassroots support for the Bolivarian (bowl-ah-varian) Revolution. This is at 150 Jenifer Street at 4. For more information, check www.ushov.org or www.handsoffvenezula.org.

Sunday afternoon, Café Serret hosts a showing of “The Gospel According to God”. The film is about God sending Jesus back to earth to bring the promised salvation. Café Serret provides a look into Israeli life, society and issues through films as well as a chance to talk about what is portrayed and how the viewers feel and think about it. This is free and is at Temple Beth Israel, 1406 Mount Street, at 4:30. Check uwhillel.org (spell uwhillel) for more information.

Sunday evening, the Civilizational Collapse Discussion Group hosts a discussion on the writings of Derrick Jensen and other modern critics of western civilization. Bring snacks or drinks to share. This is at 616 South Brearly Street, at 6:30. Call 442-8399 for more information.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

मार्च १५, 2007

Tonight, the Haven's Center hosts a talk with George Friday entitled “Acting for Change in the World: Today’s Imperative”. Friday is national coordinator of the Independent Progressive Politics Network and co-chair of United For Peace and Justice. The talk focuses on low-income people and people of color in leadership, winning, and what winning means for all involved. This is in Room 335 of the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, at 7. Check havenscenter.org for details.

This weekend, the Young Shakespeare Players perform “Scenes from Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickleby” base on the Royal Shakespeare Company's 1980 adaptation. The performances are at 6 pm tonight, tomorrow , and Saturday with a 1 pm showing on Sunday. This is at the Playhouse, 1806 West Lawn Avenue behind Trader Joe's. For more details, contact Monica Messina at 236-9791 or nikmess@hotmail.com.


Sunday, the Community Action Coalition hosts the 2nd Annual Grow Together Conference for Madison Community Gardeners. This features gardening workshops, information, cooking demonstrations, kids' activities and more. Organizers will provide interpretation for Hmong, English, Spanish and Khmer speakers. This is at the New Allied Boys and Girls Club, 4619 Jenewein Street, from 1 to 5. To register, contact Janet Parker at janetp@cacscw.org or 246-4730 x218.

Friday, March 02, 2007

March 2

Tomorrow, Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative hosts cultural historian, literary journalist and student of the American photo image, Michael Lesy. Lesy will read from his newly released book Murder City: The Bloody History of Chicago in the Twenties. This is at Rainbow on at 2. Check rainbowbookstore.org or call them at 257-6050 for details.


Tomorrow evening, the Marquette Neighborhood Association holds its annual Chili Dinner. The dinner features dancing and music by the Dang-Its. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund for neighborhood kids. This is at the Wil-Mar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, at 5:30. Check marquette-neighborhood.org for more details.


Tomorrow night, the Mad Rollin' Dolls hold their bout after party at the High Noon Saloon. The party features performances by Lawrence, Kansas band "The Ants" and Madison band “The Pints”. Attendees get in free with a Mad Rollin' Dolls ticket stub else there is an entrance fee. This is at High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Street, at 9:30. Check madrollindolls.com for details.


Sunday, the Madison Area Peace Organization and Al-Awda host a Divestment Training and Strategy Session for people who support ending the Israeli Occupation of the Palestinian territories. This is at the Wilmar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 2:30 to 5:30. For more information call 251-4328, 442-0030,or visit www.madpeace.org.

Thursday, March 01, 2007

March 1

This evening is the monthly meeting of the Madison Climate Change & Peak Oil Meet-Up. This is free an open to all, but donations are accepted. This is at the Escape Java Joint & Gallery, 916 Williamson Street, at 6:30. For more information, call 249-9699.


Tonight, Humanities Without Boundaries Presents Etienne Balibar, Distinguished Professor of French & Italian, and Comparative Literature, at the University of California, Irvine. He will give a talk entitled “Politics as War, War as Politics” about how nation states are fighting wars as policy rather than last resort. This is at the Chazen Museum of Art, Room L160, 800 University Avenue, at 7:30. Check humanities.wisc.edu for more details.


Beginning tonight, there is a sexual health discussion group for gender diverse people including but not limited to self-identified genderqueers, transsexuals, drag king/queens, and cross dressers. The six-week group will cover a wide variety of topical matter related to gender self-expression, body imagery, discrimination issues, health care barriers/resources, and the sexual decision-making process. Sessions will be two hours in length, meet once a week on Thursday nights at 7, and are completely confidential. This is at OutReach, 600 Williamson Street. For more information leave a message for Renee at 255-8582 or e-mail her at madcityrenee@tds.net. Also check genderwellness.org.