April 13, 2007

Tonight, Two Degrees Coffeeshop in Room of One’s Own Bookstore hosts a “Free and Queer” amateur drag show hosted by the Madkings. This is in a Room of One’s, 307 W. Johnson Street, at 7. For more information, check aroomofonesown.com or call the Store at 257-7888.

Tonight, Professor Josh Farley of the University of Vermont gives a talk entitled “The Stern Report on the Economics of Global Warming : Strengths and Weaknesses”. This is sponsored by the Madison Institute. This is at the State Historical Society, 816 State Street, at 7. Check newcollegemadison.com for details.

Tomorrow, Neighborhood House holds a spring cleaning sale. People can donate items or buy items including toys, collectables, books, and more. All procees benefit Neighborhood House. This is at Neighborhood House, 29 South Mills Street, from 9 to 2. For more information, call 255-5337.

Tomorrow, Rainbow hosts Madison-based poet and novelist Sara Greenslit and her story artist and poet colleague Daniel Borzutsky. Greenslit will read from her first novel, The Blue of Her Body, the story of a woman in flight from a lover and into anti-depressants, who takes a job in a new city as an attendant in an aviary. This is in Rainbow Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street at 2. Check rainbowbookstore.org or call the Bookstore at 257-6050 for details.

Tomorrow evening, the Socialist Potluck meets to discuss Molly Ivins: Joyous Hellraiser. Bring a dish or drink to share. The Socialist Potluck is an opportunity for socialists to gather and share ideas. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, at 5:30. For more details, call 241-3576.

Sunday afternoon, Partners for Peace hosts “Jerusalem Women Speak: Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision”. Partners for Peace seeks to educate the American public about key issues in the effort to secure peace and justice among Palestinians and Israelis. This is at the Memorial United Church of Christ, 5705 Lacy Road in Fitchburg, at 2. Check partnersforpeace.org for details.

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.

April 12, 2007

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, Social Cinema continues with The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. The film is about the April 11, 2002 U.S. sponsored coup attempt that was made against President Hugo Chavez. This is at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street, at 7. For more information, call 256-1191.

Tonight, the UW Madison Middle East Studies Department hosts Fawwaz Trabulsi of the Lebanese-American University in Beirut, Lebanon. He will speak on Israel and Lebanon: The Summer War, 2006. This is in Room 1351 of the Chemistry Building, 1101 University Avenue, at 7:30. Check mideast.wisc.edu for more details.

Tonight, there is a report back from a Madison Delegation to Colombia and the Peace Community of San Jose de Apartado. This is at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 South Segoe Road, at 7:30. Call 257-8753 or email csn@igc.org for more details.

This weekend is the 2007 Hip Hop as a Movement Conference. This features films, MC and dance battles, spoken word slams, a talent show, and numerous concerts. For details and a schedule of events, check myspace.com/hiphopweek.

April 11, 2007

Wednesday evening the Madison Infoshop hosts a screening of the documentary
"Trudell" which chronicles the life of Native American poet-prophet-activist-songwriter, John Trudell. This is at Escape Java Joint, 916 Williamson Street at 6:30. Call 256-9036 for details.

Wednesday evening Outreach hosts a meeting of Friends To Be With (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and queer)(LGBTQ) developmental disabilities social group meeting. This will include eating, chatting, and watching a surprise film. It is at 5:00 in 600 Williamson Street, Suite P-1. Call 255-8582 for details.

Wednesday evening Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center hosts “Tunes at Monona Terrace”. The featured band is the “Center Stage Variety Show Band”. They play hits from the ‘80’s on. This is in one John Nolen Drive at 5:30. Call 261-4000 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.

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.

April 10, 2007

Tuesday evening Community Action on Latin America (CALA) hosts a presentation and slideshow by John Kinsman of “Family Farm Defenders”. He will highlight the efforts of farmers to make partnerships across borders as a response to global trade issues. That’s at 7:00 at Rainbow Bookstore, 426 West Gilman Street. Call 251-3241 for details.

Tuesday afternoon there is a panel discussion entitled, “Climate Change and Wisconsin’s Future: Issues and Opportunities. Should Wisconsin move ahead on climate change policy”? Participants include Senator Mark Miller, of the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee and Keith Reopelle, program director of “Clean Wisconsin”, This is at 2:30 in room 180 of Science Hall. Call 262-3063 for details. It will be followed by an informal reception.

Wednesday morning the Stoughton Senior Center welcomes Reid Miller’s Paw Paw Puppet Theater presentations of “The Fable of Lion and Mouse”, and “The Tale of Monkey and Crocodile”. The show entails folksinging, puppetry and storytelling. This is at 11:00 in the Stoughton Senior Center, 245 West Main Street. Call 608-576-7529 for details or reservations. It is followed at noon by a meal. Call 873-8585 to reserve the meal.

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.

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 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.

April 9, 2007

Monday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Allen Ruff’s guest is Ervand Abrahamian, Iran and Middle East Historian at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) (and reportedly one of the very best historians out there these days writing on Iran). Call 256-2001 for details.

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour two friends present different kinds of Latin music from different places, with explanations of the rhythms and backgrounds. One will speak in English and the other in Spanish. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair Willy Becker hosts a discussion of the life and cultural importance of that “all-American every woman”, Anna Nicole Smith. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tuesday at noon the Lakeview Lutheran Church holds a senior forum to meet Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin. This is preceded by a lunch at 11:30. It is open to the public and accessible. Participants should RSVP today. For details and to reserve a seat call 244-6181.

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 are provided. For details call Judy Kingsbury at 262-5604.