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.