Friday February 1st, 2008

Friday night from 5 to 10 PM, Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Ave., welcomes Nancy Welch and Judy Landsman and their show entitled "Humor Us", an exhibit of assemblages made from found & gifted objects. This is an all ages event with food from Bunky's Cafe and drinks provided. This show will delight both young and old alike. If you miss the show tonight, you may still view it the entire month of February during normal gallery hours. For details call 249-9100.

A local artist has found a way to combine his passions for environmental art, feeding the needy, working for peace and … grilling meat. The result is “Grillin’ for Peace,” to be held Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM on the ice of Lake Wingra, just off Vilas Park Beach. Tom Barry plans to arrange 53 “classic” Weber grills in a peace sign on the frozen lake. Grillers will pay a fee to take part in the event, with all proceeds going to Savory Sunday, a local effort to feed the needy.

Friday night at 5:30 and 8 PM, the Young Shakespeare Players will offer a production of George Bernard Shaw's "Great Catherine", a comedy about Russia's Catherine the Great. Repeat performances on Saturday and Sunday. Performances are always FREE and the address is 1806 West Lawn Avenue (near Spooner and Monroe). For details call ysp.org or 258-0015.

Friday night at 7:30 PM, celebrate Gilbert and Sullivan’s “With Ringing Cheer” at the First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Avenue. “With Ringing Cheer” gives tastes of The Mikado, offers favorites from other G & S shows, and asks all to sing along. After the show meet the talented
singers of Madison Savoyards Ltd. and enjoy refreshments. Come early for seating. For more information call 231-9005.

Friday and Saturday night, a variety show featuring talented women 50 and older will be featured at Meriter Main Gate, 333 W Main Street. The Second Annual Fabulous Crone Show starts at 7 PM both nights. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are donation-based. A Sunday matinee is also scheduled at 2 PM at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin Street. For more info call 225.9664 or check out croneshow.com.

On Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm a Workers' Rights Advocates Training will be offered at The Workers' Rights Center. This training is for those interested in becoming volunteer Workers' Rights Advocates. 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. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to attend! Snacks provided. Space is limited so RSVP by calling 255-0376.

Everyone interested in snowmobiling is invited to Blizzard Blast, a day of fun to benefit children and adults with disabilities, who participate in programs run by Easter Seals Wisconsin. Blizzard Blast will be held at the Dorf Haus Supper Club on Hwy. Y in Roxbury. Activities begin at 1 p.m. and include games, a silent auction, food, and music. For more information or to buy tickets call Easter Seals at 1-800-422-2324, extension 109.

On Sunday the Escape Java Joint (916 Williamson St.) will host a performance at 3 PM by Carol Williams, Chicago-based folk and jazz musician. Proceeds to benefit Code Pink. Co-sponsored by Peregrine Forum. For details call 442-8399.