Thursday, August 6, 2009

Tonight at 6 pm, Good Oak Ecological Services will lead a Wildflower Walk of the Atwood Community Prairie. This urban prairie is right along the east isthmus bike path, across from the Atwood Community Gardens. The group will meet at the info Kiosk at the mid point of the prairie. For more info contact Frank Hassler at 209-0607.

Tonight at 7 pm, Tyler Boudreau will speak about his book Packing Inferno:The Unmaking of a Marine and his trip to Madison. As part of Tyler's trip from Seattle, WA to Northampton, MA, he is visiting with communities to join discussions about the wars of our time and to share experiences in hopes of broadening the discourse and deepening the understanding. The event will be held at Escape Java Joint, 940 Williamson St. More info at madison@ivaw.org or 715-533-2887.

Wisconsin Capitol Pride is looking for Volunteers for Pride Weekend August 16 and 17 for set-up, teardown, registration, admission, security, parade assistance, and the entertainment/stage, and beverage teams. If able to help, please contact Steven Stafford at 608-335-1834 or email sstafford@wisconsincapitolpride.org.

This week is the last week of the Blooming Butterfly show at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue in Madison. Visitors can experience the magnificence of free-flying butterflies while strolling through the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Local collector Dan Capps' exotic butterfly collection will also be on display through Sunday. More info at olbrich.org or 246-4550.

Tonight at 7 pm Avol’s Bookstore will host Open Mike Poetry at 315 W. Gorham. More info at 255-4730.

Tonight at 7 pm at Rennebohm Park, 115 N Eau Claire Ave, Jim Latimer will conduct the Capitol City band in a free concert. Bringing a lawn chair is suggested. More info at 835-9861.

Tomorrow night at the Monona Terrace Rooftop, 1 John Nolen Drive, Dane Dances returns for its 10th season. The music line-up includes Rhythm & Blues and Jazz at 6 followed by Salsa and Merengue at 8. More info at 358-5894.