Friday, September 11, 2009

Do you have beads you don’t need, or glues you don’t use? Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Ave, invites you to clean out your studios, closets and garages for art supplies and other useable items for Saturday’s “Art Swap”. Call 249-9100 or email Meghan@absolutelyartllc.com for details or to make arrangements for a drop-off. The business is located on the Capital City Bike Trail.

Tonight from 7:30 to 10, a Fighting BobFest Kick-Off Benefit will be held at the Barrymore Theater, 2090 Atwood Ave., featuring Jim Hightower, Jeremy Scahill, and a video on Torturing Democracy. Fighting BobFest takes place all day Saturday at the Sauk County Fair Grounds in Baraboo. More info at fightingbob.com

Saturday in Stoughton, the Yahara River Grocery Co-op is partnering with 9 restaurants and food establishments to dish up some delicious locally-grown foods. As part of the East Local challenge, Stoughton will host Local-motion: An Eat Local Craw. More info at 267-7907 or online at yaharagrocery.coop

Saturday from noon to 2 pm and 5 to 7 pm, Peace Fest will be held at Thunderbird Lanes in Baraboo (across from the Fairgrounds on Hwy 33). Open mic and folk music by John Statz are on the program during and after Bobfest! More info at 230-6640.

Saturday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition (MACSAC) in partnership with Underground Food Collective will host the Third Annual Bike the Barns. This year's 52-mile ride highlights three local CSA and direct market farms and, once again, features artisan local food. Registration is required. More info at macsac.org