Tuesday, November 10, 2009

This evening architectural historian, Jim Draeger will discuss the history of “Stoughton Opera House” and other Wisconsin opera houses. His new book is entitled, "Encore! The Renaissance of Wisconsin Opera Houses”. This is at 7:00 at 381 East Main Street in Stoughton. Call 877-4400 for details.

This evening the Madison Public Library Seqoya branch hosts Terese Allen talking about "The Flavor of Wisconsin: An Informal History of Food and Eating in the Badger State.” This is at 7:00 in 4340 Tokay Boulevard. Call 266-6385 for details.

This evening the “Madison Area Peace Coalition” hosts Doctor Adam Schesch, scholar of guerrilla wars and counter-insurgencies speaking on "The Expanding United States War in Afghanistan and Pakistan, An Update." This is at 7:00 in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. For details call 255-9773.

On-going Motherfool’s Coffeehouse, 1101 Williamson Street hosts the "Plants and Animals" art show by Twyla Clark. This is through November thirtieth. Call 259-1301 for details.

On-going the Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Avenue exhibits photographs by James Gill. These large-format color portraits feature veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. They have talked about their experiences with the “Wisconsin Stories Project”. Call 263-2068 for details. It runs daily except Monday until January third.

“The Worker’s Rights Center helps people resolve workplace problems”. This includes firing for “no match” letters, non-payment of wages or overtime, discrimination, or not caring for an employee hurt on the job. The office is in the “Villager Mall”, 2300 South Park Street. Call 255-0376 for details.

“Dane County Friends of Ferals” volunteers are dedicated to bettering the future of feral cats. Their mission is to establish a no-kill standard and promote the value and well-being of Dane County area feral cats. Call 467-4067 for details.

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

Dane County Humane Society has low cost spayings and neuterings available for dogs and cats. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.