Friday, February 12, 2010

Saturday, Frank Hassler from Good Oaks Ecological Services will be making 2 presentations during the Garden Expo at the Alliant Energy Center. At Noon in the Waubesa/Kegonsa Room. Native Landscaping: A Primer will cover the many benefits of landscaping with native plants and explore some of the species that work well in our area. The 3 pm talk, in the Mendota 5 Room, Controlling Weeds and Invasive Plants will address organic control methods. More info at 209-0607

Tonight at 9:30, the Harmony Bar (2201 Atwood Ave.) will host Harmony for Haiti Benefit with music from Taki Allstars, Boo Bradley, Stephanie Rearick, and Jeremiah Nelson. All proceeds will go towards Red Cross relief operations in Haiti.

Saturday at 4 pm, the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St., will host a Pre-Marxian Socialisms class - sponsored by the Socialist Education Committee. This is the first class in a new year-long monthly series on the history and ideas of socialism. Classes are free, however pre-registration is recommended and optional readings are available. The Socialist Potluck will follow the event at 5:30 pm. A dish or drink s to share are suggested. More info at 442-8399.

Sunday at 7 pm, Madison Infoshop (1019 Williamson St.) will offer a screening and discussion of the Murder of Fred Hampton. The 1971 documentary follows the work of the inspirational leader of the Illinois Chapter of Black Panther up until his assassination by the Chicago Police Department. The event is hosted by the Direct Action/Mutual Aid Network. More info at 262-9036.

Saturday, The Music Teacher's National Association UW Chapter will be hosting a concert to benefit the victims in Haiti. The concert will take place at 6:30 in the Humanities building on campus, in Morphy Hall. All donations will go to the organization "Hope for Haiti," and the program includes piano works of Beethoven, Berg, Chopin and others. For more information visit uwmtna.org.

The Madison Infoshop will be hosting its annual Anti-Valentine's Day party at the Faux-Op (“Foh-op”) on Saturday starting at 6:30pm. This free event will include chocolate-tasting, a broken-heart pinata, crafts, and the movie "King of Hearts." For details and location, please call 262-9036.