Friday, April 2, 2010

Saturday at 3 pm at Stendhal Parlor (404 S. Park St - above the University Audio store), the Peregrine forum will sponsor a talk with Scott Benecky entitled From the 1980s S&L Bailout to the 2008 Wall Street Bailout: Only the Names Have Been Changed to Protect the Guilty. Bringing snacks and/or beverages is suggested. More info at 442-8399.

The Wisconsin Chamber Choir will present Bach's St. John Passion tonight at 8 in the Atrium Auditorium of the First Unitarian Society. Period instruments will accompany the choir. Soloists include James Doing as the Evangelist and Paul Rowe as Jesus. John Barker will discuss the music at 7:00 before the performance. Tickets are available at wisconsinchamberchoir.org. More info at 273-4609

Absolutely Art will celebrate its 5th Birthday with a bash &artists opening reception tonight from 5 to 9 pm at 2322 Atwood Ave with special guest DJ SpinCycle. More info at 249-9100 or online at absolutelyartllc.com

Sunday at 7 pm the Left Film Club will sponsor a screening of Romero – the 1989 film about the life of assassinated Salvadoran Archbishop Óscar Romero, played by Raúl Juliá. The location is Stendhal Parlor, 404 S. Park St (above Univ. Audio). More info at 442-8399.

The Monona Pubic Library is accepting registration for its one-hour introductory American Sign Language workshop to aid in communicating with NONVERBAL HEARING children. The event is scheduled for April 10th at 9:30 am at 1000 Nichols Road in Monona. Space is limited to 30 participants. Registration is available online at mononalibrary.org, by phone at 222-6127, or in person.