Friday, March 5, 2010

Tonight from 5 to 9, Absolutely Art & Café Zoma, 2322 Atwood, will host an Artists Opening Reception featuring Charlie Whitehead and Angela Johnson. Live music will be provided by Corner House, a band featuring Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Banjo, and Concertina. More info at 249-9100 or absolutelyartllc.com

Sunday from 1:30 to 4 pm, Bernie's Place Child Care Center will host a fund raiser with a live concert dance party and creepy crawly fun for the entire family when the UW Entomology Department Insect Ambassadors bring beetles for all to enjoy. Location is Tripp Commons of the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street. The raffle grand prize is an organic vegetable CSA share with Simply Wisconsin LLC. More info at 263-1725.


Saturday from 5:30 to 9:00 pm, the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, will host the 19th Annual Marquette Neighborhood Chili Dinner! Both meat and veggie chilis will be served, plus fixins and drinks. Music by Kristy Larson Honky Tonk Trio! All proceeds go towards the MNA Peat-Piper Scholarship Fund for high school students in financial need who are pursuing higher education. More info at 257-4546

Sunday at 7 pm at the Stendal Parlor, 404 South Park Street, the Left Film Club will sponsor a free Women's History Month screening of "The Queen and I". This 2009 90-minute film is about two Iranian women exiles from the Islamic Revolution. This will be above the University Audio store – use the apartment entrance in the back. Bringing snacks and beverages is suggested. More info at 442-8399.

Freewheel Community Bike Shop is moving to a new location and must liquidate its inventory. Many used bikes and parts will be available for extremely low prices Saturday from 10 to 2 at the south end of Villager Mall, 2326 South Park Street. More info at 256-3733 or online at madisonfreewheel.org

Saturday & Sunday, the Madison Weavers Guild will sponsor its 24th Annual Sprint Art Show at Hilldale, 702 Midvale Boulevard. Exhibits include fibers, ceramics, glass, garden art, quilts, knitwear, rugs, and jewelry. For hours or more info, call 238-3425.