Monday, March 15, 2010

This morning there is an "Out of the Northwoods" author event. The book describes the origins of the “Paul Bunyon’ myth. This is at 10:00 in Attic Angel Place, 8301 Old Sauk Road. Call 662-8842 for details.

Today at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Norm Stockwell speaks with rebel journalist John Ross on his new books "El Monstruo" and "IraqiGirl”. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening there is a debate on the ethics of primate experimentation. Animal Alliance Co-director, Rick Bogle and UW-Madison researcher, Paul Kaufman, will face off on the issues surrounding the use of monkeys at the University of Wisconsin. This is in the Union - Tripp Commons. Tickets are free and available from the Memorial Union Box Office. Call 262-2201 for details.

This evening the School for Worker’s holds the first of three monthly workshops before the “South Federation for Labor” delegates meeting. This is on the subject of “Using Social Media”. This is at the Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street at 5:15. Call 256-5111 for details and to RSVP for a light meal
provided.

On-going Olbrich Botanical Gardens Bolz Conservatory features an exhibit entitled, “chocolate.” The exhibit highlights the journey from cacao tree seeds (also known as cocoa beans) to chocolate. This is at 3330 Atwood Avenue daily at various times till March twenty-first. Call 246-4550 for details.

The Catholic Multicultural Center provides free meals Monday through Friday at 4:00 in 1862 Beld Street. Call 661-3512 for details.