Friday, August 6, 2010

This evening, Absolutely Artand Cafe Zoma host an Opening Reception for artists Dorith Steinberg and Ralph Jumbeck. Dorith Steinberg took up photography as a way to share the scenes she experienced in the US with her family in Israel. Ralph’s exhibition is a combination of acrylic, oil, watercolor paintings, mixed media and prints. The exhibit runs through August. Keith Hampton will provide music. This is at Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Avenue, from 5 to 9. Call 249-9100 for more information or check absolutelyartllc.com.

Tonight at the Monona Terrace Rooftop, 1 John Nolen Drive, Dane Dances holds its weekly event. The music begins at 5:30 with DJ Lauri followed by the Eddie Butts Band, with another set by DJ Lauri, and finishing by Primitive Culture. For more information, call 358-5894 or check danedances.org.

Tonight, Madison Infoshop continues its Summer Out-Door Movie Series with “Plague Dogs!” It is an animated adaptation of Richard Adams' novel where two dogs, Snitter and Rowf, escape from a research laboratory and try to survive in the wild with the help of a cunning fox. This is at Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at dusk. Bring snacks and a pillow or blanket. For more details, call 262-9036 or check madisoninfoshop.org.

Tomorrow, Kidlinks World Inc. presents the 5th annual Africa Alive. Africa Alive is a fundraiser, from which 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly to benefit AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Southern Africa. Entertainment includes WADOMA West African Dance, Tani Diakite, Tony Castaneda, Andy Ewen, African drumming, Spoken Word Poetry, and many activities. This is at the Capital Brewery, 7734 Terrace Avenue in Middleton, at 2. There is a suggested donation. For more information, contact Cristianne Wendler at 658-1772 or cawtravels@yahoo.com.

Sunday afternoon, Affordable Coop Housing Open House is showcasing MCCs plans to develop a new family friendly housing cooperative at Yahara View located on Madison’s near east side with focus on rehabbing the building with sustainability focus. Afterwards attendees are invited back to Syntropy Cooperative House on Jennifer Street for one of their typical home cooked co-op meals and get a tour of an existing MCC cooperative house. This is at 437 Thornton Avenue near Marquette Elementary School from 3 to 5 with the dinner after 5. For more information, call Adam Porton at 251 – 2667 or visit madisoncommunity.coop.