Friday, December 21, 2010

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that, quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Guitars for Vets provides free music lessons to Vets. After 6 lessons, the student can keep a guitar that has been donated to the Vet Center. Other instruments are available. Call The Madison Vet Center at 264-5342 or stop at 706 Williamson Street Suite #4 across from the Elks Club.

The Dane County Human Society provides low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats. They have various times and prices and they include a Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis vaccine. They can help caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats as well. Call 838-0413 x103 for an appointment or details.


People who cannot afford a lawyer or are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

Thursday, December 20, 2010

Networks Exchange needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan associated with the AIDS Network. They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.


The Dane County Human Society provides low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats. They have various times and prices and they include a Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis vaccine. They can help caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats as well. Call 838-0413 x103 for an appointment or details.


People who cannot afford a lawyer or are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 877-366-3635.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. To volunteer or get help call 251-1237.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Sunday, Olbrich Gardens hosts Madison's annual community Kwanzaa celebration featuring Madison's Poet Laureate, Fabu Carter Brisco. Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of the African-American spirit and culture featuring dancing, drumming, and singing, refreshments and a book giveaway by Women in Focus, Inc. This non-religious family event is from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 26. Admission is free. Olbrich Gardens is located at 3330 Atwood Avenue. For more information call 249-7155.

The Worker’s Rights Center helps people resolve workplace problems. This includes firing for “no match” letters, non-payment of wages or overtime, discrimination, or not caring for an employee hurt on the job. The office is in the Villager Mall, 2300 South Park Street. Call 255-0376 for details.

Care Wisconsin offers many programs and services designed to help older adults. They offer coordinated health care and long-term support services for Medicaid-eligible older adults. These may have chronic conditions requiring nursing home level of care, adult day centers and home care services. Call 240-0020 for details.

Dane County Friends of Ferals volunteers are dedicated to bettering the future of feral cats. Their mission is to establish a no-kill standard and promote the value and well-being of Dane County area feral cats. Call 467-4067 for details.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.

The Parental Stress line helps prevent child abuse by connecting parents who are stressed or feeling alone with volunteers who talk with them by phone. Training is necessary. Call 241-4888 extension 26 for details.

The Rape Crises Center is a non-profit community organization for people who need support and information after experiencing or being close to someone sexual assaulted in the past or recently. This includes survivors of rape or incest. For services and twenty- four hour crises intervention call 251-7273. Or to volunteer call 251-5126.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

This afternoon the Meadowridge library hosts a chess club. Participants may learn to play chess or find someone to play with. People of all skill levels are welcome. No registration is required. This is in the “Robinson Room” of 5740 Raymond Road at 3:00. Call 288-6160 for details.

This evening there is the monthly meeting of “Veteran’s for Peace number twenty-five” This is at 6:00 in the downtown public library, 201 West Mifflin Street. They meet on the third Monday monthly. Call 767-4099 for details.

Networks Exchange, needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the AIDS Network. They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP (or Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis) vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

This evening the Sequoya branch library has a school-age chess club meeting. This is at 6:00 in 4340 Tokay Boulevard. Call 266-6385 for details.

This evening the Madison Urban Ministry and others host the third annual Homeless Person’s Memorial Service. It is a remembrance of the lives of people who were homeless and died this past year. This is at 4:00 at the intersection of East Main, South Pinckney and King Streets. Call 256-0906 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Tonya Brito speaks with Katherine Newman, author of "Chutes and Ladders: Navigating the Low-Wage Labor Market" Call 256-2001 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

Lifepoint needle exchange program is associated with the AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin. It prevents the spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile. They offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 for details.

Monday, December 20, 2010

This evening the Goodman South Madison Branch library hosts a free knitting workshop. Participants may bring that unfinished project or start something new. Some supplies may be available. This is at 6:00 in 2222 South Park Street, meeting room 115. Call 266-6395 for details.

From now through January second the “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of a bulldozer, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

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

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. To volunteer or get help call 251-1237 or the crises line at 251-4445.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Tomorrow, the Madison Review literary magazine hosts a reading by Wisconsin author Jane Hamilton. She lives in Wisconsin, where many of her novels are set. The reading is free and open to the public. This is at the Overture Center on State Street at 8. After the reading, the Review will host a release party for its Fall 2010 issue at the Orpheum at 9. There is a charge for the party. Check english.wisc.edu/madisonreview/ for more details.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that, quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Guitars for Vets provides free music lessons to Vets. After 6 lessons, the student can keep a guitar that has been donated to the Vet Center. Other instruments are available. Call The Madison Vet Center at 264-5342 or stop at 706 Williamson Street Suite #4 across from the Elks Club.

The Dane County Human Society provides low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats. They have various times and prices and they include a Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis vaccine. They can help caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats as well. Call 838-0413 x103 for an appointment or details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Networks Exchange needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan associated with the AIDS Network. They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

The Dane County Human Society provides low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats. They have various times and prices and they include a Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis vaccine. They can help caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats as well. Call 838-0413 x103 for an appointment or details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic at 263-6283.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 877-366-3635.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. To volunteer or get help call 251-1237.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

This evening the “Alisha Ashman branch” library hosts a science fiction and fantasy group. They will watch the movie “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” based on the book by “Douglas Adams.” This is at 6:00 in 733 North High Point Road. Call 824-1780 for details.

“Networks Exchange,” needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

Low cost spayings and neuterings for dogs and cats are available through the Dane County Humane Society. There are various times and prices and they include an FVRCP (or Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis) vaccine. Caretakers of feral or free-roaming cats can be helped as well. Call 838-0413 extension 103 for an appointment or details.

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

Tuesday, December 13, 2010

This evening there is a meeting of “Madison Area Peace Coalition.” Their mission is quote “to organize a broad-based movement to inform public opinion and promote United States government policies that truly further peace, justice, and freedom in the world. This is at 6:30 in the “Wil-Mar” Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 242-9232 for details.

This evening the “Goodman South Madison Branch Library” hosts a workshop on memoir writing. This is in 5:50 in meeting room 115 of 2222 South Park Street. Call 266-6395 for details.

Tomorrow morning at the “Meadowridge Branch Library” pre-schoolers are invited to listen to some books about cookies and then enjoy some milk and cookies with the special guest “mouse.” This is at 10:30 in 5740 Raymond Road. Call 288-6160 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the “University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic” at 263-6283.

“Lifepoint” needle exchange program is associated with the “AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin.” It prevents the spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile. They offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 for details.

Monday, December 13, 2010

This evening WORT’s “Access Hour” will be a mix of philosophy and music all tied in with the host’s world-view. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

This evening the “Lakeview Branch” Library holds a meeting of its “chess club”. This meets every second and fourth Monday of the month . All ages and skill levels are welcome. This is at 6:00 in 2845 North Sherman Avenue. Call 246-4547 for details.

From now through January second the “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of a bulldozer, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to ending violence in the lives of domestic abuse victims and their children. They are currently looking for volunteers. To volunteer or get help call 251-1237 or the crises line at 251-4445.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Tonight, Community Action on Latin America presents a free screening of Oliver Stone's new documentary film "South of the Border", on political changes taking place in South America. This is followed with a live video discussion with the film's co-writer Mark Weisbrot about what we can do to improve U.S.-Latin America policy. This is at Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, 426 West Gilman Street, at 8. Check calamadison.org for more details.

Tomorrow afternoon, Rainbow Bookstore hosts Jonathan Shailor, who will read from his new book “Performing New Lives: Prison Theater”. Shailor is Associate Professor of Communication and director of the Program in Conflict Analysis & Resolution at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. This is at Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, 426 West Gilman Street, at 2. Call 257-6050 for more details.

This weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Afro-American Studies and the Campus Women's Center present Ntozake Shange's play “For Colored Girls Who've Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf”. The play is a series of 20 poems expressing the many struggles and obstacles that African-American women face throughout their lives like love, abandonment, rape, and abortion. It's being produced, directed and performed by undergraduates. It will be performed at 7:00 tomorrow and Sunday in the H'Doubler performance space in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Avenue. It is free and open to the public.

Tomorrow night, the Freewheel Bike Shop hosts a fundraiser, featuring music from Medusa's Beard and The Backyard Still. FreeWheel is a community bicycle workshop run by volunteers where you can bring your bike and repair it or tune it up using tools and parts from the shop. There is a suggested donation. This at 7:30 at Freewheel, 1804 Park Street Suite 5 behind All Metal Recycling. Check freewheelbikes.org for more information.

Sunday morning, Madison Hours hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast. All pancakes are organic and vegan with nuts or fruits. There’s oven-roasted potatoes, organic fair trade coffee, orange juice, and live music. Madison HOURS promotes local trade through local currency. This is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street from 8:30 to 11. Check madisonhours.org for more details.

Sunday, Rainbow Bookstore holds its 21st Annual General Membership Meeting. Attendees can learn about what's new at the cooperative bookstore, help elect the new board of directors, and enjoy a potluck. Bring a dish or drink to share. This is at Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative, 426 West Gilman Street, from noon to 4. Check rainbowbookstore.org, or call 257-6050 for more information.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

This afternoon, the Rainbow Connection Discussion Group meets. The group is for LGBT people with mental health challenges. This is from 4 to 6 at OutReach, 600 Williamson Street, Suite P-1. Check lgbtoutreach.org for more details.

Today and tomorrow, Amnesty International holds “Shine a Light” to honor International Human Rights Day. This is to bring freedom to prisoners of conscience and demand justice for survivors of torture. They are having two write-a-tons: tonight at the South Park Street Public Library, 2222 South Park Street, from 6 to 8, and tomorrow at the Central Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, from 11 to 5:30. For more information, email group139@aiusa.org

This evening, the Lucky Mojo Studio hosts a Winter Solstice Lantern Making Workshop. Learn how to use willow twigs and tissue paper to make lanterns in fanciful shapes. This is at the Lucky Mojo Studio, 2717 Atwood Avenue, from 5:30 to 8:30. Check luckymojostudio.com for more details.

Tonight, the Crosshatxh Poetry Series continues with Wisconsin's newest Poet Laureate, Bruce Dethlefsen, spoken word artist Danez Smith, Cathryn Cofell, with her poetry/music trio Obvious Dog, and host/curator Laurel Bastian. There is a suggested donation and all proceeds go to the Wisconsin Books to Prisoners Project. This is at Project Lodge, 817 East Johnson Street, at 7. Check theprojectlodge.com for more details.

Tonight, there is a National Organization of Women Social. The group will report on the 2010 Wisconsin Young Women’s Agenda. This is at Michelangelo’s Coffee House, 114 State Street, from 7 to 8. For more information, call 256-1174 or email nowmadison@gmail.com.

Tomorrow afternoon, Victor Ochen, Director of African Youth Initiative Network, will speak on U.N. Human Rights in relation to Africa Child War Victims. This is in Lowell Hall, Room B1A, 610 Langdon Street, from 4 to 5:30. Call 262-2782 or email elder@ssc.wisc.edu for more details.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

This evening “Q-Cinema” in “Outreach” Madison’s LGBTQA Center screens
“Not Angels But Angels” from the Czech Republic. This documentary quote “shows teen male prostitutes who work the clubs and train stations in Prague”. This is at 6:30 in 600 Williamson Street. Call 255-8582 for details.

This evening “Rainbow Bookstore” hosts a book reading and discussion by “Amy Franceschini” and “Daniel Tucker.” The book is entitled, ”Farm Together Now: A Portrait of People, Places and Ideas for a New Food Movement.” This is at 7:00 in “Rainbow Bookstore”, 426 West Gilman Street. Call 257-6050 for details.

“Lifepoint” needle exchange program is associated with the “AIDS Resource Center in Wisconsin.” It prevents the spread of HIV by trading used needles for clean ones. They are anonymous, free and mobile. They offer HIV and Hepatitis C testing. In Madison participants may call 332-6169 for details.

“Networks Exchange,” needle replacement program is an authorized, anonymous, community harm reduction plan. It is associated with the “AIDS Network.” They are open weekdays from 10:00 to 6:30. For details call 516-2158.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

This evening there is the final “Madison Department of Transportation” (DOT) hearing on rail. This is at 5:00 in the WisDOT Sourthwest Region Office, 2101 Wright Street. Call “Physician’s for Social Responsibility” at 232-9945 for details.

This evening there is a panel discussion featuring speakers from “Family Farm Defenders” and the “Carbon Free Nuclear Free Campaign” among others. It is entitled, “False Solutions to Climate Change and Real Opportunities for Climate Justice - Beyond Cancun!." This is in the Memorial Union at 7:00. Call 260-0900 for details. See “Today in the Union” for the room location.

Tomorrow morning the “Wisconsin Democracy Campaign” holds a “Democracy Roundtable.” The purpose is to discuss the future of campaign finance and redistricting reforms for Wisconsin. This is at 10:00 in room 225 North West of the “State Capitol building”. Call 255-4260 for details.

People who cannot afford a lawyer or, are not qualified for free legal representation may get help. They may call the “University of Wisconsin Law School’s Consumer Law Clinic” at 263-6283.

Monday, December 6, 2010

This evening on “WORT’s Access Hour” from “Lock ’em up and Throw away the Key” to “Tear Down the Walls.” The hosts play songs of life and death in prison, life on the run from the law, stories about famous criminals, heroes and heroines of prison reform. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.

Tomorrow at noon on “WORT’s Public Affair” host “Cynthia Lin” speaks with people from the "Grassroots Solutions to Climate Justice North America." They are the delegation to the COP16 (United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun this week). Call 256-2001 for details.

From now through January second the “NECA” (National Electrical Contractors Association), the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” (IBEW) and others have constructed the “Holiday Fantasy in Lights.” These are light pictures of a bulldozer, Santa and his sleigh, a Menorah and other holiday items. This is in Olin- Turville Park across from the Coliseum daily from dusk to dawn. Call 239-7888 for details.

FoodShare Wisconsin helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food. For details on how and where to apply for assistance call 1-877-366-3635.

Briarpatch offers walk-in HIV/AIDS, STDS and STI testing. This is every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 or by appointment in 1955 Atwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment call the agency at 1-800-798-1126. People may call locally at 245-2550 or email youthhivtesting@yahoo.com.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners (WBTP) is a non-profit organization sponsored by “Rainbow bookstore” that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.” They accept donations of money or books. Call 257-6050 or visit 426 West Gilman Street for details.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Tonight, the Rave Theatre presents a one night charity production of the radio play “It’s a Wonderful Life”. They are using the original 1947 script and the actors will be in 1940’s costumes as if they were recording a live radio show complete with big microphones. This is free with a monetary or non-perishable food donation to the local food pantry. This is at the Mazomanie Community Building stage, 9 Brodhead Street, at 8:30. Check ravetheatre.org for more details.

Tomorrow, the Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Santa at the Cross Plains Berry Fire Station. Volunteers will collect donations for kids gifts and visitors can explore the shopping area featuring inexpensive gifts. A gift or cash donation to be used for door prizes and gifts for the children is requested. This is at the Fire Station, 1501 Bourbon Road in Cross Plains, from 9 to 11 in the morning. For more information or to help, contact cpbaexecdir@yahoo.com or call 843-3166.

Tomorrow is the 14th Annual Fair Trade Holiday Festival featuring over fifty fair trade and local vendors. They will sell art, crafts, clothing, home decorations, pottery, weavings, food gifts, and more form Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Wisconsin. This is at the Monona Terrace Convention Center from 9 to 4. Check calamadison.org for details.

Tomorrow, Madison Hours holds its Holiday Trade Fair. The trade features holiday gifts in exchange for the local currency. High Noon will also be accepting Madison Hours for Ale Asylum beer. This is at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Avenue, from 10 to 2. Check madisonhours.org for more information.

Tomorrow afternoon, the Immigrant Workers Union holds an Immigrant Rights Community Forum to talk about Representative Don Pridemore's proposal to introduce legislation in Wisconsin similar to SB 10170 recently passed in Arizona. This is at 2300 South Park Street at 1. Call 335-0357 or email info@uniondetrabajadores.org for more information.

Tomorrow, the Neighborhood House Community Center hosts its annual holiday auction featuring local community business items including a one week stay in Mexico. This benefits the Neighborhood House. The Neighborhood House is at 29 South Mills Street and this runs from 2 to 5. Call Zanna at 255-5337 with questions or check neighborhoodhousemadison.org


Tomorrow night, Peregrine Forum holds a showing of “Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Chicago writer and Kubrick admirer Hugh Iglarsh will relate the movie to the political currents of then and now and discuss how Kubrick and co-writer Terry Southern used dark humor to perfectly capture a seriously absurd situation. Discussion will follow the film. This is free and is above the University Audio shop, 404 South Park Street, at 7. The entrance is in the back. For information or for recommended readings, call 442-8399.

Sunday morning, Saint Paul’s University Catholic Center’s Center for Land and People holds the Hope Farmers Market. This features vendors with a wide variety of local food and fair trade items. This is at the University Catholic Center , 723 State Street, from 8:30 to 11:30. Check cclpmidwest.org/Hope.html for more details.

Sunday, Arboretum Cohousing holds their second annual craft show featuring a wide array of handmade gifts and crafts. The event also features a bake sale with proceeds benefiting the Neighborhood House, children's activities and crafts, live music, a white elephant sale and a food drive. This is at Arboretum Cohousing, 1137 Erin Street, from 10 to 4. For more information, contact Laura at 237-1864.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

This afternoon, the Pyle Center hosts Anthony Shadid of the New York Times who will talk on The Truths We Tell: Reportingon Faith, War, and the Fate of Iraq”. This is in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, at 4:30.

This evening, the Lucky Mojo Studio hosts a Winter Solstice Lantern Making Workshop. They will show you how to use willow twigs and tissue paper to make lanterns in fanciful shapes. This is at the Lucky Mojo Studio, 2717 Atwood Avenue, from 5:30 to 8:30. Check luckymojostudio.com for more details.

This evening, the Multicultural Student Center, as part of its Social Justice Speakers Series, hosts Raza Educators from Tucson Unified School District on the value of ethnic studies and on their resistance to Arizona H.B. 2281, the anti-ethnic studies ban. As part of their presentation, they will screen clips from “Precious Knowledge,” a documentary film that profiles them and other Raza educators engaged in the struggle for the survival of ethnic studies in Arizona. This is hosted in collaboration with UW College of Letters & Science, Chican and Latin Studies Program, Afro-American Studies, Department of Sociology, and La Follette High School. This is in the Multicultural Student Center Lounge on the second floor of the Red Gym, 716 Langdon Street from 6 to 7:30. Contact Cynthia Lin at 262-9669 or cslin@studentlife@wisc.edu for more information.

Tonight, Rush Mor Records in Milwuakee hosts Steven Blush to promote the launch of the Second Edition of his book American Hardcore. The book is a chronicle of the early eighties hard core scene in the United States. The event includes slide show on the rise of the American Hardcore punk scene with an emphasis on underground music subculture in Milwaukee and the Midwest. This is free and open to the public. This is at Rush Mor Records, 2635 South Kinnickinnic Avenue in Milwaukee at 7. CHeck rushmor.com for directions.

Guitars for Vets provides free music lessons to Vets. After 6 lessons, the student can keep a guitar that has been donated to the Vet Center. Other instruments are available. Call The Madison Vet Center at 264-5342 or stop at 706 Williamson Street Suite #4 across from the Elks Club.