Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Today through March ninth is WORT’s “Thirty-five years in your ears” pledge drive. There are lots of nice phone answers standing by to take calls and nifty premiu. Participants may join listeners from all over by calling 256-2001.
 
“Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” and “Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly” of the “Internal Revenue Service” and others provide income tax assistance to provide assistance to low-income, differently-abled, non-English speaking, or elderly people and may include free IRS electronic filing of tax returns. There are various times and locations. For details call 266-2772.

Listeners who wish to may call their State Senators and urge them to vote against the Governor's bill to gut state employee rights. The phone number is 877-753-5578.  For details or for updates concerning actions call South Central Federation of Labor at 256-5111.

On-going the James Watrous Gallery hosts an exhibit entitled, “Wisconsin Labor: A Contemporary Portrait”.  The exhibit uses photographs by six artists to examine the diversity of Wisconsin’s labor force.  This is at the Overture Center, 201 State Street through April 10 and will include several gallery talks. Gallery hours are flexible daily excluding Mondays. Call 265-2500 for details.
 
The Urban League’s “Schools of Hope” program has a desperate need and many volunteer opportunities available for people. Participants will tutor at-risk elementary, middle and high school students with homework, organization, time management and study skills. For details call 251-8550.

“Dane County Friends of Ferals” needs homes for outdoor cats. For a small fee, food, water and shelter the cats are neutered or spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and tested for “Feline Leukemia Virus” and “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus”. Call 467-4067 for details.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

This afternoon the Goodman South Madison Branch Library invites teens to bring in quote “some skills and imagination to show off your talents in a wide array of art and technology workshops”. This is at 3:30 in 2222 South Park Street in meeting room 115. Call 266-6345 for details.
 
“Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” and “Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly” of the “Internal Revenue Service” and others provide income tax assistance to provide assistance to low-income, differently-abled, non-English speaking, or elderly people and may include free IRS electronic filing of tax returns. There are various times and locations. For details call 266-2772.

Listeners who wish to may call their State Senators and urge them to vote against the Governor's bill to gut state employee rights. The phone number is 877-753-5578.  For details or for updates concerning actions call South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL) (say: skuffle) at 256-5111.

“Dane County Friends of Ferals” needs homes for outdoor cats. For a small fee, food, water and shelter the cats are neutered or spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and tested for “Feline Leukemia Virus” and “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus”. Call 467-4067 for details.
 
On-going the James Watrous Gallery hosts an exhibit entitled, “Wisconsin Labor: A Contemporary Portrait”.  The exhibit uses photographs by six artists to examine the diversity of Wisconsin’s labor force.  This is at the Overture Center, 201 State Street through April 10 and will include several gallery talks. Gallery hours are flexible daily excluding Mondays. Call 265-2500 for details.

Monday, February 28, 2011

This evening the “Madison Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation” meets to discuss “Nutrient-Dense Foods, Education and Activism.” This is at 7:00 in the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer Street. Call 221-8696 for details.
 
This evening on this pledge edition of WORT’s Access Hour there is a celebration of “Frederic Chopin”, just one day prior to his two hundred and first birthday anniversary. This is at 7:00. For details call 256-2001.
 
This evening the Sequoya branch library invites preschoolers three through five and their siblings to settle down and end the day with stories and songs for everyone. This is in 4340 Tokay (rhymes with ok) Boulevard. Call 266-6385 for details.
 
Today through March ninth is WORT’s “Thirty-five years in your ears” pledge drive. There are lots of nice phone answers standing by to take calls and nifty “premia”. Participants may join listeners from all over by calling 256-2001.
 
“Volunteer Income Tax Assistance” and “Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly” of the “Internal Revenue Service” and others provide income tax assistance to provide assistance to low-income, differently-abled, non-English speaking, or elderly people and may include free IRS electronic filing of tax returns. There are various times and locations. For details call 266-2772.
 
Listeners who wish to may call their State Senators and urge them to vote against the Governor's bill to gut state employee rights. The phone number is 877-753-5578.  For details or for updates concerning actions call South Central Federation of Labor at 256-5111.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Tonight, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Department presents Slight Switches, a student concert features original works by nine student choreographers highlighting their talent as dancers and as choreographers. SlightSwitches will premiere a variety contemporary dance works that explore the incongruous human elements of relationships through movement. There is a ticket charge and it is at the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Avenue, tonight and tomorrow night at 8. Check dance.wisc.edu for more information.

Tomorrow, the Phoenix Forum hosts a discussion on Governor Walker, the national corporate offensive, and how to fight back. This is at Orient House Restaurant, 626 South Park Street, at 11:30. Call 442-8399 for more details.

Tomorrow, Ladies Must Swing, a big band of 19 energetic dames, host a dance party featuring big band standards. This is at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington Avenue, from 5:30 to 7. There is a cover charge. Check ladiesmustswing.com for more details.

Sunday, Churches Center for Land and People host a locally produced and prepared meal while attending an indoor farmers market. There is a suggested donation and proceeds go to the farmers who provided ingredients for the meal and 10% goes to the Harvest of Hope fund which relieves farmers in financial distress. This is at Heritage Congregational Church, 3102 Prairie Road, from 11:30 to 2:30. Contact Jamie Stoiber at 445-4588 for more information.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

This evening, the Peregrine Forum hosts UW Emeritus Professor, Dan Siegel, who will speak on “The Legitimacy of the Jewish Nation State History”. This is part of the Forum's ongoing series on the Israeli Palestinean Conflict. This is at Madison Public Library, 201 West Mifflin Street, at 6:30. Call the Peregrine Forum at 442-8399 for more details.

Tonight, a group of departments from the UW host Dr. Balasubramaniam Murali, who will speak on the Global Progress Report on the UN Millenium Development Goals. The goals cover many humanitarian concerns such as extreme poverty, hunger, HIV/AIDS, ervironmental sustainability, gender disparity, child mortality, maternal health, universal education, and more. Dr. Murali is Deputy Chief at the United Nations Development Program. This is in Tripp Commons of the Memorial Union on Langdon Street from 7:00 to 8:30. Check union.wisc.edu/titu/ for more details.

Tonight, Amy Goodman and producer Sharif Abdel Kouddous of Democracy Now!, will give a talk titled, "Uprising: From the Middle East to the Midwest." This is a benefit event to support WORT-FM and there is a suggest donation. This is at the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, from 7 to 9. Check wort-fm.org for more information.

Starting tonight, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dance Department presents Slight Switches, a student concert features original works by nine student choreographers highlighting their talent as dancers and as choreographers. SlightSwitches will premiere a variety contemporary dance works that explore the incongruous human elements of relationships through movement. There is a ticket charge and it is at the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Avenue, tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 8. Check dance.wisc.edu for more information.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

This afternoon the A.E. Havens Center host a talk with Nancy Folbre of the Department of Economics at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. It is entitled, “The Socialist Imaginary.” This is at 4:00 in room 8417 of the Social Science” building. Call 262-1420 for details.
 
This evening the “International Socialist Organization” hosts a discussion entitled, “How to overthrow a dictator and other lessons Wisconsin should learn from the Egyptian people”. This is at 7:00 in the Memorial Union. Call 492-1053 for details. See “Today in the Union” for the room location.
 
Tomorrow morning there is the Interfaith Coalition (ICWJ) eleventh annual Faith and Labor Breakfast. Speaker Reverend Trina Zelle from the “Arizona Interfaith Alliance for Worker Justice” in Phoenix, Arizona will discuss how SB 1070, Arizona's anti-immigrant law, has affected workers and what people can do to fight such a law from being passed in Wisconsin.  This is at 8:00. For details contact 255-0376.

Today the South Central Federation of Labor encourages listeners to call 1-877-753-5578 toll-free and tell their Representative to stop the attacks on working families and oppose Special Session SB11. Call 256-5111 for details on this and on-going actions regarding Governor Walker’s proposed budget bill.
 
From today through February twenty-sixth “Mother Fool’s” Coffeehouse hosts an art exhibit. It is co-sponsored by the “South Central Wisconsin Move to Amend” group and others. This is entitled, “Corporations are Persons Now”. In it artists respond to the shock of corporate governance brought on by the 2010 Supreme Court decision known as “Citizens United.” This is at 1101
Williamson Street. Call 259-1301 for details.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

This afternoon the A.E. Havens Center presents a talk with Nancy Folbre of the Department of Economics at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She will talk on “The Capitalist Trajectory.” It is at 4:00 in room 206 of Ingraham Hall. Call 262-1420 for details.
 
This evening Madison Urban Ministry and others host a “Forum to End Racial Disparities in our Criminal Justice System.” This is at 7:00 in the “First Congregational United Church of Christ,” 1609 University Avenue. Call 156-0906 for details.
 
Tomorrow morning the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ) holds a “Grassroots Lobby Day.” State Senator and WNPJ co-founder Fred Risser will open the multi-issue lobby day. Among other items participants will meet with state representatives to discuss new nuclear reactors and prison reform. This is at 9:00 in the Wisconsin State Capitol Building. Call 250-9240 for details.
 
Today the South Central Federation of Labor encourages listeners to call 1-877-753-5578 toll-free and tell their Representative to stop the attacks on working families and oppose Special Session SB11. Call 256-5111 for details on this and on-going actions regarding Governor Walker’s proposed budget bill.
 
 “Dane County Friends of Ferals” needs homes for outdoor cats. For a small fee, food, water and shelter the cats are neutered or spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and tested for “Feline Leukemia Virus” and “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus”. Call 467-4067 for details.
 
On-going the James Watrous Gallery hosts an exhibit entitled, “Wisconsin Labor: A Contemporary Portrait”.  The exhibit uses photographs by six artists to examine the diversity of Wisconsin’s labor force.  This is at the Overture Center, 201 State Street through April 10 and will include several gallery talks. Gallery hours are flexible daily excluding Mondays. Call 265-2500 for details.

Monday, February 21, 2011

This evening on WORT’s Access Hour representatives of “Madison Families for Better Nutrition” talk about school lunch issues. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.
 
Today the South Central Federation of Labor encourages listeners to call 1-877-753-5578 toll-free and tell their Representative to stop the attacks on working families and oppose Special Session SB11. Call 256-5111 for details on this and on-going actions regarding Governor Walker’s proposed budget bill.
 
Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Brenda Konkel’s topic is the “Move to Amend Coalition.” She will be talking about the referendum on speech as money and corporate personhood. Call 256-5001 for details.
 
The Urban League’s “Schools of Hope” program has a desperate need and many volunteer opportunities available for people. Participants will tutor at-risk elementary, middle and high school students with homework, organization, time management and study skills. For details call 251-8550.
 
On-going the James Watrous Gallery hosts an exhibit entitled, “Wisconsin Labor: A Contemporary Portrait”.  The exhibit uses photographs by six artists to examine the diversity of Wisconsin’s labor force.  This is at the Overture Center, 201 State Street through April 10 and will include several gallery talks. Gallery hours are flexible daily excluding Mondays. Call 265-2500 for details.
 
From today through February twenty-sixth “Mother Fool’s” Coffeehouse hosts an art exhibit. It is co-sponsored by the “South Central Wisconsin Move to Amend” group and others. This is entitled, “Corporations are Persons Now”. In it artists respond to the shock of corporate governance brought on by the 2010 Supreme Court decision known as “Citizens United.” This is at 1101
Williamson Street. Call 259-1301 for details.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Tomorrow morning, there is a presentation to organize and launch the Madison chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby. Mark Reynolds, executive director of Citizens Climate Lobby, will lead the presentation and training to give concerned citizens the tools they need to make their voices heard by decision-makers in Washington. This is at Arboretum Cohousing, 1137 Erin Street, from 9 to noon. Email Madeleine Para at madpara@juno.com for more details.

Tomorrow, the Friends of Drumlin hold their next meeting. The group works to save the Drumlin urban agriculture project. This is at Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at 4. For more information, call 262-9036 or check drumlingarden.org.

Tomorrow, the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice - or WNPJ - hosts a 20th Anniversary Reception. CODEPINK and Global Exchange co-founder Medea Benjamin, and former state Representative and WNPJ co-founder Frank Boyle are the featured speakers. WNPJ will also honor the more than 50 people who attended the 1991 founding meeting and are still WNPJ members today. This is free and open to the public. It is at the Goodman Community Center at 149 Waubesa Street from 6 to 8:30. Check wnpj.org for more information.

Sunday, the Covenant Presbyterian Church hosts Dr. Mark Achtemeier, who will teach a class entitled “Homosexuality & The Bible”. This class will examine how different groups appeal to the Bible to support their views on homosexuality. The focus will be on understanding different ways the Bible is employed in this discussion, rather than debating the merits of particular positions. This is free and open to the public ad runs Sundays through March 20. This is at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 South Segoe Road, from 9:40 to 10:30. Check covenantmadison.org for more details.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Tonight, the Madison Labor Temple hosts Protecting Workers Rights Training. Participants can learn more about how to fight back against corporate special interest attacks like Right to Work and Paycheck Deception that would take away rights as union members. This is at the Madison Labor Temple, 1602 South Park Street Room 201C, from 6 to 8:30. Check scfl.org to register or for details.

This evening, the Peregrine Forum hosts a discussion on "The Post-World War Two Refugee Question, the Jewish Revolt in Palestine, and the 1947 United Nations Partition Plan". This is at 122 State Street Room 407, at 6:30. This event is free and open to the public. Call the Peregrine Forum at 442-8399 for more details.

Tonight, sports writer Dave Zirin premiers his new film, "Not Just a Game: Power, Politics & American Sports" as a benefit for The Progressive Magazine and Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative. Following the showing will be a discussion with Mr. Zirin and others. This is at the Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Avenue at 7. Contact Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative at 257-6050 for more details.

Tomorrow night, the James Watrous Gallery hosts an Opening Reception for “Wisconsin Labor: A Contemporary Portrait.” The exhibit reflects the diversity of Wisconsin’s labor force and provides a meditation on the nature of labor, as seen through the lens of six artists. This is at the Overture Center, 201 State Street, from 5:30 to 7:30, and runs through April 10.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

This evening the “Four Lakes Group Sierra Club” holds a discussion on the Dane County Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Participants may learn more about what's being considered and provide their feedback. The panel includes Fred Bartol, a Dane County transit advocate. This is at 7:00 in the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street. Call 222-9376 for details.
 
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 the “Lakeview” library hosts a drop in knitting group. Participants can quote “learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project.” This is a 6:30 in 2845 north Sherman Avenue. Call 246-4547 for details. This is an on-going event.
 
Today People are urged by the South Central Federation of Labor and others to call State Senators urging them to vote against Governor Walker’s bill to gut state employee rights at 1-877-753-5578.
 
From today through February twenty-sixth “Mother Fool’s” Coffeehouse hosts an art exhibit. It is co-sponsored by the “South Central Wisconsin Move to Amend” group and others. This is entitled, “Corporations are Persons Now”. In it artists respond to the shock of corporate governance brought on by the 2010 Supreme Court decision known as “Citizens United.” This is at 1101 Williamson Street. Call 259-1301 for details.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

This afternoon “the American Association of Retired Persons” volunteers help people fill out and file Federal personal income tax. This is from 1:30 to 4:30 in the “meeting room” of the “Pinney Branch Library, 204 Cottage Grove Road. For details or to reserve a one half hour spot call 224-7100.
 
This afternoon the “Goodman South Madison branch” library hosts a “Teen Tuesday.” Teens in grades six through twelve are invited to quote “bring some skills and imagination to show off your talents in a wide array of art and technology workshops”. This is at 3:30 in meeting room 115 of 2222 South Park Street. It is a regular meeting. Call 266-6345 for details.
 
This afternoon the “Meadowridge Library” invites kids to bring a favorite book and read to a “furry friend”. This is in This is in the “Robinson Room” of 5740 Raymond Road at 4:00. Call 288-6160 for details.
 
Tomorrow morning the South Central Federation and others rally against Governor Walker’s so-called “war” against state workers. Participants will meet at Madison Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Avenue at 10:00.  They will then rally by the State Capitol at 11:00. Call 556-9521 for details.

Today People are urged by the South Central Federation of Labor and others to call State Senators urging them to vote against Governor Walker’s bill to gut state employee rights at 1-877-753-5578.
 
“Dane County Friends of Ferals” needs homes for outdoor cats. For a small fee, food, water and shelter the cats are neutered or spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and tested for “Feline Leukemia Virus” and “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus”. Call 467-4067 for details.

Monday, February 14, 2011

This morning the “South Central Federation of Labor” and others hold a rally against Governor Walker’s so-called “war” against state workers. For “I ‘Heart’ UW” day participants will meet at the “Memorial Union” at 11:30 and march to the Capitol Rotunda where they will deliver valentines. Call 556-9521 for details.
 
This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” program they will discuss and celebrate the newspaper “Street Pulse”, produced by, for, and about the homeless in Madison. Call 256-2001 for details.
 
Tomorrow morning the South Central Federation and others rally against Governor Walker’s so-called “war” against state workers. Participants will meet at Madison Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Avenue at 10:00.  They will then rally by the State Capitol at 11:00. Call 556-9521 for details.
 
Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s A Public Affair host Cynthia Lin speaks with Sarah Rogers and others on winter biking, local bike resources, and hopefully broader topics around how "do-it-yourself" culture builds everyday acts of resistance that contribute to the broader work of reclaiming lives, resources, communities and systems. Call 256-2001 for details.
 
Today people are urged by the South Central Federation of Labor and others to call State Se
nators urging them to vote against Governor Walker’s bill to gut state employee rights at 1-877-753-5578.
 
The Urban League’s “Schools of Hope” program has a desperate need and many volunteer opportunities available for people. Participants will tutor at-risk elementary, middle and high school students with homework, organization, time management and study skills. For details call 251-8550.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Tonight, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a night of art and music. Guests can participate in short tours focusing on exhibitions, the architecture of the museum, and behind-the-scenes areas of the building, and enjoy refreshments in the lobby. There is a small charge for non-members and members get in free. This is at the Museum, 227 State Street, from 6:30 to 9. Check mmoca.org for details.

Tomorrow, the Phoenix Forum presents a discussion "Lincoln's Legacy: How Can We Retrieve American Democracy?" This is at Orient House Restaurant, 626 South Park Street, at 11:30. Call 442-8399 for more information.

Tomorrow evening, the Department of Art at the UW hosts opening receptions for first year M.F.A. Graduate students. The exhibition will feature the work of over 30 M.F.A. graduate students who work in various art mediums including painting, printmaking, sculpture, glass, wood and photography. These events are free and open to the public. They are at the Art Lofts Building on North Frances Street, and the 7th Floor Gallery at the Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, both from 5 to 8. Check art.wisc.edu for more details.

Tomorrow night, Neighborhood House holds Operation Welcome Benefit Dinner. The dinner is to celebrate their community work of the past year, and the work they will continue to do together. This features soul food, live music, silent auction, and raffle awards. There is a suggested admission. This is at Neighborhood House, 29 South Mills Street, from 6 to 9. Go to brownpapertickets.com for tickets.

Tomorrow night, there is an opening reception for “Abandon All Ships: An exhibition of works by Alice O’Neill and Tyanna Buie”. The works explore the complexities of human emotion and desire. It is composed of highly process-oriented prints including Photographic elements, Collage, Chine Collé, Serigraphy, Monoprints, Cyanotypes, and Vandyke prints. Alice O'Neill is a UW MFA candidate and Tyanna Buie is UW Alumni. This is at Common Wealth Gallery, 100 South Baldwin Street, from 7:30 to 9:30. Check tyannajbuie.com and aliceoneill.com for more of their work.

Sunday morning, Madison Hours hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast. All pancakes are organic and vegan with nuts or fruits. The breakfast also features 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.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

On the 2nd Thursday of each month, The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn donates 10% of its day’s sales to an organization in and around Madison. This Thursday's recipient is Three Gaits Therapeutic Center in Stoughton. Three Gaits is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide an effective therapeutic horsemanship program for children, youth, and adults with disabilities and special needs. The Silly Yak Bakery & Bread Barn is located at 7866 Mineral Point Road.

This evening, the Peregrine Forum hosts a discussion entitled "The Holocaust of European Jewry and the Post-World War II Refugee Question" as part of the series on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. This is at 122 State Street, room 407, at 6:30. For information or for recommended readings, call 442-8399.

Tonight, the International Socialist Organization hosts a public forum with Joel Geier, Marxist economist and associate editor of International Socialist Review magazine. It is entitled “Prosperity for them, Austerity for us: The Crisis of Capitalism & Resistance from Below”. This is at the Memorial Union at 7:30. Check Today n The Union for the location.

Sunday evening, Madison Infoshop hosts a Valentine’s Day Eve Bash and fundraiser. The event features activist speed dating, a fair trade dark chocolate tasting courtesy of Family Farm Defenders), a kissing booth, clove orange, a romantic movie, and other activities. This is at Lothlorien Co-op, 244 West Lakelawn Place, from 6 to 10. Check madisoninfoshop.org for more details.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

This evening the downtown branch of the “Madison Public Library” hosts an art exhibition opening. It is entitled, “The Beast in Me.” In it ten artists explore how the categories “human” and “animal” intersect and overlap. This is at 5:00 in 201 West Mifflin Street. Call 243-1385 for details.
 
This evening “Outreach’s” GLBT group, “Q Cinema” presents the film, “Unveiled.” It is about a woman, “Fariba” threatened with prosecution for loving a woman. Therefore, she assumes a dead man's identity in order to survive. This is at 6:30 in 600 Williamson Street. It is for people ages eighteen and up. Call 255-8582 for details.
 
This evening Madison Infoshop and others present “Verónica Leyva”, community organizer and native of Ciudad Juárez, and “Tony Nelson”, representative from the Mexico-United States Solidarity Network. They will speak on cities along the Mexican and United States border struggling to survive. This is at 7:00 in the Memorial Union. Check Today in the Union for the room location. Call 262-9036 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.
 
"The “Wheelchair Recycling Program” offers low cost, refurbished mobility and medical equipment to people that may not have the resources to obtain them new. This can include wheelchairs, walkers, bath items, grab bars and other assistive equipment for purchase. There are offices in Madison and the Greater-Milwaukee area. Contact wrp-mad@wrp.org or 608-243-1785 for details."

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

This afternoon the “Goodman South Madison branch” library hosts a “Teen Tuesday.” Teens in grades six through twelve are invited to quote “bring some skills and imagination to show off your talents in a wide array of art and technology workshops”. This is at 3:30 in meeting room 115 of 2222 South Park Street. It is a regular meeting. Call 266-6345 for details.
 
This evening UNA-USA Dane County hosts University of Wisconsin Professor Sharon Hutchinson speaking on “Sudan's Referendum and the Oil-Rich South." This is at 7:00 in the “Anderson Auditorium” of “Edgewood College’s” “Predolin Hall.” Call 238-2580 for details.
 
From today through February twenty-sixth “Mother Fool’s” Coffeehouse hosts an art exhibit. It is co-sponsored by the “South Central Wisconsin Move to Amend” group and others. This is entitled, “Corporations are Persons Now”. In it artists respond to the shock of corporate governance brought on by the 2010 Supreme Court decision known as “Citizens United.” This is at 1101 Williamson Street. Call 259-1301 for details.
 
“Dane County Friends of Ferals” needs homes for outdoor cats. For a small fee, food, water and shelter the cats are neutered or spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and tested for “Feline Leukemia Virus” and “Feline Immunodeficiency Virus”. Call 467-4067 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.
 
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.

Monday, February 7, 2011

This evening on WORT’s “Access Hour” the program features “Brazilian Carnival”-style music. This is to get listeners in the mood for “The Handphibians” hosting their “2011 Carnival Show” on Saturday, Feb 26. That’s at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.


Tomorrow at noon on WORT’s “A Public Affair” host Brenda Konkel speaks with Zach Brandon and Joe Parisi, candidates in the primary election for the Dane County Executive seat. Call 256-2001 for details.


The Urban League’s “Schools of Hope” program has a desperate need and many volunteer opportunities available for people. Participants will tutor at-risk elementary, middle and high school students with homework, organization, time management and study skills. For details call 251-8550.
 
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.

Friday, February 4, 2011

This evening, Absolutely Artand Cafe Zoma host an Opening Reception for the work of work of Merikay Payne and Bonnie Chambers The reception features live local music by Charlie Painter and Friends and catering by Bunky’s Café. The exhibit runs through February. This is at Absolutely Art, 2322 Atwood Avenue, from 5 to 9. Call 249-9100 for more information or check absolutelyartllc.com.

Tomorrow, the Phoenix Forum discusses the uprisings in Egypt and other Arab countries and their implications for American peace activists. This is at Orient House Restaurant, 626 South Park Street, at 11:30. Call 442-8399 for more information.

Tomorrow afternoon, there a Friends of Drumlin meeting. Attendees can find out the latest on efforts to save this urban agriculture project and what you can do to help. This is at Madison Infoshop, 1019 Williamson Street, at 4. Call 262-9036 or check drumlingarden.org for more information.

Tomorrow night, the Madison Free school hosts its next potluck. They offer classes every month on a variety of topics and skills, hosted for free in homes, parks, coffee shops and other spaces. Anyone can teach a class or organize an event as no credentials, license or diploma are required. Bring a dish to pass. This is at 1221 Spaight Street, at 7. Go to lists.riseup.net/www/info/madison-freeschool to join the mailing list.

Sunday, the Churches Center for Land and People holds a Harvest of Hope Winter Farmers Market. This is from 9 to noon at Memorial United Church of Christ, 5705 Lacy Road in Fitchburg. Check cclpmidwest.org for more details.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

This evening, the Peregrine Forum hosts a discussion on ""Zionism and Nazism: Conflict & Collusion". This is at 122 State Street Room 407 at 6:30. This event is free and open to the public. Call the Peregrine Forum at 442-8399 for more details.

Tomorrow morning, the Church Women United Forum and the Dane County United Nations Association host a discussion on “Vital Issues Before the United Nations”. This is at Glenwood Moravian Church, 725 Gilmore Street, at 10 am. Call 233-3581 or 238-7903 for more information.

Saturday, the First Unitarian Society Of Madison hosts a Human Rights Symposium entitled “Standing on the Side of Love”. The program includes speakers on Gender/Identity Violence, War and Gender Violence in the Congo, Domestic Violence, Voices Beyond Bars, and the humanitarian crisis in Haiti. This is at the First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, from 10 to 2:30. Register at at fusmadison.org or by calling Deb Knutson at 220-0649.