Thursday, October 6, 2011

Ongoing through October 16th, Olbrich Gardens presents “Quilts in Bloom: Fall Quilt and Flower Show”. On display will be beautiful landscape quilts and traditional patchwork quilting in a variety of patterns and colors. This is from 10am to 4 pm daily at Olbrich Botanical Garden, 3330 Atwood Ave. A small donation is appreciated. Call 246-4550 for more information.

The public is invited to view ‘Warner’s Wonders”, featuring local artists and presented by the Northside Artists Group. This is at the Warner Park Community Recreational Center, 1625 Northport Drive. The show runs through November 17. For more information contact David at 442-6958.

Join Today at 4pm, there will be a World Dairy Expo Protest! About the expansion of factory farm and the runaway manure pollution that accompanies it. This is at 4:00 pm at the Alliant Energy Center – Main Entrance, just off Rimrock Rd. near the intersection with John Nolen Dr.

Join author Caryl Sherpa’s book tour discussing her new book “I TASTE FIRE, EARTH, RAIN: Elements of Life with a Sherpa. This book will enthrall everyone with its unique journey through a life with a Sherpa and rare insights into the Himalayan region. She will give a picture presentation, and have her book for sale. This is at 6:30pm at A Room of One's Own, 307 West Johnson Street. For more information, call 257-7888.

The Insurgent Radio Kiosk welcomes listener commentaries on subjects of interest to the W.O.R.T. listening community. Commentaries are limited to two minutes. Interested people who wish to do a Kiosk commentary may call the station at 256-2001 and leave a message for the Kiosk.