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Hello, you heavyweights of progress and kindness!
Lots of ways to support and celebrate Madison's black community this week, from learning about mass incarceration, to catching a viewing of "Hidden Figures", to the Black Women's Wellness photo shoot.
✔️ IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Tuesday is a primary election day. We're endorsing Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. If you haven't vote yet, learn everything you need to know in last week's election preview.
xoxo,
Kate and Hilary
Below you'll find our Community Calendar email. As a reminder this email is:
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🎻 United Way Bluegrass Benefit at The Barrymore
When: Sunday, Feb. 11th from 12:30pm to 6pm
Where: The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison
Hosted by The Barrymore Theatre
"Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 12:30 p.m.
The Barrymore Theatre presents, WORT 89.9 FM, Isthmus & Sugar Maple welcome ...
THE 17TH ANNUAL UNITED WAY BLUEGRASS BENEFIT
Featuring:
- CORK 'N BOTTLE STRING BAND (12:45 pm)
- SPARETIME BLUEGRASS (1:30 pm)
- DAVE LANDAU (2:15 pm)
- The King of Kids Music
- OAK STREET RAMBLERS (2:45 pm)
- MADFIDDLE & HIGHWAY 151 (3:30 pm)
- OLD TIN CAN STRING BAND (4:30 pm)
Sound by Steve Gotcher from Audio for the Arts.
Tickets: $10.00 Adults/$5.00 Children 5 – 12
Children Under 5 Free
Maximum Family Cost $20.00
Tickets Available At The Door"
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⛓ Mass Incarceration in Dane County: A Derail the Jail Teach-In
When: Mon, Feb. 12th, at 6:30pm
Where: Madison Public Library Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison
Hosted by Derail the Jail coalition and ACLU People Power
"Join us for a teach-in sponsored by the Derail the Jail coalition. We will discuss the state of mass incarceration in Dane County, what the Derail the Jail coalition has achieved so far, and action steps for carrying the fight forward. Free childcare and snacks will be provided."
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📽 Hidden Figures: Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion
When: Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: The Marquee Theater - Union South, 1308 W Dayton St., Madison
Hosted by various UW groups
"Please join us for a free film screening and panel discussion at the Marquee Theater in Union South. The goals of the event are to:
- Draw attention to the continued under representation of women and people of color in STEM fields
- Understand the contribution of women and people of color in an important historical event
- Encourage all of us to avoid bias when looking at the skills and talents of those around us.
The event is hosted by:
- Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Association of Computing Machinery- Women (WACM)
- Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)
- University Housing, Elizabeth Waters Hall
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Wisconsin Black Engineering Student Society (WBESS)"
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💘 Madison NOW Palentine's Party and Open House
When: Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 6pm to 8pm
Where: Lakeside St Coffee House, 402 W Lakeside St, Madison
Hosted by Madison NOW (National Organization for Women)
"We wanted a Galentine's Day party that is inclusive for all our friends and allies, so we've coined it Palentine's Day and hope you can join us!
Learn all about Madison NOW, the rad feminist fun we have in store for 2018, and how to get involved! We'll also have crafts, fab food and drinks."
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🗣 In Conversation with Lena Waithe
When: Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 6:30pm to 9pm
Where: 1308 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53715
Hosted by UW-Madison Black Cultural Center
"Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actress, Lena Waithe, is a WUD Distinguished Lecturer and the 2018 Black History Month Keynote.
Expertly tapping into emerging cultural sensibilities with a sharp wit, speaking to myriad experiences from her unique perspective and challenging audiences to think outside of conventional norms, Waithe will touch on her own acts of resistance and resilience as a Black Queer Womyn Creative in the industry and growing up next door on the Southside of Chicago.
Lena recently made history as the first African American womyn to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for the second season of Netflix's Master of None (2015). She has also written and produced for Notorious (2009), Dear White People (2014), creator and executive producer for the newest Showtime original series The Chi (2018), Step Sisters (2018), and acting in Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One (2018) as Aech.
For any other questions concerning this event or other accommodations, please contact Karla Foster (karla.foster@wisc.edu) or 608-262-2014!"
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💦 Yahara Lakes 101: Love in the Lakes
When: Wednesday, Feb. 14th from 8am to 9am
Where: The Edgewater, 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison
Hosted by Clean Lakes Alliance
"Organisms across the globe are faced with the same dilemma – how to pass on their genes to the next generation and give their youngsters the best possible chance at success. Things are no different for the creatures in the Madison-area lakes. Pike, panfish, plants, and invertebrates all go to great lengths to find love, but take wildly different approaches. What makes each strategy successful, and why? During this presentation, you’ll learn about the mating and reproductive strategies of several important species, which range from the heartwarming… to the bizarre.
The event is held both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) at The Edgewater. Come at 7:30 a.m. for a meet-and-greet and to enjoy your coffee, pastries, and fruit. The program begins at 8 a.m., and class is dismissed by 9 a.m. Complimentary event parking will be available at The Edgewater.
Admission is FREE for Friends of Clean Lakes. If you are not a Friend, admission is $10 per event. Registration for each event is requested for all attendees."
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☕️ WakeUp: Programs with a Purpose
When: Thursday, Feb. 15th from 8am to 9:30am
Where: Oasis Cafe LLC, 2690 Research Park Dr, Fitchburg
Hosted by Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
"Join us for coffee and conversation! Allison Martinson, YNPN Board Member and STEM Program Manager for Girl Scouts, will lead a discussion on creating programs with a purpose. Everyone is invited so feel free to RSVP and share with friends and coworkers.
YP Wake Up provides a monthly opportunity for young professionals to connect before work at coffee shops around town. YP Wake Up is perfect for you if you aren’t always able to attend evening events, if you are interested in learning more about YNPN, or if you are just looking to connect with nonprofit peers through casual conversation at a coffee shop."
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❤️ Black Women's Wellness: 7th Annual Wear Red Day Event & Photo Shoot
When: Saturday, Feb. 17th, from 12pm to 3pm
Where: Fountain of Life Covenant Church, 633 W Badger Rd, Madison
Hosted by the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness
"Join the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness for the 7th Annual National Wear Red Day Event & Photo Shoot on Saturday, February 17th, 2018.
Suit up in your red best or red work-out gear and join the fight against heart disease in women -- the #1 health threat to Black Women. Get informed, inspired, and empowered to protect your heart, boost your personal fitness, and stories of survivors and others committed to living well at every stage of life.
This year's special guests include Dr. Heather Johnson, MD, Cardiologist with UW Health and Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health; and Shannon All Around, Certified Personal Trainer and President of All Around Sports Fitness of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Arrive by 12noon to be included in our special group & individual photos to be used in future campaigns to educate and inform local women about heart disease prevention.
And as allways, bring the whole family! This is an intergenerational event for Mothers, Sisters, Daughters, Grandma and everyone!
Light refreshments will be served."
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