The Easy Days Quartet has been entertaining audiences for a number of years and has been together with the current group since March 2008. Enjoyed by audiences of all ages, Easy Days has established a reputation as a good singing, entertaining and full-of-fun quartet. They impart their knowledge about the history of barbershop quartets and how they fit into history in general, and punctuate that knowledge with the performance of songs of the times.
Local history buffs Pia Kinney James and Char Braxton pay tribute to their legacies in Madison through a discussion of Madison past, present and future. James was the first African American woman police officer and Braxton is on staff with the Odyssey Program. Both are from African American families who have lived in Madison for generations. There will also be a Soul food meal featuring African American food from local African American caterer, Ruthie’s Chili Spot.
This is a tribute to Wisconsin civil rights activist Joe McClain, community activists, and our elders. Learn why elders are important and necessary to Black legacy with additional information about the Committee for a Black History Museum in Madison. Joe McClain testimonials are welcomed. Precious Memories Choir, a choir made up of people with memory loss, their caregivers, family and friends, will sing. A Soul food tribute, with historical African Americans dishes from local African American caterer, Ruthie’s Chili Spot, will be offered.
Farmer Robert Pierce and Chef Ruthie Allen will discuss good food and the roles food and farming play in Madison’s African American community, past and present. The event will include famous Black love songs, food from Chef Ruthie and a chocolate tasting from CocoVaa, and information about the Committee for a Black History Museum in Madison.
This event will feature remarks from five artists who will be present: Jerry Butler, Jerry Jordan, Linda Mathis Rose, Henry Hawkins and Freida High Tesfagiorgis. They will share their art, its connections to African American history and culture, and their partnership with UMOJA. The event will feature a performance of Lift Every Voice by Pam Soward and a short movie about the history of UMOJA and its founder, Ms. Milele Chikasa Anana. A dinner reception will feature African American food from local African American caterer, Ruthie’s Chili Spot.
Join Hamilton Fans of all ages and sing along to the soundtrack of the Hamilton musical. Snack provided; Hamilton-themed costumes encouraged.
The sing-along is open to all ages, but because of profanity used in the musical, anyone under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
Story Gathering Station - share your memories of Garver Feed Mill
Places conjure vivid memories and experiences. Help document the unique history of the building known as Garver Feed Mill on Madison's East Side. Whether you played in the space as a child or a young adult; worked or visited there when the building housed the Garver Supply Co. or another agri-business; or were involved in more recent preservation and renovation efforts, now's the time to add your voice to this part of Madison history.
This free program will include dancing, Nutcracker information, and a question and answer session.
If you would like to purchase a $4 noon lunch with CAP Actively Aging, please contact Jordan at 608-423-8045 or Nancy at 608-423-8142.
Alexander Hamilton was one of the leading Americans who recognized the need for a strong centralized government and understood the structures that were needed to support the new Republic and allow it to grow and flourish. Hamilton's vision, probably more than that of any other Founder, is reflected in the modern America in which we now live.
Madison Public Library joins local partners in celebrating the diversity of Madison with a series of programs and displays highlighting the experiences of students from Madison and Milwaukee, featured in the forthcoming book Green Card Voices: Immigration Stories from Madison and Milwaukee High Schools.
This book and traveling exhibit features 13 first-person narratives from students at James Madison Memorial High School, all of whom arrived in the United States as immigrants or refugees.