This program will tie into the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s “Top Chef Wisconsin”-inspired 2024 “Culinary” theme. Delve into letters that first class Titanic passengers wrote to loved ones at home, describing the elaborate lunch feasts and other delicacies.
For more than a century, Latino immigrants, migrants, and refugees have turned t
Join Angela Puerta and her vibrant 4-piece Latin band for a fun
Join us for an all-ages music performance by local favorite David Landau.
HMong music is the last surviving musical language in the world—it is able to mimic HMong speech by using musical intervals, ornamentation, and chords to mimic linguistic tones, consonants, and vowels—allowing musicians to literally speak with music. However, there have not been many opportunities for this unique trait of HMong music to shine. HMong American refugees first arrived to the United States in 1975, after having supported American CIA forces in Laos during the Vietnam War.
Charles's workshop will help participants delve into crucial conversations across differences. And by doing so, participants will foster a deeper understanding of themselves. The learning objectives were designed to challenge participants to think, write, and share experiences they've had that contributed to their sense of belonging by giving participants a brave space to share their personal stories and challenging them to listen critically.
You may view the program live on Youtube without registering by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCB-LxmWjIe8HTNv0kiHVQ
In 1991, Anne Schwartz, reporter for the former Milwaukee Journal, broke the story of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Schwartz will discuss her book Monster: The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders.
Books will be available for sale and signing.
Take your tastebuds on a world tour! Join Stan Kitson, chocolatier at Driftless Chocolates, for a virtual chocolate tasting. Taste single-origin chocolates from five countries along the equator: Peru, Columbia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Madagascar. Stan will share each country's chocolate story, history and unique regional flavor profiles.
Registration required and limited to 20 participants.
Participants will get a free sample of box of chocolates to be picked up in the library or via curbside appointment starting Friday, November 14th.
HAMILTON: An American Musical tells the story of the founding of the country and the Revolution, while also commenting on contemporary issues in America today. With a soundtrack and script that fuses classical musical theatre and poetry with elements of popular music and hip hop, its storytelling both builds on the past and looks to the future. Sarah Marty, Faculty Affiliate at the UW-Madison Division of the Arts, will discuss how both Hamilfans and those new to HAMILTON will enjoy learning more about this award-winning show.