An interactive discussion that's like a book club, but for plays. Staff from Forward Theater will lead the discussion and professional actors will act out scenes from the play.
Registration appreciated!
Online: www.midlibrary.org/events
Phone: (608) 827-7403
Email: info [at] midlibrary.org
In person: at the lower level reference desk
Beyond the Ingenue: Trailblazers will perform selections from the entire revue by local, professional actors of new works commissioned from songwriters. The cast, production team, and academic experts will also host a post show discussion on the process behind the project and cultural significance of these historical figures.
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.
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.
Lucas Koehler and his jass quartet, The Lucas Koehler Combo, will introduce you to five styles of jazz music including early swing, hot and sweet jazz, bebop, cool jazz and fusion.
In 2012, playwrights from across the country authored monologues focusing on engaging, embarrassing, hilarious, and heart-warming stories about food, and submitted them to Forward Theater Company's SOUL FOOD Monologue Festival in Madison, Wisconsin. A selection of these monologues will be performed in the intimate setting of the library. Afterwards, the actors will take questions from the audience about the monologues. Register online or call (608) 266-6390.
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.
A one-hour storytelling event to tie in with the season and the community Halloween House event that is hosted on library grounds.