February 2003

1 SATURDAY BI DEFINITION: Milwaukee’s bisexual community organization, open to new members. Support, socials, activism, fun & discussions. 7 PM, LGBT Community Center. 299-9612. Circle A: Psychedelic Psaturday w/ DJ Lemonie Fresh. Eat-3 Sandwich express: Children’s Poetry Jam. 12-2 PM. Free. Registration 11:30 AM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 8 AM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Brian Burghardt Band.MAD PLANET: 21 & Over Dance Party & Ladies’ Night. Free admission. ONOPA BREW PUB: Danglers w/ The Bright Apocalypse, Happy. 10 PM. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. The Tasting Room: Mark Truesdell and Keith Wiesling. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Science Saturdays. Learn scientific principles with activities, experiments or games. 10 AM-4 PM. Free. Animal Feeding: 1 PM. Free. Burdock Brigade: 9-10:30 AM. Free. Improve biodiversity by removing alien plant species. 2 SUNDAY Alternative Community: Initial meeting. 604 E. Center St. Email for time, info: MilwaukeeCommunity@yahoo.com Catholic East School: Open house. Circle A: RootSunday w/ DJ Sheppy’s Classic Jazz. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Royce Hall. TAMARACK COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Waldorf Open House. 1-4 PM. Free. Call to pre-register. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding. 9:30 AM. VEGETARIAN POT LUCK: Sponsored by Milwaukee Area Resources for Vegetarianism. Friends Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Place. 5:30 PM. Free. Bring a dish to pass. 962-2703. 3 MONDAY Bremen cafe: Open mic jam 7-11PM COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. Eat-3 Sandwich Express: Children’s Poetry Jam. 12-2 PM. Free. Registration 11:30 AM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. Greenfolks Garden: Vision Gathering. 2474 N. Booth. 6:30 PM. King Library: Internet Basics Computer Classes. 10:30 AM. Free. Registration Required. Call 286-3070. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Sigmund Snopek. Peace action wisconsin: Milwaukee Coalition for a Just Peace meeting. 7 PM. Peace Action Center. 4 TUESDAY Circle A: Savage Jook. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. Family Lunch Bunch: 11:30-1:30 PM. After School Activities: Ages 7-8. 2:30-7:30 PM. King Library: Learn how to use COMPASS Guide website to find education, career, and scholarship opportunities. 4-7 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Ben & Seamus. OUTCARE: Planned Parenthood Health Center in the LGBT Community Center. 1:30-9:30 PM. 277-9370. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. Riverwest Park Trust: Meeting. 5:30 PM. COA, 909 E. North Ave. URBAN ecology center: Burdock Brigade: 9-11 AM. Free. Improve biodiversity by removing alien plant species. 5 WEDNESDAY Circle A: FreeForm w/ DJs Angie Oakley & Lee Van Keith. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. King Library: Internet Basics Computer Classes. 6 PM. Free. Registration Required. Call 286-3070. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Acoustic Open Stage. Feature: Stephanie Dosen. Living Well by Eating Well: Cook Once a Week. Food workshop. Unity Church West. 4750 N. Mayfair Rd. Register 1 wk in advance. 262-786-6795. onopa brew pub: Dub Night. 10 PM. SPIRITUAL path: Classes in Christian Mysticism. 3465 N. Fratney. 7:30-9 PM. Call Theresa: 962-6727. URBAN ecology center: Wednesday walks with Ken. Free. 9 AM. Intro to Cross Country Skiing. 5 PM. 6 THURSDAY Circle A: Warlock the JookBot COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. FIRST THURSDAY COMMUNITY DRUMMING: Bring drums, shakers, bells, or just about anything that makes noise. We have lots of extra stuff for people to play. No experience necessary. Contacts: Russ Anderson at 414-962-5502 or Darrell Smith at 414-372-9758. Quaker Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Place. 7-9 PM. A small donation is appreciated. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Hank Smith and the Mocs. Living Well by Eating Well: Cook Once a Week. Food workshop. Riverwest location. Register 1 wk in advance. 262-786-6795. MAD PLANET: Mod Night, featuring the Noble Brothers. Milwaukee County board Public Hearing: Freeway expandion plan. (See notice page 4.) Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vleit St. 6:30 PM. ONOPA BREW PUB: Buddah’s Belly. 10 PM. OUTCARE: Planned Parenthood Health Center in the LGBT Community Center. Gyn exams, STD screening and more. Walk-in. 5:30-9:30 PM. 277-9370. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. URBAN ecology center: Early morning bird walks. 9 AM. Free. Riverside Camera Club. 7 PM. 7 FRIDAY Bremen cafe: The original music of Bob Olson. 8-10:30 PM Circle A: Rockin’-A Friday w/ DJ Sheppy Too. COA: After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. King Library: Books Alive Storytime for ages 3-5. 10 AM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Jessie’s Messy Hour. 5:30-7:30 PM. The Mosleys. 10 PM. MAD PLANET: Retro Night. Music from the ’80s.ONOPA BREW PUB: Hudson. 10 PM. OUTCARE: Planned Parenthood Health Center in the LGBT Community Center. 1:30-9:30 PM. 277-9370. Peace action wisconsin: Discussion: “Extremists and Fundamentalists: Are They Defining Judaism?” UWM Union Ballroom. Call 202-241-9522 for information. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. SAGE: Seniors Active in A Gay Environment. 6:30-8:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 271-0378. The Tasting Room: Luis’ Open Jam. 8 SATURDAY Circle A: Psychedelic Psaturday w/ DJ Haven. COA: Cooks R Us: Kids and Cooking. Violation of Jewish Ethics.” Islamic Center 4707 S. 13th St. 2-4 PM. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Winterfest! 10 AM-4 PM. Free. Animal Feeding: 1 PM. Free. 9 SUNDAY Circle A: RootSunday w/ DJ Dollar Bill. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Royce Hall. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Story Time in the Park. 2 PM. Wisconsin Conservatory of Music: A salute to Black History Month with master drummers James Anthony Finlayson and Luis Diaz. 3 PM. $10/$7 Students and Seniors. Woodland Pattern: Judith Harway will read from her new book Memory Box. 1 PM. Onopa Brewing Co. – Riverwest Currents Benefit – Desperate Measures String Band 7PM

10 MONDAY Bremen cafe: Open mic jam 7-11PM COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM.GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Melaniejane. Peace action wisconsin: Peace Action’s Disarmament Committee Meeting. 7 PM. Peace Action Center. 11 TUESDAY Bremen cafe: The wonderful voice of Mariah. 8-10:30 PM BI DEFINITION: Milwaukee’s bisexual community organization, open to new members. Support, socials, activism, fun & discussions. 7 PM, LGBT Community Center. 299-9612. Circle A: Jook Savagery. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. Family Lunch Bunch: 11:30-1:30 PM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Pamela Means. OUTCARE: Planned Parenthood Health Center in the LGBT Community Center. 1:30-9:30 PM. 277-9370. Peace action wisconsin: Peace Actrion’s Colombia Committee Meeting. 7 PM. Peace Action Center. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. RIVERWEST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: Monthly Meeting. YMCA CDC Office, 604 E. Center. 7 PM. TAMARACK COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Waldorf Information Evening. 7 PM. Free. Call to pre-register. URBAN ecology center: Burdock Brigade. 9-11 AM. Free. Improve biodiversity by removing alien plant species. Graffiti in the City: Urban Art or Just Vandalism? 7 PM. 12 WEDNESDAY Circle A: FreeForm w/ Jason Todd & Old Man Malcolm. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. Drive In: Comedy film by Solar Winds Production. Eisner Museum. 208 N. Water. 8 PM $5. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Acoustic Open Stage. Feature: Brennan Voboril Living Well by Eating Well:The Sweet Life: Breakfast Cookies, Therapeutic Chocolate and Mood Elevators. Food workshop. Unity Church West. 4750 N. Mayfair Rd. Register 1 wk in advance. 262-786-6795. Onopa Brew Pub: Vera, DiDre, Jonathon Burks. 10 PM. PEACE ACTION CENTER: Middle East Committee Meeting. 7 PM. SPIRITUAL path: Classes in Christian Mysticism. 3465 N. Fratney. 7:30-9 PM. Call Theresa: 962-6727. URBAN ecology center: Wednesday walks with Ken. Free. 9:30 AM. Sustainable Living group. 7 PM. 13 THURSDAY Circle A: Roll-Yer-Own Classic LP Spin. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Aaron Bergtrom and Friends Living Well by Eating Well: Session 4: The Sweet Life: Breakfast Cookies, Therapeutic Chocolate and Mood Elevators. Food workshop with Jan Christensen. Riverwest location TBA. Register 1 week in advance. 262-786-6795. MAD PLANET: Mod Night, featuring the Noble Brothers. ONOPA BREW PUB: Ghost Apollo, Jimmy’s Comet. 10 PM. URBAN ecology center: Early morning bird walks. 9 AM. 14 FRIDAY Bremen cafe: The original music of Bob Olson. 8-10:30 PM Circle A: Rockin’-A Valentine Friday w/ Chuk Le Fuk. COA: After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. Globe east: “A Hip-Hop Affair” Featuring Taste Emcess, Poetry Chicago & Black Elephant w/ live band. 2028 e. North Ave. 9PM. King Library: Books Alive Storytime for ages 3-5. 10 AM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Jessie’s Messy Hour. 5:30-7:30 PM. Royce & Keedy. 10 PM. MAD PLANET: Retro Night. Music from the ’80s. ONOPA BREW pub: The Westfall w/ Guest. 10 PM. OUTCARE: Planned Parenthood Health Center in the LGBT Community Center. 1:30-9:30 PM. 277-9370. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. SAGE: Seniors Active in A Gay Environment. 6:30-8:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 271-0378. The Tasting Room: Ronnie Gayle and the Impulse II Reggae Band. 15 SATURDAY The Barn: Barnstorm 2003. 7-12 PM. 2630 N. Humboldt Blvd. Music by Califone, Collections of Colonies of Bees, and Children at Play as well as film, video, installation, painting, photography, sculpture and performance art. Circle A: Psychedelic Psaturday w/ One F & john.bts.wrkng. eat-3 Sandwich express: Gospel Showcase. 6-8 PM. Free. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 8 AM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Little Jimmie and the Blackbirds.MAD PLANET: 21 & Over Dance Party & Ladies’ Night. Free admission. ONOPA BREW PUB: Andy Noble. 10 PM. Peace action wisconsin: Anti-War Rally and March. 11 AM. Milwaukee City Hall. Training for Draft/CO/Military Councilors. 1:30 PM. Call 414-964-5158 for registration. riverwest commons: 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day Dance to benefit the Riverwest Co-op. DJ’d by your favorite costumed co-opers. 8 PM. $5. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Science Saturdays. Learn scientific principles with activities, experiments or games. 10 AM-4 PM. Free. Burdock Brigade. 9-10:30 AM. Free. Improve biodiversity by removing alien plant species. Animal Feeding. 1 PM. 16 SUNDAY Circle A: RootSunday w/ DJason. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Royce Hall. Onopa Brew pub: DJango with Eric Blowtorch. 9 PM. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Sunday Walk with Families. 2 PM. Woodland Pattern: Great Lakes Improv with Thomas Gaudynski, Steve Nelson-Raney & Hal Rammel. 2 PM. 17 MONDAY Bremen cafe: Open mic jam 7-11PM COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Sigmund Snopek. Peace action wisconsin: Milwaukee Coalition for a Just Peace meeting. 7 PM. Peace Action Center. URBAN ecology center: Vegetarian Pot Luck. 6:30-8 PM. 18 TUESDAY Circle A: Savage Jookery. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-InTime: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. CUBA COALITION MEETING: Central United Methodist Church, 639 N. 25th St. Contact 273-1040 ext.12. 7 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Ben & Seamus. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Burdock Brigade. 9 AM. 19 WEDNESDAY Bremen cafe: The music of Richard Pinney. 8-10:30 PM Circle A: DoorMouse Memorial FreeForm w/ DJs Baseck, J-Slim & NakeDiscourse. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-InTime: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Acoustic Open Stage. Feature: Momentary. Living Well by Eating Well: Hunting and Gathering: Shop for Healthy Foods. Food workshop. Unity Church West. 4750 N. Mayfair Rd. Register in advance. 262-786-6795. ONOPA BREW pub: Dub Night. Peace action wisconsin: Peace Action’s Middle East Committee Meeting. 7 PM. Peace Action Center. URBAN ecology center: Wednesday walks with Ken. 9:30 AM. Free. 20 THURSDAY Bremen cafe: Elixr Acoustic Duo. 8-10:30 PM Circle A: JookBot Warlock. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-InTime: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Seiger Schwark Band. Living Well by Eating Well:Hunting and Gathering: Shop for Healthy Foods. Food workshop with. Riverwest location. 262-786-6795. MAD PLANET: Mod Night, featuring the Noble Brothers. ONOPA BREW pub: Salt Creek. 10 PM. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Early morning bird walks. 9 AM. ROMP for Dogs. 7 PM. 21 FRIDAY Bremen cafe: The original music of Bob Olson. 8-10:30 PM Circle A: Rockin’-A Friday w/ DJ Jonny Z. COA: After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. King Library: Books Alive Storytime for ages 3-5. 10 AM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Jessie’s Messy Hour. 5:30-7:30 PM. Eclectic Vibe 10 PM. MAD PLANET: Retro Night. Music from the ’80s. ONOPA BREW PUB: The Schwillbillies, The Hi-Lonesomes. 10 PM. OUTCARE: Planned Parenthood Health Center in the LGBT Community Center. 1:30-9:30 PM. 277-9370. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. SAGE: Seniors Active in A Gay Environment. 6:30-8:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 271-0378. The Tasting Room: Luis’ Open Jam. Woodland Pattern: Red Letter Reading Series: Muhib Dyer & Josh Gillsutton. 7 PM. 22 SATURDAY Bremen cafe: INN (formerly known as IO). 8-10:30 PM Circle A: Psychedelic Psaturday w/ KrautZeit. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 8 AM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Elatia. MAD PLANET: 21 & Over Dance Party & Ladies’ Night. Free admission. ONOPA BREW PUB: Brewery’s 1st Anniversary Party w/ Vern and the Originals, Woodticks, Wooden Robot, Musiwaki Gozimuzen. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Volunteer Orientation. 10 AM. Trees and Trails. 12:30 PM. Animal Feeding. 1 PM. Winter Weather Survival (at Lake Park) 1 PM. Woodland Pattern: Basil King & Tod Thilleman Reading. 7 PM. 23 SUNDAY Circle A: RootSunday w/ Cousin Carl. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Royce Hall. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Center open 12-4 PM. Wisconsin conservatory of music: “Bridges.” A blending of musical tradition. 3 PM. $10/$7 Students and Seniors. 24 MONDAY Bremen cafe: Open mic jam 7-11PM COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Amy Rohan. 25 TUESDAY Bremen cafe: The wonderful voice of Mariah. 8-10:30 PM Circle A: Jook Savages Along the Milwaukee. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Ben & Seamus. URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER: Burdock Brigade. 9 AM. A Delicious Investment: Community Supported Agriculture Night. 7 PM. 26 WEDNESDAY CIRCLE A: FreeForm w/ Don Knottzi. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Acoustic Open Stage. Feature: Sometimesy. Living Well by Eating Well: The Secret of Simple Eating. Unity Church West. 4750 N. Mayfair Rd. Register.262-786-6795. SPIRITUAL path: Classes in Christian Mysticism. 3465 N. Fratney. 7:30-9 PM. Call Theresa: 962-6727. URBAN ecology center: Wednesday walks with Ken. Free. 27 THURSDAY CIRCLE A: Roll-Yer-Own Classic LP Spin. COA: Adult Basic Education/GED. 8:30-1:30 PM. Free. Call Wendy Green at 263-8383. Family Drop-In Time: 9:30-11:30 AM. After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Jm Bartz and John Clarco. Living Well by Eating Well:The Secret of Simple Eating. Riverwest location. Register: 262-786-6795. MAD PLANET: Mod Night, featuring the Noble Brothers. ONOPA BREW PUB: Mud River Lee. 10 PM. URBAN ecology center: Early morning bird walks. 9 AM. Free. 28 FRIDAY Bremen cafe: The original music of Bob Olson. 8-10:30 PM Circle A: Rockin’-A Friday w/ TBA. COA: After School Activities: Ages 7-18. 2:30-7:30 PM. King Library: Books Alive Storytime for ages 3-5. 10 AM. GREAT lake ZEN center: Regular Practice. 8 AM. LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: Random Maxx w/Airfare Claire. MAD PLANET: 21 & Over Dance Party & Ladies’ Night. Free admission. ONOPA BREW PUB: Annavox. 10 PM. Peace action wisconsin: Lecture: “The Israeli Occupation – A LINNEMAN’S RIVERWEST INN: The Form. MAD PLANET: Retro Night. Music from the ’80s. ONOPA BREW pub: Fish Fry. 4 PM. Circadian 10 PM. OUTCARE: Planned Parenthood Health Center in the LGBT Community Center. 1:30-9:30 PM. 277-9370. PROJECT Q: Drop-in center, age 24 & under. 5-9:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 223-3220. SAGE: Seniors Active in A Gay Environment. 6:30-8:30 PM, LGBT Community Center. 271-0378. The Tasting Room: Luis’ Open Jam. Woodland Pattern: Experimental Film and Video Series. 7 PM. URBAN ecology center: Friday Fire. 7 PM. Riverwest Currents – Volume 2 – Issue 2 – February 2003