Uppity Wisconsin

Democracy Convention

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 1:09pm
Date: 
Wed, 08/07/2013 (All day) - Sun, 08/11/2013 (All day)
August 7-11, 2013 ~ Madison, Wisconsin

If you want to strengthen democracy where it matters most — in our communities, our schools, our workplaces and local economies, military, government, media, constitution — you will find something inspiring in Madison in August, 2013. Democracy is coming . . . to the U.S.A..

https://democracyconvention.org

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Polk County Energy Fair

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:03pm
Date: 
Sat, 08/17/2013 (All day)

Join us for a full day of local foods, renewable energy, live music, and global wisdom!  The fair will feature numerous vendors of renewable energy products, back to back informational workshops, local residents demonstrating green & traditional skills, a fun-filled children's tent, and more!

When: Saturday, August 17th, 2013, 10am to 5pm
Where: Polk County Fairgrounds, 800 Louisiana Ave, St Croix Falls, WI  MAP

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Stand Against the Sand Storm

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 5:34pm
Date: 
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 9:30am

A REGIONAL CONFERENCE IS COMING TO WISCONSIN!

YOU ARE INVITED TO BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013

SPONSORED BY WISCONSIN GRASSROOTS NETWORK FOR ALL WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT
FRAC SAND ISSUES AND ACTIONS!

STANDING AGAINST THE SAND STORM!

SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION

DISTRIBUTE THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO OTHERS!

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Paulie Fest

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 9:34am
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Repeats every day until Sat Jun 01 2013 .
Thu, 05/30/2013 - 7:00pm
Fri, 05/31/2013 - 7:00pm
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 7:00pm

For Immediate Release FMI: Kevin Pellerin
April 29, 2013 (608) 216-4974
infoatpauliesgift [dot] org

Healing through music: Concert featuring local musicians
to honor life and memory of Paulie Heenan

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Earth Day Showing of The Price of Sand Downsville

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 1:38pm
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Repeats every 2 days until Wed Apr 24 2013 .
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 7:00pm
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 7:00pm

This is a special showing of Jim Tittle's new documentary on frac sand mining in Western Wisconsin.  The Price of Sand is an hour-long video exploring the issues and controversy surrounding frac sand mining in our area, and covers the issue both from the viewpoint of anti-mining activists and the sand mining companies. The video and aerial photographs from this film have been featured in multiple web sites and news stories. Come see the now-completed film in the beautiful 19th-century restored octagonal school house at Simply Dunn in Downsville, WI simultaneous with the film's official premiere at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival. The showing has been arranged by the Director, Jim Tittle, Uppity Wisconsin, the Frac Sand Awareness Project, and Simply Dunn.

NEW -- BUY YOUR OWN DVD COPY HERE!

 

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31113 Recommit Events

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 3:04pm
Date: 
Mon, 03/11/2013 (All day)

Showings of We Are Wisconsin The Film across the country, and a town hall in Madison in the evening.  Recommit to fixing Wisconsin.  Attend one of the showings, or watch the video on Uppity Wisconsin.   Full details in the attached PDF file.

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Wisconsin Business Alliance Happy Hour Eau Claire

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 1:26pm
Date: 
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 5:30pm

Join other community-minded business owners to network and learn about the new Wisconsin Business Alliance, a statewide membership organization that seeks to improve Wisconsin's business climate while protecting our quality of life.

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Michael Duffy reads from I Can't Recall

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:48am
Date: 
Thu, 03/14/2013 - 6:00pm

I CAN'T RECALL
http://www.duff-co.com/2012/ICantRecall.htm

RAINBOW BOOKS will host local author Michael Duffy on THURSDAY, MARCH 14, at 6 P.M.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Meet Ed Fallone

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 11:16am
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Repeats every day until Tue Mar 19 2013 except Sat Mar 16 2013, Sun Mar 17 2013. Also includes Tue Mar 12 2013.
Mon, 03/11/2013 (All day)
Tue, 03/12/2013 (All day)
Tue, 03/12/2013 (All day)
Wed, 03/13/2013 (All day)
Thu, 03/14/2013 (All day)
Fri, 03/15/2013 (All day)
Mon, 03/18/2013 (All day)
Tue, 03/19/2013 (All day)
Join Ed Fallone!
Fallone for Justice is hitting the road - and coming to a town near you! Supporters from every corner of the state are coming out to see Ed Fallone, and hear his message of how he will bring civility and credibility back to our Supreme Court. We hope to see you there too! See the list below, and RSVP for an event near you today to meet Ed Fallone. 
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Wisconsin Business Alliance Happy Hour Milwaukee

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 1:23pm
Date: 
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
1850 North Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
Join us at Brocach for our first Milwaukee social!
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Red Cedar Watershed Conference 2013

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 9:53am
Date: 
Thu, 03/14/2013 - 7:30am - 5:30pm

Do you farm? Do you live in town? Do you manage residential, commercial or public property? Do you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, canoeing? Do you think the economic and environmental health of this beautiful region is important?

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Save The Hills Alliance Meeting

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 3:51pm
Date: 
Sat, 02/09/2013 - 9:30am
Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 9:30am

February 9, 2013
SAVE THE HILLS ALLIANCE Monthly Meeting
Save The Hills Alliance members will meet in Eau Claire at

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WORT show on Progressive Radio

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 8:18pm
Date: 
Mon, 12/03/2012 - 12:00pm
Highly topical show coming together at noon on Monday's "A Public Affair," on WORT on the future of local radio talk and news. As of now, in studio guests will include former WTDY staffers Dylan Brogan, Amy Barrilleaux, and Deana Wright, and former WTDY general manager Glen Gardner will join us by phone from Boston. Local organizers will also join us to discuss efforts to restore more local progressive programming to the air, and to find Sly another home in local radio. Please join in our conversation by calling us at 608-256-2001  www.wortfm.org http://www.wortfm.org/news/shows/a-public-affair/
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Conservationist Rally for Jeff Smith

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 3:04pm
Date: 
Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kathy Ruggles and John Thomas invite you to attend a CONSERVATION RALLY FOR JEFF SMITH, Wed. October 24th, 6 P.M.-8 P.M. at "Simply Dunn" in Downsville. "Simply Dunn" is an old, renovated octagonal school house located on Co. C adjacent and on the west side of The Creamery.
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Photographers' Rights Workshop

Submitted by Steve Hanson on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 3:07pm
Date: 
Tue, 10/16/2012 - 6:30pm

Photographers’ Rights Workshop
Knowledge for a new media world
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 26, 2012
CONTACT: Emily Mills, Communications & Volunteerism Assistant at the ACLU of Wisconsin,
608-316-1547, emillsataclu-wi [dot] org
MADISON, WI – With the ever-changing media and legal landscape it’s more important than ever
for professional and dedicated amateur alike to know their rights when it comes to documenting
the news, people, and events in their communities.
To that end, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation is proud to partner with

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