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01 / 21 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info (event) Martin Luther King rally and march Start: 12:00 MLK Justice rally and march Sponsored by Peace Action Wisconsin. Noon indoor rally at Bucketworks, 1340 N 6th St., Milwaukee. March to Dr. King statue on King Drive at 1 p.m. more info
01 / 22 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 23 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 24 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 25 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info (event) Feingold town meeting in Milwaukee Start: 16:00 End: 17:30 Sen. Russ Feingold brings his traveling town meeting to Milwaukee. He'll be at Centennial Hall at the Milwaukee Central Lilbrary, on James Lovell (7th Street) side of the library, just north of Wisconsin Avenue. It's a big hall, but come early and bring your questions. more info (event) Sicko in Menomonie Start: 19:00 Pax Christi showing of Sicko. St. Joseph's Parish 910 Wilson St. in Menomonie - Parish Center Conference room in the school building. Discussion afterward. more info
01 / 26 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 27 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 28 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 29 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 30 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
01 / 31 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info (event) Benefit concert for Iraq Moratorium Start: 19:00 A concert featuring a mix of musical styles , to benefit the Iraq Moratorium, is planned at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, at Milwaukee's Shank Hall. The Bill Camplin Band, Jahmes Tony Finlayson and One Drum, and Ceol Cairde "Music of Friends" will share the bill. Joel McNally -- columnist, activist and co-host of 1290 WMCS Radio's Morning Magazine, will emcee. more info
02 / 1 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
02 / 2 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
02 / 3 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
02 / 4 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
02 / 5 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
02 / 6 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info
02 / 7 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner. The project has grown from 43 entries four years ago to nearly 600 to date. The exhibit has been displayed simultaneously in venues from California to Wisconsin. Contributing artists are from 56 Wisconsin communities, 30 states and 24 countries. Gardner invites local artists to share their vision of peace with a poem, other words, visual art or a combination. more info (event) "War, Peace & People of Faith' Start: 16:00 End: 17:30 'War, Peace and People of Faith' highlights Mission Week at Marquette Highlighting this year’s Mission Week at Marquette University is “War, Peace and People of Faith,” a panel discussion moderated by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Varsity Theatre, 1324 W. Wisconsin Ave. Four distinguished panelists will discuss how faith affects decisions about dealing with conflict and injustice. Panelists include: more info
02 / 8 (event) Peace imagery exhibit, Madison (all day) Start: 01/02/2008 - 12:00am End: 02/26/2008 - 4:00pm Peace Exhibit EPIDEMIC PEACE IMAGERY Gardens Gallery, Madison M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Independent Living Inc.,602 N Segoe Road, 608-274-7900, www.indepenliving.com The collaborative exhibit titled "Epidemic Peace Imagery: An Expanding Exhibition of Peace Works by Writers & Visual Artists" features hundreds of artworks, each representing a moment of peace, some combined with poetry or other text. The concept of the exhibit was developed by Madison visual artist Russell Gardner, peace activist Claire Box and poet Robin Chapman in 2003. The purpose is to spread peace images to counter the ubiquitous images of war and violence, and inspire people to envision a way to a peaceful world. "We hope that peace imagery spreads over people and replaces "the good war image" that now dominates our foreign policy," said Russell Gardner.