This Week in Milwaukee

Monday, March 12

Sister to Sister

Union Art Gallery @ noon

This event explores womens issues such as body image. Admission is free.

Hollywood vs. History: Michael Collins

Union Theatre @ 6:30 p.m.

This film depicts Michael Collins, the Irish Revolutionary who helped free Ireland from British rule. Before the film, Cat Murphy will be setting the historical context and he will lead a discussion afterward.

Tuesday, March 13

Experimental Tuesday: The Animal Eclectic

UWM Theatre @ 7 p.m.

Come to the UWM Theatre to view a collection of these experimental shorts and videos exploring the art of animal imagery. Admission is free.

Wednesday, March 14

Lyrical Sanctuary: Writers Workshop

Multicultural Student Lounge, Union Room 198 @ 6-8 p.m.

In celebration of Womens History Month, performer Element C. Everest of Black Elephant will facilitate. Everest will help participants capture their thoughts and emotions and create works of art on paper. Admission is free. For more information call 229-6998.

Thursday, March 15

Interpreting Beauty, film screenings

Fireside Lounge @ 7 p.m.

Short films will be shown in the Fireside Lounge about the art of female beauty. These screenings will be in conjunction with The UWM Art Galleries exhibit Mirror, Mirror on the Wall.

Friday, March 16

Cosmic Bowling

UWM Rec Center @ 7-8:25 p.m. & 8:30-10 p.m.

Have fun with your friends and wear your best neon shirt as the Rec Center lowers their lights for Cosmic Bowling.

Saturday, March 17

Make your own sketchbook or journal

The UWM Studio Arts & Crafts Centre @ noon-2 p.m.

Come and put your creative skills to work as you design your own artistic book. The cost for the lesson and all materials is $30 for UWM students and $40 for community members.

Sunday, March 18

World Cinema: Road

The UWM Union Theatre @ 7 p.m.

Road follows two ex-lovers who set out on a road trip to find and analyze environmental clean-up sites. Admission to UWM students is free with a student I.D.

World Cinema: Police Beat

The UWM Union Theatre @ 5p.m.

Police Beat follows and African-born Seattle bike Police Officer. They follow him on his beat for seven days and document the crimes he covers which mirror his inner state.

Monday, March 19

Walls of Jericho

Miramar Theatre @ 6 p.m.

All ages are welcome to see the Walls of Jericho at the Miramar Theatre located at 2844 N. Oakland Avenue. For more information call 299-0435.

Tuesday, March 20

Carthage College

Poetic Dialogue: Poetry, Art and Women

This exhibit features ten female poets from around the nation and 19 visual artists from the Chicago area. For directions and more information call (262) 551-5702.

Wednesday, March 21

The River Horse

Sexy Music Only with Dixie & Renoloner @ 5-11 p.m.

DJ Prom King @ 11 p.m.-2a.m.

Come and release all your pent up energy with these high energy performers at The River Horse located at 701 E. center Street. Call 264-4766 for more information.

Thursday, March 22

Get Up & Dance- Steppin Night

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts @ 6:30 p.m.

Steppin lessons are from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and open dance is from 7:30 -10 p.m. After learning back steppin moves, show them off on the floor. Admission is $8 for pre-registered dancers and $10 at the door.

Friday, March 23

Professional bull riders

Bradley Center @ 7:30 p.m.

The Toughest Sport on Dirt is arriving for the first time at the Bradley Center. Admission starts at $20.

Saturday, March 24

8th Annual Spring Craft Fair

Three Holy Women Catholic Parish @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come to St. Hedwig School Hall located at 1702 N. Humboldt and use the Brady Street entrance. Craft items will include candles, jewelry, cards, gift baskets, original photography and much more. There will also be a bake sale selling bakery items and sandwiches. Admission is $1.

Sunday, March 25

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Dual Exhibition: George Krause/Paul Calhoun and Gia Chkhatashvili

To find out the hours of this soon to be ending gallery call MIAD at 276-7889.

MIAD is located at 273 E. Erie St.

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