Monday, Sept. 18

Latino Movie Monday featuring “The Lost City” Take a break from the books and catch the Roberto Hernández Center’s free screening of “The Lost City.” Based in Cuba in the late 1950s, “The Lost City” tells the tale of a wealthy family in the violent transition from the Batista regime to Fidel Castro’s Marxist rule.

Time: 7-9:30 p.m.

Location: UWM Union Theater

Contact: Billie Dingel, bjdingel@uwm.edu

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Conversations with Filmmakers: “Los Trabajadores/The Workers” Part of the UWM Film Department’s series that brings documentary filmmakers to campus to screen their films and hold discussions on their work. Free admission.

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Mitchell Hall, Room B91

Contact: iblich@uwm.edu

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Campus-wide Blood Drive Take an hour out of your day and join the UWM community to help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome and snacks are included!

Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Union Ballroom

Contact: Laurie Marks, lmarks@uwm.edu

Thursday, Sept. 21

Green Student Information Fair Ecologically minded students will have the chance to learn about UWM’s environmentally focused student organizations and community resources, and benefit from free giveaways, demonstrations and tips on how to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Union Concourse

Contact: Linda Corbin-Pardee, lcpardee@aux.uwm.edu

Friday, Sept. 22

Public planetarium shows Learn why Pluto is considered a dwarf planet and explore the night sky at the Manfred Olson Planetarium. Admissions are 75 cents for students, $1 for the public.

Time: 7-8 p.m.

Location: Manfred Olson Planetarium

Contact: Jean Creighton, 964-6544

Saturday, Sept. 23

Latino food tasting Experience a taste of Latino food and culture at the Milwaukee Public Market. This free event will include cooking technique demonstrations, ideas, recipes and, to seal the deal, delicious samples.

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St.

Contact: Milwaukee Public Market

Sunday, Sept. 24

Riverwest Gardeners Market Support your local farmers and stock up on fresh produce, flowers and crafts at the Riverwest Gardeners Market. Enjoy local music from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Garden Park (At the corner of Locust and Bremen streets)

Contact: Tess Reiss, Contessa_milw@yahoo.com

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