Monday, Oct. 16

National Boss Day

Today is National Boss Day, a day celebrated by brownnosers around the country. Initially developed by an Illinois insurance company employee who wanted to improve the relationship between employees and their supervisors, National Boss Day has been recognized since 1958.

The Hotel Cafe Tour

The Pabst Theater welcomes the sophomore run of The Hotel Cafe Tour, a unique musical excursion composed of 25 artists, with at least six artists performing at each show. The 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee show will feature The Weepies, Cary Brothers, Matt Costa, Joshuda Rain, Charlotte Martin and Miho Hatori. Tickets are a steal at $15! For more information, call 286-3663 or visit here.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

“When the Levees Broke: A Katrina Documentary”

Check out the Union Theatre’s 6 p.m. screening of Spike Lee’s new heartrending documentary on the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. With a focus on the communities mutilated by the death and destruction brought on by this storm, “When the Levees Broke” tells personal stories of lives juxtaposed between horrific despair and triumphant survival. For additional information, call 229-4070.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Organic Pancake Breakfast

Come to the UWM Union Ballroom from 7 to 10:30 a.m. to enjoy a breakfast of organic pancakes with locally-produced syrup, fruit, juice, tea and fair trade coffee. This event is free for students with a valid ID and only $3 for members of the campus community. For organic eaters and starving college students alike, the Organic Pancake Breakfast is sure to be a great way to enjoy the most important meal of the day! For more information, call 229-3111.

Belly Dancing Lessons

Come to the UWM Union Ballroom from 2 to 3 p.m. and learn some of the essential moves of the sensual practice of belly dancing. Participants of this event will learn “moves of the Egyptian nightclub dancers” from artist Shaia Fahrid. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 229-3111.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Milwaukee International Film Festival Opening Night Gala

Head down to the Milwaukee Art Museum and celebrate the kickoff of the Milwaukee International Film Festival. Beginning at 8:30 p.m., this chic celebration will feature catered cuisine by eight local ethnic restaurants, as well as entertainment by several international performance groups. General admission is $20 and additional information can be found here.

All Majors Career Day 2006

Beginning to think about life in the real world? Stop by the UWM Union Wisconsin Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Career Development Center’s All Majors Career Day. This event provides students with the opportunity to network with employers in their intended fields. This event is free and open to all UWM students and alumni. For additional information, call 229-4486.

Friday, Oct. 20

Men’s and Women’s Swimming

Stop by the Klotsche Natatorium for your chance to cheer on both the men’s and women’s swimming teams as they compete against Wright State. The meets begin at 5 p.m. and are free to UWM students with valid ID.

Fasten Co-op Clothing Gallery Show

Check out new work by Kathryn Wilson at Milwaukee’s premiere clothing co-op gallery’s new location, 2224 S. Kinnickinnick Ave. Wilson’s work, described as “photography, beautiful decay and clothing remnants brought back from 3525 A.D.”, will be featured from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 747-9229.

Saturday, Oct. 21

Sweetest Day

What started in the early 1920s as a candy company employee’s attempt to spread merriment and goodwill to the underprivileged through gifts of sweets has broadened into a national holiday, celebrated most frequently in the Great Lakes region.

Although the exact definition of what this holiday celebrates varies by source, Sweetest Day is generally recognized as a day of card and gift exchanges as tokens of appreciation between parties in close relationships.

According to Hallmark, this holiday has so grown in popularity in the last five years that the company went from stocking 48 Sweetest Day cards in 2000 to 151 cards in 2006 (and who says there’s no such thing as a Hallmark Holiday?).

Easttown Market Downtown Yard Sale

Head downtown to Cathedral Square Park from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and check out the amazing deals at the East Town Market Downtown Yard Sale. This community yard sale offers any individual looking to clean out their closet a space to sell their merchandise to the public. Remember, someone’s trash is another’s treasure! For more information, visit here.

Bob Weir & RatDog

Calling all Deadheads! Grateful Dead singer and guitarist Bob Weir joins forces with RatDog, the group formed by Weir following the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995, at The Rave / Eagles Club. Musically, the group is composed of a blend of backgrounds and abilities, ensuring this performance will be satisfying for fans or your average music lover. Doors open at 8 p.m. for this all ages show. For more information, go here.

Sunday, Oct. 22

Women’s Soccer

Head to Englemann Field at noon and support the UWM women’s soccer team in its game against in-state rivals University of Wisconsin.

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