This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Monday, July 5
Music: What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
Today, in 1852, Frederick Douglass gave his speech ‘What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?’ to the Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester. The speech condemns the celebration of Independence day as a hypocritical sham, as Black citizens were not, in fact, independent like their white counterparts.
In observance of Independence Day, the Madison Metro Transit is following the holiday schedule. Information on how to get around can be found at the local bus shelter or at cityofmadison.com/metro.
There is also no refuse, recycling, brush, or large item collection today. This is also in observance of Independence Day. Madison residents who normally have their refuse and recycling collected on Monday should place their carts to the curb for collection on Tuesday morning. More information can be found at cityofmadison.com/streets.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Tuesday, July 6
On this day in 2002, Serena Williams defeated her older sister, Venus Williams, for her first Wimbledon singles title. The Williams Sisters are powerhouses in the tennis world. Both are currently competing at the 2021 Wimbledon championship.
Today at 5:00pm, Madison Parks is showing a movie at Meadowood Park. Grab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy a FREE movie with Madison Parks. The movie tonight is Onward. For more information, visit cityofmadison.com/parks.
The Madison Common Council Meeting is happening today at 6:30pm. These meetings allow citizens of Madison to make their voice heard to the powers that be. More information, including tonight’s agenda, can be found at cityofmadison.com/council. Send comments on agenda items to allalders@cityofmadison.com.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Wednesday, July 7
Music: X-Files Theme
On this day in 1947, an unidentified flying object crash landed in a field near Roswell, New Mexico. The United States government claims that it was a balloon used for the United States Air Force, but a cover up of the crash leads a large number of people to believe that the vehicle and occupants are extra-terrestrial in nature. This has been in dispute for decades. As upstanding citizens of the world, we know what to really believe, right? Riiiight?
Practice your Spanish this summer with Spanish Conversation Hour at Neighborhood House, starting at 5:30pm today. Folks from all speaking levels, countries, and ages are welcome. No sign up is required. More information at neighborhoodhousemadison.org.
Wisconsinites who joined the Treaty People Gathering early in June are talking about their experiences in a public meeting. They participated in nonviolent direct action against Enbridge’s Line 3 tar sands pipeline. Sign up for the meeting at 350Madison.org.
UW Cinemateque is continuing its summer lineup of movies with Ruggles of Red Gap. Film screenings happen Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Seating for all screenings is socially distanced in accordance with UW-Madison policy. Films will be screened twice an evening. For film schedule, including times, visit cinema.wisc.edu.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Thursday, July 8
On this date in 1881, the ice cream sundae as we know it was invented in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The story goes that a patron of a soda fountain shoppe asked for chocolate sauce on top of a dish of ice cream, an ingredient that had before only been used in soda. Soon the treat was only served on sundaes, but consumer demand dictated that the treat be sold the rest of the week too.
Two other towns in two other states also claim to have invented the ice cream sundae around this time, but those guys are posers and should not be believed.
UW Cinemateque is continuing its summer lineup of movies with Song of the Exile. Film screenings happen Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Seating for all screenings is socially distanced in accordance with UW-Madison policy. Films will be screened twice an evening. For film schedule, including times, visit cinema.wisc.edu.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Friday, July 9
On this day in 1877, the first ever Wimbledon tennis championship began. Held in Wimbledon, England, this first tournament had twenty-two players and lasted ten days. The final was delayed by three days because of rain.
UW Cinemateque is continuing its summer lineup of movies with The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Film screenings happen Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Seating for all screenings is socially distanced in accordance with UW-Madison policy. Films will be screened twice an evening. For film schedule, including times, visit cinema.wisc.edu.
Art Fair Off the Square is happening this weekend. Showcasing one hundred thirty Wisconsin artists in jewelry, ceramics, art glass, painting, fiber arts, and a slew of other mediums. Happening Saturday from 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. More information can be found at artcraftwis.org.
The city of Baraboo is hosting the Big Top Circus Celebration. The event commemorates the town’s circus heritage with circus-themed fun. There will be big top shows, trolley tours, a car show, live entertainment, and a parade of elephants. Happening Saturday and Sunday. Visit bigtopparade.com for more information.
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