This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Monday, May 10
Today in history sees two historical figures taking on their notable title. In 1940, Winston Churchill succeeded Neville Chamberlain as the British Prime Minister. And in 1994, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as the first black president of South Africa.
The second Monday of the month is the virtual Maker’s Meetup courtesy of E.D. Locke Public Library. Ask questions and chat with other makers as you make something beautiful. Register at mcfarlandlibrary.org/makers-meetup.
Local bookstore A Room of One’s Own is Celebrating Queer Voices tonight. Join Melissa Faliveno, among many other authors, as they read from a diverse body of work. Register at roomofonesown.com.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Tuesday, May 11
Music: Bicycle Race
On today’s date in 1893, Henri Desgrange set the first world record for the bicycle for cycling at 22 miles per hour. This is one of twelve world records Desgrange will set for the bicycle. Desgrange is also credited for founding the Tour de France in 1903.
The City of Madison is hosting a virtual public meeting about the Bus Rapid Transit project tonight. According to the city of Madison website, this meeting will cover updates on east and west terminals, station configurations at select intersections, and the status of the station design competition. Register at cityofmadison.com/calendar
BadgerTalks is a series of Live talks on topics that intend to inspire, delight, and pleasantly distract in a time we are all needing positive experiences. Tonight’s talk is titled The New Mysteries of Human Origins and is presented by UW-Madison anthropology professor John Hawks. See how you can attend at badgertalks.wisc.edu.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Wednesday, May 12
Music: Are You Experienced
On this date in 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience released his first LP in the UK. Titled “Are You Experienced,” the LP spent 33 weeks on the charts, peaking at the number two slot. “Are You Experienced” is one of the most influential debut albums in music history.
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County is hosting a COVID-19 Community Vaccination Town Hall today at Four PM. Moderated by Dr. Nestor Rodriguez, topics for the town hall will include the impact of COVID-19, hesitancy in communities to get vaccinated, a breakdown of COVID-19 vaccines, and personal stories of vaccination. Find a link to attend at bgcdc.org/awareness.
An information meeting for the Sidewalk Replacement project is happening tonight. The meeting will focus on what the project will look like in District 13. Register to attend at cityofmadison.com/engineering.
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Thursday, May 13
Music: Apollo et Hyancinthus – Intrada
Today in 1767, the opera Apollo et Hyacinthus premieres in Salzburg. The opera follows the Greek myth of Apollo and Hyacinth, who were lovers. While playing a game, Apollo seriously injures Hyacinth, who dies from the injury. Apollo makes a flower to remember his lover. The opera was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of eleven.
Individuals interested in composting can attend the seminar Home Composting Basics. The instructor, George Dreckmann, is the retired City of Madison Recycling Coordinator. He has been composting for 40 years, and taught composting for 25. Sign up at madisonpubliclibrary.org/events.
Dane County youth have the opportunity to ask questions about the COVID-19 vaccine at the COVID-19 Vaccination Youth Town Hall. Hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, the event will be a Q and A for youth to ask doctors their questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more at bgcdc.org/awareness.
Applications for the Make48 competition open today. Make48 is a 48-hour makers competitions where teams are given a challenge, build a prototype, sales sheet, and 1-minute video to pitch the invention to judges. Teams have until June 11 to apply for the competition, which will be hosted in August. Learn more at make48.com
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This is the insurgent radio kiosk for Friday, May 14
Music: Which Side Are You On?
Today in 1953, Milwaukee workers began a 10-week strike to demand contacts and wages comparable to workers on the East and West coasts. The strike spread across six breweries: Schlitz, Pabst, Miller, Gettelman, Independent Milwaukee, and Blatz. The strike won when Blatz Brewery accepted the workers’ demands.
The Third annual Break-Away three-on-three basketball tournament series continues this evening at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Participation is open to middle and high schoolers. No need to pre-register; just show up with two friends, or singles will be dropped into a team. More information, including COVID safety guidelines, is found at cityofmadison.com/parks/calendar.
The monthly programming meeting for WORT is this afternoon. The public is welcome to attend to hear more about WORT’s programming schedule. Receive a link to attend by emailing pc@wortfm.org.
Celebrate Norwegian heritage this weekend at the annual Syttende Mai [sat-in-deh my] festival in Stoughton [stow-tin]. This year’s festival will be a mixture of virtual and in-person events. No need to be Norwegian to attend. Find out more at stoughtonfestivals.com.
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