Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts

The Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts is proud to announce an evening of art and poetry on Friday, May 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Join us for the opening of a mixed media exhibit, Stairway to Belize: Photos and Paintings by Ken and Teresa Haynes. The exhibit features works inspired by a recent visit to Belize.

The evening also features readings from Telling Tongues, a compilation of poems edited by Chicano Studies Professors from the University of Minnesota, and published by Calaca Press in California. Oscar Mireles of Madison will read his poetry from the collection, and sign copies of the book, as part of Madison’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Other poets and the book’s editors Toni Herrera and Louis Gonzales will also be part of the evening’s celebration of culture and art. Refreshments will be served. A donation is appreciated.

Kumquats for Bambi: An evening of sketch comedy. This latest production of the Rabid Badger Theater Company is scheduled for Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $10 for general admission and $5 for students. The website for Rabid Badger is: www.rabidbadger.org.

Family Connections of Wisconsin, Inc., Voices Beyond Bars and ARC House are hosting Children are the heart...Families are the hope an evening of awareness of their agencies on Thursday, May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The event features the blues music of the Bobby Bryan and the Original Downtown Players. Sheriff Dave Mahoney and Cheri Maples will join other speakers who will briefly talk about the importance of these agencies and what they do in our community. Hors d’hoeuvres and beverages will be available. A raffle will be held. The entire community is invited to this event. A $20 donation is suggested.

Brian Donihi performs solo classical guitar on Saturday, May 19th at 8:00 p.m. His repertoire includes works by J.S. Bach, Fernando Sor, Mario Giuliani, John Dowland, Oscar Chilebotti, Francisco Tarrego and Miguel Llobet. Admission is $5.

Call the MCCCA at 251-2787 for more information.