Events for 05/03/2008

5/3 Sat 2 - 4 pm The Peregrine “Nakba” Series - "The Zionist Movement, Antisemitism, and the Nazi Holocaust" – Madison. At the Escape Java Joint 916 Williamson St. Optional reading is Yosef Grodzinky's In the Shadow of the Holocaust: the Struggle Between Jews and Zionists in the Aftermath of World War II, (Common Courage Press 2004, 279pp., pbk, $19.95), available through Rainbow Books. Open to all. Co-presented by David Williams and Steve Wolvin. Contact: dvdwilliams51@tds.net  

5/3 Sat 2 – 4 pm Planning Meeting for a Madison Area Peace Coalition Event  – Madison. In Room 202, of the downtown Madison Public Library, 201 W. Mifflin St. Agenda: to continue planning a mass anti-war protest for May 24th. All peace activists and groups invited. For more information call 237-1337 or go to www.madpeace.org 

5/3 Sat 7 pm Reading with Martin Espada! – Madison. Escape Java Joint (916 Williamson St.) Join Rainbow Bookstore for a special May Day reading with this acclaimed Puerto Rican poet and essayist. Info? #257-6050

5/3 Sat 8 pm Encore Performance of the Play "My Name is Rachel Corrie" – Monona. At St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road. http://www.oliveolive.org/directions.html#ststephens. The play had a hugely successful, filled-to-capacity four-night run in Madison in March, so we have decided to offer another performance to accommodate the many people who had to be turned away. UW drama student Brittany Jordt will again portray the part of Rachel Corrie. Admission is free; donations are welcomed, with half going to the costs of producing the play and half to the Augusta Victorial Hospital in East Jerusalem. The play will be preceeded by a benefit dinner at the church, from 6 - 7:30 pm, catered by the Dardanelles Restaurant, featuring Kefteh (Lamb Meatballs), Rice Pilav, Spinach Borek, Coban Salad, Baklava, Hot & Spicy Tea, Iced Thai Coffee, and Regular/Decaf Coffee.  Tickets for the dinner are $25 single or $40 for a pair.  Dinner seating is limited.  For tickets please contact 608-222-1241.  All proceeds will benefit Augusta Victorial Hospital.