Labor Rights Panel + Possible Men's Shelter + Badgers Who Tweet

Madison WI

23 September, 2021

3:06 PM

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Happy Friday, Madison! I hope you had a wonderful week, and I hope you're able to have fun and recharge this weekend. Now that it is cooler I have been spending every possible moment outside. I recently got a bike and last evening I went for a ride along the lake (where do y'all like to ride?). I am someone who has headphones in 90 percent of the day, but yesterday I opted to leave them at home. I found myself losing track of time, in the best way, while taking in the natural sounds like the rush of wind off the water. Anyway, let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on around town today. But first, Song of the Day: "Mayfly" by Belle and Sebastian. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Madison? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the evening. High: 76, low: 43. Here are the top stories in Madison today: Labor rights activist Sara Nelson spoke at the Cap Times Idea Fest about unions, striking, what's next for the labor movement in this "unique moment" with COVID-19 having amplified struggles for already underpaid workers. (Cap Times) The search for a new men's shelter continues. The Madison City Council is considering a vacant big-box store near East Towne Mall as a possible but temporary solution. (Wisconsin State Journal) The Madison Central Library offers far more than just books. This feature highlights how the library works with the community and values input and interactions through its various programs such as The Bubbler room, which is a "hub" for its cohort of artists. (Madison Magazine) Here is something to download and listen to on your commute home! This "Madison in the Sixties" episode is about Muhammad Ali and touches on his first time in Madison — competing at the UW Field House in 1959. (WORT)To finish up your Friday news roundup, here are some tweets that any UW student or alumnus will really appreciate. (Daily Cardinal) Today's Madison Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Madison! Today in Madison: Job Club: Finding the Right Job for You — Urban League of Madison. (10 a.m.) The Freelance Economy: How to Make Money at Home — Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. (Noon) Redistricting Project — South Madison Branch Library. (1 p.m.) Madison Writing Assistance — Sequoya Branch Library. (3 p.m.) State of the Arts — Dane Arts Mural Arts, Inc. (6 p.m.) Sneezy Performing Live!— High Noon Saloon. (7 p.m.) Madison Patch Notebook City of Madison, Wisconsin Government: "Freakfest on State Street is canceled for 2021. Cases of the #DeltaVariant are on the rise in #Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services projects that the peak will be in October." (Facebook) Madison Audubon: "So. Many. Birds! Check out at this migration map — peak migration is happening, so grab a friend, pick a spot, and go birding!" (Facebook) City of Madison, Wisconsin Government: "John Nolen Drive is a gateway to our downtown. Learn more, and share your views as planning for its reconstruction gets underway. Register for the first public information meeting on Oct. 1." (Facebook) Clean Wisconsin: "We've spent years advocating for these protections. Tens of thousands of people throughout Wisconsin have water contaminated with high levels of nitrates primarily from agricultural practices." (Facebook) Madison Museum of Contemporary Art: "One of the most meaningful outcomes of Art Fair on the Square is hosting a memorable event for nearly 200,000 visitors, many of whom travel from out-of-state to support artists, vendors, entertainers, and small businesses. " (Facebook) PBS Wisconsin: "The multi-platform series 'Future of Work' explores monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. Employment is part of the American Dream. " (Instagram) Museum of Wisconsin Art: "'Claiming Space' exhibiting artist Tyanna Buie talks about her works on view at MOWA through Oct. 3. Details at wisconsinart.org." (Instagram) Feature your local business here in the Madison Daily for just $79/month. Click here to get started. Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].