Cuba’s most popular dance company evokes the love, disappointment, celebration, romance, flirtations, and evolution of Cuban music and dance from the 1950s to today.

In anticipation of the closing of the Milwaukee Fortress Building for conversion to apartments, Vanessa Devaki Andrew, Milwaukee native and Co-Founder of the once-was Fasten Cooperative Clothing Gallery, is relocating artist studio and event-only, traveling pop-up showroom "Look Nook" to a permanent, street level brick and mortar at 1737A N. Palmer Street in Historic Brewers' Hill with finally-regular Thursday through Sunday store hours. The grand reopening of "Madam Chino's LOOK NOOK" under the namesake "Madam Chino" will occur on Friday November 4th, 2016 from noon until 8pm, with regular store hours thereafter on Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays 12 p.m.to 6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment. Chino will gladly take alterations, repairs, and custom sewing orders, will offer classes monthly on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings after 6 p.m., and host craft-based, all-call gallery events on a quarterly basis. Leadership and promotion of sustainability in production and consumption is a goal at Madam Chino, which will showcase in-house and artist-made, as well as vintage and reuse finery; garments, accessories, home and paper goods, fabric and crafting supplies. View the product line of over 80 garment, accessory, and homegood products made-to-order from 100% recycled T-shirts. More information can be found at www.madamchino.com, and by signing up for a monthly newsletter. All images below are available for press. Email with questions to madamchino@gmail.com

Mexican-Dominican violist Mireya Ramos broke the mold in 2008 when she founded Mariachi Flor de Toloache, the first all-female mariachi band in New York City. The group started as a trio but now boasts a roster of thirteen musicians from throughout the world, including Mexico, Germany, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and the United States. Mariachi Flor de Toloache was created to preserve Mexico’s rich musical culture and infuse it with edgy sonic influences as diverse as the musicians’ backgrounds. The band’s performances are as enchanting and spellbinding as the mystical Toloache flower used in love potions.

Transport yourself far back in time with UWM Geosciences professor Dyanna Czeck as we learn about the geologic events that formed Wisconsin. We will explore our diverse geologic history including volcanoes, tall mountain ranges, warm tropical seas, and a glacier covered landscape. Sit back as we time travel through billions of years! Free and open to the public. Families are encouraged to attend. Science Bag takes place from 8-9 p.m. on Nov. 4, 11, 18, and 25 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13. Physics 137. Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science. For more information, visit https://uwm.edu/science-bag/.

Attend a free organ recital that will showcase St. Francis of Assisi Parish’s historic 1885 Schuelke pipe organ, one of only two mechanical-action Schuelke organs still in use! Featuring organist Nicholas Liese. Held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1927 N. Fourth Street, Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Chapter of the Organ Historical Society and the Milwaukee Chapter of American Guild of Organists will be hosting this free recital.

45 years after its original release, this classic of classic rock has now been fully realized as a full length bluegrass tribute featuring Springfield, Missouri’s The HillBenders. Conceived and produced by SXSW co-founder and longtime musician/producer Louis Jay Meyers, this Bluegrass Opry brings a new perspective to Tommy while paying total respect to its creators.

Lush florals. An artist marketplace. Expert demonstrations. They’re all part of MOWA’s Fourth Annual Bloomin’ Holidaze. Bloomin’ Floral Arrangements Floral designers from southeastern Wisconsin take over MOWA’s galleries with stunning floral arrangements. You’re invited to vote on the “Bloomin’ Best” design. Artist Marketplace Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping at this artist bazaar with unique Wisconsin-made offerings. Talks and Demonstrations Get the buzz on backyard birding from Liz Hermann, wildlife educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, on Friday at 12:30; gather a bouquet of expert floral advice from horticultural superstar Melinda Myers on Saturday at 2:00; and more. Free for MOWA Members. Become a member with your first visit for only $12!