Join us as we celebrate The Americas Award, coordinated by the UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) for its first 18 years. Contributing authors of the recent publication highlighting The Americas Award will discuss the history of the award, the award-winning and honored books and their use in the classroom, library and theater. Introduction to the Americas Award: Julie Kline, UWM Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Moderator: Laretta Henderson, UWM School of Information Studies Panel Members: - Candance Doerr-Stevens, UWM School of Education - Leanne Evans, UWM School of Education - Wooseob Jeong, UWM School of Information Studies - Erin Winkler, UWM College of Letters & Science (Africology) WHERE: UW-Milwaukee, Digital Humanities Lab UWM Libraries 2nd Floor 2311 E Hartford Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 REGISTER: http://sois.uwm.edu/americas

Heralded as an exceptional masterpiece of choreography, “Carlota,” Limón’s final work, is danced in silence. Limón explores the tumultuous history of his native land of Mexico, and the personages who were caught in the turmoil of history.

The Martini Girls Gallery Present Fred Bell

A concert reading of the play by Jan Maher and Nikki Nojima Louis with music, celebrating a century of the Women’s Peace Movement around the world, told through the voices of peace activists from World War I to the present, and performed by a diverse local student and professional cast. Approximately 2 hours, with intermission and talkback with author Jan Maher and UWM Humanist Merry Weisner-Hanks.

The Accidental Hero is a multi-media one-man show about a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. It's a true story, written and performed by his grandson.

This year UEC and the Great Waters Group of the Sierra Club will be sponsoring a contest for people of all ages to artistically answer the question: “What is your favorite local green space or park, and why?” We encourage all people in the Milwaukee area to answer this question in words, artwork, video, song or dance. Prizes will be given out to all age groups (12 and under, 13-17, and 18+), with the winners announced at the Earth Day celebration on April 23 at UEC’s Washington Park branch. Entrants will display their work in the auditorium and winners are asked to perform or exhibit their work onstage. Rules and other information on the website. Please call 414-344-5460 with any questions, or email UECUrbanwilderness@gmail.com.

Join thousands of Etsy-loving, Pinterest-obsessed, and DIY enthusiasts shopping for everything from Shabby Chic, European antiques, salvaged items, vintage and antique furniture, architectural salvage, vintage-inspired jewelry, re-purposed and up-cycled treasures, and beautiful, handmade clothing.