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Writers in the Round: New Heartland Voices In an "Academy Evening" held at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison on March 21, 2006, Hmong writers Mai Zong Vue of Madison and Kou Lor of Oshkosh read from their latest works. Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: Mai Zong Vue) (Video courtesy of Madison City Channel 12) view the video [1 hr. 32 min.] | transcript |
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I-94 Outreach: Mayors Tom and Dave In an "Academy Evening" talk held at the Overture Center in Madison on May 16, 2006, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett discuss the ways their two cities can cooperate for the good of the state. They present their visions and field questions from the audience and a panel of experts. Moderated by Tom Still of the Wisconsin Technology Council. Panelists are Jim Haney, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce; Cory Nettles, Quarles & Brady; John Imes, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative; Anne Katz, Arts Wisconsin; and Julia Taylor, Greater Milwaukee Committee. Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: Mayor Dave Cieslewicz) (Video courtesy of Madison City Channel 12) view the video [1 hr. 50 min.] | transcript |
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The Arts: So Good in Wisconsin This short video—produced in partnership by Arts Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board and Travelwisconsin.com—celebrates what Wisconsin's vibrant arts community has to offer both residents and travelers. Cultural tourism is a vital factor in our state's thriving economy and is critical to our community development and success. Wisconsin boasts a wide range of creative people, organizations and communities, images of which are seen in this video. view the video [10:56] | transcript |
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Writers in the Round: New Heartland Voices An "Academy Evening" event held Nov. 29, 2005, in Madison at the Overture Center for the Arts. "Writers in the Round" is a reading series featuring poets, fiction writers and essayists of diverse ethnic backgrounds--voices that are seldom heard in mainstream culture. The first evening in this series highlights Madison's Latino community with poets Oscar Mireles and Rubén Medina and fiction writer Luana Monteiro (pictured at left). Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Video courtesy of Madison City Channel 12). view the video [1 hr. 28 min.] | transcript |
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Dennis Maki on Plagues of Our Time In an "Academy Evening" presentation delivered in Madison Feb. 1, 2005, UW Medical School professor Dennis Maki discusses global health threats posed by infectious diseases such as AIDS, bird flu, chronic wasting disease and others. How will they impact life in the 21st century? Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: Dennis Maki) view the video [1 hr. 5 min.] | transcript |
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The Roots of Juneteenth in Wisconsin What was life like for African Americans in Wisconsin and in Madison during the founding days of statehood? This "Academy Evening" presentation, delivered in Madison June 14, 2005, examines that question. Music, descendant testimonials, histories, poetry and other readings make these roots come alive. This presentation includes Clayborn Benson, executive director of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum, historian Dr. Zachary Cooper, musicians Cynthia Adams and Leotha Stanley, and poet Fabu Carter Mogaka. Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. view the video [1 hr. 26 min.] | transcript |
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The Roots of Juneteenth in Wisconsin: Q & A session This video clip covers the question and answer session following the "Roots of Juneteenth" presentation held June 14, 2005, in Madison as part of the "Academy Evening" series. view the video [24:10] | transcript |
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