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Musicians get critiqued by industry executives

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, October 10th, 8:54 pm
Musicians get critiqued by industry executives

 

Local musicians can have their music critiqued, published and placed Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Globe University, Broadjam and the Madison Area Music Association will host The Pitch Sessions at Regent Street Retreat, located at 1206 Regent St.

Top music industry executives will be at the event including Roy Elkins, founder and CEO of Broadjam, Inc.; Randy Hawke, radio program director of WJJO; Billy Geoghegan, consultant and manager of Brown Paper Tickets; and Sandman, of Sandman Productions.

Globe University Music Business Program chair Jim Brandmeier will moderate the event.

Musicians hoping to have their music critiqued must sign in and submit their CD at the door between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., said a press release.

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Conference highlights solar energy

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, October 10th, 8:26 pm

 

A conference highlighting the benefits of solar energy will be held at Monona Terrace Thursday.

Solar Powering Your Community will give attendees resources to build and implement solar plans in Madison, said a press release.  The initiative to reduce solar costs is called Grow Solar Wisconsin.

The conference will provide resources to design a community-based solar plan and will share nationwide practices.  It will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The keynote address will be given by Paula Mints, director of energy at Navigant Consulting, and Sarah L. White, Ph. D., senior associate at the Center on Wisconsin Strategy.  Other conference highlights include Solar 3.0 training, break-out sessions and an exhibit hall.

For more information about the conference and a full list of presenters visit www.growsolar.org.

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Google takes customers inside local businesses

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Tuesday, October 9th, 8:44 pm

 

Google will give visitors a peek into local businesses with their new service, Google Business Photos.

The new service builds from Google Places and Google Street View and will include views of the inside of shops, leisure and hospitalist facilities according to a press release.

The new amenity will give businesses the opportunity to showcase their facility and will allow potential clients to take an interactive look around before stopping in.

Local online marketing firm Just Results Marketing has partnered with Google to bring the new technology to Wisconsin businesses.  The service is expected in the Madison area "soon," said a press release.

Google Trusted photographer Pat Laemmrich will work in Wisconsin's capitol city on the project.

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Wendy's gives away free burgers downtown

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Friday, October 5th, 7:32 pm

 

The Ultimate Baconator Challenge will take place on campus Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to hand out free Sons of Baconator Cheeseburgers while supplies last.

Wendy's will put their newest burger to the test around the country, stopping in only 20 tailgating towns.  Their stop Saturday will coincide with UW's football game against Illinois at 2:30 p.m.

The Son of Baconator features four strips of applewood smoked bacon on two beef patties.

To learn more visit wendys.com or aboutwendys.com.

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Colombia Support Network embarks on Madison speaking tour

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Thursday, October 4th, 9:26 pm

 

The Colombia Support Network will celebrate their 25th anniversary beginning Saturday.

A speaking tour will be held from Oct. 6 to 17 in Madison.  The tour will kick off with an opening celebration in the Great Hall at the Memorial Union.

Sunday, the group will speak at 9 a.m. and 11 1.m. at the United Church of Christ in Fitchburg.  On Tuesday, Oct. 9, a 7 p.m. talk will be given at Edgewood College entitled "How the United Nations have been present in the life of the Peace Community."  Additional events will be held at UW-Madison and throughout the community.

CSN works to "defend human rights and advocate for a negotiated solution to the Colombian conflict through strengthening civilian society and giving support to grassroots groups," said a press release.

For more information about CSN of the speaking tour, visit colombiasupport.net/ or call 608-257-8753.

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Breast cancer awareness month kicks off at capitol

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Thursday, October 4th, 7:24 pm
Breast cancer awareness month kicks off at capitol

 

National Breast Cancer Awareness month has arrived and a local organization is kicking off the month at the capitol.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure in South Central Wisconsin holds their kick-off event on the King Street steps Saturday at noon.

Survivors, co-survivors, law enforcement officials, Mayor Paul Soglin, Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, South Milwaukee Police Chief Ann Wellens and Attorney General JB Van Hollen will attend the event, said a press release.  The Honor Guard will begin the program with a moment of silence for those that were lost to the disease.

The kick-off event includes a parade of survivors around the capitol.  Proceeds will go to local breast health and breast cancer programming funded by the Wisconsin Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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Energy film screened at UW-Madison

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, October 3rd, 8:57 pm

 

A film discussing energy will be screened at the University of Wisconsin Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

Switch, a film about controversial energy questions, explores fracking, nuclear energy, gasoline prices, coal and more, said a press release.  Dr. Scott Tinker travels the world to explore various energy sources and speak with leaders in government and industry.

The film will be screened by the Department of Geoscience as part of their Energy Awareness and Efficiency Program.

Switch was directed by Harry Lynch and created by Arcos Films.  It will launch at 40 universities across the United States.

The screening at UW will be free and open to the public.  For more information about the Switch Energy Project, visit the website here.

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