Passing the Mic Public Showcase
Play Circle, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WIAll are invited to join for this intergenerational hip hop festival dedicated to the theme Love & Revolution, featuring a performance of The Loophole by Jay Adana and Zeniba Now. Free, all ages, and open to the public.
Residency Welcome Reception
Café CODA 1224 Williamson Street, Madison, WIA Halloween meet and greet with Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Jasmine Mans with faculty, students (21+), staff, and community members. Please register in advance. First 20 guests in costume get a free drink ticket! Free, 21+ and open to the public.
Just Bust! Open Mic
Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street, Madison, WIMadison’s long-running, all-ages open mic, Just Bust! Open Mic, includes community performances, First Wave and alumni spotlight performance, and a debut performance of a choreopoem by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Jasmine Mans with a cast of UW–Madison scholars. Interested in performing during the open mic portion of the event? Sign up (in-person) begins at 8 p.m. and goes on throughout the night until all slots are filled. Make sure to arrive early to guarantee a spot in the lineup! Free, all ages and open to the public.
Just Bust! Workshop
MYArts 1055 E. Mifflin Street, Madison, WIA poetry workshop led by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Jasmine Mans followed by residency closing reception from 3–3:30 p.m. The Level Up! Music Conference, presented by the Urban Community Arts Network, continues 3:30–5 p.m. Register here with promo code: OMAI.
Moonshine – A Black History Month tradition
Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall 1050 University Avenue, Madison, WIMoonshine is a traditional performance gathering in celebration of Black History Month featuring dance, spoken word, and experimental contemporary performance.
Arts Together with the UW–Madison Dance Department
Virginia Harrison Parlor 1050 University Avenue, Madison, WIFollowing Moonshine – A Black History Month tradition, join the Division of the Arts for Arts Together, a reception and panel discussion with Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola and others. Arts Together events bring faculty and staff together to meet each other, share in collaborative ideas, and explore opportunities for funding creative research as we celebrate the arts on campus.
Badger Talks LIVE Quick Picks: The Impact of Interdisciplinary Arts
Facebook LiveIn this talk, learn about the Arts Residency Programs and the impact of interdisciplinary arts at UW–Madison through a conversation with Black, queer performing artist Shasparay Irvin and Black writer, performer, playwright and current Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.
Poetry & Cultural Organizing: An Evening with Porsha Olayiwola and Crystal Valentine
A Room of One's Own 2717 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WIPorsha Olayiwola and Crystal Valentine will be joined by Madison’s own Ali Muldrow, who will moderate a conversation and audience Q&A.
Just Bust! Open Mic
Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street, Madison, WIMadison’s long-running, all-ages open mic, Just Bust! Open Mic, includes community performances, First Wave and alumni spotlight performance, and a performance by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.
Just Bust! Workshop
The Bubbler at Madison Public Library 201 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WIAn artistic workshop led by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.