Coming Up This Month

The ACLU of Wisconsin sponsors events to educate and activate Wisconsin residents on current civil liberties issues. For a full list of future events, click on the Upcoming Events link.

September 6, 2010 – Parade and Public Art: Milwaukee People’s Parade
Workspace: 2210 W. Clybourn St., 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
Parade: Meet-up at Zeidler Park, 10:00 a.m., start from Wisconsin Ave., 11:00 a.m., “Wake Up! Revue at Miller Stage, Noon. Free.
It’s Civil Liberties in 3-D! Join the ACLU of Wisconsin and be a part of the All-City People's Parade in Milwaukee. This celebration of free speech and public art combines floats, puppets, music and community issues. This year's theme is "Wake Up!" Volunteers are currently needed to make puppets and parade elements and all artistic skill levels are welcome. Volunteerism is on-going until the Monday, September 6th Labor Day festival. Contact Ron Fry at (262) 498-9788 or Program Director Emilio De Torre at (414) 305-8569 to mix civil liberties, social justice and art or visit the Milwaukee Public Theatre website for details.

September 15, 2010 – Film: HOWL, starring James Franco
UWM Union Theatre, 2nd level, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., 7:00 p.m., Milwaukee
The Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival will present a special advanced screening of HOWL, a feature film starring James Franco which depicts the life of Allen Ginsberg including Ginsberg’s arrest and prosecution for obscenity. Ginsberg was successfully defended by the ACLU in 1957 in this historic defense of a banned book. The ACLU of Wisconsin joins the Woodland Pattern Book Center, the Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee Film and the UWM Libraries as co-presenters of this event in preparation for the 2010 Banned Books Week (September 25 – October 2) and the Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival (October 21 – 25). For more information about the Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival and HOWL admission cost, visit their website. View the trailer of the film on line. Read more about the HOWL trial on the ACLU website.

September 16, 2010 – Awards Ceremony: ACLU of Wisconsin Senior Staff Attorney Karyn Rotker honored by Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee
InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Milwaukee
The Commitment to Justice Awards event recognizes outstanding Milwaukee leaders whose efforts have improved the quality of life in the city’s community. Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee (CSGM) will honor five inspiring individuals including ACLU of Wisconsin Senior Staff Attorney Karyn Rotker at the 21st annual event. Visit the Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee event webpage or call (414) 342-0883 to reserve a spot or learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Download an invitation flier with details.