Date: Wednesday, February 19th
Time: 8pm
Location: High Noon Saloon
Our first speaker is Bartje Wakker presenting “Treasure Amongst the Trees: The Beginner’s Guide to Foraging Wild Mushrooms in Southern Wisconsin”. If you’ve eaten mushrooms at the grocery store, you’ve probably only experienced a few varieties, but there’s so many more delicious and fascinating fungi out there! If you want to adventure through the wilds, try new healthy and delicious foods, get a head start on the upcoming and coveted morel season or just find these strange organisms and admire their beauty, then come and listen as I explain everything you need to know to get started, and details on the most common, delicious, and even dangerous fungi to watch out for around the Madison area – maybe even in your own backyard.
Up next is Anu Devkota with “Party like a Mugwump: A Brief History of the 1884 Presidential Election”: Some say that politics used to be a noble activity, where facts mattered and people cared about real issues. But long before our current ridiculous political era, the Gilded Age served up one of the wildest elections in US history. Come learn about a sex scandal, railroad bribery, religious sectarianism, and other tawdry matters related to the election of 1884!
Last but not least is Manushi Vatani, sharing “Lyrics, Law, and Percs: The Young Thug RICO Case”. “Join me for a deep dive into one of the wildest trials in hip-hop history—Young Thug’s RICO case. We’ll break down what RICO actually is, the facts of the case, and the most ridiculous courtroom moments (yes, including the infamous ‘pass me a Perc’ incident). Whether you’re a legal expert or just here for the chaos, this presentation will have you questioning both the justice system and your playlist.