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Trip Guidelines - Important Information

Please arrive on time as we'll be using public transportation (BRT) which runs every 15 minutes. We cannot wait for latecomers - if you miss the group, contact your advisor and catch the next bus. You may need to wait until the next scheduled activity to rejoin us.

Check tomorrow's weather forecast and dress appropriately - current predictions show cold temperatures with possible precipitation. Be prepared for short walks (5-7 minutes) between locations. Bring your bus pass and some cash/credit card for transportation and any personal expenses.

Pack light and smart. We'll be walking and using public transit, and some venues require coat/bag check in lockers. Carrying only essentials will make your experience more comfortable and reduce the risk of losing belongings.

To get the most from this trip, please review the provided information links for UW Memorial Library, MMoCA, and The Cardinal before we go. This background knowledge will enhance your visit significantly.

Emergency Contact: Alex Gillis Bedia Cell: 608-345-9544 Email: agillisbedia@madisoncollege.edu

Remember, good preparation ensures an enjoyable experience for everyone!

Itinerary

Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024

We will meet at the Bus stop

11:50am Take Bus/Walk to to UW Madison Memorial Library [link]

• Take bus at Anderson-Wright Westbound (accesible from 1701 Wright St, Madison)

• Stop at East Campus Westbound (2300 University Ave, Madison)

• Walk 3 minutes from East Campus Westbound to UW Madison Memorial Library

12:30pm Visit to the UW Madison Memorial Library (728 State St., Madison ) [link]

• Guided vist by Laura Martin, Head Librarian of International and Area Studies Ibero-American Studies and Romance Languages. About Cartonera Publishing: What is Cartonera?(in english) ,   Alfredo Ruiz on Cartonero Books Impact on Jail Inmates,   How to make a "Libro Cartonero"
• Update! We will also have a guest speaker (Alfredo Ruiz) who is a cartonera publisher from Lima, Peru. Alfredo will be speaking in Spanish, and Laura will probably present in a combination of English and Spanish.
• Preparation: Please watch this short 5-minute video about visiting Special Collections: Visiting Special Collections. It reviews how to get to Special Collections along with what can be brought in to Special Collections (notebooks, cell phones, pencils) and what cannot (pens, food, water, coats, jackets, bags, backpacks, etc.). For even more in deep information: Introduction to Special Collections.

2:00pm Walk to Los Gemelos Restaurant (6 minutes walk) [link]

2:15pm Lunch at Los Gemelos Restaurant ( 244 W Gilman St, Madison ) [link]

• Lunch provided at not cost for students who plan to be during the whole trip

3:15pm Walk to Madison Museum of Conteporary Arts (5 minutes walk) [link]

3:30pm Visit Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts (227 State St, Madison) [link]

• Guide visit by a MMoCA Docent, with an emphasis on Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre. An immersive video installation documenting the devastation of the Amazonian rainforest, the effects of climate change, and how deforestation affects indigenous tribes of the region. Note that this video installation features loud noises; sound-muffling earplugs are available for guests with sensory issues.

• Shilpa Gupta: I did not tell you what I saw, but only what I dreamt - a Mumbai-based conceptual artist, dealing primarily with issues of borders, immigration and censorship

5:20pm Take Bus/Walk to The Cardinal Bar [link]

• Take bus at State EastBound (227 State St, Madison, WI 53703)

• Stop at Blair Eastbound (S Blair St toward E Washington Ave)

• Walk 7 minutes from Blair Eastbound to The Cardinal Bar

5:30pm Visit to the The Cardinal Bar (418 E Wilson St, Madison) [link]

• Live show by Tony Castañeda Latin Jazz Band [link]

• About The Cardinal Bar: LGBTQ History, Reopening, About Roberto Gonzalez

7:40pm Walk/Take bus back to Madison College Truax Campus [link]

• Walk 7 minutes from The Cardinal Bar to Blair Eastbound

• Take at Blair Eastbound (S Blair St toward E Washington Ave)

• Stop at Anderson-Wright Eastbound

8:15pm Back in Truax Campus