Mayor Dave Cieslewicz is certainly getting his Sundance 608 on this week. He was at the Chazen Museum fundraiser at Madison's newest -- and certainly most politically progressive -- cineplex last night, he'll be there tonight for the River Alliance's benefit and tomorrow for Outreach's. Certainly all are worthy of attention, but one wonders how much popcorn one can eat in a week.
Tickets to all three benefits reportedly sold swiftly, thanks in no small part to the excitement surrounding Sundane 608's opening. The new theater is a wonderfully designed space that closely follows Sundance founder Robert Redford's vision for an ideal film space that relies on local re-claimed materials in its construction, not to mention artwork and furniture from local artists and artisans. It's Sundance's first attempt at a cineplex and Redford reportedly hand picked Madison due primarily to its reputation as a progressive college town.
While right-wing radio ranters often insist that Madison's progressive tradition drives businesses out of the community, here is a pretty clear example of how that tradition has specifically attracted one.
MAYOR CIESLEWICZ WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 7, 2007
9:00 a.m. Teach UW-Madison class, "Contemporary Planning Issues in Madison" (208 Music Hall) 11:30 a.m. Israeli Consul General and Michael Blumenfeld 2:00 p.m. Policy staff meeting 3:00 p.m. Mayors Innovation Project Steering Committee conference call 3:45 p.m. Andrew Statz 4:30 p.m. Board of Estimates meeting (MMB 260) 6:00 p.m. River Alliance benefit fundraiser (Sundance 608 Theatre)
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
9:00 a.m. Nino Amato, John Noreika, and Rebecca Cnare
10:00 a.m. Andrew Statz
10:30 a.m. Kathleen Falk, Dr. Thomas Schlenker, Topf Wells, and Janet Piraino (CCB 421)
2:00 p.m. Pam Williamson and mayoral assistants regarding committee appointments (Mayor's Conf. Room)
5:30 p.m. OutReach benefit fundraiser (Sundance 608 Theatre)
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
9:00 a.m. Ald. Larry Palm
10:00 a.m. Staff meeting
12:00 noon Speak at The Natural Step session on sustainability for Door County delegates (Inn on the Park)
2:00 p.m. Jennifer Alexander quarterly meeting
3:00 p.m. Madison Senior Center ice cream social and reception for essay contest winners (330 W. Mifflin Street)
5:00 p.m. Dane County Cities and Villages annual dinner meeting (Waunakee)
7:30 p.m. Guest on Access: City Hall (MMB 260)
Thursday, May 10, 2007
8:30 a.m. Welcome at Neighborhood Resource Team Retreat (Overture Center)
10:00 a.m. Randy Alexander, Bill White, and Rebecca Cnare
10:30 a.m. Public Works Improvements (PWI) meeting (Mayor's Conf. Room)
2:00 p.m. Wisconsin Alliance of Cities Board of Directors meeting (Concourse Hotel)
3:30 p.m. David Dryer quarterly meeting
4:30 p.m. Common Council leadership meeting
6:00 p.m. Mayor's Community Advisory Committee (MCAC) meeting (UW Foundation, 1848 University Avenue)
Friday, May 11, 2007
9:00 a.m. Teach UW-Madison class, "Contemporary Planning Issues in Madison" (208 Music Hall) 1:00 p.m. Policy staff retreat 6:00 p.m. Spring Into Jazz (Monona Terrace)
