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February 2019
Avoiding the Next Pandemic
Could we have a Station Eleven-style pandemic? Infectious disease specialists Joyce Sanchez, MD and Mary Beth Graham, MD from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin talk about real-life infectious disease threats today, here and around the world, and what is being done to prevent the next major outbreak. Registration requested. Register Here
Find out more »An Introduction to Foraging
Kyle Denton, owner of Tippecanoe Herbs in Bay View, will talk about what types of edible plants grow freely in our area. He'll also cover what not to pick and how to prepare what you find. Make your next walk in the woods nourishing for both body and soul! Registration requested. Register Here
Find out more »Wauwatosa Public Library Book Discussion
Meet in the Student Commons outside the Adult Library (second floor) for a lively discussion about Station Eleven. Registration requested. Register Here
Find out more »Urban Beets Book Discussion
Join friends and neighbors at Tosa's premier plant-based cafe, Urban Beets Cafe & Juicery, for a lively discussion about Station Eleven. Registration requested. Register Here Urban Beets is on the southwest corner of Mayfair Road and Burleigh, in the Milwaukee Career College building.
Find out more »Design Vision Optical Book Discussion
Start your Valentine's Day right with a visit to Midtown Tosa. You'll enjoy a lively discussion about Station Eleven at the newly expanded Design Vision Optical. Reserve your spot by calling 414-774-0200. Reservations requested.
Find out more »Survivor: Tosa
Have you long been an armchair Survivor fan? Or do you just love to compete? You won’t be dropped on a deserted island for a month, but your team will join in an afternoon of fun competing against your neighbors in a variety of wacky and unique challenges. Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate Survivor Tosa Team? Recommended team size is 4. Registration required—register no later than February 8. Register your team here.
Find out more »Outdoor Emergency Survival – with REI
Can you safely spend a night—or more—outside? Experts from REI present “Preparing for the Unexpected: Outdoor Emergency Basics.” This workshop offers a wealth of valuable information to better prepare you for your adventures, from a day in the state park to an extended backpacking adventure deep into the wilderness and everything in between! You will be able to more confidently enter the outdoors knowing that you increased your knowledge and have better prepared yourself to face a variety of situations. Registration…
Find out more »Jose’s Blue Sombrero Book Discussion
Have you been to Tosa's newest Mexican restaurant? Order up a margarita and dinner and join us for a spicy discussion about Station Eleven. Reservations requested. Register Here
Find out more »Paulina Esthetics Book Discussion
What's better than discussion books in a soothing, spa-like atmosphere? How about a little wine? Join us to discuss Station Eleven! Registration required. Refreshments provided by Paulina Esthetics Boutique! Register Here
Find out more »Acting with Shakespeare
We're sorry, but this event has been canceled due to insufficient registrations. Please join us for our other fun events!
Find out more »Pandemic (the Game) Party at Mathnasium
Note: Rescheduled because of the snow emergency to February 23! In the game Pandemic, four diseases have broken out in the world and it is up to a team of specialists to find cures before mankind is wiped out. Bring the family (kids 8 and older) or meet friends that afternoon to form teams of three or four to save the world. To reserve your place, email wauwatosa@mathnasium.com.
Find out more »An Afternoon with Emily St. John Mandel
Station Eleven author Emily St. John Mandel will join WUWM Lake Effect host and executive producer Mitch Teich for a conversation about Mandel's bestselling book. Join us for this fascinating discussion and have your questions about Station Eleven answered by the author herself. A book signing with the author will follow the event. Registration required. Register Here
Find out more »Mt. Zion Book Discussion
Join the book club members at Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church - ELCA for a spirited discussion of Station Eleven, complete with treats. No registration required.
Find out more »Sketchnoting Workshop
Visual thinking helps you practice listening, become adept at synthesizing content and big ideas, and increase learning and memory. We process images immensely faster than text and remember them longer than words. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, graphic recorder and art teacher Sherrill Knezel teaches you how to use visual thinking and graphic note-taking to increase your efficiency at school, work and beyond. You do NOT need to be “artsy” to be a sketchnoter. Open to students age 12+ and adults. Registration required. Register Here …
Find out more »Café Blue Book Discussion
Grab some lunch or delicious baked goods and join your neighbors for a discussion about Station Eleven. Registration requested. Register Here
Find out more »Arté Book Discussion and Painting
Come to an Open Canvas night at Arté Wine & Paint Bar, where you can paint whatever strikes your fancy while discussing Station Eleven. Delicious cocktails from Arté's mixologists will be available for purchase. Note: The discussion is free, but the cost of the canvas varies according to its size. Registration requested. Register Here Find out more about Open Canvas pricing here.
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