OWL April 2026 Calendar

O.W.L. (Older. Wiser. Local) is a program created to serve, enlighten & educate area seniors (50 & up). OWL is sponsored by the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, and Bader Philanthropies.

Time: Thursdays & Fridays 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Place: Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, 926 E. Center Street, Milwaukee 53212

All people, ages 50 & up are welcome. Gatherings are free of charge, free refreshments

Radio Shows:

Wednesdays 3:30pm on Riverwest Radio, WXRW, 104.1 FM. Stream the show live on riverwestradio. com, if you can't get radio reception. Or listen to the archive anytime at: www.riverwestradio.com/show/owl-older-wiser-local

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OWL Calendar for April 2026

Wednesday April 1 (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: Poetry of James Joyce (with music)

Thursday April 2  (IN-PERSON) Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: April ‘26

Friday April 3 (IN-PERSON) Artist talk for “The Time is Now’ exhibition

Wednesday April 8  (RADIO) Karen Beaumont presents: Donika Kelly (with music)

Thursday April 9  (IN-PERSON) Native American Drumming and Talk on Sacred Traditions, with Andres Reyes Ynnocencio

Friday April 10 (IN-PERSON) Katherine Yets returns with Hands-On Honing Poetry

Wednesday April 15  (RADIO) A.M. Book Report: Media Literacy for Navigating Disinformation

Thursday April 16  (IN-PERSON) Tech Questions

Friday April 17  (IN-PERSON) Karen Beaumont: Chair Yoga

Wednesday April 22 (RADIO) Artist Spotlight: Jason Rholf, on Geo-Abstractions in NY

Thursday April 23 (IN-PERSON) Therapist Emily Klik: The 5 Senses (+ 5 more!)

Friday April 24 (IN-PERSON) DIY Creative Day (bring your own project or use out materials)

Wednesday April 29 (RADIO) Lee Stedmen, Independent Journalist: Update on ICE in Minneapolis

Thursday April 30 (IN-PERSON) Decade Review of Life, Writing and Discussion: Back to the Beginning

O.W.L. is sponsored by the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, along with Bader Philanthropies.