OWL August 2025 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:

Tuesdays 7pm 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 July 2025

Friday August 1 (IN-PERSON) First-Fridays Makin’ Music: Drum Circle

Wednesday August 6  (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: The City (music & literature)

Thursday August 7  (IN-PERSON) (In-Person): Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: August ‘25

Friday August 8 Open Social Day (no topic)

Wednesday August 13  (RADIO) Milwaukee in the Summer; Complied Opinions from our Community

Thursday August 14  (IN-PERSON) Decade Review, Part 10: Writing Workshop & Show-n-Tell (bring artifacts/photos from your life from 55-60 yrs old)

Friday August 15 (IN-PERSON) Photography lesson with Vince Bushell and Amy Schmutte

Wednesday August 20  (RADIO) “The A.M. Book Report,” Media Literacy for Navigating Disinformation

Thursday August 21  (IN-PERSON) EDIY Creative Day (bring in your own project or use our materials)

Friday August 22  (IN-PERSON) Artist-Talk on JGCA’s Fine Art Exhibition “Second Muse: Inspiration’s Multiple Manifestations”

Wednesday August 27 (RADIO) Karen Beaumont presents: Poems by Marie Howe (music & literature)

Thursday August 28 (IN-PERSON) Spotlight on Wellness: Stretches and Breathing

Friday August 29 (IN-PERSON) Artist Beth Lemerand: Book-Making Workshop

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