OWL May 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

Friday May 1 (IN-PERSON) Music Day: Karaoke

Wednesday May 6 (RADIO) Karen Beaumont Presents: Poetry of A.L. Nielsen (with music)

Thursday May 7  (IN-PERSON) Vince Bushell of Riverwest Currents: May ‘26

Friday May 8 (IN-PERSON) Documentary Day: “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism” (and Qigong follow-up)

Wednesday May 13  (RADIO) Karen Beaumont presents: Poetry of Shara Lessley (with music)

Thursday May 14  (IN-PERSON) Artist, Kristin Krienbring: Demo & Workshop

Friday May 15 (IN-PERSON) Katherine Yets returns with Hands-On Honing Poetry

Wednesday May 20  (RADIO) A.M. Book Report: Media Literacy for Navigating Disinformation

Thursday May 21  (IN-PERSON) Cranio-Sacral therapist Emily Klik: Central Nervous System

Friday May 22  (IN-PERSON) Artist Talk, JGCA: “Where the Wild Things Are” Thomas Schlenker, and “Eleven + Three”, Mike Brylski

Wednesday May 27 (RADIO) Artist Anna Rodriguez, Local Creative Wonder!

Thursday May 28 (IN-PERSON) DIY Creative Day (bring your own project or use our materials)

Friday April 29 (IN-PERSON) Artist Anna Rodriguez, Showcase & Workshop

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