Nurses strike, ART House opens, UW volleyball ranked, and more

Here’s what you might have missed this week on Madison365:

365 Amplified: Arts and Access

This week on 365 Amplified, Stephanie, Rob, Omar, and David dive into a packed episode featuring serious local issues, fun community events, and a deep look at a bold new arts initiative in Verona.

🧑‍⚕️ Janesville Nurses Strike

🎉 Community Events Preview
The team shares previews of upcoming local events:

• Disability Pride Festival (July 26)

• Unity Picnic at the Urban League (July 26)

• Park Street Music Festival (August 2)

🎨 Feature Interview: Art House 360

🎤 Roundtable: Most Useless Facts We Know

Black Oxygen: Michelle Robinson, PhD - Living and Thriving with ADHD

• Multi-denominational worship set for Sunday at Warner Park – Faith leaders from across Madison will gather for a special multi-denominational worship service at Warner Park this Sunday.

• “Don’t give up on democracy”: Edgar Lin’s mission rooted in family and experience – Public defender Edgar Lin draws on his family’s history of political activism in Taiwan to advocate for democratic values and civic engagement in Wisconsin.

• “We want the community to know that we see them”: Ju Ju’s Block Party back for 5th year – Ju Ju’s Block Party returns to South Madison, offering a free, family-friendly event designed to foster unity and celebrate the community.

• Community members rally with striking staff of Mercyhealth East Clinic in Janesville – Local residents joined striking health care workers in Janesville to show support for better wages and working conditions at Mercyhealth East Clinic.

• ART House 360, multicultural, multidisciplinary art space, opens in Verona – ART House 360 has officially opened in Verona, offering a new space for multicultural and multidisciplinary artistic expression.

• “There will be some good family vibes going on”: Next Level Park Street Music Fest will bring community together in South Madison – The Next Level Park Street Music Fest will bring live performances, family activities, and community spirit to South Madison.

• Forward Madison adds midfielder Isaac Angking on loan from Rhode Island – Forward Madison FC has bolstered its roster by acquiring midfielder Isaac Angking on loan from Rhode Island FC for the remainder of the season.

• UW volleyball picked to finish third in Big Ten – The University of Wisconsin volleyball team has been projected to finish third in the highly competitive Big Ten Conference this season.

And in other news …

• Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival will host 2025 Community Day Aug. 16

• Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek re-election in 2026

• Disability Pride Festival to celebrate inclusion and diversity at Warner Park July 26

• Malcolm-Jamal Warner was more than Theo — he was a blueprint for dignity

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