ARGYLE — As part of the Argyle Public Library Summer Reading Program, all are invited to a concert at the Saxton House/Bob La Follette Museum at 204 N. State St. at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7.
Eric De Los Santos is a percussionist living in Madison. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Eric found his way to Wisconsin in 1999 and has lived here ever since.
The ensembles he has performed with include the Madison Brass Band, Madison Symphonic Band, Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps, Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers drumlines. He has also been a private and public teacher with over 10 different high schools and multiple private students. He often plays his marimba on State Street in Madison.
Local Ukrainian to speak
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has shaken the world to its foundation. Local Ukrainian Ruslana Westerlund, whose family is still in Ukraine, is an author and a public speaker who has appeared on all major Wisconsin TV networks (NBC 15, PBS, Channel 3000, WKOW) and newspapers (Wisconsin State Journal, CapTimes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel).
Join Ruslana as she shares stories about her peaceful agrarian country, her resilient fearless people, and the historical context for this unjust war. In this talk, Ruslana will share stories of her relatives who are still in Ukraine, facing daily uncertainty. Ruslana will also feature photographs and read from her memoir, “From Borsch to Burgers,” published before the war started. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the history of Ukraine’s century-long fight for independence against Russia.
“From Borsch to Burgers” will be available for sale, with all proceeds going to support humanitarian aid and refugee relief in Ukraine.
About the Author:
Ukraine native Ruslana Westerlund, Ed.D, is a linguist, writer, and speaker. Ruslana has worked as an ESL teacher, teacher educator, and educational researcher. Ruslana currently works at CESA 2 as an educational consultant and continues to teach at Bethel University, St. Paul, MN. Ruslana and her family live in Cross Plains, Wisconsin.
The Argyle Library is open from 2-6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
