But it wasn’t until Mark Wagler’s fourth- and fifth-grade classes at Randall Elementary School researched the old Greenbush neighborhood three years ago that the idea of commemorating the triangle’s storied past grew. Thanks to the class’ efforts, the Madison City Council declared an annual “Greenbush Day,” which will be celebrated on Tuesday at the UW Welcome Center. The event will honor past and present neighborhood cultures with groups such as the Madison Yiddish Choir, Woezo (featuring West African drums), and a performance from TAPIT/new works combining Italian food, comedy and drama called “Mangia, Mangia!” Greenbush Day will also feature exhibits and speeches remembering the time when the neighborhood residents overlooked their differences to become a tight-knit community when they were not received by the larger community.
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