October 2, 7-8:30 pm: Rishi Tea Tasting and presentation on Fair Trade Tea by Rishi Tea Company staff sponsored by Four Corners of the World at 5407 West Vliet Street. Please RSVP to 443-9606.

October 3, Milwaukee premier of Battle in Seattle at the Times Theatre. Reception fundraiser for the Wisconsin Fair Trade Coalition beginning at 5:30pm, film at 7pm. Tickets for reception and film available at Four Corners of the World, 5401 West Vliet Street.

October 4, Gong Bath Meditation at Art and Soul Gallery, 5706 W. Vliet Street, noon to 1:30pm, $5.00 at the door.

October 8, Fair Trade wine and chocolate tasting at Perpendicular Wine Bar, 5000 W. Vliet, at 7pm featuring a speaker from Divine Chocolate Company.

October 10, Free Poetry Reading and Entertainment by Jim Schley and Jesus Villa at 7:00pm at Art and Soul Gallery.

October 11, 1 to 2 pm, Free Story Time with Rainbow Booksellers at Art and Soul Gallery.

October 16, 7 pm: Rev. Vincent Busch will speak on the current “Culture C(l)ash” or “Ways that money can enhance or hinder a Substance Economy”. Rev. Busch works with the Subanen Tribe in the Philippines to design products that encourage the use of traditional skills in making jewelry in order to be economically sustainable. Event sponsored by Four Corners of the World at 5407 West Vliet Street.

October 17 and 18, City Wide Gallery Night and Day at Art and Soul.

October 24 and 25: Celebration of Sustainable Art and Crafts from Wisconsin and numerous developing countries at the Four Corners of the World Fair Trade Store at 5401 West Vliet. Local artist Dara Chappie will exhibit art made by recycling.