Andrea Nelson, Thursday, Feb. 2, Mystery to Me, 6 p.m.: Andrea Nelson, a former professional boxer who coaches at Ford’s Gym, has written a memoir about a different kind of fight. Fort Unicorn and the Duchess of Knothing: A Mother’s Fight to Save Her Daughter tells the story of Nelson’s late daughter, Shyloh, who struggled with addiction and mental illness. Nelson will discuss the book with Doug Moe. Register here to attend in-person, or join the Crowdcast webinar.
Protecting the Black Woman, Feb. 2-28, Madison College-Truax Gallery; reception Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m.: The Black Woman’s Affinity Group at Madison College presents the second annual exhibit in honor of the late Dzigbodi Akyea, who was an academic advisor at the college for nearly two decades. “Protecting the Black Woman” features works by Jaundy Brunswick, Keo Gathman, Paulina Ivanova, Desere Mayo, Althea…