Jean-Gabriel Fernandez
Bavarian Bierhaus Oktoberfest Begins on Friday
Prepare thedirndls and lederhosen; Oktoberfest is ahead of schedule in Milwaukee, thisyear. Organized by BavarianBierhaus, the event will kick off a month of festivities on Friday,September 8, in Heidelberg Park in Glendale. Beer will f.. more
China Lights Lantern Festival Illuminates Milwaukee Once Again
China Lights,the month-long Chinese Lantern Festival that attracted over 100,000 people lastyear is back. Named "China Lights: The Magic Returns," the event thatswept Milwaukee audiences off their feet will illuminate 10 acre.. more
Heroes of the Week: Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin Volunteers
The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (ASSEW) is a half-century old grassroots, volunteer-led non-profit organization dedicated to supporting autistic people and educating the public about autism. more
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UWM Introduces New Emergency Grant for Students in Need
Car repairs, hospital trips, rent... for broke students,those expenses can be a real issue, potentially forcing them to drop out ofcollege. To help those students who are struggling financially, the Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee is of.. more
Heroes of the Week: Hope House of Milwaukee Staff
Best known as a homeless shelter, Hope House of Milwaukee offers a wide variety of services to support people in need of help. more
Heroes of the Week: Milwaukee Coalition Against Trump Members
Milwaukee Coalition Against Trump (MCAT) is a young but hearty alliance of liberal Milwaukee-based groups meant to oppose and denounce the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration. more
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What Students Need to Know to Vote in Wisconsin
With just a few weeks before college students return to school, this is a good time for them to make sure you have the proper identification to vote in the fast approaching elections. more
Community Unity Day, Neighborhood House's Plan to Unite Near West Side
The Near West Side neighborhood will soon be filled with thelaughter of children and teens gathering at the Neighborhood House of Milwaukeefor its annual Community Unity Day. On Friday August 18, from 3-6 p.m., thefamily-oriented community c.. more
Heroes of the Week: Citizen Action of Wisconsin Members
Citizen Action is centered around co-ops, self-governing entities created and sustained by organized citizens who are free to choose issues they care about, develop strategies and put them into action. more
Starving Artists’ Show: A Gathering to Support Both Education and Artists
The bells ofNotre Dame will ring through Mount Mary University on Sept. 10 to announce thestart of a very special event: 2017’s Starving Artists’ Show. Hosted by theCatholic Mount Mary University, the annual outdoor show is a Milwaukeetra.. more
The Milwaukee Bucks Are Looking for Local Artists to Showcase in New Arena
Sports and art will both beon display in the new arena scheduled to open in Downtown Milwaukee in the fallof 2018. The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking submissions from artists with ties toWisconsin to create a “one-of-a-kind, museum-quality .. more
Heroes of the Week: ACLU of Wisconsin Members and Staff
In nearly 90 years of existence, the ACLU of Wisconsin has obtained several resounding victories, such as the 2014 victory over Wisconsin’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. more
Big Boy Restaurant to Come Back for One Night
A breeze of nostalgia will blow on Milwaukee as inhabitantsget the chance to eat Big Boy hamburgers, 22 years after Wisconsin’s last BigBoy restaurant closed its doors. Ovation Sarah Chudnow, a retirement communityin Mequon, will host a .. more
Cooperative Performance is Looking to Tell Immigrants’ Stories
Immigrants of Milwaukee, yourstories deserve to be heard. You have two months to contact CooperativePerformance, a theater and dance collective which is calling for submissions. Whether it is through text,audio, poetry, dance, music, v.. more
Heroes of the Week: Voces de la Frontera Members
Voces de la Frontera is a membership-based organization fighting for the rights of immigrants and low-wage workers. more
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Hard-edged satire mixes with lighter humor in Rich Orloff’s Big Boys . Next Act Theatre stages this comedic take on big business in the small, cozy space of the Tenth Street Theatre. Rick Rasmussen’s set makes the executive’s offic more
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
When listening to the dreamy, visceral work of Jacques Brel, one instantly pictures a man singing by a piano in a smoky bar in Europe. The Belgian singer-songwriter didn’t own a remarkable voice, but his best work perfectly captured more
Admirals vs. Rivermen
The Milwaukee Admirals take on the Peoria Rivermen tonight at a 7 p.m. home game. more
Mighty Short Bus
Hailing from Wisconsin’s capital, Mighty Short Bus plays roots-rock in its purest form, replete with barrelhouse piano riffs, rowdy guitar solos, ample drum fills and gruff vocals. With lyrics detailing the rigors of blue-collar life and en... more
Grease Sing-Along
Released in 1978 near the height of 1950s nostalgia and anchored by an iconic performance from John Travolta, Grease became the most commercially successful musical film of its time and the third-highest-grossing film of the more
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'Celsius 232' a New Take on 'Fahrenheit 451'
Celsius 232 is surprisingly creative and efficient at portraying a dystopian future where critical thought has gone extinct. more
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'It's a Wonderful Life' for Milwaukee Freelance Actors
Brian Miracle is a Milwaukee-based freelance actor, who will soon bring to life a stage adaptation of the beloved movie It's a Wonderful Life with Morning Star Productions. more
'Mothers and Sons' is an LGBTQ Masterpiece Everyone Should See
Boulevard Theatre’s Mothers and Sons is a nuanced, powerful family drama about homosexuality, familial love and loss. more
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Arts Hotel Seeks Artistic Projects for Upcoming Opening
The Saint Kate Arts Hotel, named after Saint Catherine, the patron saint of artists, is planning to “offer an experience unlike any other hotel through the celebration of the arts.” more
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UWM's Modern Take on Cymbeline Plays with Gender and Expectations
With Cymbeline, UWM acting students gave a rock ‘n’ roll feel to a Shakespearean tragedy by playing on expectations and gender issues. more
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Christmas at the Pabst Mansion Comes Back for Another Year
The display will return this year starting Friday, Nov. 16, and be kept up for visitors through Sunday, Jan. 6. more
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Milwaukee LGBTQ Community Rallies Against Trump's Plan to Rollback Transgender Protections
As a reaction to the Trump administration’s plan to erode transgender rights, the Milwaukee LGBT community is rallying Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Milwaukee City Hall to speak and vote against discrimination and hatred. more
Soccer and Poetry Require Support at America SCORES' Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
America SCORES Milwaukee, which offers free soccer and poetry practice to underprivileged children, asks for support through an upcoming fundraiser. more
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'Against the Grain' is a Dream-Like Peek into the Mind of an Artist
Against the Grain is Danceworks’ latest production. It tells the life story of Civil War veteran-turned-artist Levi Fisher Ames through film, theater and dance in an ethereal performance. more
Stand-Up Comedy Meets Science with Shane Mauss's New Show
Shane Mauss combines the best of both worlds, the fun and light-hearted tone of a comedy show with the intelligence of a science discussion. more
Renaissance Theaterworks' 'Native Gardens' Will Make You Laugh and Think
Native Gardens is Renaissance Theaterworks’ hilarious comedy about a horticultural feud between two couples who also face their notions of race, gender, class and privilege. more
Giving Opportunities to Emerging Local Talents
Lights! Camera! Soul! recently launched “an all-new series of programming geared to unite, engage and entertain the community” called Artist Therapy. more
Spirit of Wakanda Festival Honors African Culture in Milwaukee
Musician Core DJ Sherman will also be performing, while attendees can partake in complementary activities adapted to every age. more
Pop Culture, Memorabilia and 'Land of the Lost' in the Spotlight at Upcoming Pop Con
The convention, which centers around common themes of nostalgia, passion for sports, old-timey TV shows and comic books, will open its doors for the third consecutive year on Saturday, Nov. 3. more
'MKE Riffs:' A New Monthly Comedy Event Pokes Fun at Terrible Movies
On Thursday, Oct. 4, comedian and host Matthew Filipowicz invites the public to a nearly two-hour long foray into the worst of what the film industry has to offer. more
Bavarian Bierhaus Oktoberfest Begins on Friday
Prepare thedirndls and lederhosen; Oktoberfest is ahead of schedule in Milwaukee, thisyear. Organized by BavarianBierhaus, the event will kick off a month of festivities on Friday,September 8, in Heidelberg Park in Glendale. Beer will f.. more
China Lights Lantern Festival Illuminates Milwaukee Once Again
China Lights,the month-long Chinese Lantern Festival that attracted over 100,000 people lastyear is back. Named "China Lights: The Magic Returns," the event thatswept Milwaukee audiences off their feet will illuminate 10 acre.. more
Heroes of the Week: Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin Volunteers
The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (ASSEW) is a half-century old grassroots, volunteer-led non-profit organization dedicated to supporting autistic people and educating the public about autism. more
ctsi.mcw.edu
UWM Introduces New Emergency Grant for Students in Need
Car repairs, hospital trips, rent... for broke students,those expenses can be a real issue, potentially forcing them to drop out ofcollege. To help those students who are struggling financially, the Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee is of.. more
On the Bus: The New Addition to the Public Market is Vegan
"We all scream for amazing vegan ice cream," readsthe menu of On the Bus, the newcomer among Milwaukee Public Market eateries,and we would agree knowing how hard it is to find 100% vegan treats. On top ofice cream, the eatery serves shak.. more
