Rooftop Eclipse Viewing in Milwaukee Posted on April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Matiana Hernandez Gathered together on a large rooftop with black polymer film glasses and drinks nearby, several made connections while viewing a natural phenomenon. The BizStarts Community Market held a viewing party ‘Total Eclipse of BizStarts’ for the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 in Milwaukee. Viewers gathered on the non-profit organization’s rooftop space from 12:45 […]
Milwaukee Dancer Reflects on Community and Super Bowl Performance Posted on March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 by Matiana Hernandez Davien Holton was only 6-years-old when he realized that he loved performing. He credits his start in performing gospel inspired hip hop at the Greater New Birth Church – where he found his passion and drive in his community, faith and mission. Holton grew up on the North Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the Sherman […]
‘Seeds of Culture’ Exhibit Illuminates Lives of Indigenous Women Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Matiana Hernandez Standing side by side in the all-white Union Art Gallery with arms outstretched across each other’s backs, two women study one of the photographs dedicated to Native American women and voices through contemporary portraiture. The large, framed photo is surrounded by lights that engulf the woman in the picture. She is standing on big rocks […]
“You’re in here and it’s like a cathedral. It’s a little hidden gem. You feel cool to be a part of it.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Matiana Hernandez Colin Mitchell is an artist with the 20 Ton Studios collective on the north side of Milwaukee and volunteered for the Doors Open Milwaukee annual event. He grew up down the road from the studio space in the Brewer’s Hill neighborhood. He’s appreciative of Doors Open Milwaukee, and the opportunity it allows for the public […]