West Allis Marks Earth Day Posted on May 14, 2016July 29, 2021 by Nyesha Stone Kids from West Allis got the chance to learn more about the earth while having fun at the same time. Nyesha Stone reports.
Authors Discuss Legacy of Blackhawk Posted on May 14, 2016July 29, 2021 by Ed Makowski Since 1979, Woodland Pattern has been a Midwestern outpost of literature. Nicholas A. Brown and Sarah E. Kanouse visited Woodland Pattern to present their book Re-Collecting Blackhawk: Landscape, Memory, and Power in the American Midwest. Ed Makowski was on-hand to learn about the legacy of Blackhawk’s likeness.
Art Is Beneficial, Not Just Beautiful, Says Solnit Posted on May 14, 2016July 29, 2021 by Christina Luick Artist and activist David Solnit told UW-Milwaukee students that they can make a difference in the world through art as part of Artist Now!, the Peck School of the Arts’ lecture series. Solnit is co-founder of Art Revolution, which promotes art for happiness, health and education. Christina Luick reports.
Pizza Tour Promotes Local Eateries Posted on May 14, 2016July 29, 2021 by Amanda Maniscalco The Milwaukee Pizza Bus started its engine and headed out to four different pizzerias in Milwaukee, giving riders a tour by educating them on the heritage of pizza and its relationship to Milwaukee. Amanda Maniscalco rode along.
Police and Hmong Americans Collaborate for Safer Community Posted on May 10, 2016July 29, 2021 by Pakou Lee After the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Bill Thao in 2014, the Milwaukee Police Department’s District 4 and members of the Hmong community decided to collaborate together to start a task force in the hopes of having a safer community. The MPD Hmong Advisory Task Force had its first dialogue about crime and safety Saturday afternoon […]
Barrett Pledges to Focus on Youth in Victory Speech Posted on May 9, 2016July 29, 2021 by Alyssa Wiese Mayor Tom Barrett celebrated the winning of his fourth election at La Perla Mexican restaurant where he gave a speech on proving more opportunities for youth in Milwaukee and his plans for his next term. This is Barrett’s fourth term serving as Milwaukee mayor after winning against Ald. Bob Donovan. As the night commenced, Barrett […]
Bluegrass Band Celebrates Music, Friendship Posted on April 27, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Matt Campbell found out how an old time, bluegrass folk band came together at an unlikely place and how their life-long hobby grew into something bigger.
Stories Close to Home: Becoming Yourself Posted on April 27, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Campbell Alex White is a freshman at UW-Milwaukee. He tells his friend Matthew Campbell about the greatest struggle he’s had growing up.
Stories Close to Home: A Long Lost Friend Posted on April 27, 2016July 29, 2021 by Somer Servais Jennifer Servais opens up about her childhood companion, Mary Ann. Her daughter, Somer, questions her about a special friendship, found and lost.
Faces of UWM: The Harpist Posted on April 27, 2016July 29, 2021 by Somer Servais Kate Ray writes her own pieces, and dreams of playing with a small ensemble someday.
Faces of UWM: The Music Promoter Posted on March 30, 2016July 29, 2021 by Margaret Lamere Margie Sponholz started a business managing and promoting local bands.
Faces of UWM: The Dog Owner Posted on March 30, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Mussa Jordan Garcia loves his dog (like, really loves his dog).