Culture

Sofia Mattson shares her experience at harp camp and why she never wants to go back to Oklahoma.

With Madison’s Comedy on State and Chicago’s Second City both less than two hours away, Milwaukee is not exactly seen as an epicenter for stand-up comedy. However, a few local comics as well as some up-and-comers are making a unique comedy scene, right here in the Cream City. Katie Wagner reports.

The African Student Association at Marquette University held an event to showcase the students’ African culture. Dazia Cummings reports.

Milwaukee residents gathered to pay tribute to late rapper Mac Miller. Marla Smith was there.

The UWM Cultures and Communities office has an uplifting new mural that connects the past to present day activism within the Black community.

Día de los Muertos, or ‘Day of the Dead,’ is a day celebrated in Mexico to honor loved ones who have passed. At Escuela Verde, a largely Hispanic school on Milwaukee’s south side, people in the community had the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with others.

The Hunting Moon Pow Wow had to move to a larger arena this year. According to their Facebook page, it was due to the record number of spectators and dancers. 

Bells, feathers and shawls of all colors fluttered center stage as Native Americans danced to the rhythm of ancient chants. The Hunting Moon Powwow took place on Oct. 19-21 at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Native American celebration brought together people from all over Wisconsin to eat, shop and dance. It is considered one of […]

There’s a buzz around the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as the Fiserv Forum, the new home of the Milwaukee Bucks, released its schedule of home games and concerts. Dimitri Poulos reports.