Monsters and Music Mix in Student Production Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Jenna Buege UW-Milwaukee film and puppetry students are working on a musical called “Angelaaa.” Jenna Buege reports.
Calendar of a Choreographer Posted on May 12, 2017 by Rhea Riley Christopher Gilbert dances us through a week in his world as a local artist and a choreographer.
Student Artists Showcased at Kenilworth Open Studios Posted on April 30, 2017 by Taylor Strickland One of the first things viewers saw as they entered Kenilworth Open Studios on April 8 was a mural depicting the history of the United Migrant Opportunities and LatinX activism in Milwaukee. It was also one of the biggest pieces on display. Painted by a UW-Milwaukee Community Arts class and Artworks Teen interns, the piece […]
UW-Milwaukee’s Pow Wow Has Deep American Indian Roots Posted on April 8, 2017July 21, 2021 by Ed Makowski Dancers at the 39th Annual UWM Autumn Pow Wow circled the floor amidst a stunning aural tapestry of drumming and singing. With their regalia generously adorned with metal ornaments, dancers clanged and shucked to the their individual rhythms. At times one could see four generations dancing together, grandparents in the same circle where young children […]
UWM Welcomes Milwaukee Speaker MVP to Lyrical Sanctuary Event to Motivate Students Posted on April 2, 2017April 2, 2017 by Maren Orlowski T.J. Thao stood in a corner of the Fireside Lounge at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The scene around him was bustling: a student recited poetry at a microphone from the front of the room, the audience shouted encouraging commentary, and a live band accompanied the whole scene. For T.J., though, it was as if it […]
Sisters Like Me Honors Black History Month at UWM Posted on April 1, 2017March 31, 2021 by Naomi Wilson UW-Milwaukee hosted Sisters Like Me, an event showcasing the complexity of blackness in celebration of Black History Month in the Fireside Lounge. “We wanted students to see that intersectionality and blackness are connected. We are a unique group of people,” said Anita Mogaka, Black Student Union president. Moderator Charmaine Renee Lang began the discussion by […]
Podcaster, Spoken Word Artists Take the Stage at Lyrical Sanctuary Posted on March 29, 2017March 30, 2017 by Chardanay Hunt Hip-hop artist Maal Himself introduced each Lyrical Sanctuary performer by hyping up the crowd with a little music and this saying, “Up next on the m-i-c, I say.” The UW-Milwaukee audience responded: “Gotta be too damn hot for me.” Himself, a Milwaukee-based podcaster, fashion designer and rapper, hosted the March 8 open mic event at […]
St. Patrick’s Day Scene on Water St. Posted on March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 by Jenna Gaidosh Milwaukee is a busy place with the NCAA tournament in town, plus St. Patrick’s Day. Take a look at the scene in one of the main restaurant and bar areas.
UWM Cosplay Dance Party Highlights Appeal of Geek Culture, Costume Play Posted on March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 by John Fennimore UW-Milwaukee students dressed as Batman, The Flash, Link and Zelda from The Legend of Zelda and more flocked to the UWM Wisconsin Room for the 2017 UWM Cosplay Dance Party on Feb. 25. Cosplay – or costume play – is when people dress up and role play as characters from popular culture. Think the character […]
Jesse & Joy Posted on December 31, 2016 by Armando Manriquez Milwaukee – Over five-hundred spectators flocked to Milwaukee’s Turner Hall Ballroom to see the first-time appearance of the Mexican pop sibling duo, Jesse & Joy; which are recent winners of the Latin Grammy for best contemporary pop vocal album of the year. Earlier this year the duo announced their 17 city U.S. Tour titled “Un […]