On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphony Center presented "Holiday Jazz With Dee Alexander." This special one-night-only performance of “Chicago’s first lady of jazz,” Dee Alexander served up the winter holiday season in style with show-stopping standards and spirituals to lift the soul. Accompanied by guitarist and composer/arranger John … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Jazz with Dee Alexander
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Gov. Tony Evers signs stadium funding bill to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
Gov. Tony Evers signed a ballpark funding bill to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades. The state is estimated to contribute roughly $360- million over the course of 27 years on taxes collected through player salaries. The city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County will contribute $135-million, and the package also includes an … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers signs stadium funding bill to keep Brewers in Milwaukee
HeartLove Place hosts ‘4th Annual Turkey Giveaway’
HeartLove Place (HLP) held its "4th Annual Turkey Giveaway" on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in partnership with Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. More than 200 turkeys were distributed, with the first 100 recipiants also getting a box of food from Mt. Zion. Thanks to the many volunteers and donors that made this event possible. Visit HeartLove Place's website at … [Read more...] about HeartLove Place hosts ‘4th Annual Turkey Giveaway’
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), iCare, and North Shore Bank, provided nutritious groceries to Milwaukee residents on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. MHSI staff and volunteers handed out more than 2,000 dinners to families in need at this drive-up event. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Milwaukee says good-bye to church and community leader Bishop Sedgwick Daniels
On Sunday, November 19 and Monday, November 20, 2023, Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ said good-bye to Milwaukee's Bishop Sedgwick Daniels at his home-going celebration at the church, 3500 W. Mother Daniels Way. Bishop Daniels was 64 years old and died on Sunday November 12, 2023. The celebration was a 2-day event with people from all over the country in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee says good-bye to church and community leader Bishop Sedgwick Daniels
Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Brentwood Church of Christ, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Meijer Team Gives, and the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation donated and gave away more than 500 turkeys and Thanksgiving sides in the church parking lot, 6425 N. 60th St. Volunteers handed out food in insulated grocery bags as provided by Molina. … [Read more...] about Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
All Of Us Research Project hosts live broadcast to encourage ‘Be One in a Million’
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, All of Us Research Program and WNOV- AM 860 hosted a live broadcast and discussion panel at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was entitled "Be One in a Million," and focused how being a part of the All of Us Research Program can help shape the future of health care for the community and help eliminate … [Read more...] about All Of Us Research Project hosts live broadcast to encourage ‘Be One in a Million’
Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Milwaukee's annual big start to the holidays season returned to downtown on Thursday, November 16, 2023, with the "Holiday Lights Kick-off" extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park. The grand event marks the start of the "25th Annual Festival of Lights." The event featured live performances from dancers, singers, and musicians from all around Milwaukee. The highlight was a visit … [Read more...] about Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Former Green Bay Packer, LeRoy Butler, visits Carson Academy
Former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler delivered his "Butler vs. Bullying" campaign message to a room filled of enthused Carson Academy students. The students listened intently to his messages about leadership and kindness on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Butler ended his talk with a Q&A from students. The Marshall High School Drum Line also welcomed Butler to the school. … [Read more...] about Former Green Bay Packer, LeRoy Butler, visits Carson Academy
One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’