Leslie Jones Friday, August 16 7 p.m. Doors // 8 p.m. Show The Pabst Theater 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 You’ve seen this hilarious comedian and actress on “Saturday Night Live”—now see her live on stage at the Pabst Theater! Ticket Purchase Required The War and Treaty + special guest Philippe Bronchtein Thursday, August 22 7 p.m. Doors • 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 15, 2019
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue August 15, 2019
Milwaukee celebrates African American art and culture at 2019 Black Arts Fest MKE
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, the Black Arts Fest MKE was host to the "2nd Annual Black Arts Fest 2019," at the Henry Maier Festival Park. The festival celebrated African American culture and though art, music, dance, and food. There were a number of vendors selling art, and African inspired clothing and jewelery. Among the many performers were headliners vocalist Bettye … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates African American art and culture at 2019 Black Arts Fest MKE
Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88
Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize-winning novelist who conjured a Black girl longing for blue eyes, a slave mother who kills her child to save her from bondage and other indelible characters who helped transfigure a literary canon long closed to African Americans, died Monday, August 5, 2019, at a hospital in the Bronx. She was 88. Ms. Morrison spent an impoverished childhood … [Read more...] about Toni Morrison, Nobel laureate who transfigured American literature, dies at 88
Representative Evan Goyke and family host annual campaign rally and cookout
On Saturday, August 3, 2019, State Representative Evan Goyke (upper photo, center) and his wife, Gaby hosted a Campaign Rally and cookout in the backyard of their home in the 18th district on 27th and Wells Streets. Evan was joined by numerous supporters, family and neighbors, and even fellow Democrats like Congresswoman Gwen Moore (inset photo) to raise funds and start … [Read more...] about Representative Evan Goyke and family host annual campaign rally and cookout
Why a Christian approach to fighting homelessness pays off
Study: Ministries saved taxpayers $119 million in 11 cities by offering both housing and healing When it comes to America’s homeless, Christian organizations set out to do more than offer a hot meal and safe place to stay. They believe that in order to best serve their needy neighbors, they must get to know them. “Instead of being a kitchen cook, you’d be out at the tables … [Read more...] about Why a Christian approach to fighting homelessness pays off
National Breastfeeding Month: Breaking down the stigma – Week 2
In continuation of the series regarding breastfeeding in honor of National Breastfeeding Month, this week we will look at the benefits of breastfeeding. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, research shows that breastfeeding offers many health benefits for infants and mothers, as well as potential economic and environmental benefits for … [Read more...] about National Breastfeeding Month: Breaking down the stigma – Week 2
How payday loans work – biggest dangers and 14 better alternatives (final)
14. Borrow from your 401k Borrowing from your retirement plan is different from making a withdrawal. If you have $50,000 in your plan and you withdraw $5,000, your balance drops to $45,000. The other $5,000 goes into your pocket, you pay taxes on it, and you don’t have to pay it back. When you take out a loan, by contrast, the balance in your plan stays at $50,000. The … [Read more...] about How payday loans work – biggest dangers and 14 better alternatives (final)
What’s Happening in Milwaukee
TDM Festival Violet Star (IshDarr & BoodahDarr), WebsterX, Lil Chicken, MT Twins, Nile, EMAAD, Siren +Special guest Sounds by: DJAYMANDO Saturday, August 10 6 p.m. Doors // 7 p.m. Show Turner Hall Ballroom 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 Ticket Purchase Required Sinbad Tuesday, August 13, 2019 The Northern Lights Theater 1721 West Canal … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Eight Productions Now Playing at American Players Theatre
American Players Theatre Spring Green, WI Eight Productions Now Playing Including August Wilson's Fences Receive 20% off Hill Theatre Plays by using Promo Code: milwaukee19 … [Read more...] about Eight Productions Now Playing at American Players Theatre