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Lakefront Festival of Art 2016
DATES & HOURS Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. MAM After Dark, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADMISSION Advance tickets $10 (click here to buy online) Adults $17 Seniors/students $15 Museum Members $10 Three-day pass $25 Free for kids age 12 and … [Read more...] about Lakefront Festival of Art 2016
Car Show on Saturday
The Men's Ministry of Monumental Missionary Baptist Church- Rev. Roy C. Watson, Pastor, located at 2407 W. North Ave., will be sponsoring a Car Show on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 9:00 AM in the church parking lot. All are invited and welcomed to attend. … [Read more...] about Car Show on Saturday
Summerfest unveils daily admission promotions and special offers for 2016
MILWAUKEE — Summerfest officials are excited to announce Admission Promotions, Gate Giveaways and Special Offers for 2016, providing patrons with free or discounted admission opportunities for every day of the festival. According to a press release, all exchanges, unless otherwise stated, will take place at the Mid Gate Promotions Booth, located across the street from the … [Read more...] about Summerfest unveils daily admission promotions and special offers for 2016
“Summer’s Best” Free Concerts
County Executive Chris Abele Announces Parks’ “Summer’s Best” Free Concerts Milwaukee, WI (May 10, 2016) – Today, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Parks Director John Dargle, Jr. announced the lineup for the “Summer’s Best” concert series. From June 2–September 14, the public can listen to more than 100 live performances in a variety of genres, at no charge, at 22 … [Read more...] about “Summer’s Best” Free Concerts
Dear Mama: Afeni Shakur, mother of rapper Tupac Shakur, dies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Afeni Shakur, the former Black Panther who inspired the work of her son, rap icon Tupac Shakur, and fostered his legacy for decades after he was slain, has died of an apparent heart attack, authorities said Tuesday. She was 69. Responding to a 911 call to Shakur's home in Sausalito Monday night, deputies and firefighters performed CPR, rushed her to a … [Read more...] about Dear Mama: Afeni Shakur, mother of rapper Tupac Shakur, dies
Local Scholarship Fund incorporates “laughter” into raising money for education
About six years ago, the Lois M. Chapple Scholarship was established to raise educational scholarships for youth. Our mission is to aid in their development by assisting them with completing their education, which will empower them to achieve economic self-sufficiency. “We recognize that one positive relationship can change the course of a young person’s life. Therefore, our … [Read more...] about Local Scholarship Fund incorporates “laughter” into raising money for education
“Firefight: The Century-Long Battle to Integrate New York’s Bravest” by Ginger Adams Otis
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire seem so cozy. Just humming that tune warms you up, right? Roaring flames on hearth or sand always seem welcoming, even romantic – except when they go out of control. And as for the person who puts out a fire like that, as you’ll see in “Firefight” by Ginger Adams Otis, flames aren’t all they battle. Sometimes, the fight runs deeper, as … [Read more...] about “Firefight: The Century-Long Battle to Integrate New York’s Bravest” by Ginger Adams Otis
“The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks” by Toni Tipton-Martin
You woke up this morning with a craving. So is breakfast time too early to think about dinner? Is it bad to want to sneak home for lunch, just to make your favorite comfort food? No, because nothing else tastes good when you’re hankering for something specific. Your stomach won’t give up until you’ve satisfied that craving, so you might as well give in a little and read “The … [Read more...] about “The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks” by Toni Tipton-Martin
Riverworks Development Corp. unveils new ‘Milwaukee Superheroes’ mural
Riverworks Development Corporation commissioned the new public art project “Milwaukee Superheroes” by Milwaukee-based artist Jasmine West. The mural consists of 18 dedicated cultural leaders who have contributed immensely to the City of Milwaukee. Cultural leaders featured on the mural include: Congresswoman Gwen Moore; civil rights activist The Honorable Vel Phillips; Ald. … [Read more...] about Riverworks Development Corp. unveils new ‘Milwaukee Superheroes’ mural