Performances began on February 5, 2020 and play for four weeks at the Marcus Performing Arts Center through March 1, 2020 Disney’s The Lion King will leap onto the Marcus Performing Arts Center stage Wednesday, February 5, 2020 for a four-week engagement through March 1, 2020. The Lion King is part of the Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway … [Read more...] about Disney’s The Lion King opens
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Howard University receives Walters gift of art and endowed chair announcement
Internationally renowned scholar and activist Ronald W. Walters, Ph.D., was recognized as a leading political strategist and expert on issues affecting the African diaspora. A dedicated leader, Walters served as a professor in Howard University’s Department of Political Science for 25 years and was department chair for nearly a decade. In honor of Walters’ legacy, his wife, … [Read more...] about Howard University receives Walters gift of art and endowed chair announcement
Greek tragedy meets gospel music at Skylight Music Theatre
The Gospel at Colonus, an exuberant re-telling of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus with an electrifying gospel and blues score, runs January 17-26, 2020 at Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Featuring soaring voices and thrilling Mississippi Delta blues and gospel music, the musical is a timeless story of compassion and forgiveness set in the context of … [Read more...] about Greek tragedy meets gospel music at Skylight Music Theatre
Gallery Night and Day to feature two local artists
Gallery Night and Day at the King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is located at 2767 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. This art exhibit is called, “Points of View," recognizing the visual artwork of Willie Lamar and Greg Cox. Artist Willie … [Read more...] about Gallery Night and Day to feature two local artists
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes celebrates 5th Year at Marcus Center
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, Black Arts MKE presented a community night preview performance of "Black Nativity" by Langston Hughes at the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. This holiday season marks the 5th year that the play has preformed in Milwaukee and has become an annual holiday tradition for families here in the community. This year the play is directed … [Read more...] about Black Nativity by Langston Hughes celebrates 5th Year at Marcus Center
Black Lens MKE hosts kick-off party
On Friday, October 4, 2019, Black Lens MKE hosted the world renowned kick-off party for the 2019 Black Lens Film Fest, part of the MKE Film Festival, at The Cooperage, 822 S. Water St. In 2014, Black Lens was created with a singular focus: to spotlight the incredible work of African American filmmakers by bringing their films to the Milwaukee Film Festival. These filmmakers … [Read more...] about Black Lens MKE hosts kick-off party
MHSI’s Laughter 4 the Soul was for more than just laughs
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted "Laughter 4 the Soul," a comedy event at the Riverside Theater. The event marked the 30th anniversary of MHSI and is also a fundraiser for MHSI to support a variety of their health programs that help underserved neighborhoods. Prior to the start of the event MHSI hosted a health fair featuring their … [Read more...] about MHSI’s Laughter 4 the Soul was for more than just laughs
71st Emmy Award winners make history
The 71st Emmy Awards was all about looking towards the future this year. The Sunday, September 29, 2019 awards show, took a page from the Oscars playbook and decided to go sans a host. This year also marked the most nominations and wins for streaming services Netflix and Amazon Prime. Another way the Emmys looked forward was in the number of nominations for women and people of … [Read more...] about 71st Emmy Award winners make history
5 Points Art Gallery & Studios “Discarded” exhibition opening on Sept. 6
Chicago artists make artistic treasures from common person’s trash in “Discarded” exhibition The 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios extends its visual representation of Chicago artists from its “This Is America” group exhibition to “Discarded”, the two-person showcase of conceptual found-object assemblages by Marvin Tate and Spencer Hutchinson, opening September 6, … [Read more...] about 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios “Discarded” exhibition opening on Sept. 6
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents ARTRAGEOUS
Interactive art and music experience opens Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is proud to present ARTRAGEOUS, an interactive art and music experience where large-scale “masterpiece” paintings are created live on stage while musicians, singers and dancers entertain and engage the audience. “We chose ARTRAGEOUS for our season opener this … [Read more...] about South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents ARTRAGEOUS