On Sunday, February 26, 2023, CAPITA Productions, Inc., presented what was to be its final performance of its 29th season of “We are the Drum.” This performance took place before a sold-out audience at Milwaukee Marshall High School. The public has expressed its desire for an encore performance which occurred on Saturday, March 4th at 4:00 p.m. CAPITA was established in 1990 … [Read more...] about CAPITA Production, Inc., presents ‘We Are The Drum’ and awards event
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Patti LaBelle announces date for rescheduled Riverside Theater show
Patti LaBelle will return to Milwaukee in May 2023 for a rescheduled concert after a bomb threat cut short her performance in December 2022. The concert will be at 8 p.m. on May 10. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All previously issued tickets and parking passes will be honored at the Riverside Theater on the new date and do not need to be exchanged. If the new show date … [Read more...] about Patti LaBelle announces date for rescheduled Riverside Theater show
Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Rep. Bob Donovan, the author of the bills, says they are an effort to hold reckless drivers accountable A pair of bills that would increase penalties for reckless driving received approval Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in a Wisconsin State Assembly committee. The first would double reckless driving fines and jail time. The second would allow cities to tow vehicles if the person … [Read more...] about Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Sip and Paint’ for community health workers
Community health workers joined clients and Lea Kyle Lewis, (second from left) founder and chief executive officer of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach, Inc., for a "Sip and Paint" Luncheon on March 3, 2023 at the former Schlitz Bottling Plant Building in offices now occupied by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Our Daily Bread is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization … [Read more...] about Our Daily Bread hosts ‘Sip and Paint’ for community health workers
Carter makes history as Milwaukee’s first African American female Municipal Port Director
Jackie Q. Carter (left) celebrated Black History Month this year by making a little history of her own when she became the first African American and the first female Municipal Port Director of Milwaukee following a swearing in ceremony at City Hall on February 23, 2023. As Port Director, Carter will direct commercial and recreational operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a … [Read more...] about Carter makes history as Milwaukee’s first African American female Municipal Port Director
GMUL hosts ’62nd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon’
The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) celebrated equity and inclusion at the "62nd Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon" on February 23, 2023 at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Individuals received awards in areas including economic development, education, health, advocacy, and more. GMUL and Molson Coors also launched "The Entrepreneurship … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts ’62nd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon’
Local photographer honored at City’s Black History program
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 the City of Milwaukee's "7th Annual Black History Program" was held at the City Hall Rotunda. The program was put on by Alderpersons Milele Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., Khalif Rainey and Russell W. Stamper II. The Living Legend Award went to Yvonne Kemp, who was born in Racine, Wisconsin, but raised in Milwaukee. She attended Seifert Elementary … [Read more...] about Local photographer honored at City’s Black History program
Milwaukee Walmart closing, Hayat Pharmacy works to fill need
The Walmart Supercenter at Milwaukee's Timmerman Plaza will close for good March 10, 2023. Thousands rely on it for groceries, but the pharmacy is also key for many people's essential medications. Hayat Pharmacy held a wellness event Saturday, February. 25, 2023 as it works to fill the gap. "Hayat is not just about putting pills into a vial and selling it to a patient. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Walmart closing, Hayat Pharmacy works to fill need
MCTS testing of new payment system starts this month
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is introducing a new payment system that will allow it to cap fares for riders — helping improve social equity in the county, researchers say. Essentially, everyone who has a bus card or downloads the app will ride for free after hitting the fare cap. The caps in Milwaukee will be $4 for the day, $19.50 for the week … [Read more...] about MCTS testing of new payment system starts this month
Milwaukee Rec’s ‘Daddy/Daughter Dance’ makes triumphant return
On Saturday, February. 18, 2023, Milwaukee Public School's Recreation Department hosted their "18th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance" at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. This was the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that the dinner and dance has been held and, just like in previous years, the dance was a sell-out. The dinner and dance was presented … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Rec’s ‘Daddy/Daughter Dance’ makes triumphant return