New this year is that the festival is three weeks long, instead of one week as in previous years. Get ready film buffs, the 2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival schedule has been revealed. Organizers said in a statement Tuesday, July 18, 2023, that the three-week-long "celebration of black arts and culture" will be held Aug. 9 - 26, 2023. Black Arts MKE is producing the … [Read more...] about MKE Black Theatre Festival, Aug. 9-27: Check out the full schedule and get tickets
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Rock & Brews restaurant now open at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Potawatomi Casino Hotel is excited to announce the opening of Rock & Brews restaurant with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS. The 6,000 square-foot restaurant seats up to 200 guests with private dining capabilities, offers 48 taps pouring the best domestic and import beers, as well as Sprecher Root Beer, and a stage for live entertainment. … [Read more...] about Rock & Brews restaurant now open at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
George and Sopheya Farrell celebrate a special 10th wedding anniversary
On Friday, June 30, 2023, George and Sopheya Farrell celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary by having a private anniversary dinner at the Chef ’s Table, 500 S. 3rd St. They were joined by family and friends and all were treated like royalty by the Chef ’s Table professional staff and culinary brigade. Sopheya is guardianship representative supervisor for Easterseals … [Read more...] about George and Sopheya Farrell celebrate a special 10th wedding anniversary
Vera LeBlance celebrates 101st birthday
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Vera LeBlance celebrated her 101st birthday at the Ovation Jewish Home, 1414 N. Prospect Ave. Family and friends came from Atlanta, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Philadelphia, Texas, Virginia and Washington DC; fellow church members and her fellow North Central Service Club members (she has been a member of the NCSC since 1971), came out as well to help … [Read more...] about Vera LeBlance celebrates 101st birthday
Remembering Claudia E. Finlayson
Age 103 yrs. June 29, 2023. Beloved sister of Dr. William Finlayson. Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Northwest Funeral Chapel. Visitation Friday 12 Noon at the Chapel until time of services. Final arrangements entrusted to Range Funeral Home 5727 NW 17th Ave., Miami, FL 33142. The … [Read more...] about Remembering Claudia E. Finlayson
Word of Hope Ministries hosts diverse business graduation and laptop award
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Word of Hope Ministries, Inc., held its Diverse Business Development Program Graduation at Compel Family Life Center, 4057 N. Mayfair Rd. The event was the culmination of the eight-week Cohort for the Diverse Business Development Program. Their were various speakers who provided resources and information to small businesses. It was also an … [Read more...] about Word of Hope Ministries hosts diverse business graduation and laptop award
Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off events
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in commemoration of Flag Day and to help kick off the forthcoming Juneteenth Day celebrations that would be taking place in the city, X Men United, LLC, Wisconsin Community Services, and the Office of Violence Prevention held a raising of the Juneteenth Community flag at Atkinson Triangle Park. … [Read more...] about Atkinson neighborhood raises Juneteenth flag to kick off events
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosts ’21st Annual Men Who Cook’
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosted "A Taste of Black Milwaukee" dining event and featuring the "21st Annual Men Who Cook" competition at the Destiny Youth Plaza, 7220 N. 76th St. The event was hosted by comedian D-Rock and featured guest celebrity cook, singer Rodney Poe. Also at the event DJ Jay B. Fresh and DJ Worldwing provided music … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce hosts ’21st Annual Men Who Cook’
Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday
Drucilla Lyles is part of the so-called Greatest Generation, those Americans born during the Great Depression and who as young adults helped defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II. Drucilla celebrated her 100th birthday on June 11, 2023. Her large family of descendants threw here a surprise birthday party at the Hilton Inn on June 10. Drucilla was born … [Read more...] about Drucilla Lyles celebrates 100th birthday
Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday
On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrated her 104th birthday with family, friends and church family at St. Matthew CME. Church, 7500 N 76th St. Born on May 16, 1919 in St. Joseph, LA to Louise Winn-Bradley and Alfred Bradley, Sr., on a 60-acre farm owned by her father, the first African American to own his farm outright in the parish. Ruth would cook … [Read more...] about Ruth Bradley-McNeely-Wells celebrates 104th birthday