On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Bradley Symphony Center presented "Holiday Jazz With Dee Alexander." This special one-night-only performance of “Chicago’s first lady of jazz,” Dee Alexander served up the winter holiday season in style with show-stopping standards and spirituals to lift the soul. Accompanied by guitarist and composer/arranger John … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Jazz with Dee Alexander
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Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), iCare, and North Shore Bank, provided nutritious groceries to Milwaukee residents on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr. MHSI staff and volunteers handed out more than 2,000 dinners to families in need at this drive-up event. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Brentwood Church of Christ, Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Meijer Team Gives, and the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation donated and gave away more than 500 turkeys and Thanksgiving sides in the church parking lot, 6425 N. 60th St. Volunteers handed out food in insulated grocery bags as provided by Molina. … [Read more...] about Brentwood Church of Christ hosts annual turkey giveaway
All Of Us Research Project hosts live broadcast to encourage ‘Be One in a Million’
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, All of Us Research Program and WNOV- AM 860 hosted a live broadcast and discussion panel at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The event was entitled "Be One in a Million," and focused how being a part of the All of Us Research Program can help shape the future of health care for the community and help eliminate … [Read more...] about All Of Us Research Project hosts live broadcast to encourage ‘Be One in a Million’
Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Milwaukee's annual big start to the holidays season returned to downtown on Thursday, November 16, 2023, with the "Holiday Lights Kick-off" extravaganza at Pere Marquette Park. The grand event marks the start of the "25th Annual Festival of Lights." The event featured live performances from dancers, singers, and musicians from all around Milwaukee. The highlight was a visit … [Read more...] about Milwaukee starts holiday season with ‘Holiday Lights Kick-off’ extravaganza
Milwaukee City Hall celebrates ‘Tanzania Day’
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Milwaukee City Hall hosted the first ever - Tanzania Day at the City Hall Rotunda. The Tanzania Day celebrates the anniversary of the City of Milwaukee and Tarime District, Tanzania Sister Cities program that was established on November 7, 2016. The event started with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson officially proclaiming that Thursday, November … [Read more...] about Milwaukee City Hall celebrates ‘Tanzania Day’
Pastor Austin launches ‘Memah’s Gourmet Delights’
In 2023, Pastor Martha Austin (left photo) became the first African American woman with her face on a cake box. Austin, the founder of Memah's Gourmet Delights which launched on March 31, 2023, celebrated with a start-up event at Sonesta Milwaukee West Hotel in Wauwatosa. This is Austin's first venture into mass production. Austin was inducted into the Wisconsin Black History … [Read more...] about Pastor Austin launches ‘Memah’s Gourmet Delights’
GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, more than 1,100 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders, including many area CEOs, came together to attend the Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s (GMUL) Black and White Ball, which featured a performance by Grammy-nominated R&B and jazz singer Patrice Rushen. The sold-out event was held at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about GMUL hosts ’38th Annual Black & White Ball’
Milwaukee NAACP hosts’2023 Freedom Fund Dinner’
On Friday, October 27, 2023, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Milwaukee Branch hosted its annual Freedom Fund Dinner, downtown at the Baird Center 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Freedom Fund Dinner is the annual signature event for the NAACP which is the only fundraiser for the branch. The funds generated by the event allow for the furthering of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee NAACP hosts’2023 Freedom Fund Dinner’
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat’
Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies, Inc., and other partners hosted the third annual "Trunk or Treat…It's About the Children and Community" event on Sunday, October 29, 2023 on W. Wright Street from N. 7th Street to Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Drive. The Northcott Neighborhood House Senior Club members pre-packed more than 1,000 totes with candy and … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts ‘3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat’