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Milwaukee’s own John McGivern returned to the Northern Lights Theater with his new show, “John McGivern’s Holiday Tales,” with five performances that ran from December 2 to 16. As a holiday ambassador and esteemed comic entertainer, McGivern delivered a showcase of hilarious and heartwarming stories from his Milwaukee childhood. His show recalled an age of innocence surrounded by Thanksgiving dinners on the Eastside of Milwaukee, and featured the chaotic joys of life from his holidays with family. McGivern’s tales of discovery included his first childhood performance as the narrator of “Shoes of Gold,” to his father’s adventure at the...

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett signed the ordinance authorizing the replacement of lead water service lines, and a replacement subsidy for lines on private properties. On December 20, the City of Milwaukee took another important step in the municipality’s long-term fight against childhood lead exposure. The city has been working aggressively and proactively on the solving the issue for more than 20 years. At the signing ceremony, Mayor Tom Barrett explained that the city had previously supported property owners by subsidizing a window replacement program, which helped reduce exposure to the primary cause of lead contamination that came from chipping,...

Mayor Tom Barrett delivered items to veterans receiving care at the VA Medical Center on December 20, as a public appreciation for their national service. The 10th Annual Holiday Drive aimed to spread seasonal cheer to veterans receiving care at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Items on the veterans’ wish lists were collected throughout the five-week drive. Donation bins were set up inside City Hall, the Courthouse, and other facilities across Milwaukee County. The donation effort ran from November 11 to December 16, and included everything from clothing, food, games, coffee makers, art supplies, cameras, and electronics....

Christopher McIntyre Perceptions (C.M.P.) is known around Milwaukee as a photographer, spoken word artist, filmmaker, educator, creative consultant, and author. Perceptions recently went back to his roots as a recording artist with the new album, Intuition. The 18 track compilation was digitally released on December 15. “The doors of the art world were opened to me through music when I was 13 years old, growing up in the Sherman Park area of Milwaukee,” said Perceptions. “More than a decade later, I have rediscovered my passion to create music. This reawakened has led me to produce, write, and record over...

Urban Agricultural legend Will Allen was honored with two awards during the Breakfast for Champions, during the 35th Annual Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development on December 14. As farmer and founder of Milwaukee-based Growing Power Inc., Allen has been recognized as a preeminent leader of urban agriculture in America and throughout the world. Along with related honors for ReDonna Rodgers of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Jeff Bowman of Bay Bank, Allen was given the 2016 Community Economic Development Award, in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and leadership in urban and rural agriculture and food policy. Additionally, Wisconsin Senator...