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Oktoberfest turns Pere Marquette Park into Little Bavaria

Posted by Editor | Oct 4, 2016 |

In keeping with the German tradition, Alderman Bob Bauman took the role of beer keg tapper at the opening ceremony of Oktoberfest in downtown Milwaukee on September 29. The custom of having a local dignitary tap the keg dates back to the days when breweries were a ducal privilege, and the beer they brewed was reserved for the court. In the case of Oktoberfest, tradition held that no beer could be served until the official keg had been tapped. Marking the final weekend of the original festival in Munich, The Original Milwaukee Oktoberfest celebration was held from September 29...

Cheryl Orgas: Misconceptions about being blind

Posted by Editor | Sep 30, 2016 |

The most difficult experience of growing up blind was not the inability to see, for Cheryl Orgas it was dealing with the stereotypes other people had about blindness and what she could accomplish. As a wife, mother, and director of a nonprofit that provides alternative ways for people with print disabilities to read, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome physical challenges and celebrate their uniqueness. | Q&A with Cheryl Orgas Milwaukee Independent: What was the most difficult experience you had growing up with blindness? Cheryl Orgas: The most difficult experience in growing up blind was having...

Photo Essay: Opening Night at Milwaukee Film Festival

Posted by Editor | Sep 26, 2016 |

The 8th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival held its opening night on September 22.

Sustainability powered music at Rock the Green

Posted by Editor | Sep 21, 2016 |

Education and empowerment at the forefront of globally recognized music festival. The award-winning music event, Rock the Green returned for the third year on September 17 to Reed Street Yards in Milwaukee, with a lineup of world-class bands. With thousands in attendance, the concert included expanded sustainability offerings and a goal of just one ounce of waste per attendee. The average festival visitor creates 16 ounces of waste, according to an estimate from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. “From day one, it has been our mission to entertain and engage the members of our community through music and...

Photo Essay: Daybreak over Doors Open

Posted by Editor | Sep 20, 2016 |

Celebrating its sixth year, Milwaukee threw its doors wide open on September 17 and 18 for the public.

Podcast: Black Cat Alley Roundtable

Posted by Editor | Sep 19, 2016 |

The Black Cat Alley Mural Project officially opened to the public on the final day of Doors Open, featuring murals covering diverse issues in a variety of mediums. The project hopes to engage the East Side community in discussions about social justice issues and to inspire young artists. All eleven artists gathered in the performance room of the Colectivo on Prospect for a “Meet the Artist” panel on September 16, where they discussed the importance of street art, the inspiration behind their murals, and the project’s danger of inviting gentrification. Produced By© Link The Milwaukee Independent Original © copyright: the...