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Northwestern Mutual Mondays return to Discovery World

Northwestern Mutual, through a grant from its foundation, is helping Discovery World offer more fun and educational family experiences than ever by opening its doors to the public on Mondays from March 28 through September 5. Now in its second year, Northwestern Mutual Mondays make Discovery World more accessible to area schools and families by ensuring the attraction is open seven days a week. “Discovery World provides so many interactive learning experiences tied to innovation, science, and technology exploration that are incredible resources for our community,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “By keeping Discovery World’s doors open...

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Photo Essay: At Republican town hall images tell the story

On March 29, The Riverside Theater in Milwaukee hosted a town hall debate with the three Republican candidates, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and Ohio Governor John Kasich. The gathering was moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper. A purely pictorial perspective of those who protested outside the debate, without political commentary. The pictures of Voces de la Frontera are a silent witness for all that was not said at the televised event inside. “I think nominating Donald Trump would be an absolute trainwreck.” – Ted Cruz “I can say all kinds of things to get people stirred up, but...

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Milwaukee Admirals host open house at new arena home

The first open house for the Milwaukee Admirals was held at their new home in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Monday, March 28. The free event allowed the public its first look at the arena’s layout and eventual configuration of the rink, so fans could select seat locations for 2016-2017 season tickets. With the eventual demolition of the BMO Harris Bradley Center where the Admirals historically played, to make way for the new Milwaukee Bucks Arena, the hockey team was not included in the relocation plans. The move to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena comes with $6.3 million...

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Jason Rae: LGBT Commerce and Community

The youngest person ever elected to the Democratic National Committee, Jason Rae is a political advocate for government accountability and works to build social equality for the LGBT community of Wisconsin. | Q&A with Jason Rae Milwaukee Independent: What do you enjoy most about the electoral process of our democratic form of government? Jason Rae: What I enjoy most is that we, the general public, get a direct say in selecting our representatives and have the opportunity for our voices to be heard on issues. I love that people are able to get out and advocate on behalf of the...

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Arte Para Todos festival returns to support schools

Join Milwaukee musicians and artists at neighborhoods around the city in a festival that supports art programs in local schools. Arte Para Todos (APT), Art for Everyone, is a four-day music that will run from Thursday, April 21 to Sunday, April 24. Participating local bands will waive one hundred percent of their fees so that the proceeds will go towards art and music programs in four local schools. The event will span over 25 venues and feature over 90 local bands. Last year’s inaugural Arte Para Todos raised $21,235.19 and the festival promises to generate even more for school...

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Carla Brockman: Remembering our veterans of color

Growing up in the same neighborhood as Vel Phillips, Carla Brockman never expected to one day be part of a re-enactment group for Wisconsin’s only colored troops in the Civil War. But working with wounded soldiers at the VA has given her a unique perspective for the timeless effect of war. | Q&A with Carla Brockman Milwaukee Independent: When did you first discover Company F, 29th Infantry Regiment U.S. Colored Troops (USCT)? Carla Brockman: The Milwaukee Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center used to have a multi-era event called Reclaiming Our Heritage. It was held annually on the VA grounds and...

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