Editor, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Photo Essay: A Midwinter Night’s Dream

Posted by Editor | Jan 17, 2016 |

Hundreds of game enthusiasts attended the Midwinter Gaming Convention on January 16 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center.

Photo Essay: After hours brew history

Posted by Editor | Jan 15, 2016 |

Images from the launch of “Brew City MKE: Craft, Culture, Community” at the Milwaukee County Historical Society on January 14.

Meagan Holman: Children and civic duty

Posted by Editor | Jan 14, 2016 |

With a track record for engaging the community, Meagan Holman talks about being a mother and balancing family with her civic duty to enrich the lives of others.

Meagan Holman: On being a political mom

Posted by Editor | Jan 14, 2016 |

With a track record for engaging the community and working for change, the Bay View mother of four talks about her family and civic duty to enrich the lives of others. | Q&A with Meagan Holman Milwaukee Independent: How did you become involved in doing volunteer work? Meagan Holman: I think that making my community a more just and fair place is in my DNA. I’ve always been at home in the nonprofit sector, and I can’t remember a time when the idea of poverty, in this land of so much, made sense to me. I want every family to...

Sarah Gallenberger: Music for Veterans

Posted by Editor | Jan 12, 2016 |

Sarah Gallenberger talks about helping music-based charities like Guitars for Vets make a difference in the lives of returning veterans.

Sarah Gallenberger: A melody of painted music

Posted by Editor | Jan 12, 2016 |

She built an artistic career painting Fender guitars, and has had these custom works displayed at national music shows. But Sarah Gallenberger is also known for her community work and spending time helping music-based charities like Guitars for Vets make a difference in the lives of returning veterans. | Q&A with Sarah Gallenberger Milwaukee Independent: As an anthropology major from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, what led you to a career as an artist? Sarah Gallenberger: I’ve always been a hobby artist and crafter, but never considered pursuing it professionally until people began approaching me for custom projects. I was...