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Claws Up Milwaukee: City leaders celebrate start of fourth consecutive postseason run for the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers, City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 celebrated the start of the ballclub’s fourth consecutive trip to the postseason with an October 6 announcement. Several Milwaukee buildings and iconic landmarks will light up in the team colors of blue and yellow. Fans were asked to show their spirit by wearing their favorite Brewers gear on October 8, and flood social media feeds with #ClawsUpMKE, as the Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves in their first game of the National League Division Series (NLDS). “We are showing our colors, literally, in support of the Brewers. This...

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Milwaukee holds candlelight vigil with art exhibition to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A special candlelight vigil was held at Milwaukee City Hall to honor the life and service of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 27. Members of the public, activists, and civic leaders offered inspirational tributes to Justice Ginsberg’s contributions and legacy. Attendance at the event represented a diverse gathering from areas touched by the life’s work of Justice Ginsburg, including from the justice system, voting rights, reproductive rights, and the arts. “The opening invocation, in tribute to RBG, set the tone for the evening,” said Rev. Lee Ann Dzelzkalns. “It guided us through her inspiration, to support...

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Finding Loren: New Film follows Milwaukee family’s effort to recover a father who was shot down in WWII

MSO’s new Bradley Symphony Center hosted its first ever film screening on September 25, with the world premiere of the new documentary “Finding Loren.” The film tells the story of P-47 fighter pilot Loren Hintz, who was shot down and lost at the end of World War II, and the efforts of his family to find the missing plane and his remains. New Hampton Pilot is Killed in Italy (Courier Special Service, 1945) New Hampton, Ia. – Lt. Loren Hintz has been informed that her husband, a P-47 pilot, was killed in action on Apr. 21 in Italy. On...

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Milwaukee Bucks recognized by city leaders for historic NBA championship win

The Milwaukee Common Council publicly recognized the Milwaukee Bucks team on September 21, for winning the NBA championship for the first time in 50 years. The basketball team was represented by president of the Milwaukee Bucks Peter Feigin, Senior Vice President Alex Lasry, and head coach Mike Budenholzer. They came to City Hall to accept the Common Council’s recognition, and show off the coveted NBA championship trophy. “This is a simple thank you. This is a celebration. It is kind of one of those amazing journeys to get through. We built an unbelievable momentum, and the organization is beyond...

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Milwaukee hosts a Heroes Day celebration to honor frontline workers, first responders, and veterans

The Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) hosted the first Heroes Day celebration on August 22 at the Peck Pavilion. The event was created to honor veterans, as well as shine a spotlight on the many hardworking heroes in the Milwaukee community who have been integral in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Saul Newton, executive director of the Wisconsin Veteran Chamber of Commerce, was the featured keynote speaker of Heroes Day 2021. The turmoil surrounding America’s withdrawal from a 20-year occupation of Afghanistan weighed heavily in his address, as well as the Vietnam legacy. MPAC has been a...

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