Author: Editor

Beginning on April 9 in the rotunda of Milwaukee City Hall, it took a handful of Tibetan monks less than a week and required millions of grains of colored sand to complete a unique work of cultural art. The piece was finished on April 12 for a few brief hours, before being deconstructed in a public and spiritual ceremony. The group of artisans from the Drepung Loseling Monastery created the sand mandala, a bright work of art with intricate patterns painted entirely from colored sand, over four days as part of the Mystical Arts of Tibet traveling exhibition. The...

On April 14, or 4/14 after Milwaukee’s 414 area code, residents of the city celebrate its people, places, and history with a unique spirit of pride. The 414 Milwaukee group got permission to unfurl a giant 414 Flag from the balcony of City Hall. Mayor Tom Barrett, city employees, and members of the public attended the early morning installation. The 414 Flag measures 20’ x 36’ and was hung from the southern face of City Hall, with visibility from Water and Wells Streets. “I’m so proud of Milwaukee. I can’t think of a better place to live. I’ve advocated...

“We pledge to stand in solidarity with one another, to serve our communities and to stand against any attempt to attack or harm the well-being of any community. We will not allow our spirits to be crushed or our commitment to be compromised.” Faith and civic leaders joined with hundreds of members of the public on March 21 at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee in support of the local Muslim and worldwide communities. The somber vigil came in response to the twin terror attacks in New Zealand by a white supremacist, who kiIIed 51 worshipers at two mosques in...