Author: Correspondent

With the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation approaching, Milwaukee PBS will premiere “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. The two-hour film brings to life Luther’s 16th century quest to reform the church, a journey that would profoundly reshape western civilization. “Luther really was the original celebrity,” said writer/producer Michael Trinklein. “He was the first to figure out how to use the media to popularize a cause.” Luther tapped the Twitter of his day (quickly-printed tracts) to sidestep the powerful and appeal directly to the people. The film chronicles how...

September at Discovery World is all about seniors. As the new school year begins, Discovery World is perfect for seniors who want to explore the exhibits with less noise and smaller crowds. For the first time, Discovery World will celebrate Grandparents Day on September 10 by offering free admission to all seniors. Grandma, Grandpa, and the entire family are invited to make special projects in the Kohl’s Design It! Lab, explore interactive exhibits like Les Paul’s House of Sound, and even attend the debut of the brand new Storytime adventure. Additionally, Discovery World is welcoming special groups of senior...

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. is awarding $500,000 in housing grants to 29 special-needs housing providers throughout the state. These grants, awarded during the WHEDA Foundation’s annual Housing Grant Program competition, help housing providers build new facilities or make improvements to their existing facilities. “Awarding grants that enable special-needs housing providers to create quality, safe environments for some our most needy residents is extremely gratifying,” said WHEDA Executive Director Wyman Winston. “This year’s grants, which are creating or improving 542 beds and housing units across Wisconsin, are literally life-saving for...

Leading into its 115th Anniversary year, Harley-Davidson launched five new Touring bikes and eight all-new Softail Big-Twin cruisers designed under the largest product development project in company history. Part of the Motor Company’s commitment to launch 100 high-impact motorcycles by 2027, each new cruiser was redesigned from the ground-up and features the Milwaukee-Eight engine, an all-new frame and advanced technology to form a new foundation of style, comfort and performance. To build excitement, the company partnered with celebrity and motorcycle enthusiasts around the world to be among the first to experience the new models. Each will reveal the new...

As traditional as lighting Friday night candles and as modern as unplugging the computer, Shabbat customs have evolved over the generations but remain cherished touchstones of Judaism. Thirty international artists explore these ever-changing opportunities for rest and renewal in The Seventh Day: Revisiting Shabbat, opening September 13 at Jewish Museum Milwaukee. The diverse works on display range from lithographs and paper cuts to items fashioned from recycled metal and wood. Among the artists represented is Milwaukee native Deborah Ugoretz. The exhibit was organized by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Museum of New York. A provocative slate of...

Coakley Brothers is bringing back its iconic rooftop water tower with a colorful, contemporary replica to pronounce the “gateway” to Walker’s Point and the growing design district. Coakley Brothers has commissioned internationally-renowned, Brooklyn-based artist, Tom Fruin, to construct one of his signature mosaic sculptures of art at its 400 S. 5th Street business headquarters. The public installation project is part of Coakley’s $6 million building renovation which launched this summer and is seeking final BOZA committee approval. The art installation reinforces Coakley Brothers’ dedication to the city of Milwaukee, and anchors its presence in the Milwaukee design community. While...