Author: Correspondent

The full Common Council approved a new first-of-its-kind pilot program to turn dilapidated foreclosed homes into beautiful hubs for artwork and resources. The Art and Resource Community Hub (ARCH) loan program will take city-owned foreclosed homes and turn them into artists’ oases and resource hubs. Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II are the principal sponsors of the legislation creating the pilot, which will focus on transforming city-owned foreclosed homes beginning in the Bronzeville area and the Walnut Hill neighborhood. Both Alderwoman Coggs and Alderman Stamper extended thanks to the artists who inspired them to push...

“Hail We Now Sing Joy” on view at the Milwaukee Art Museum June 23 to September 17, presenting new paintings and sculptures from Chicago-born artist Rashid Johnson. The exhibition features 14 large-scale works that will fill the Museum’s entire feature exhibition space. Using his signature materials of white ceramic tile, red oak flooring, shea butter, black soap, and wax, Johnson examines themes of race, history, yearning, anxiety, and escape and investigates the relationship between art, society, and personal identity. “Rashid Johnson’s work is on everyone’s radar right now as he tackles contemporary issues, including the complexities of living as...

To honor the refugees who find their new home in Milwaukee community every year, the Milwaukee Area Refugee Consortium (MARC) celebrated the World Refugee Day on June 20 at Pere Marquette Park. Every year on June 20th, the United Nations and countless civic groups around the world celebrate World Refugee Day to honor the courage, strength, and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence. The Milwaukee event will feature cultural performances and activities, music and guest speakers, to celebrate our new neighbors, the culture and diversity...

Mayor Tom Barrett joined other member mayors of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative at their annual meeting and conference in Montreal. Mayors of the Cities Initiative also ask the Canadian government to develop a more comprehensive strategy and framework for Great Lakes and St. Lawrence funding. “We are dedicated to preserving our Great Lakes for future generations,” Mayor Barrett said. “The time is now to take a stand in protecting our environment. Despite what the federal government proposes, I remain committed to continuing our efforts in protecting our Great Lakes and promoting sustainability throughout the region.”...

Iconic buildings and landmarks across the U.S. will host more than 4,000 live, free outdoor music-making events in over 60 cities on June 21. The daylong musical celebration on the summer solstice brings people of all ages, backgrounds and skills levels together to make music. All lightings will take place in participating Make Music Day cities and occur on or one day prior to June 21. Three buildings in Milwaukee will shine orange, a color that evokes the sun and the first day of summer: Mitchell Park Conservatory (The Domes), The Pfister Hotel and Hilton Milwaukee Hotel in Milwaukee...