Lee Matz, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Photo Essay: Dinner in Black Cat Alley with Echelon MKE

Posted by Lee Matz | Aug 31, 2016 |

Echelon MKE hosted their second Dinner in the Alley event, to benefit the Salvation Army in the Black Cat Alley next to Farwell Avenue on August 26.

Photo Essay: Arena district’s medical expansion

Posted by Lee Matz | Aug 30, 2016 |

The Milwaukee Bucks and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin plan to develop two new health-oriented facilities within the new downtown Milwaukee arena district, a sports science center and community health facility, that will provide much-needed access to healthcare services for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Photo Essay: Rejuvenation plan launched for distressed communities

Posted by Lee Matz | Aug 29, 2016 |

Governor Walker announced his $4.5 Million plan to rebuild neighborhoods in Milwaukee at a press conference on August 26.

Photo Essay: MPTV films BoDeans concert for 30th anniversary

Posted by Lee Matz | Aug 22, 2016 |

The BoDeans returned to their hometown of Milwaukee last week for several appearances, including a performance at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee on August 18. On the following day, the band traveled to Cedarburg to play at the Cedar Creek Park event, Summer Sounds.

Reunion of Bill Camplin’s Cardboard Box album celebrates 40 years of friendship

Posted by Lee Matz | Aug 19, 2016

The original members who performed on the album Cardboard Box, Bill Camplin, Bob Mueller, Jamie Sheldon, Robert Knetzger, and Jason Klagstad, reunited at Ebbott’s Barn on August 14 for a private concert that celebrated their 40 year legacy of friendship and music. Bill Camplin is arguably the father of the Wisconsin folk scene as well as mentor to scores of young singers, songwriters, and music artists coming up through the ranks. Camplin’s live music club, Cafe Carpe, is located in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin. Artists such as Peter Mulvey, Willy Porter, Paul Cebar and others call the venue home. Camplin...

Photo Essay: Targeted by hate, Sikhs embrace love

Posted by Lee Matz | Aug 8, 2016 |

The fourth annual Chardhi Kala 6K Run/Walk was held on August 6 at Oak Creek High School, with each kilometer honoring a victim of the 08.05.12 tragedy.