Lee Matz, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Academy Award winner John Ridley talks movies, Milwaukee, and diversity

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 27, 2016 |

“The State of Cinema Address” is a keynote discussion held each year at the Milwaukee Film Festival. This year, Festival Director Jonathan Jackson interviewed Milwaukee native John Ridley, director, producer, and Academy Award winning writer of “12 Years a Slave.” Ridley returned to his hometown overnight to take part in the festival, which he also recently joined Milwaukee Film’s Board of Directors. He is currently producing two television shows on opposite sides of the world, one in Los Angeles and the other London. Many topics were covered during the talk, particularly what Milwaukee would need to accomplish in order...

Photo Essay: Rock the Green 2016

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 21, 2016 |

Rock the Green, the Midwest’s zero waste music festival with a mission to educate and empower the community to take actionable steps to live sustainably, was be held on September 17, with an eclectic lineup of world-class bands and expanded sustainability offerings.

Photo Essay: Black Cat Alley draws huge crowds

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 19, 2016 |

Black Cat Alley welcomed the public during Doors Open Milwaukee, and became one of the hottest destination spots for the annual event.

Black Cat Alley Part 3: With Artists Martinez, CERA, Kowalczyk, Minga, Reiss, Decker

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 19, 2016 |

The Milwaukee Independent spent two weeks with the artists of Black Cat Alley, From September 5 to 17, documenting the progress of their installations at the two block stretch between Kenilworth Place to Ivanhoe Place on Milwaukee’s East Side.

Black Cat Alley Part 2: With Artists Richardson, Redmon, Stoner, McGibbon, Kristan

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 19, 2016 |

The Milwaukee Independent spent two weeks with the artists of Black Cat Alley, From September 5 to 17, documenting the progress of their installations at the two block stretch between Kenilworth Place to Ivanhoe Place on Milwaukee’s East Side.

Photo Essay: Milwaukee Remembers 9/11

Posted by Lee Matz | Sep 12, 2016 |

Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele invited the public to attend a memorial ceremony in remembrance of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.