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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s speech has a message about racism for Milwaukee

Posted by Staff | May 29, 2017 |

“A great nation does not hide its history. It faces its flaws and corrects them.” – President George W. Bush The city of New Orleans is vastly different than Milwaukee in its climate and history. Where they are similar comes from their population, each a mixing pot of immigrant cultures. Milwaukee never had statues honoring the Confederacy, yet the city is routinely referenced as one of the most segregated in America. On May 19, the city of New Orleans removed the last remaining monument that celebrated the “Lost Cause of the Confederacy.” The statues taken down were erected decades...

Downtown trolley loop to offer new summer routes and hours

Posted by Correspondent | May 25, 2017 |

Returning for another summer, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee will connect passengers to downtown attractions beginning June 1. The new 14-stop “Hop ‘n Shop, Wine ‘n Dine” route will feature more Wisconsin Avenue highlights, including Sculpture Milwaukee, as well as shorter, 15-minute headways. In addition, the service will now operate on Sundays. Operating hours for the 2017 service are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, June 1 through August 27. The fare is $1 per trip. “The Milwaukee Trolley Loop is a convenient service for tourists and locals to explore downtown’s neighborhoods,” said Beth...

Steve Marcus brings vision of public art to downtown

Posted by Editor | May 18, 2017 |

Sculpture Milwaukee, an outdoor urban sculpture experience in downtown Milwaukee, began installations for its June 1 to October 22 viewing season. Featuring 22 sculptures by 21 artists, the pieces will be positioned along Wisconsin Avenue from 6th Street to O’Donnell Park when the work is completed by the end of May. All the art is free to the public, and the installations include internationally renowned artists such as Santiago Calatrava, Tony Cragg, Alison Saar, Joel Shapiro and Jessica Stockholder, as well as three Milwaukee-based artists, Michelle Grabner, Paul Druecke and Jason S. Yi. Sculptures range in size and material,...

$500K pledge from Chris Abele to expand MATC Promise Program

Posted by Correspondent | May 18, 2017 |

The half million dollar gift will help training and scholarships for Wisconsin’s first Adult Promise Program and advance the education of 53206 ZIP code students. Chris Abele, Milwaukee county executive and community philanthropist, announced his personal commitment to give Milwaukee Area Technical College $500,000 to expand the MATC Promise Program so it can serve more people with tuition-free college. Abele said he wants to especially target this gift in student scholarships and technical training for people living and working within the 53206 ZIP code. Beginning in fall 2016, the MATC Promise was made available to eligible high school students...

Photo Essay: Faces and spaces of Milwaukee small businesses

Posted by Lee Matz | May 3, 2017 |

As a preview of Milwaukee Small Business Week 2017, local companies and entrepreneurs were featured in a bus tour that stretched across the city on May 1 and showcased their contributions to economic growth in the area.

Wisconsin Avenue art instillation to feature Santiago Calatrava sculpture

Posted by Correspondent | May 3, 2017 |

Sculpture Milwaukee, an outdoor urban sculpture experience in downtown Milwaukee, will be on public viewing from June 1 to October 22. Installation of the pieces will begin in mid-May. Featuring 22 sculptures by 21 artists, the pieces will be positioned along Wisconsin Avenue from 6th Street to O’Donnell Park and will be free to the public. The installation will include internationally renowned artists such as Santiago Calatrava, Tony Cragg, Alison Saar, Joel Shapiro and Jessica Stockholder. Along with three Milwaukee-based artists, Michelle Grabner, Paul Druecke and Jason S. Yi, the sculptures will range in size and material, including a...