Saving Nala: Sip & Purr Cat Café rescues homeless Egyptian kitten
Sip & Purr Cat Café’s founder Katy McHugh and her 12-year-old son Cole recently stumbled upon Nala during a trip to Cairo, and the celebrity Egyptian kitten now awaits a forever home in Milwaukee. While exploring Cairo on February 21, Katy’s son Cole happened to...
“Veterans Light Up the Arts” showcases local creative skill and builds community bonds
The Milwaukee Art Museum hosted the 3rd annual Veterans Light Up the Arts event on March 8, a creative showcase highlighting veterans in Wisconsin’s arts and cultural landscape. Organized by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce and with the support of the...
“The Phantom of the Opera” returns to Milwaukee with Quentin Oliver Lee as the man behind the mask
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” made a triumphant return to Milwaukee on March 7 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts as part of a brand new North American tour. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of the phenomenal musical has been hailed...
Silent era trailblazers to be celebrated at “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers” event
Milwaukee Film announced an upcoming event called “Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers,” which will showcase the contributions of female filmmakers to the early days of cinema from April 19 to 20. The special two-day event highlighting works by filmmaking trailblazers,...
A reflection of Values: Milwaukee to represent aspirations for a new national direction
Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Tom Perez, announced the party’s decision to host the 2020 National Convention in Milwaukee on March 11, as a reflection of the city’s values and a strategic part of re-taking the White House. Perez said Milwaukee’s status...
State of the City: Mayor Tom Barrett shares optimistic vision for Milwaukee in 2019 address
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his 2019 State of the City address on March 11 at the Fiserv Forum to a crowd of hundreds. When the speech began, the biggest question on the minds of audience members was if Milwaukee had been selected to host the Democratic...
William H. Metcalf: Iconic pictures of 1870s Japan were taken by an amateur Milwaukee photographer
Although professional photography studios already crowded the Japanese treaty port of Yokohama by the 1870s, Milwaukee native William Henry Metcalf was one of the first amateur photographers who brought his own camera on a trans-Pacific trip to Japan. Metcalf’s views...
Oscar Mike: Noah Currier’s mission to empower injured veterans inspires hope and healing
The founder of Oscar Mike, a million-dollar apparel company focused on supporting injured veterans, receives his care at the Milwaukee VA. Noah Currier, who is passionate about wheelchair sports, will be fitted for a new wheelchair on March 13 in preparation for the...
Lyle Oberwise: WWII experiences in Southeast Asia influenced decades of famous Milwaukee photos
The First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee hosted a special lecture on February 24 by Steve Schaffer, Assistant Archivist for the Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS), featuring a slide collection from the legendary urban photographer Lyle Oberwise focused on his...
B. Artin Haig: Armenian Genocide survivor and Milwaukee Photographer dies at 104
B. Artin Haig of Milwaukee died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 4 at the age of 104. His life was a remarkable journey from war-torn Armenia to America, where he raised a beloved family and prospered, becoming a renowned portrait photographer. Born Haig...
Youth explore their identity and place in the universe for new sci-fi stage play “Annie Jump”
Created in 2017 by Renaissance Theaterworks, through its Br!NK New Play Development Series, “Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven” is the first work to be fully produced internally for its home stage. Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) will round out its 26th Season this...
City’s environmental office to install solar panels at three Milwaukee public libraries
The City of Milwaukee recently announced that it will take major steps to increase the use of clean and renewable energy this spring. The City’s Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) plans to install 209 kilowatts (kW) of solar PV on three Milwaukee Public Library...
