Inspirational banners feature work by Milwaukee artists to celebrate our nation’s “Road of Democracy”
A new public art project in downtown Milwaukee is spreading messages of hope and encouragement. Nearly 60 street pole banners were installed along Water Street and Kilbourn Avenue to celebrate the virtues of democracy, as well as the public spaces and city streets...
Video series narrated by community members will give the world a virtual tour of Milwaukee during DNC
VISIT Milwaukee unveiled an immersive virtual experience on August 13 to showcase our unparalleled city and the thoughtful, resilient people who make it come together. From old fashioneds and cheese curds, to Alice’s Garden’s meditative labyrinth and the local music...
Boys & Girls Clubs extending meal program to serve Milwaukee students taking remote classes
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) recently made the decision to extend its meal distribution program to continue serving local students. The program was originally scheduled to end on July 27, but many students would not have access to adequate...
Milwaukee County seeks to transform criminal justice system through the lens of racial equity
A new study released on August 3 by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) found that probation, parole, and other forms of supervisions, marketed as alternatives to incarceration, actually contribute to sending residents back to jail and prison. The process feeds...
Milwaukee Film opens application process for annual grant program to support local filmmakers
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the region’s film industry, Milwaukee Film encouraged filmmakers on August 4 to apply for the 2020 Brico Forward Fund, an annual granting program that supports local film projects with cash awards and sponsor-donated...
Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination due to public health concerns
Photo by Gage Skidmore and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 After ongoing consultation with public health officials and experts, who underscored the worsening coronavirus pandemic, the Democratic National Convention Committee announced on August 5 that speakers for the...
Fired Comet Cafe workers protest at BelAir Cantina in demand of severance pay from former employers
Several dozen protestors gathered to demonstrate against their former employers outside the BelAir Cantina at Water and Humboldt streets on July 28. The Comet Cafe is owned by Mojofuco Restaurants, a group which also owns the BelAir Cantina, both Fuel Cafe locations,...
Wisconsin Declares public health emergency and requires face coverings statewide from August 1
Governor Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency on July 30 and issued an Emergency Order requiring all individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order takes...
MCTS issues public safety measure requiring all passengers to wear a mask while riding buses
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on July 23 that masks or face coverings will be required on buses starting Saturday, August 1. The policy is the latest effort by MCTS to help ensure that all residents have the opportunity to travel around...
“Your Vote Is Power” campaign reminds public that our democracy depends on everyone going to the polls
Major artists including Nevermade, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya and Thomas Wimberly are collaborating with MoveOn, a leading national progressive advocacy organization, and Amplifier, a design lab that builds art to amplify the voices of grassroots movements, to launch...
Milwaukee’s history and personal stories featured on Google Arts & Culture’s global platform
Google announced its partnership with 16 world-class Milwaukee institutions on July 30 to bring the city’s culture, people and stories, past and present, online through its Google Arts & Culture platform and App at g.co/Milwaukee. The platform allows anyone in the...
Sculpture Milwaukee continues installations for its 2020 season of public art amid COVID-19 delays
After overcoming significant logistical challenges and delays brought on by the global pandemic, Sculpture Milwaukee announced the list of artists and artworks on July 27 to be featured in the 2020 exhibition. The free, outdoor, urban art experience has brought...
