Save Me: New film shines light on growing suicide crisis within Milwaukee’s Hmong community
The Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall in the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts hosted a special red-carpet event on June 15 that premiered the screening of “Save Me,” a locally produced film created to bring attention to the need of mental health resources for...
MTO mural and MCTS bus shelter art series add fresh wave of color to Milwaukee’s summer scenery
The popular Bus Shelter Art Project from the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) kicked off its second season recently, coinciding with a secret mural painted by the internationally acclaimed street artist, MTO. Eight new pieces of artwork on bus shelters are in...
Milwaukee celebrates Flag Day with recognition of veteran struggles to find a place in the community
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts hosted the 10th annual Flag Day celebration for residents of Milwaukee on June 14, with a mix of educational materials from a community resource fair for veterans and patriotic festivities to honor the nation’s red, white, and...
Napalm Girl: Vietnam veterans embrace Kim Phúc and her message of love during Milwaukee visit
One of the most unforgettable images from the Vietnam War was of a little girl running naked, after surviving an accidental napalm attack on the village of Trảng Bàng. The composition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph “The Terror of War,” taken by...
Joe F. Campbell: From Trảng Bàng to Big Boy and the little moments in war that offer hope
Vietnam has been one of the central influences of my life, growing up in its aftermath. The war had a profound effect on my childhood. From when I first lived with family in Milwaukee, while my father served his tour there, to even now as an older adult. There seems...
Mother-daughter duo paint swing bridge mural inspired by nearby river ecology
The Brady Area Foundation for Arts and Education (BAFAE), represented by the Brady Street Business Improvement District (BID #11), recently commissioned a new mural in the spirit of the city’s growing public art culture. Located under the iconic Holton Street Bridge...
Postman’s Porch: Transformed Postman Square creates a “third space” for downtown neighbors
Although technically a triangle, downtown’s Postman Square was transformed into Postman’s Porch with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 4, breathing new life into the underutilized prime location and making it a “third space” for the area community. The Milwaukee...
PrideFest Preview: Milwaukee’s inclusive 2019 LGBTQ celebration set to break attendance record
The 32nd Annual PrideFest Milwaukee officially kicks off on June 7 at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park, joining the National LGBTQ Pride Month celebration. PrideFest 2019 held a short preview tour of the festival grounds for local media on June 5, joined by Milwaukee...
Milwaukee Film to install 1925 Wurlitzer pipe organ as part of restoration for historic Oriental Theatre
Milwaukee Film recently secured a 1925 Wurlitzer pipe organ that will be installed during its ongoing restoration work at the Oriental Theatre. The Wurlitzer is a three-manual instrument, Style 260, Opus 1097 and was obtained through Jeff Weiler, a renowned expert in...
Bud Selig and Aviva Kempner to highlight screening of film about baseball and espionage
Milwaukee Film will welcome Milwaukee Brewers Founder Allan H. “Bud” Selig to the Oriental Theatre for a special screening of “The Spy Behind Home Plate,” a documentary about enigmatic ballplayer Morris “Moe” Berg. The Spy Behind Home Plate opens at the...
Diverse group of Milwaukee musicians selected for Backline’s spring 2019 music accelerator program
As a grant and educational initiative designed to help Milwaukee-area musicians break out in their creative career, Backline announced the selection of the first group for its two accelerator programs this year on May 29. A collaboration between the non-commercial...
Making our festival grounds Smoke-Free Is good business for Milwaukee
As a cancer doctor, I have dedicated my life to taking care of patients with cancer. While we are working tirelessly to find new treatments for our patients, we know that the best way to cure cancer is to prevent it. Approximately 30% of cancer deaths, impacting...
