Author: Correspondent

ViоIеncе, brutality, destruction, dеаth, beauty, art, and intrigue are on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s (MPM) newest exhibition, “Weapons: Beyond the Blade,” beginning October 7 with the goal of providing a story beyond the sensationalism. Comprised of over 180 rarely seen artifacts from MPM’s Anthropology and History collections, this limited engagement exhibition provides a historical overview of the various uses and meanings these life-changing objects have held in our world. “When I decided to do Weapons, I knew it wasn’t a safe topic,” said Dawn Scher Thomae, Curator of Anthropology Collections, MPM. “It’s a conversation we’re having every...

After 15 years creating and supporting transformative hands-on learning communities, School Factory has decided to transfer its partners to other mission-aligned nonprofits and close its doors this month. School Factory started in 2002 as the parent company of Bucketworks, which was originally described as a “health club for the brain.” Bringing together elements from models now known as coworking, makerspace, artist collaborative, and community center, Bucketworks was one of the very first collaborative spaces in the country and inspired the creation of many other spaces around the world. By 2015, dozens of businesses started out of the space, hundreds...

After 25 years and $265 million invested in addressing major social needs throughout Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, and the world, Bader Philanthropies, Inc. has built additional capacity within the organization to further expand its efforts in community engagement and impact investing by creating two leadership roles to spearhead these initiatives for the organization. This evolution is the next step for the organization as it prepares to move its headquarters into the Harambee neighborhood in summer of 2018. With this move, the Bader Philanthropies Board of Directors confirmed the importance of creating a dedicated strategic role at the executive-level...

The Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin (UEDA) will convene stakeholders from across the state at its 16th annual Community Development Summit on October 5, focused on building economic and social inclusion for people with disabilities. The event will be held at the The Grace Center, located at 250 E. Juneau Avenue. Attendees will hear from Keynote Speaker Michael Morris of the National Disability Institute, who will talk about advancing economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. He has over 30 years of experience in and outside of government pioneering new strategies to improve the lives of people with disabilities,...

Colors & Cords, the annual fundraiser for Islands of Brilliance, will take place in 2017 on November 10, and include band performances by Collections of Colonies of Bees, Rose of the West, and Twin Brother. This year marks the third annual Colors & Cords Fundraiser. The one-of-a kind event celebrates music and art by pairing bands with prominent local artists live onstage for a 30-minute set. Held in the historic Turner Hall Ballroom, the event merges musical craftsmanship with an individual artist’s interpretation of the music. All proceeds from the musical and artistic extravaganza benefits Islands of Brilliance, a...

Milwaukee joins homes, schools and businesses nationwide, participating in the 22nd Annual ASES National Solar Tour to help residents cut energy costs, benefit from tax credits, and assert their energy independence on October 7. Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is organizing a free state-wide Solar Tour as part of the 22nd Annual National Solar Tour. In collaboration with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and hundreds of solar installers and grassroots organizations throughout America, thousands of solar-powered homes, schools and businesses ― throughout Wisconsin and across North America will open their doors to the public in celebration of the...