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Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host the first retrospective of American photographer Anthony Hernandez, featuring over 150 photographs, many never shown before, from the artist’s more than 45-year career. Whether focusing on the human figure, the landscape or abstract details, the Los Angeles native has captured the desolate allure and sprawling expanses of his hometown in both black and white and color pictures. The Milwaukee Art Museum presentation of the exhibition will debut Hernandez’s most recent series, Against LA. These photographs synthesize many of the themes present throughout Hernandez’s body...

After nearly three years of construction, Northwestern Mutual announced on August 21 the grand opening of its state-of-the-art 32-story Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons. The glass structure boasts 1.1 million square feet of office space designed for innovation and collaboration, representing the company’s commitment to delivering the financial security experience its clients want and need. Designed by Pickard Chilton and led by Principal Jon Pickard FAIA, RIBA, The Tower and Commons connects the company’s historic past with the bright promise of its future. “With its sleek glass exterior and innovative work environment, our Tower and Commons building represents our...

Milwaukee Public Market announced recently that On the Bus, the newest addition to the Third Ward destination, was open and held the distinction of being one of the only exclusively plant-based eateries in the Historic Third Ward. Earlier this year the market announced the addition of On the Bus, who is taking over roughly 430 square feet of space on the south end of the market building, adjacent to Thief Wine Shop & Bar and Kehr’s Candies. At the helm of the woman-owned business venture is Emily Ware, who is excited about her plans to offer plant-based and “super...

Milwaukee Area Technical College’s accounting program has been ranked one of the “50 Best Online Associate in Accounting Degrees for 2017” by College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources. College Choice developed its list by comparing the academic reputation, student satisfaction, affordability and average annual salary of graduates from online associate in arts/associate in science accounting programs across the country. “MATC is proud to have one of the best online accounting programs in the country. This national recognition affirms the quality of an MATC education,” said MATC President Dr. Vicki J. Martin. “We offer...

The 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival announced the full lineup for Spotlight Presentations, including the multiple award-winning Opening Night film “STUMPED,” directed by MFF alum Robin Berghaus, and Closing Night film “Landline,” directed by Gillian Robespierre (“Obvious Child”) and starring Jenny Slate and Jay Duplass. Milwaukee was first introduced to STUMPED director Robin Berghaus when her short film of the same name screened at the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival. Following the rehabilitation of quadrilateral amputee, Will Lautzenheiser, as he coped with his trauma through stand-up comedy, Berghaus expanded the film into a feature when Lautzenheiser took a chance on a...

Near West Side Partners, Inc. (NWSP) recently announced six finalists selected as part of the Rev-Up MKE small business competition. The program’s goal is to provide an opportunity for the winner, and as many finalists as possible, to expand or start a business in the Near West Side and receive the support it needs to make it a success. This announcement brings NWSP closer to providing even more services to area residents and employees in the Near West Side. “The Near West Side is home to some of the world’s greatest start-ups, companies that are now iconic brands like...