Lee Matz, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Photo Essay: Steampunk and trains at The Domes

Posted by Lee Matz | Mar 9, 2017 |

Historic Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory hosted the family friendly “Gardens and Gears Steampunk Faire” for its third year on March 4.

Photo Essay: Bucks Arena looks small as construction takes shape

Posted by Lee Matz | Mar 8, 2017 |

Despite an increase in square footage, the new Bucks Arena (a.k.a. Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center) will actually be 25 feet shorter than the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Photo Essay: Defining the future of Milwaukee

Posted by Lee Matz | Mar 7, 2017 |

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his 2017 State of the City address on March 6 at the Harley-Davidson University to a crowd of hundreds.

Photo Essay: Panel on Repairing Milwaukee’s Racial Trauma

Posted by Lee Matz | Mar 3, 2017 |

“As a nation we have some ugly parts of our history. We can’t repair anything unless we are honest about what happened. We believe that it is time our nation opened up and started telling this truth about our history.” – Reggie Jackson “Let’s Face It: How Communities Remember and Repair Racial Trauma,” was the theme of the annual celebration for the legacy of America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) founder and lynching survivor, Dr. James Cameron on February 25. Held in Milwaukee Public Library’s downtown Centennial Hall, the event explored the issues of how our nation and local community...

Auto Show invites Milwaukee to look under the hood

Posted by Lee Matz | Mar 1, 2017 |

The Greater Milwaukee Auto Show returned to the Wisconsin Center, showcasing hundreds of the latest cars, crossovers, and trucks from February 25 to March 5. Thousands of visitors attended the annual event, featuring more than 30 manufacturers in a non-sales environment. With the latest vehicles on display, everyone had the opportunity to sit behind the wheels, inspect engines, and learn about new fuel technologies and safety features. The public was also invited to take test drives from manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Mazda, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and FIAT. “No one is here to pressure or try convincing anyone to...

Cheers to ten years: February 26 proclaimed 88Nine Day

Posted by Lee Matz | Feb 28, 2017 |

Showing its love for Milwaukee over the past decade, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee celebrated its ten year anniversary as a community centerpiece on February 26. The first three hours of music and programming from the station’s 2007 original show was broadcast at noon. “At our 10th birthday celebration Sunday, we unveiled plans for a series of special events and new programming throughout 2017,” Tarik Moody, digital director and music host, posted in a statement.“ It marks our first decade and highlights Milwaukee music and community. A free block party will take place on June 24, we plan to celebrate our...