Staff, Author at Milwaukee Independent

Museum of Advice: An archive of the search to solve problems

Posted by Staff | Dec 28, 2016 |

The Woodland Pattern Book Center to host free pop-up museum exhibit from January 10 to 22, with a recital talkback on January 14. Local performance artist and poet Anja Notanja Sieger organized an “Advice Tent” for the public in conjunction with Milwaukee’s first Fringe Festival in August. The event saw 423 individuals present questions to 26 experts within the tent. Some of the questions posed to the experts ranged from serious ones such as, “Should I get married on October 14th?” to the vague, “What’s next?” and the ridiculous, “Should I purchase an inflatable unicorn horn for the cats?”...

Crowdfunding campaign to support book about Jazz in Milwaukee

Posted by Staff | Dec 27, 2016 |

The history of jazz music in Milwaukee and the contemporary revival will serve as an entry point to consider issues of race, class, culture, hip-hop, and identity in America. Milwaukee-based writer Joey Grihalva has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund the production of his first book. The project will be an extension of his series about Milwaukee jazz that first appeared as Milwaukee Jazz Past, Milwaukee Jazz Present, on the award-winning website of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. “In the Summer of 2016 I was asked to write a straightforward piece on the trajectory of jazz music in Milwaukee,” said Grihalva....

Edward Morgan: Helping McGivern share his vision

Posted by Staff | Dec 23, 2016 |

“The sooner we all can begin to realize that what we share, and what is similar, is greater than what’s not. The sooner we can all begin to embrace our similarities and truly begin to respect what’s different, that’s when things get easier.” – John McGivern Edward Morgan is a stage director who also writes and teaches his craft. His work or guidance has been performed at regional theatres, universities, and Public TV. On the roster of Fulbright Specialists, and a casting partner for Cirque du Soleil, Morgan recently toured India as an actor and director through the U.S....

Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign in a state of emergency

Posted by Staff | Dec 19, 2016 |

This time of year is critical to The Salvation Army’s fundraising, because 35% of the income for the year is raised in November and December. The Red Kettle goal for this Christmas is $4 million and current donations total $1,805,835. This Christmas season has been very challenging. “Heavy snow followed by debilitating cold to be followed by more heavy snow is causing us to fall behind. Our bell ringers just cannot risk being out in the severe cold. Kettle contributors are rushing past the kettle to reach the warmth inside the stores. There are only seven bell ringing days...

Map: Milwaukee Organizations for Help

Posted by Staff | Dec 16, 2016 |

This map includes placemarks that feature additional locations and resources for support in Milwaukee. They feature local food pantries, meal programs, shelters, clothing resources, hotlines, and care for basic needs. CONTACT INFO These organizations help the underserved of Milwaukee. Please share this information with those in need, and support the year-round work that these groups provide. This list is not kept up-to-date, and is provided as a community service. FOOD PANTRIES Interchange Food Pantry 130 E. Juneau Ave. 414-276-4108 TUE. 2-5 p.m. + WED 4-7 p.m. (53202, 53203, 53211 only – bring photo ID) Central City Outreach Ministries 3022...

WEDC to award $585K in grants for minority business development

Posted by Staff | Dec 16, 2016 |

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) awarded $585,000 in grants to five Milwaukee-based organizations. The grants will help provide assistance to minority-owned businesses throughout the state. Governor Walker announced the grants on December 14 at MARKETPLACE 2016, the 35th annual statewide conference for minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses, held at the Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Center in Milwaukee. “These grants to the minority chambers of commerce across Wisconsin will enable them to provide a wide variety of much-needed services to businesses in the communities they serve,” Governor Walker said. “Whether it’s helping secure funding or providing mentorship or training,...