5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: June 10 to June 15 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
June 10, 2019
“Hype” is a new web series that follows a young man’s journey into the world of independent rap and startups. (Photo provided by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee)
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some events we think you shouldn’t miss. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please email info@milwaukeenns.org and put 5 things in the subject line by noon Friday.
1. Summer job fair with Ald. Milele Coggs: Tuesday, June 11
Ald. Milele Coggs is hosting a job fair at the intersection of North 6 Street and West Meinecke Avenue. The fair is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. Employers from around Milwaukee such as the Stainless Foundry, Next Door Foundation, FedEx and Riverworks will be there. For more information, call (414) 278-3552 or (414) 286-3357.
2. Screening of the hip-hop series “Hype”: Wednesday, June 12
88Nine Labs, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave., is screening “Hype,” a series about hip-hop and startups. The story follows a young man named Smiles who gets involved in the independent rap and startup world in Durham, North Carolina. There will be a discussion following the screening with the director, Holland Gallagher. Tickets are free, and the screening starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.
3. Trauma in Our Community conference: Friday, June 14
UWM’s School of Continuing Education is hosting its third annual Trauma in Our Community conference at the UWM Student Union starting at 8 a.m. Friday, June 14. This year’s conference will focus on public health’s progress and the practical conversations needed for action. To register, click here.
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4. Alice’s Garden family movie night: Friday, June 14
Alice’s Garden, 2136 N. 21, is hosting a movie night and everyone is invited. Disney’s 1997 “Cinderella,” featuring Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother, will be screened. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, food and drink. The film will start at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14.
5. Read and sip book fair: Saturday, June 15
The Bronzeville Collective, 339 W. North Ave., and Black Authors Pop-up MKE are partnering together for a book fair. In addition to the book sale, wine will be available for adults 21 and older. The book fair will be hosted at the Bronzeville Collective and starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15.