It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
1. Ernesto Chacon to be honored for activism and community contributions: Friday, Oct. 14
Each year, UW-Milwaukee’s Roberto Hernandez Center bestows the Latinx Heritage Award to “recognize and celebrate the history, culture and contributions of people of Latinx, Afro-Latinx, Chicanx, Latin American, Caribbean, Spanish and Indigenous descent in the United States.” This year, the award is going to Ernesto Chacon for his role in winning civil rights for Latinx people in Milwaukee. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center at 2100 E. Kenwood Blvd. In case you missed it: Ernesto Chacon to be honored for role in fighting for civil rights for Milwaukee’s Latinos
2. ThriveOn Art Visioning Sessions: Saturday, Oct. 15
The ThriveOn King Collaboration is holding visioning sessions for what art should go in the ThriveOn King building. The building is currently under construction, and will function as a community hub and apartment building. This month’s visioning session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at America’s Black Holocaust Museum at 401 W. North Ave. More information on the building here.
3. Pierce Street Artisan and Makers Market: Saturday, Oct. 15
Shop for local handmade items, repurposed and upcycled home décor, jewelry, clothing, pet supplies, specialty foods, photography and original art at this street market. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Antiques on Pierce, located at 1512 W Pierce St.
4. Quilt unveiling and sculpture garden celebration: Saturday, Oct. 15
Adams Garden Park, an art gallery and community center in Lindsay Heights, is celebrating the opening of its sculpture garden by unveiling an original art quilt designed by Rosy Petri and youths from Artists Working in Education. The quilt design is inspired by oral histories from residents of Lindsay Heights. The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Adams Garden Park, located at 1836 W. Fond du Lac Ave. In case you missed it: She turned her frustrations from the summer of 2020 into art
5. Harvest Art Fair on King Drive: Sunday, Oct. 16
The Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation and King Drive BID present this free event celebrating local artists with live music, free food, artwork and more. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the King Commerce Center parking lot, located at 2745 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.
BONUS: Milwaukee Paracon 2022: Saturday, Oct. 15
The Milwaukee Paranormal Conference features speakers, panels, documentaries and more on all things paranormal. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Alverno College, located at 3400 S. 43rd St.
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