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Each year, First Stage sponsors an “Amplify Reading Series.” Beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 4, Ty Defoewill read the play, “Big City Harmony,” as part of the series. (Photo provided by First Stage)

1. Native American Heritage Month at the Milwaukee Public Museum: The month of November

Milwaukee Public Museum has partnered with the Potawatomi Casino Hotel to offer special programming to celebrate Native American Heritage Month throughout November. You can learn about the traditions and contributions of Native Americans. The museum, located 800 W. Wells St., will grant free admission to Wisconsin tribal members. More information here.

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2.  “Mapping Racism and Resistance in Milwaukee County”: Saturday, Nov. 4

The Redress Movement, an inclusive organization that combats racism in Milwaukee County, seeks  feedback from community members on a project called “Mapping Racism and Resistance in Milwaukee County.” This discussion will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St. More information here.

3.  Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District Quarterly Meeting: Saturday, Nov. 4

The quarterly meeting of the Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District and Community Development Alliance will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the St. Marcus Burleigh Campus, 110 W. Burleigh St. Discussions will center on neighborhood improvements. Register here.  More information here.

4.  “Biscuits and Beer”: Saturday, Nov. 4

Chained Dogs Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization that saves dogs that are chained and neglected. It invites the community to its first “Biscuits and Beer” event from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, 1920 S. 37th St. Admission is $5, and individuals are welcome to donate dog food. This family friendly event will feature a chili contest, dog peanut butter licking contest and a pumpkin-carving contest. More information here.

5.  “Big City Harmony”: Saturday, Nov. 4

Each year, First Stage sponsors an “Amplify Reading Series.” Beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 4, Ty Defoewill read the play, “Big City Harmony,” as part of the series. The play tells the story of Harmony, an Anishinaabe girl on a journey of self-discovery and culture. The reading will be held at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St.  “Pay what you choose” admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis with a minimum ticket price of $10 per person. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.