Over the summer, NNS photographer Sue Vliet captured images of murals around town, from lesser-known artworks to familiar favorites to pieces whose paint is still wet.
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On the walls: An (admittedly) incomplete guide to murals on the South Side
Over the summer, NNS photographer Sue Vliet captured images of murals around town, from lesser-known artworks to familiar favorites to pieces whose paint is still wet.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, Photos
Adult graduates finally get their day in the spotlight
About 225 adult students were honored last week for earning General Educational Development, or GED, certificates, High School Equivalency diplomas and Emerging Scholars diplomas during a special ceremony at Milwaukee Area Technical College’s downtown campus.
Posted inMenomonee Valley, Multimedia, Photos
Hank Aaron State Trail celebrates 20 years
City leaders and residents gathered earlier this month to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hank Aaron State Trail as well as the reopening of its west end.
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MKE Urban Stables set to make history
The $5.65 million project at 143 E. Lincoln Ave. is expected to open in January 2020 and will serve as the new home for the Milwaukee Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit.
Posted inKinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Multimedia, Photos
Artwork representing river deities beautifies parkway along KK River
Gabriela Riveros, a Milwaukee-based illustrator, has created an art installation along the Kinnickinnic River in Pulaski Park.
Posted inMultimedia, Photos
Construction professionals use their skills to help feed the hungry
Food-themed structures made from canned goods filled the City Hall Rotunda in a charity event.
Posted inConcordia, Multimedia, Photos
Neighborhood House invites community to Giving Thanks Potluck
Neighborhood House recently invited community members to enjoy a Giving Thanks Potluck.
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Garden Homes mural by Milwaukee artist unveiled
A mural depicting the history and resilience of the historic Garden Homes neighborhood was unveiled at a recent ceremony at the corner of Atkinson and Teutonia avenues.
Posted inMultimedia, Photos, Walker Square
WPCA celebrates Día de Los Muertos with exhibition
Between now and Nov. 17, the Walker’s Point Center for the Arts will be featuring the 26th annual Día de los Muertos exhibition.