The 7th Annual Día de los Muertos Parade took place in the Walker Square and Walker’s Point neighborhoods on Saturday, Oct. 29.
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Walker’s Point arts center hosts annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration
The Walker’s Point Center for the Arts kicked off its 24th annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration with an opening night reception displaying colorful ofrendas decorated with items representing loved ones in the artists’ lives.
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Refugee children visit installation at Haggerty Art Museum
Students from the Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language’s refugee program viewed an art installation that involved students from their school at Marquette University’s Haggerty Museum of Art.
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Plymouth Church conference focuses on ‘reviving peace’
Building on last year’s conference on “Reviving Justice,” Plymouth Church, UCC, hosted a two-day event on Sept. 24 and 25 called “Reviving Peace.” About 140 people attended the conference, which sought to provide opportunities for attendees to learn about diverse spiritual traditions, and to make new connections for peace work.
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UNCOM’s 9th annual Walk for Wellness steps off at COA Goldin Center
The threat of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds of participants in UNCOM’s ninth annual Walk for Wellness, which promotes healthy eating and active living.
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We Got This celebrates third season mentoring black youth
We Got This, a community improvement program created by activist Andre Lee Ellis, recently finished its third season at the garden located on N. 9th and W. Ring streets. After a day of working in the garden, the young men and their mentors participated in a closing ceremony to congratulate all involved in the program.
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Northside YMCA Healthy Kids Day promotes positive start to school year
The Northside YMCA hosted an afternoon of healthy fun, free health screenings and a school supplies giveaway.
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Fourth annual Bronzeville Week opens with cultural and art festival
Music, dancing, food, shopping, games, art and culture drew the community out to North Avenue on the first day of Bronzeville Week.
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Organizers pleased with city’s newest concert series in Mitchell Park
The Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative and Milwaukee County Parks partnered to create Milwaukee’s newest concert series — Music in Mitchell Park.
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Jazz in the Hood moves to new Bronzeville location
At the 4th annual Jazz in the Hood, Milwaukee residents celebrated music and art, and raised awareness about bone marrow donations.