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NNS Video: A new chapter: Dasha Kelly Hamilton’s next big adventure

November 13, 2019 by Karen Slattery 6 Comments

Dasha Kelly Hamilton has a way with words, and the City of Milwaukee is honoring her for that gift as the poet laureate for the Milwaukee Public Library. Kelly Hamilton has a history of using her writing as a springboard to help others express themselves.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

OPINION: ‘A ritual that keeps me directly connected to my indigenous roots and land’: Reflections on Día de los Muertos

November 1, 2019 by Nicole Acosta Leave a Comment

For me, the days that we honor the dead is a ritual that keeps me directly connected to my indigenous roots and land and is also critical to the act of self-preservation and political resistance.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Community Voices

OPINION: ‘More than face painting and colorful skull decorations’: Reflections on Día de los Muertos

October 31, 2019 by Jacobo Lovo Leave a Comment

The managing director of Latino Arts, Inc. reflects on how his gallery’s long-running traditions during Día de los Muertos brings together community members to both learn and create ofrendas — altars for loved ones who have passed.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Community Voices

OPINION: ‘I give gratitude to life and death all year long’: Reflections on Día de Muertos

October 30, 2019 by Celeste Contreras 1 Comment

The founder of Milwaukee’s Day of the Dead Parade reflects on the importance of importance of Días de Muertos in her personal life and in the community.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Community Voices

Milwaukee PBS announces air times for Bronzeville documentary

October 22, 2019 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 9 Comments

Milwaukee PBS has released the dates and times when it will air the documentary, “Remembering Bronzeville.”

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

On the walls: More neighborhood murals you should see

October 17, 2019 by Sue Vliet Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Amani, Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, News, North, Photos, Sherman Park

On the walls: An (admittedly) incomplete guide to murals on the South Side

October 16, 2019 by Sue Vliet Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Menomonee Valley, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, News, Photos, South, Walker Square

Ruling the runway, making the grade

August 9, 2019 by Mark Doremus Leave a Comment

Colorful costumes, nails, hair and makeup dominate the stage as cosmetology students show off their best work in MATC’s Cooley Auditorium. 

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

History in motion: Ailey II. 6 Milwaukee troupes. 1 big weekend of dance.

July 19, 2019 by Caroline White Leave a Comment

Nō Studios is hosting a dance fest featuring performances from the renowned Ailey II dance company based in New York City and six Milwaukee dance troupes.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park

‘Leveling the playing field’: What’s happened since a 2013 report revealed the deplorable state of outdoor recreational and athletic facilities for our kids? It turns out a lot.

July 8, 2019 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Six years ago, a report revealed poor conditions for MPS’ outdoor recreational and athletic facilities. Since then, millions in improvements have been made, with more to come.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News

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