Rapper Coo Coo Cal’s new video ‘a love letter to Milwaukee’

July 9, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

As Coo Coo Cal’s first major single since 2001, “Home” has been seen by more than 10,000 YouTube viewers and drawn the attention of fellow rappers.

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Two new Silver City public art installations reflect neighborhood pride

July 2, 2018 by Abby Ng 1 Comment

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New art pieces, on 35th Street and National Avenue, and 37th and Pierce streets, aim to attract people to local businesses, slow down traffic and build neighborhood identity.

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Arts @ Large to celebrate beginning of historic building renovation

June 4, 2018 by Jenny Whidden 2 Comments

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Last month, Arts @ Large closed the financing deal for the renovation of its new Walker’s Point building. The nonprofit art education organization will celebrate with a construction kick-off event.

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Mad Hot Ballroom teaches dance, life lessons to Milwaukee-area students

May 30, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 2 Comments

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Fourth and fifth-grade students from 50 Milwaukee-area schools recently gathered for the Mad Hot Ballroom competition, which included salsa, tango and swing dances.

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Students celebrate African and Latino cultures through drum and dance

May 25, 2018 by Abby Ng Leave a Comment

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Milwaukee Public Theatre’s Bembé Drum and Dance hosted a show called Journey the Atlantic, which bridged cultures from the North and South sides of Milwaukee.

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North Side artist Evelyn Patricia Terry curates ‘little gem’ gallery

April 18, 2018 by Sydney Czyzon, Jenny Whidden and Grace Connatser 2 Comments

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Evelyn Patricia Terry showcases artwork in her home art gallery, but despite her past international success, she lacks funding for much-needed renovations.

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Slam poetry competition offers opportunity for teens’ voices to be heard

March 19, 2018 by Rachel Kubik Leave a Comment

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Six teens from Milwaukee high schools were selected by a team of judges to travel to Houston for the Brave New Voices final competition in July.

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Male MPS students inspired by ‘Black Panther’ themes of positivity, unity

March 15, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker 3 Comments

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Boys from seven area middle and high schools attended a special showing of “Black Panther,” followed by a reflection session, where they discussed how the film applies to their lives.

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Ernie Haines wants to put Wisconsin ‘on the map’ in boxing

March 12, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

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Ernie Haines started teaching a self-defense class six years ago because his child was being bullied. Before he knew it, he was running one of the top boxing organizations in Wisconsin for professional fighters.

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