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

March 12, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

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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Riverwest 24 bike ride strives to create ‘feeling of togetherness’

February 19, 2018 by Dean Bibens Leave a Comment

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For 24 hours each year, the Riverwest 24 bike ride transforms 4.5 miles of public streets into a rolling community-building experience.

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MHSA senior wins national YoungArts award for jazz singing

February 9, 2018 by Rachel Kubik Leave a Comment

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Princess Vaulx, a senior at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, won a merit award from the National YoungArts Foundation for vocal jazz.

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AWE provides opportunity for student artists to ‘feel successful and connected’

February 5, 2018 by Rachel Kubik Leave a Comment

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Artists Working in Education has successfully connected artists with community members and more than 60,000 youth to create large and small pieces of art.

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Silver City shines a light on Asian restaurants throughout February

January 31, 2018 by Margaret Cannon Leave a Comment

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Three Asian restaurants are participating in Silver City’s annual “Phobruary” event, featuring pho, a traditional Asian soup, for $5.

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Arts educator responds to tragedy through art

January 8, 2018 by Brian Boyle Leave a Comment

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In the wake of a family tragedy 10 years ago, Darren Hill and his brother inspire and educate Milwaukee youth through art.

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Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration invites people to remember loved ones

November 2, 2017 by Lydia Slattery Leave a Comment

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The eighth annual Dia de los Muertos Parade Milwaukee celebrated deceased loved ones with art, music, dance and food.

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Developer buys Reader’s Choice building to house nonprofits

November 1, 2017 by Andrea Waxman 3 Comments

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Nonprofit real estate developer CUPED Corp. has purchased the property that formerly housed the Reader’s Choice bookstore and plans to redevelop the building for Jazale’s Art Studio and Grateful Girls.

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Garfield Art House Party celebrates grand opening of Historic Garfield Apartments

October 30, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker Leave a Comment

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Music, art, history and culture came together as the newly renovated apartment building in the Bronzeville neighborhood prepares to open its doors to its first residents this week.

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Hmong community members praise TV show highlighting ‘invisible community’

October 23, 2017 by Leah Harris Leave a Comment

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Members of the city’s Hmong community see the new Nyob Zoo Milwaukee TV show, the only program in the state geared specifically to them, as an opportunity for their voices to be heard.

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

Riverwest 24 bike ride strives to create ‘feeling of togetherness’

MHSA senior wins national YoungArts award for jazz singing

AWE provides opportunity for student artists to ‘feel successful and connected’

Silver City shines a light on Asian restaurants throughout February

Arts educator responds to tragedy through art

Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration invites people to remember loved ones

Developer buys Reader’s Choice building to house nonprofits

Garfield Art House Party celebrates grand opening of Historic Garfield Apartments

Hmong community members praise TV show highlighting ‘invisible community’

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