Brian Litzsey, 53, serves as the senior director for Milwaukee Recreation, a department of Milwaukee Public Schools, where he oversees a $37 million budget.
Arts and Recreation
Arts and Recreation
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COA ends contracts with MKE REC, leaving some after-school and summer programs in limbo
COA Youth and Family Centers has ended a 30-year partnership with Milwaukee Recreation that provided after-school programs, summer programming, access to overnight camps and family events through Community Learning Centers.
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Opinion: How I fell in love with Scouting and why I recommend it to every family
In the years since my son has joined his troop, he has turned off his phone, and left his bedroom and our neighborhood a lot.
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Comedian talks about his new comedy special and what he’s learned along the way
Mike Kobin, longtime Milwaukee comedian, reflects on his journey toward taping his first hour-long comedy special and the work and collaborations that made it possible.
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Bembé Drum & Dance: A vibrant hub for celebrating Afro-Latino culture
Bembé Drum & Dance began as an extracurricular program for Milwaukee Public Schools students. Now the organization has its first physical location at 611 S. Layton Blvd.
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Here are ways you can celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Milwaukee
Find out where you can celebrate the life of renowned civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. around Milwaukee in observance of MLK Day.
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Here are resources to help you keep the holiday season affordable
Organizations across Milwaukee are hosting dinners, toy drives, giveaways and clothing drives for you to have a joyous holiday.
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Scholarship seeks to bring ‘new voices’ to Milwaukee’s improv scene
A local improv comedy theater is offering a scholarship for “new voices” to enroll in a class for free.
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NNS Spotlight: How City Champs uses martial arts to build confidence in kids
Milwaukee nonprofit City Champs offers free martial arts classes to help Milwaukee youths build confidence while eliminating financial barriers to such training.
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Milwaukee youths take to the stage to showcase their talents
Grace Weber’s Music Lab hosts monthly open mic sessions for students to present their talents and meet professionals in the music industry.