Janus College Preparatory & Arts Academies has opened another arm, the Janus Liberal Arts High School. Here’s what you need to know.
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Milwaukee program uses the arts to empower city’s youths
Janus College Preparatory & Arts Academies Inc. aims to strengthen its efforts to help Milwaukee youths thrive.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Black Arts MKE marks 10 years with full lineup
This summer marks the 10th anniversary season of Black Arts MKE and the third year of the MKE Black Theatre Festival, which runs from Aug. 8 to Aug. 25.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Greater Together Challenge finalists tackle segregation with range of ideas
Fifteen finalists have been selected from more than 130 submissions to the Greater Together Challenge to dismantle segregation in Milwaukee.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Ballroom dance competition keeps students on their toes
Students at 50 Milwaukee schools are preparing to participate in an upcoming ballroom and tap dance competition at the Bradley Center.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Washington Park multicultural event highlights immigrant cultures
Featuring Hmong and Somali dancing and history presentations, a recent Washington Park gathering showcased the neighborhood’s diverse cultures.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Education, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
‘Be Girl Project’ teaches leadership through urban arts
TRUE Skool’s urban arts program for teens has expanded an initiative to arm girls with knowledge, skills and networks to prepare them for leadership roles.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Gospel singers raise their voices to help build new health clinic
Lovers of gospel music and those who always have wanted to experience it will come together at a “Gospel Jubilee” to raise money for a new Lisbon Avenue Community Health Center.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News
TRUE Skool prepares for grand opening at Grand Avenue mall
TRUE Skool starts its 10th year in a large new home on the lower level of The Shops of Grand Avenue’s Plankinton Building. The urban arts program for teens will kick off a series of anniversary events with a grand opening on Gallery Night.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Education, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Art picks up ‘STEAM’ at TEDxHarambee
TEDxHarambee focused on using the arts as a tool to foster creativity and innovation in addressing societal issues.