Milwaukee

The United Nations Schools of International Learning (UNSIL) program, a visionary initiative within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) system, is set to host its 9th annual World Fair on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 2,400 students from 17 of the most diverse schools in the city, showcasing their knowledge and understanding of the 193 member countries […]

The highly anticipated 414 Day Festival, presented by MKExpanded and Casablanca, is set to take place on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 in Milwaukee. This day-long celebration aims to highlight the vibrant culture and community of Milwaukee from every angle, offering a diverse array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The festival will be held at 910 E. Keefe Ave from 2 pm-12 am, featuring live music performances across multiple […]

Milwaukee voters will face a critical decision on April 2nd, 2024, that could significantly impact the city's education system and property taxes. The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district is seeking approval for a $252 million referendum to maintain current programming and address a projected $200 million budget shortfall for the 2024-25 school year. Background on the MPS Referendum MPS, the largest school district in Wisconsin with nearly 70,000 students, has […]

Photo by Tom Barrett on Unsplash The city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin will hold general elections on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Voters will decide on key positions at the city and county levels, two statewide referendums, and several school district funding measures. Here's what you need to know to make your voice heard. Key Races to Watch City of Milwaukee Mayor: Incumbent Cavalier Johnson faces challenger David […]

UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts announces the opening of Pipeline. This compassionate and relevant playdemonstrates a mother’s struggle to secure the best future for her son while balancing the desires of the community that molded him. “This is not a lighthearted play, but it is an important one,” said Katie Avila Loughmiller, Director of Pipeline.  The intimacy of this timely conversation comes to the Kenilworth Five-0-Eight stage and raises […]

Scottie Pippen Brings His Bourbon to Milwaukee for a special dinner on Mar 18 Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen will visit Milwaukee on Monday, March 18, for a special dinner at Merriment Social featuring his new bourbon, Digits. The event will offer a rare opportunity to enjoy a curated menu paired with Pippen's whiskey and meet the six-time NBA champion in person. Digits is a collaboration between Pippen and acclaimed […]

The African American Art Alliance (AAAA) is set to honor renowned Milwaukee native and self-taught artist Della Wells in a celebratory evening at the Milwaukee Art Museum on March 20. The event will feature the unveiling of Wells's 2022 collage, "Together," which the Museum recently acquired with support from AAAA. Della Wells's artistic journey is a testament to the power of creativity and self-expression. Born in 1951, Wells discovered her […]