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January 16,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
MKE Punk Fest will present a four-part benefit show for Planned Parenthood, These Doors Stay Open, with a goal to raise more than $5,000 for Planned Parenthood over the course of the four shows throughout 2017.
The first benefit show takes place Feb. 4 at Quarters, 900 E. Center St. in Milwaukee. The event features 20 bands over 12 hours and starts at noon.
The second benefit show is slated ....
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January 11,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
The Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums announced that Shana McCaw would be the museums’ new senior curator.
McCaw’s projects have ranged from curating and directing the Northwestern Mutual Gallery at Cardinal Stritch University; assisting in the design and installation of five exhibitions in partnership with the Chipstone Foundation at the Milwaukee Art Museum; teaching 3-D design,....
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January 10,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
Nomad World Pub has reached an agreement with the retiring owner of The Cardinal Bar in Madison to transition ownership of the bar to Nomad by early spring.
Nomad World Pub is owned by restaurant veteran and entrepreneur Mike Eitel, a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, who frequented the establishment while attending college.
“I’ve always felt The Cardinal is just a special place,....
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January 10,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
Cream City Foundation announced that Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, president and CEO, will be leaving the foundation to serve as Provost of Tiffin University, effective Feb. 27, 2017.
Cream City Foundation’s Board of Directors will be implementing a transition plan and Board Chair Dr. Angelique Harris will lead the president and CEO search, which will be announced in the coming weeks.
Dr. Holbroo....
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Tracking Trump
January 06,2017
by Lisa Neff
The number of protests before, during and after the inauguration of Donald Trump continues to increase.
More than 30 groups have applied for permits to protest in Washington, D.C.
Protests also will be taking place in cities across the nation, including in multiple sites on multiple dates in Wisconsin.
Civil rights attorneys in Washington on Jan. 5 declared victory after the National Park Servi....
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January 06,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
The Milwaukee Art Museum announced the hiring of Casie Simpson as creative director. In the newly created role, Simpson will work with the museum’s leadership team to develop a comprehensive brand identity to engage museum audiences and deepen community connections.
Simpson will also oversee the design department, bringing a wealth of graphic design and management experience to the museum, in....
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January 06,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
Milwaukee’s Five O’Clock Steakhouse recently launched its winter food drive benefiting Hunger Task Force Milwaukee.
Guests who donate a bag of non-perishable food items on Tuesdays to Fridays through April 14, 2017, receive $15 credit towards dinner the evening they dine at Five O'Clock Steakhouse.
Guests who share a photo on social media, tagging @FiveOClockSteak and @HungerTaskForce.mk....
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January 06,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
After 31 years as the music director of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras and conductor of WYSO Youth Orchestra, James Smith will be retiring at the end of WYSO’s 51st season.
After taking over as music director in 1985, Smith oversaw the addition of a brass ensemble, harp choir, chamber music program, the Sinfonietta string orchestra, and the Opus One preparatory string orchestra. Unde....
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January 04,2017
by Wisconsin Gazette
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center announced that it was voted 3rd Best Theatre in the 2016 Milwaukee A-List contest.
“It was a terrific surprise to be voted among the top theatres in the Milwaukee area,” said Rachel Sorce, executive director at SMPAC. “We have many wonderful and loyal patrons, and we thank them for supporting us and posting comments about their experiences during the....
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January 03,2017
by Louis Weisberg
Police in Washington have issued a permit for a demonstration by women’s rights supporters on the day after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The Washington Metropolitan Police Department issued the permit for the Jan. 21 Women’s March on Washington. Police are expecting 200,000 participants.
The event will start near the U.S. Capitol and march along Independence Avenue before d....
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