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A celebration to welcome the return of the Spanish train manufacturer, and honor a local champion for the transit industry, was held at the recently upgraded Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MIS) on November 22. The reception was hosted by All Aboard Wisconsin (AAW) and took place aboard the Caritas, a private passenger railcar that was originally built in 1948 by the Pullman Company. The Caritas was completely refurbished at a 37th and Villard industrial facility on the Northside of Milwaukee in 1983. “So 35 years later, I find myself back aboard a familiar railcar at the fully remodeled Milwaukee Intermodal...

A community gathering of faith and civic leaders was held for the new photo exhibition about the Islamic holy month, on November 21 in the rotunda of Milwaukee City Hall. “The Spirit of Ramadan” photographic exhibit has toured internationally, with a mission to promote the understanding of Muslim cultures and people, and their diversity. Featuring images that celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the exhibit arrived in Milwaukee during a time of post-election uncertainty for the local Muslim community. “I was aware of this particular international photo contest and always considered the possibility of having it come to...

Milwaukee flipped the switch on 2016’s holiday extravaganza, with the official Christmas Tree lighting on November 17 at City Hall. Unseasonably mild weather supported a night of festive celebrations, with high of 72° earlier in the day. The event marked the 103rd continuous year of a Christmas tree celebration in Milwaukee. After New York city, it is the second oldest type of observance in the United States. Previously held at Red Arrow Park for many years, the tree lighting tradition returned to its original location at Wells and Water Streets, in the City Hall planter. “The City Christmas Tree...

The Athena Speakers Bureau hosted “An Evening with Dr. Steve Perry” on November 14 at The Rep’s Quadracci Powerhouse. The theater was filled to capacity with an audience of academia, principals, school board members, business leaders, philanthropists, parents, students, community leaders, and elected representatives. Moderated by Alonzo Kelly, CEO of Kelly Leadership Group, the event was followed by roundtable discussions about transforming Milwaukee communities. The program opened with a performance by Chike Johnson, and a welcome by Kalan R. Haywood. Before introducing the guest speaker, Tammy Belton-Davis, CEO of the Athena Speakers Bureau and the event organizer, explained about...

RedLine Milwaukee presented “Revolution Spoken By C.M.P.” on November 12 as a companion to its CultureJam MKE exhibition. The performance was hosted by creative professional Christopher McIntyre Perceptions, and featured local wordsmiths that included Brit Nicole, Thomas Leonard, Samuel Succes Iam Alford, Kavon Cortez-Jones, Javon Shakir Hill, Chad M. Piechocki, Blanche Brown, and Alea Cross. Several dozen visitors attended the public event in support of its message. “Christopher McIntyre Perceptions has been doing amazing things, whether it’s through visual art, or speaking, or film. So I just presented him with the opportunity to do a spoken word event at...