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Lake Park’s 4th of July celebration bonds 105 years of community

“For those who are creating memories here today, trust me, the roots will grow very deep.” – John McGivern Long before fireworks begin at night, people congregate along parade routes, gather around grills, and enjoy a day of shared leisure. The 4th of July brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate American independence. It also preserves the Milwaukee community’s long lasting tradition of uniting as one neighborhood family. Since 1911, the Lake Park Fourth of July Celebration has filled the day with festivities, and hearts with gratitude by knowing what it cost so many to secure our freedom. Each...

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Diane Buck: Restoring historic bronze

Many of Milwaukee’s most historic public art has been cared for by a transplant to the city. Originally from Portland, Diane Buck fell in love with the bronze statues of her new community and worked tirelessly over two decades to see them preserved and restored for future generations. Bronze has been a popular metal for the casting of sculptures from early civilizations. As immigrant settlers arrived in Milwaukee and the fledgling city began its industrial growth, craftsman were hired to create monuments in the tradition of the European custom. | Q&A Q: What led to your interest to identify...

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Andrew B. Williams: God and Robotics

While he is best known for being personally hired by Steve Jobs to work for Apple, Dr. Andrew B. Williams came from a disadvantaged home that struggled with poverty and mental illness.

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Les Paul’s traveling exhibit coming to Lakefront

Installation of Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience is currently underway at Discovery World, with a special grand opening event scheduled for July 16. A dozen new interactive experiences will be unveiled within Discovery World’s Les Paul House of Sound exhibit. The new features include all the elements from an exhibit called Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience, which finished a year-long tour of locations throughout the United States. Discovery World has the honor to be the long-term stop for the exhibit elements. Previously the collection only stopped for a few days along its nation-wide tour. Opening in partnership with the...

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