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A new immersive exhibition featuring photographic prints by Jan Serr opened on October 15 at The Warehouse, bringing a stunning collection of images to Milwaukee that documented China during its era of modernization. The sixty-four photographic works in “CHINA: Then & Now – Jan Serr” focus on Asia’s ancient Middle Kingdom. They depict the “Old Town” Hutong neighborhood streets, the restful Scholar’s Garden, and the ultra-contemporary world of Maglev bullet trains traveling 375 miles per hour. The exhibition is a visual presentation of the passing of time in China. Mirroring these efforts represented in Serr’s subject matter, the collection...

As a resident of Milwaukee, the daughter of Bruce J. Kremer wanted to see her father’s wartime photographs preserved. That led her to the Milwaukee County Historical Society, and the attention of Assistant Archivist Steve Schaffer. Schaffer received a call from a donor, asking if MCHS would be interested in a collection of slides taken at the end of the Korean War. Kremer was not a local resident, but his daughter lived in Milwaukee. After Schaffer suggested alternative institutions to give the photo collection, it was mutually decided that MCHS was the best fit. “I wanted to see the...

The Milwaukee Brewers, City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 celebrated the start of the ballclub’s fourth consecutive trip to the postseason with an October 6 announcement. Several Milwaukee buildings and iconic landmarks will light up in the team colors of blue and yellow. Fans were asked to show their spirit by wearing their favorite Brewers gear on October 8, and flood social media feeds with #ClawsUpMKE, as the Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves in their first game of the National League Division Series (NLDS). “We are showing our colors, literally, in support of the Brewers. This...

A special candlelight vigil was held at Milwaukee City Hall to honor the life and service of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 27. Members of the public, activists, and civic leaders offered inspirational tributes to Justice Ginsberg’s contributions and legacy. Attendance at the event represented a diverse gathering from areas touched by the life’s work of Justice Ginsburg, including from the justice system, voting rights, reproductive rights, and the arts. “The opening invocation, in tribute to RBG, set the tone for the evening,” said Rev. Lee Ann Dzelzkalns. “It guided us through her inspiration, to support...