Author: Correspondent

Based upon the book “Mockingbird” by Kathryn Erskine and adapted for the stage by Julie Jensen, the First Stage performance will run from March 24 to April 9 and is suggested for families with teens. First Stage continues its 30th anniversary season with “Mockingbird,” based on the young adult novel by Kathryn Erskine, winner of the National Book Award. The story explores the poignant story of how the perseverance of one girl can change an entire community. “Caitlin navigates her community’s journey through the aftermath of a tragedy and healing even as she herself strives to find her own...

County Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic will host a grand re-opening celebration at the Pulaski Park pavilion on March 8, celebrating the completion of renovations to the pavilion which has been closed for nearly 10 years. The event will also provide community members an opportunity to learn about a new “futsal” court that could replace or add to the existing tennis courts, improvements to the Pulaski Park indoor swimming pool that was previously twice scheduled for closure, as well as improvements in flood control for the park. “My hope is that these renovations act as a catalyst for the renaissance of...

Milwaukee Film began accepting entries for the 9th annual Milwaukee Film Festival on February 28. The festival is in its sixth year of offering free submission for all films and, for the third consecutive year, Milwaukee Film will offer to pay for all work that is screened in the festival. The event runs from September 28 to October 12, 2017. Works of all genres, forms, and lengths will be considered. The deadline for all entries is June 12. Milwaukee Film’s Artistic and Executive Director Jonathan Jackson said, “It’s been four months since our festival ended, and we’re ready to...

Milwaukee Ballet announced the Company’s 48th season on February 27 with a program combining new work with classical repertoire. Milwaukee Ballet opens its season with the return of Pink’s La Bohème, Puccini’s most famous opera reimagined as a ballet. Rodolfo and Mimi’s epic love story is elevated when told through the power of dance. “Our commitment to creating new work is resolute. We continue to find ways to honor our ballet roots whilst also pushing forward with new programming,” said Michael Pink, Artistic Director. The Nutcracker returns for 17 performances including a Sensory Friendly Performance for its second year....

“It is time for the leadership of this nation to try and unite people, not to divide them.” – Mayor Tom Barrett U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the Harry & Rose Samson Family Milwaukee Jewish Community Center (JCC) on February 27 to join a roundtable dialogue with families, staff. and local Milwaukee leaders. Against a backdrop of bomb threats aimed at the Milwaukee JCC and Jewish community centers across the country, and the recent spike in anti-Semitic incidents in America, Senator Baldwin visited JCC Milwaukee to offer support for the Jewish community. “When we turn a blind eye to...

Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by representatives from Ocwen to share the 2016 results of the partnership between the City and the financial services company. Mayor Barrett, Alderman Michael Murphy, and the Ocwen Financial Corporation announced the partnership at the beginning of last year to provide substantial assistance designed to help Milwaukee homeowners who face economic challenges by administering loan modifications as well as low interest loans to help finance critical repairs to homes. In 2016, more than 260 loans were modified, averaging $225 in monthly payment savings for Ocwen borrowers in Milwaukee. In addition, there was a $6...