Author: Lee Matz

The 37th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest took place from August 17 to 20, celebrating the world’s largest commemoration of Celtic music and culture.

“We are excited to be a part of the Wisconsin Main Street Program. As we work toward bringing new businesses and creating more vibrancy in the commercial district, the Wisconsin Main Street program will provide valuable tools and resources to help make Milwaukee’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive the best of the nearly 900 King Drives in the nation.” – Deshea Agee The Historic King Drive Business Improvement District (BID) No. 8 became the state’s 34th Wisconsin Main Street community on August 22, and is the only organization in the state to earn the designation in 2017. The...

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) chapter of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee (FUSM) held a public vigil against White Supremacy outside of its church after Sunday Worship Service on August 20.

“Supporting MPS students by helping them have the supplies they need while at school is just one way we are activating the community to hope make Milwaukee a better place. 88Nine is committed to supporting our community. Whether that be supporting the local music scene or education efforts. Our mission is to be a catalyst in creating a better more inclusive and engaged Milwaukee.” – Ken Sumka, Assistant Program Director at 88Nine. Members of New Age Narcissism, solo artists Lex Allen, WebsterX, Siren, Q then Sun, Lorde Fred33, and Bo Triplex partnered with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee for the station’s...

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) opened its doors to the public for free on August 12, a gift made possible by a community program from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF). Since it was officially chartered in 1882, the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) has provided generations of area residents with immersive learning experiences that inspired curiosity, introduced unknown worlds, and offered memorable environments for quality time with family. The Gifts to the Community program has offered unique opportunities for individuals from the Milwaukee area to make personal associations, while showcasing the positive resources of the metro region. Over the last...