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Milwaukee Public Library gets haunted for Library Loud Days

Posted by Staff | Oct 25, 2016 |

Library Loud Days continued with free Haunted Central events and interactive workshops. The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) invited visitors to shriek freely, pardon the screams, and leave their inside voices at the front door once again. In a continuing effort to dispel the notion that libraries are silent establishments that collect books, the latest Library Loud Days event took place over the October 22 weekend. Haunted Central was hosted at MPL’s Central Library location at 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue. It became one giant haunted house for all ages. There was haunted-themed activities throughout the building and the main attraction,...

Gloria Steinem: An entrepreneur for social change

Posted by Staff | Oct 21, 2016 |

“A smart guy wrote the golden rule, you should treat other people the way you want to be treated. But I think for smart women, we often have to reverse it. We have to remember to treat ourselves as well as we treat other people.” – Gloria Steinem To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the organization hosted a celebration on October 14 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, featuring Gloria Steinem as the keynote speaker. Gloria Steinem is a feminist icon, known for her groundbreaking writing and political activism. She has spent a lifetime crusading for women’s...

Planned Parenthood commemorates 80 years in Wisconsin

Posted by Staff | Oct 18, 2016 |

Planned Parenthood was founded on the revolutionary idea that women should have the information and health care they need to live strong, healthy lives, and fulfill their dreams. Over the past 100 years nationally, and for 80 years in Wisconsin, Planned Parenthood (PPWI) has been providing health care, education, and advocacy to keep people safe, healthy, and strong. “Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin started with one small clinic in Milwaukee in 1935,” said Teri Huyck, CEO of PPWI. “For many of our patients, Planned Parenthood is their only source of health care. From sex education, to STD testing and treatment,...

More than $300K awarded during Milwaukee Film Fest 2016

Posted by Staff | Oct 16, 2016 |

The 8th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival attracted 76,899 attendees over its two week run, for an 8% increase over 2015. This year’s festival included 283 films from 51 countries at five venues and saw continued growth, with 87 sold-out screenings. Winning the 2016 Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Awards were feature film Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise and short film Joe’s Violin. Executive Producer Raymond C. Lambert of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, which played in the Black Lens Program, attended the festival. In the documentary focusing on her prolific accomplishments, Maya Angelou received the...

Dr. Lester Carter recognized by Common Council for lifetime of community service

Posted by Staff | Oct 13, 2016 |

The Milwaukee Common Council honored a pillar of the North Side community, pharmacist and entrepreneur Dr. Lester Carter, during its regular meeting on October 11. Dr. Carter first opened Carter Drug Store at 2400 W. Burleigh St. in 1968, and served members of his community for nearly 50 years. Lines of people would form to seek his medical advice and expertise. Alderman Khalif J. Rainey said Dr. Carter was well known for his gentle nature, and treated each of his patients with respect and courtesy during their private consultations. When Lester Carter opened his drug store at 2400 W....

Comedian Gaffigan to donate ticket sales to Riverwest food pantry

Posted by Staff | Oct 12, 2016 |

Jim Gaffigan, one of the biggest comedians in America, announced he is adding a fourth show at the Pabst Theater in December and 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Milwaukee’s Riverwest Food Pantry. Tickets begin on sale Wednesday, October 12th at noon. Fans can only purchase tickets for the extra performance on December 30 at 9:30 pm through Riverwest Food Panty’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/riverwestfoodpantry “I’ll be doing a show at the Pabst Theater where all the proceeds will go to benefit the Riverwest Food Pantry. Which is a very unique place that not only with obtaining food...