Author: Lee Matz

Created by Carole, a retrospective

An artistic retrospective of Carole Zalenski, who passed away at age 68 on July 7, was featured at the COMB gallery on November 8. “I’ve curated a gallery showing of art created from school to the later days of her life,” said her son, Bill Zalenski. His mother Carole had suffered from the affects of dementia for the past few years. The event was his way to honor the depth of her creativity before the illness took her health. On display were dozens of paintings, illustrations, and sculptures that Carole had produced. The gallery showing also helped raise awareness...

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Map: A Walk Across Milwaukee

A look at the city’s decay and momentum for renewal Inspired by the HOME GR/OWN story for development and urban transformation, the Milwaukee Independent photo documented a walk across the city, as a geographical reference with images for future news reports about community projects, from Lake Drive to 60th Street along the North Avenue corridor. The trek passed through the East Side, Riverwest, Brewers Hill, Halyard Park, Lindsay Heights, Park West, Metcalfe Park, Sherman Park, and Uptown neighborhoods of Milwaukee. The North Avenue Corridor. 84 blocks. 5.5 miles. 4 hours on foot. Extended CoveragePhoto ©Vintage © Map: A Walk...

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