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All artwork to be sold for less than $100 at Starving Artists’ Show on September 11. Since 1968, Mount Mary University’s Starving Artists’ Show has been offering professional artwork at an affordable price. This year’s show, with all artwork priced at $100 or less, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, on Mount Mary’s front lawn. Over 200 local and national artists will be participating in the show, which is a yearly favorite among art lovers. Fiber art, pottery, photography, drawings, glass art, jewelry, metal art, wood art and more will be for sale....

Local leaders call on community to shape vision, priorities and strategies of action agenda. On August 5, the Greater Milwaukee Committee in partnership with the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Urban League and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced the MKE United Greater Downtown Action Agenda (MKE United), an effort to create a shared, inclusive vision for Greater Downtown Milwaukee, supported by a strategic Action Agenda that will make that vision a reality. “Milwaukee is experiencing unprecedented downtown development,” said Milwaukee Mayor, Tom Barrett. “Working together, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage those developments to create more equitable benefit...

The stark reality of the challenges and work needed to address the extensive state of poverty in Milwaukee County were clear at the conclusion of SDC’s Summit on Poverty held Tuesday, August 2. Hundreds of attendees representing all aspects of the community – educational institutions, community and faith-based organizations, the business community and residents, were committed and motivated to develop an action plan for implementation in the community. The world-renowned Dr. Joy DeGruy kicked-off the summit with a powerful two and a half hour presentation on trauma to an audience that was fully captivated. Following a rousing standing ovation...

Off Broadway at the Marcus Center welcomes Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience to the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for one night only on Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 pm. Rave On re-invents the ordinary tribute show with an electrifying, high-energy, rock n’ roll extravaganza featuring America’s Premiere Buddy Holly interpreter, Billy McGuigan, who is a dead-ringer for the legendary rocker. Backed by the rockin’ Rave On Band, their incredible musicianship help to ignite the stage and breathe new life into the music of Buddy Holly. “Rave On is the best Buddy Holly show out there.” – Tommy...

The program will provide 25 scholarships annually for four years to underrepresented students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program. In order to promote diversity among mental health providers, the federal Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) awarded a $2.6 million grant to Mount Mary University to establish a scholarship program for master’s students in the field of counseling. The Succeed Scholars Program will provide 25 scholarships annually for four years to underrepresented students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program. “With the Succeed Scholar Program, we will continue to grow the diversity of our student population...

It’s no-go for Pokémon GO on roadways & railways. Take safety to the next level, and join Wisconsin in keeping Pokémon out of the driver’s seat. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) State Patrol warns motorists not to let the Pokémon craze drive them crazy. The mobile gaming app lets players catch Pokémon in real life and in real time using a phone’s GPS and augmented reality settings. However, this creates real-world hazards for users. Wisconsin State Patrol is reporting drivers distracted by the popular new gaming app. Wisconsin alone has already experienced two Pokémon GO-related crashes. Simply, distracted...