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The Milwaukee Film Festival revealed on June 28 its first eight films in honor of the 8th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival, which takes place September 22 to October 6, 2016. The initial lineup announcement includes a screening of Metropolis featuring live musical accompaniment from the world-renowned Alloy Orchestra, the Milwaukee premiere of French thriller Neither Heaven Nor Earth, and a 30th anniversary screening of David Lynch’s iconic Blue Velvet. In addition to the films below, the Milwaukee Film Festival will be presenting the brand new Cine Sin Fronteras program this year, which focuses on stories of the Latinx diaspora. Jeanette...

Marquette University’s Opus College of Engineering and College of Business Administration have joined Milwaukee-based manufacturer Rexnord to develop an immersive, four-week experience to give early career engineers business fundamentals. The new program, Bridge to Business for Engineers, is being launched through a $1 million gift from Rexnord. “Rexnord is making an excellent investment in our region’s future,” said Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell. “From my work with Milwaukee corporate leaders and young professionals, I know this program will have great value for all involved — including our university’s engineering and business faculty and staff.” “We are excited to...

As part of his 2016 Walk “100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge,” Mayor Tom Barrett will walk through the Westown area of Downtown Milwaukee, starting at Old World 3rd Street and Juneau on Wednesday, June 29th at Noon. The Westown neighborhood is home to many catalytic development projects including: the new Bucks arena, Grand Avenue Mall re-development, Marquette University Athletic Performance Research Facility, UW-Panther Arena upgrades and other multi-family housing projects. The walk will make its way south down Old World 3rd Street past Pere Marquette Park towards West Wisconsin Avenue and end at downtown’s favorite lunch destination, the...

The 35th annual Bastille Days presented by Columbia St. Mary’s returns downtown to Cathedral Square Park on July 14 – 17 with a lavish showcase of food, libations and endless opportunities for sampling. The four-day festival boasts free cooking demonstrations, ticketed wine tastings and 30 eateries serving authentic French and Cajun cuisines. With a variety of specialty food and drinks, fest-goers will savor the taste of France right in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Free Chef, Wine, Beer & Spirits Demos Foodies will find inspiration to spice up mealtime during the festival’s daily cooking demos, Thursday through Sunday at...

Signing agreement during Pride Month opens doors to July LGBT Business Builder Event. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Wisconsin Office signed a Strategic Alliance Memoranda (SAM’s) with the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (HWCC) on June 22. SBA and the LGBT Chamber also announced details of the upcoming LGBT Business Builder event in Milwaukee, the eleventh in a national series. According to Eric Ness, Wisconsin’s SBA District Director, “These agreements formalize the positive relationships our office has developed with both chambers of commerce and their executive directors. SBA is committed to helping...

With a construction boom in Milwaukee that hasn’t been seen in decades, there are job opportunities for workers who possess the right kinds of skills and knowledge. A key information session is set for Tuesday, June 28 for people looking to begin acquiring those skills, according to Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II. Alderman Stamper said the Social Development Commission (SDC) will be holding special, multifaceted construction training classes starting in July, and the information session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28 at 1730 W. North Ave. is a must for those who want to apply for the classes....