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The Milwaukee Art Museum announced that it will reopen to the public on July 16, with free admission for all visitors for one month. Museum Members will have the opportunity to visit beginning one week earlier, on July 9. Thanks to a gift from the Krei Family in Memory of Melinda, Museum admission will be free through August 16 to welcome back the community, especially first responders and essential workers. The Museum is also modifying its hours, including opening a half hour earlier, which will be reserved for high-risk visitors. “The Milwaukee Art Museum has been an institution that...

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which has killed more than 120,000 Americans and infected 9 million people worldwide, face masks have become ubiquitous as people with regard for their health and the safety of others step out of social isolation. With the habit also comes new challenges for skin care. Although masks are important for protection, they also may be causing skin irritation or even acne, and as a result. The problem has become so mainstream across social media that there is name for the new condition, “Maskne.” Health and beauty experts have begun sharing their suggestions...

As part of Milwaukee Film’s ongoing commitment to operate and restore the historic Oriental Theatre, the nonprofit announced on June 23 that it will remain closed. Because of ongoing health concerns surrounding COVID-19, Milwaukee Film plans to use the summer to finish extensive renovations to the main and east theaters. “Our operations have been highly disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, which has created significant uncertainty over when we’ll be able to safely open our doors again to large crowds,” said Jonathan Jackson, CEO and artistic director for Milwaukee Film. “We are, however, able to safely embark on several long-planned...

As more travelers take to the skies this summer, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced important travel information on June 25 to share with the public as passenger traffic gradually returns to the Airport. There are special procedures in place to ensure passenger health and safety at MKE. To limit the amount of people in each area, and to provide for the safest experience possible, passengers are asked to do the following: Always wear a face covering while in the airport and onboard the aircraft. Remain six feet away from other people to the greatest extent possible. Avoid congregating...