By Ana Martinez-Ortiz About 15 years ago, Sybille Hamilton began taking a serious interest in gardening. For her, it’s about being outside and watching the flowers bloom, grow and look magnificent. In 2012, she joined the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Garden Club. “I’ve learned so much and have had so many opportunities to travel to see […]
Skylight Music Theatre Presents “Raisin”: A Story of Unconditional Love and Family
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Almost everyone is familiar with the opening line of the poem “Harlem” by Langston Hughes. “What happens to a dream deferred?” The short but impactful poem has inspired many including playwright Lorraine Hansberry, the author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” which opens with said poem. The play follows Walter Lee and […]
Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Is a Study of Texture and Colors
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When does a common object become a piece of art? When an artist picks it up and decides its purpose is not merely practical but worthy as a medium to create art. Such is the case with the fiber yarn and paper yarn used by textile artist Christy Matson. Matson’s work is […]
Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope
This year marks Paulette Gill’s 20th anniversary as a city bus driver. The mild-mannered Madison, Wisconsin, resident loves her job and cheerfully greets each patron who steps onto her bus. In recent years, however, Gill has noticed a surge in the number of angry riders. One customer became so disruptive that, despite repeated attempts to […]
A Tool for Parents and A Gift For Children “Magical Black Tears: A Protest Story”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Dreams are interesting things. Some dreams escape as soon as one opens their eyes, others linger far into one’s waking hours and some remain in one’s mind long enough to come true. Such is the case with a nightmare turned dream that Decoteau J. Irby had several years ago. It was 2016, […]
Catera Releases New “Artist Eats” Video Featuring SistaStrings, Flour Girl & Flame
Collaborations with local musicians, restaurants, and venues prove innovation is key in a pandemic Early in the COVID-19 crisis, small businesses and the performing arts industry struggled to find a way forward. Shortly after vaccines were made available to more residents, Kennita Hickman, owner and chief content curator of Catera, rose to the occasion and […]
Marcus Performing Arts Center Wants Everyone to Come and Enjoy the Show
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When someone hears the word violin, their first thought is probably classical music, but the music group Black Violin takes that idea and spins it on its head. The duo is made up of two classically trained musicians known as Kev Marcus and Wil B. Their style is a combination of classical […]
“Dancing Granny” Celebrates the Beauty of Community and Collaboration
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Folklore – no matter which part of the world it is from – tends to have a life of its own. While they take on new forms or iterations the message, lessons and timelessness remain the same. It’s why many of the stories and characters from way back then continue to exist […]
Love, Laughter and Civil Rights: First Stage Performs ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham’
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Twenty-five years ago, Christopher Paul Curtis’ first book “The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963” was published. The story, narrated by middle child Kenny Watson, follows the Watson’s trip from Flint, Michigan to Birmingham, Alabama. The story begins with Kenny lying behind the couch. He recounts the events leading up the family’s […]
Milwaukee Native Launches ‘Hair Dope’ A New Color Line
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Hair plays a big role when it comes to achieving a certain look. For many people, achieving the right hair style is as important as picking the right outfit. While everyone’s styles vary, one hair stylist is hoping to make it easier for everyone to style up their hair how they choose […]
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