Adam Carr

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.

What I’d Like To Tell The Next Mayor

Citizens from 10 different areas sound off.

Barrett’s Annual Address Cites Challenges

Delayed by pandemic, his 2021 state-of-the-city-style speech strikes optimistic tone for future.

What’s On the Mind of Voters

Reporters asked residents across the city. Here’s what they said.

Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting

Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.

What To Expect with MPS Reopening

Answers to questions about testing, childcare and sick leave for teachers.

Another Tasty Milwaukee Tour (For Milwaukeeans!)

Adam Carr again serves as guide to unique foodie tour of the city. $10 off for members!

All About Downtown

MOWA’s new space at Saint Kate Hotel celebrates downtown. And why not?

Inside Saint Kate The Arts Hotel

It's an astonishing transformation with so much art. It opens June 4th, but you can see inside now.

Another Fun Milwaukee Tour (for Milwaukeeans!)

Adam Carr again serves as guide to tasty, foodie tour of city. $10 off for members!

MOWA Comes to Downtown

Museum of Wisconsin Art will have a big new space in first floor of Saint Kate Arts Hotel.

How to Increase Black Homeownership

Milwaukee’s black-white gap is 40%. Experts will take on the issue.

Elora Hennessey

"When I think of Milwaukee I think of the vibrancy, community, love, dedication, and perseverance."

Milwaukee Tour (for Milwaukeeans!) Returns

Led by Adam Carr, his last one was a hit. $10 discount for our members. Join the fun!

Sculpture of Community Self-portraits Unveiled

Next Mitchell Street library artist-in-residence announced.

Some Final Memories of Civil Rights Era

Community members share stories, make memes to remember civil rights history.

Milwaukee Tour for Milwaukeeans

Tour guide Adam Carr took us on a wonderful sample of the city's lesser-known delights.

Join the Milwaukee Tour (for Milwaukeeans)

Last tour of 2018 led by Adam Carr, lots of food and drink. $10 discount for our members.

Milwaukee Film Announce Guests at 10th Annual Festival

Oscar winner John Ridley and Emmy winning actress Felicity Huffman to appear on panel in partnership with Nō Studios; Netflix star DeWanda Wise, rapper Speech, and 100+ guests attending the festival

Cream City Cinema Showcases Region’s Diverse Filmmaking Talent

HBO presents new Cream City Cinema Emerging Voices Award to accelerate a local filmmaker’s career

The Milwaukee Tour (for Milwaukeeans!)

Join Adam Carr's tasty tour of city’s most savory spots. Discounted tickets for our members.

New Mural Installation at MPL Mitchell Street Branch Kicks Off “Our Town” Artist Residency

The mural was designed by the library teen interns with support from the artist-in-residence on the project, Erick Ledesma.

LaShawndra Vernon Named Executive Director at Artists Working in Education

Vernon has a wealth of non-profit executive leadership and fund development experience.

Jane’s Walk MKE inspires residents to explore in May

Jane’s Walk MKE is part of a worldwide movement of more than 200 cities hosting free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs.

Planning Underway for “Our Town” Grant, Artist-In-Residence Selected

Collaboration Selected by NEA to be housed at MPL Mitchell Street Branch

Nine new members join Artists Working in Education’s board of directors

In total, AWE is delighted to have nineteen board members who want to ensure Milwaukee area youth have access to the visual arts

Over $140,000 in Cash and Production Services Awarded at Milwaukee Film Festival

$87,000 in cash and over $60,000 in production services awarded

“200 Nights of Freedom” Recalls Marches

200 consecutive nights of events will celebrate open housing marches of 50 years ago.

Valley Week runs September 23-30

Inaugural series of events celebrates Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valle

Milwaukee’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative Announces Summer Talent Search

HERE! to celebrate the people and places of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) area

Milwaukee Film Announces Full Lineup of Cream City Cinema Program

Popular annual program supports local filmmakers with $12,500 in cash prizes to be awarded. WebsterX, The Fatty Acids, and IshDARR music videos to be a part of shorts showcase

NEWaukee and Milwaukee County Partner to Showcase East-West Bus Rapid Transit Project

The Bus Rapid Transit Detour led by Adam Carr will include stops on or within walking distance to the planned BRT line.

Why the Jewish Museum Matters

Current exhibit is example of story telling that strengthens community.

Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing

DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.

30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant

Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”

NNS Announces Membership Program

Unique hyper-local publication seeks support from individual readers and fans.

Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision

Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”

Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision

Keynote and discussion to focus on developing “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”

Unrest in City Began Decades Ago

It is destructive systems, not property, that need to be burned down.

First 2016 NEWaukee Night Market on Wednesday

Popular series returns to W. Wisconsin Ave. on June 15th

Salas Has Cheap Drinks, Good Burgers

There’s no official Happy Hour, but Salas Burgers has cheap drinks all the time.

New mixed-use library to help reinvigorate Mitchell St.

A.W.E. Bus Tour Explores Milwaukee Neighborhoods, New Community Art Projects

Stops include Washington Park, Borchert Field and Riverwest/Harambee

Mr. Milwaukee Tour Guide

You might say Adam Carr is Milwaukier Than Thou. He’s the perfect tour guide for YP Week.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Bus Tour Hosted by Adam Carr

See the City You Know Anew

Opening Night of NEWaukee’s Night Market

Art, music, community and… shopping. Yes, it was all happening at the Night Market.

Mitchell Street Tells Its Story

A new public art project captures the history and people of the near South Side.

Listening to Mitchell announces its Grand Opening on July 11th from 6-­8pm with an immersive audio installation at 723 W. Mitchell

Thomsen & Carr launch multiple entry points to engage with public art installation

Listening to Mitchell, an interactive public art project of image and sound by Sonja Thomsen and Adam Carr, coming to Milwaukee’s Historic Mitchell Street

Seven block temporary public artwork excavates street’s present through the act of listening

7 Can’t Miss YP Week Events

Young Professional Week features some 30 events. Here's our pick of the top seven.

Can Art Transform a Neighborhood?

Art work in Burnham Park, one of four art pieces created as part of the Typeface project, gets good marks from residents.

Envisioning the Seen, March 11

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. (HMI) and the Pabst Theater Foundation have partnered to create an entirely unique conversation series titled Envisioning the Seen. On Monday March 11, twelve dynamic, inspiring Milwaukeeans will gather on stage at the historic Pabst Theater to share their visions for the future of our built environment.