Join us for Gallery Night & Day MKE at MIAD on Friday, Jan. 21, 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. View two new exhibitions in MIAD’s galleries. Free admission. PRESENCE & PERSISTENCE: VISIONS OF AMERICAN BLACKNESS Frederick Layton Gallery The work of Sandra Bridges, David Anderson, Chrystal Denise Gillon ‘98 and Jerry Jordan all depict Black lives in America from their own perspectives, ranging from black-and-white renderings to paintings and collage work. The essential humanity and spirit embodied in these artworks speaks out in opposition to the continued marginalization and racism that continues to plague our country in the 21st century. GREAT IDEAS OF HUMANITY: POSTERS FOR THOUGHT Brooks Stevens Gallery From 1950-1975, Chicago-based Container Corporation of America ran a campaign heralded as one of the best in advertising history, Great Ideas of Western Man. The world has changed since 1975, but great ideas are timeless. The Design Museum of Chicago has brought the series into the 21st century and commissioned contemporary artists and designers to create visual responses to Great Ideas of Humanity. Like the original series, the contemporary work does not advertise a product, but an ethos to make the world a better place via thoughtful design. This exhibition features posters and art objects by 60+ artists and designers, alongside reproductions of the original advertising campaign. More information on these exhibitions and future events: miad.edu/galleries

COVID POLICY FOR LIVE SHOWS We want to ensure we are doing everything we can to help keep our community safe, so we are now requiring the following for entry to Live Shows: Proof of Vaccination -OR- Proof of a Negative COVID 19 Test taken within 72 hours of the show. Masks are encouraged but not required. // Doors at 3 p.m., showtime 4 p.m. The Hungry Williams play jump blues and swinging R&B with a New Orleans flavor. Jump! Swing! Meow! Featuring John Carr, Kelli Gonzalez, Mike Sieger, Jack Stewart, and Joe Vent Free show. No ticket or registration necessary. Just show up at 4pm and dance! Doors at 3 p.m., showtime 4 p.m.

$8 adv/ $10 at the door (advance sales until 3pm day of show, then available at the door). Doors at 7pm, showtime 8pm COVID POLICY FOR LIVE SHOWS We want to ensure we are doing everything we can to help keep our community safe, so we are now requiring the following for entry to Live Shows: Proof of Vaccination -OR- Proof of a Negative COVID 19 Test taken within 72 hours of the show. Masks are encouraged but not required. // Jorge Vallentine: Merging folk, rock, and punk influences from acts such as Bright Eyes, Arctic Monkeys, and Violent Femmes, Jorge Vallentine finds catharsis in his unique style, which ranges from bittersweet, fingerpicked ballads to blistering, rhythmic tracks. In early 2020, he was selected to perform at Milwaukee's PrideFest as part of folk duo Feral Rabbit and he has twice been featured at the legendary Linneman's Riverwest Inn open mic. A prolific songwriter, Jorge has penned over 100 songs in just the past few years and is now recording his debut release. Anja Elise: Anja Elise is a Milwaukee-based artist who has been writing music and performing locally for almost three years, and over a decade of experience throughout her life. Eerie melodies, extremely personal lyrics, and unconventional song structures make up her definitive style. She recently released her debut record titled “Salt & Sugar” on December 11th, 2020. Anja has worked with many local powerhouses in the Milwaukee music scene, including Kevin and Will Bush of Immortal Girlfriend and Ben Harold of Ben Harold and the Rising. With airplay on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, interviews on Riverwest Radio, a spot with Heist TV, and multiple performances on Amplified Artist Sessions, she's been making a splash on the local scene. Anja looks forward to continue writing and collaborating on projects with other musicians, and looking forward to releasing another project in the future! Next Paperback Hero: With confessional, wistful lyrics full of wanderlust and hunger, Next Paperback Hero's menagerie of indie folk/rock influences come together to create songs that walk the line between hope and heartbreak. NPH's debut album 'Morning Skies & Heavy Eyes' is now available on all digital platforms. "Like a good paperback, 'Morning Skies & Heavy Eyes' is hard to put down, thanks to the vivid lyrics and arrangements from the songwriter behind Hero, Nathan Honoré." - Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel For fans of Field Report, Elliott Smith, Lucy Dacus, The National, Phoebe Bridgers $8 adv/ $10 at the door (advance sales until 3pm day of show, then available at the door). Doors at 7pm, showtime 8pm

The MilBillies will be back in Milwaukee on Jan. 29 for their first hometown show in months with two special guests: High & Rising and Good Morning Bedlam. It will all go down at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.’s Walker’s Point Roastery, 224 W. Bruce St. All three bands have established themselves as fixtures of the Midwest bluegrass and Americana scenes. Together, their complementary but not over-lapping styles will give fans more than enough reason to venture out on a cold winter’s night for drinks, dancing and conviviality. The show starts at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7.) Tickets cost $15 the day of the show. Or you can pay $10 if you buy them in advance by going to eventbrite.com and searching for The MilBillies. We want to ensure we are doing everything we can to help keep everyone safe, so we are now requiring the following for entry to Live Shows: Proof of Vaccination -OR- Proof of a Negative COVID 19 Test taken within 72 hours of the show. See you there!