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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Thomas Jacobson
DESCRIPTION:Tom Jacobson was born in 1938 in Bamberg\, Germany. As a child\, he and his family fled Nazi Germany aboard the MS St. Louis\, the ill-fated ship later known as the “Voyage of the Damned.” After eventually reaching the United States\, the family settled in Milwaukee. \nTom graduated from UW Law School in 1962 and went on to form Milwaukee’s first integrated law firm with Lloyd Barbee. Throughout his career\, he represented numerous civil rights advocates\, including Father James Groppi and Dick Gregory\, and provided legal representation to thousands of people\, often pro bono. He argued two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and handled many of Wisconsin’s most prominent civil rights cases. \nTom retired from practicing law in 2008 and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife\, Peggy. He recently published his revised memoir\, “Underdog: Against All Odds: The Fight for Justice\,” which he’ll be discussing with us on Thursday\, November 5th. Signed copies will be available for purchase following the presentation. \nFREE Program with Museum Admission \nRegistration Encouraged | Admission to be paid at the front desk on the day of the program.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/author-talk-with-thomas-jacobson/
LOCATION:Milwaukee County Historical Society\, 910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.\, Milwaukee\, 53203-1591\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Politics
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SUMMARY:Laughing Liberally Milwaukee's 10 Year Anniversary Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Through the first Trump presidency\, a global pandemic\, Black Lives Matter\, Say Her Name\, the defeat of Scott Walker\, Joe Biden\, the second Trump presidency\, #ICEOut\, to the rise of AI and more\, Laughing Liberally Milwaukee has been gathering liberals\, progressives\, socialists\, and the best community of comedy fans this city has to offer for a monthly progressive political stand up comedy show featuring the area’s top liberal and progressive comedians. \nFounded in November of 2016\, Laughing Liberally Milwaukee is hosted by comedian\, cartoonist and satirist Matthew Filipowicz. Matthew’s work has been featured by CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, HBO\, BBC\, the New York Times\, the Wall Street Journal\, the Atlantic\, the Nation\, the London Times\, Ain’t It Cool News\, and the Huffington Post. Matthew also hosts the creatively titled Laughing Liberally Milwaukee Podcast. \nComedians on the November 14th bill include Ton Johnson\, Chloe Mikala\, Alecia Altstaetter\, Breanne Wilhite and sketch comedy troupe The Accountants Of Homeland Security. \nIn addition to some of the finest progressive comedians Milwaukee has to offer\, each Laughing Liberally Milwaukee features a special interview with a local activist\, journalist\, or political figure. This month’s guest is historian and New York Times bestselling author Rick Perlstein.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/laughing-liberally-milwaukees-10-year-anniversary-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Comedy Sportz\, 420 S. 1st St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Comedy,Politics
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SUMMARY:Haberman Local Luminaries
DESCRIPTION:Engage with notable local voices from the community in the Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts as they share reflections on Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission. On Thursday nights from 4 to 8 p.m.\, admission is pay-what-you-wish at the door\, while tickets purchased online in advance are full price. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors. \nMuseum Admission \nAdults: $27\, Kids 12 and under: Free\, Members: Free \nArtwork credit: Lewis Wickes Hine\, A Lonely Job. Willie Bryden\, a Nipper\, 13 Yrs Old\, Pittston\, Pa. (detail)\, 1911. Gelatin silver print. Gift of Robert Mann\, x.72962.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/haberman-local-luminaries/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N Art Museum Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Environment,Politics
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SUMMARY:Guest Gallery Talk: “The Shakers”
DESCRIPTION:Join Tonda Tompson\, founder and owner of She Slangs Wood Co\, for a one-hour guest gallery talk exploring the themes of The Shakers: A World in the Making through the lens of craftsmanship\, entrepreneurship\, and community. Drawing on her experience as a woodworker\, business owner\, and advocate\, Tompson will share her perspective on the exhibition’s themes and concepts. \nThe Shakers: A World in the Making is organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum\, the Vitra Design Museum\, the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia\, and the Wüstenrot Foundation\, in collaboration with Shaker Museum\, Chatham\, New York. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors. \nMuseum Admission \nAdults: $27\, Children under 12: Free\, Members: Free \nAbout the speaker:\nTonda Thompson is the founder and owner of Creative Holdings\, parent company of Valor Creative Collective\, Vogue Dreams Production\, and She Slangs Wood Co. A serial entrepreneur\, carpenter\, teacher\, and community advocate\, Thompson is dedicated to empowering others to lead with confidence and purpose. Following the loss of her first son\, Terrell\, Thompson expanded her work to address social determinants of health affecting Black maternal\, infant\, and fetal health. She is the founder of the National Coalition for Healthy Black Families and creator of the HaRUNbee 5K\, which honors her son’s life and legacy. Through her work\, Thompson continues to build businesses\, strengthen communities\, and create opportunities for future generations. \nImage credit:\nMeetinghouse bench\, Canterbury or Enfield\, NH\, c. 1855 Photo: © Vitra Design Museum / Alex Lesage\, courtesy Shaker Museum\, Chatham\, New York.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/guest-gallery-talk-the-shakers/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N Art Museum Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Class,History,Politics
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