Co-founder of Bader Philanthropies.

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Classical: Prometheus Trio Concert Is a Family Affair
Classical

Prometheus Trio Concert Is a Family Affair

Father, mother and daughter perform Beethoven, Brahms and Gabriela Lena Frank.

Classical: Prometheus Trio Opens 25th Season
Classical

Prometheus Trio Opens 25th Season

Works by Haydn, Dvořák, Piazzolla and Tailleferre, the only woman member of Les Six.

Don Schwamb retires from History Project leadership
Press Release

Don Schwamb retires from History Project leadership

After three decades of service, our founder passes the torch

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Ken-David Masur, and Community Partners Present Bach Fest
Press Release

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Ken-David Masur, and Community Partners Present Bach Fest

The MSO and community partners throughout Milwaukee celebrate the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees
Classical: MSO Violinist Guests With Prometheus Trio
Classical

MSO Violinist Guests With Prometheus Trio

With works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Copland and contemporary Urayaguan composer Miguel del Aguila.

The Milwaukee Art Museum strengthens its renowned European art program thanks to a $4.4M gift from Bader Philanthropies
Press Release

The Milwaukee Art Museum strengthens its renowned European art program thanks to a $4.4M gift from Bader Philanthropies

The transformative gift establishes the Isabel and Alfred Bader European Art Program Endowment Fund and supports the fall 2023 exhibition Art, Life, Legacy: Northern European Paintings in the Collection of Isabel and Alfred Bader

Classical: Prometheus Trio Gets Ready For Final 2022 Performance
Classical

Prometheus Trio Gets Ready For Final 2022 Performance

On Dec. 5., group will perform pieces by Joseph Haydn, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Jennifer Higdon

City Hall: Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
City Hall

Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees

Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.

Classical: Prometheus Trio Plays 200 Years of Music
Classical

Prometheus Trio Plays 200 Years of Music

Final concert of season ranges from Beethoven to current composer Augusta Read Thomas.

Bader Philanthropies Reaches Funding Milestone of More than $426 Million as it Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Press Release

Bader Philanthropies Reaches Funding Milestone of More than $426 Million as it Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Foundation Gifts Nearly $2.3 million in Local COVID-19 Relief

Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole

Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole

Bader Philanthropies announced its naming of the Harpole Building on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

UWM to hold virtual commencement on Dec. 20
UWM to hold virtual commencement on Aug. 16
More than 2,100 to receive degrees at UWM graduation Dec. 15
Eyes on Milwaukee: Bader Redeveloping Second Harambee Building
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bader Redeveloping Second Harambee Building

Cafe and wellness center will join Bader at north end of King Drive.

Classical: Present Music May Be Better Than Ever
Classical

Present Music May Be Better Than Ever

New leadership, but the same sense of adventure. Ride along sometime.

Largest gathering of the Welsh in America comes to Milwaukee
Press Release

Largest gathering of the Welsh in America comes to Milwaukee

North American Festival of Wales takes place Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2019

Timing of Wisconsin Conservatory of Music renovation positions it as unique DNC entertainment venue
Press Release

Timing of Wisconsin Conservatory of Music renovation positions it as unique DNC entertainment venue

Construction of the Conservatory's back lot expansion, expected to cost $1.3 million to $1.6 million, will begin in July.

Leading Men Fellows program offers promising impact for young Milwaukee children
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Leading Men Fellows program offers promising impact for young Milwaukee children

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - December 13, 2018

More than Half of the State’s Charitable Giving Organizations Plan to Increase Grantmaking in 2018
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More than Half of the State’s Charitable Giving Organizations Plan to Increase Grantmaking in 2018

Wisconsin Philanthropy Network provides a pulse on the state’s philanthropic sector in new report

UWM Debuts Coordinated Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work
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UWM Debuts Coordinated Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work

Priority deadline for fall 2019 applications is Jan. 3, 2019.

A Giant Step for Bader Philanthropies

A Giant Step for Bader Philanthropies

Politicians, residents celebrate Bader foundation's move to near North Side.

David Pate elected chairman of social work department
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David Pate elected chairman of social work department

Pate, an associate professor at the school, assumed chairman responsibilities Aug. 1.

Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety

Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety

August 4 event will feature food, music, dance, art, storytelling, fashion, jewelry and more.

Black Arts Fest MKE Welcomes the UW-Milwaukee Educational Experience
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Black Arts Fest MKE Welcomes the UW-Milwaukee Educational Experience

Black Arts Fest MKE offers more than a cultural experience, it offers one for higher education

Volunteers, 15 Community Groups Collaborate for Inaugural, Large-Scale Cleanup of Harambee Neighborhood
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Volunteers, 15 Community Groups Collaborate for Inaugural, Large-Scale Cleanup of Harambee Neighborhood

The Inaugural Harambee Community Cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19.

Early Music Now Presents Ensemble Caprice
Press Release

Early Music Now Presents Ensemble Caprice

For over 20 years, Ensemble Caprice has received national and international acclaim for its performance of early music.

All-Female Orchestra Comes to Milwaukee
Press Release

All-Female Orchestra Comes to Milwaukee

Chicago-area company brings World Golden Memories International Tour to UW-Milwaukee

Classical: Angels, Visions and Miracles
Classical

Angels, Visions and Miracles

Milwaukee Musaik’s season opener includes some heavenly works of music.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ

One of Milwaukee's largest foundations is moving to neighborhood it hopes to improve.