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Institute of Municipal Clerks to draw 1,000 to the Wisconsin Center 5/18-22

More than 1,000 attendees from across the country and international are expected at the Wisconsin Center from May 18 – 22 for the 68th Annual Conference of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC).

May 15th, 2014 by VISIT Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen Praises Low-wage Workers

Compares Fight for Economic Justice with Civil Rights Movement

May 15th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen

Event invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Five small and medium sized arts and culture museums, located on Milwaukee’s historic East Side and in close proximity to one another along the Lake Michigan shoreline, have created the Milwaukee Museum Mile. This joint effort among the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, The Charles Allis Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art at St. John’s On The Lake, The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and the North Point Lighthouse at Lake Park, creates a simple and more affordable way for visitors to access and enjoy multiple museum experiences, while promoting the area as a destination to Milwaukee residents and visitors to our city.

May 15th, 2014 by Nik Kovac

Personal stories will come to life in historic Milwaukee mansion.

Ex Fabula, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community bonds through the art of storytelling, is pleased to announce “Mea Fabula” on Thursday June 12, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm at the Vogel Mansion. Located at 2221 North Terrace Avenue across from the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum and also known as Greengate, the Mansion is home to Milwaukee entrepreneur and art collector Andy Nunemaker. This fundraiser, whose name comes from the Latin words for “my story”, will provide attendees with a unique storytelling experience. Milwaukee artists stationed throughout the house will listen to short personal stories from attendees and convert them into songs, poems, watercolors, and brief theatrical pieces. Attendees will be able to observe the artists up close during the creative process. They will also have the opportunity to peruse Mr. Nunemaker’s extensive art collection as they enjoy drinks and hors d’oevres. Tickets are available for $40 at http://meafabula.brownpapertickets.com/; all proceeds will help Ex Fabula expand programming, which includes workshops, StorySlams, and community collaborations, in order to give more Milwaukeeans the chance to be heard, thus building community and strengthening our city.

May 15th, 2014 by Ex Fabula

Important event information from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

You may get the help you need to make homeownership a real possibility. If you have a goal to become a homeowner, you won’t want to miss the NeighborhoodLIFT event, sponsored by Wells Fargo in collaboration with local non-profit organizations.

May 15th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II

Shorewood to Consider Creation of Tax Incremental District

For Proposed Metro Market Development

May 15th, 2014 by Press Release

Alderwoman Coggs is scheduling neighborhood walkthroughs

Within a few weeks, Alderwoman Coggs will be starting her annual series of neighborhood walkthroughs with other city staff to meet with residents, hear about their concerns and see problems firsthand

May 14th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs

Caldecott winner to read to MPS students, give public lecture as part of Arts @ Large exhibition

Internationally acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor Book winner Faith Ringgold will read to students at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Hampton Elementary School Thursday and present a free public lecture at MPS’ North Division High School later that evening.

May 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools