http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Wed, 23 May 2012 12:45:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-native-returns-home-making-mothers-day-2012-memorable/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-native-returns-home-making-mothers-day-2012-memorable/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 16:08:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12319 Kyle Taylor Parker returns for National Broadway tour of “In the Heights” By Maricha Harris On May 5th, just eight days before Mother’s Day Lorraine Lathen sat in the Milwaukee Theater with family and friends watching her 23 year old son, Kyle Taylor Parker, grace the stage as a member of the Ensemble and an [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/12/milwaukee-native-returns-home-making-mothers-day-2012-memorable/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/local-artist-evelyn-patricia-terry-to-be-honored-on-may-20/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/local-artist-evelyn-patricia-terry-to-be-honored-on-may-20/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 01:05:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12284 Evelyn Patricia Terry, Milwaukee- based visual artist, curator, presenter, writer, and mentor, is one of the 14 honorees for the 2012 Wisconsin Visual Art Lifetime Achievement Awards (WVALAA) being hosted by Museum of Wisconsin Art (MWA) in West Bend, Wisconsin. The 9th annual WVALAA ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/05/11/local-artist-evelyn-patricia-terry-to-be-honored-on-may-20/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/22/community-events-address-wisconsins-high-rate-of-african-american-infant-mortality/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/22/community-events-address-wisconsins-high-rate-of-african-american-infant-mortality/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:11:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12065 Tuesday, April 24 Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc. 3020 W. Vliet St, Milwaukee 5:30 pm -7:30 pm No RSVP required Join the Milwaukee LIHF Collaborative to hear recommendations to eliminate racial disparities in infant mortality in Milwaukee by 2020. This Community Action Plan is the result of a collaborative effort involving more than 30 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/22/community-events-address-wisconsins-high-rate-of-african-american-infant-mortality/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/center-exhibiting-selections-from-the-art-collection-of-evelyn-patricia-terry/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/center-exhibiting-selections-from-the-art-collection-of-evelyn-patricia-terry/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:50:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11979 CENTER Gallery, a contemporary art space in Milwaukee’s Riverwest community, hosted a bimonthly “B-Flex” event on Saturday, April 7, from 7 pm – 10 pm. This curatorial collaboration featured selected contemporary fine and folk artwork on loan from the collection of Milwaukee – based Evelyn Patricia Terry and her Terry McCormick Gallery, located in Milwaukee’s [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/center-exhibiting-selections-from-the-art-collection-of-evelyn-patricia-terry/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/nationally-renowned-speaker-scheduled-for-a-milwaukee-presentation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/nationally-renowned-speaker-scheduled-for-a-milwaukee-presentation/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:40:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11975 By Taki S. Raton Dr. Ray Hagins, Chief Elder and Spiritual Leader of The Afrikan Village and Cultural Center in St. Louis, will be the featured speaker Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Brotherhood of Firefighters Hall, 7717 West Good Hope Rd. beginning at 6 p.m. In the anticipation of a fairly large turnout, event [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/nationally-renowned-speaker-scheduled-for-a-milwaukee-presentation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/greg-and-nicole-jennings-named-united-way-of-greater-milwaukee-honorary-campaign-co-chairs/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/greg-and-nicole-jennings-named-united-way-of-greater-milwaukee-honorary-campaign-co-chairs/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:29:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11973 Green Bay Packers wide receiver and his wife will play role in 2013 Community Campaign United Way of Greater Milwaukee has announced that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings and his wife, Nicole, will serve as honorary campaign co-chairs in 2013. The Jennings’ are both active community leaders. They will help support United Way [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/04/13/greg-and-nicole-jennings-named-united-way-of-greater-milwaukee-honorary-campaign-co-chairs/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/11/annual-black-greek-step-show-soars-to-new-heights/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/11/annual-black-greek-step-show-soars-to-new-heights/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:04:38 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11332 Show brings national TV personality to the Riverside Theatre By Nyerere C. Davidson Revamped with a new look, housed in a larger venue and armed with a theme of “Shut up and Step,” the 15th Annual Brew City Stomp Down step show hit Milwaukee’s Riverside Theatre last Saturday. Sponsored by City Year Milwaukee, the step [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/11/annual-black-greek-step-show-soars-to-new-heights/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/11/remembering-the-legendary-and-visionary-soul-train-creator-host-and-producer-don-cornelius/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/11/remembering-the-legendary-and-visionary-soul-train-creator-host-and-producer-don-cornelius/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:19:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11313 Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. (Contributing Writer) and Brandon I. Brooks (Asst. Managing Editor) Special to the NNPA from the Los Angeles Sentinel Don Cornelius launched the world famous “Soul Train” television series in the early 70’s after working as a journalist during the civil rights movement. The movement inspired him to create an avenue for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/02/11/remembering-the-legendary-and-visionary-soul-train-creator-host-and-producer-don-cornelius/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:13:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11188 Pete Tsiritidis was joined by members of his family in cutting the ribbon recently at Pete’s Fruit Market which has expanded and opened the doors to its larger store with a Grand Opening during one of the last unseasonably warm days in January at 1400 S. Union St., on the corner of 17th Street and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-expanded-and-celebrated-grand-opening/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:30:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11140 The Pete’s Fruit Market staff and family are pictured on the Grand Opening Day earlier this month celebrating the expansion of the market. A store that began with just a stand on a vacant lot. Pete’s Fruit Market has been somewhat of a secret that the near southside of Milwaukee kept. Today, with the diversity [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/petes-fruit-market-staff-and-family-celebrate-the-expansion-of-the-market/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:25:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11135 Friends and family joined in on the retirement festivities for LaMonte Allen on January 14, 2012 at a party hosted by his wife Daphne Moutry Allen at Nostagia II located at 43rd and Good Hope. Allen recently retired from Milwaukee County after more than 30 years of employment there. Pictured from (l to r) are: [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/friends-and-family-joined-in-on-the-retirement-festivities-for-lamonte-allen/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-event/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:17:09 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10985 CYD thanks its Sponsors for supporting its annual ‘Toys for the Children that Santa Forgot, but God Remembered’ event Career Youth Development (CYD) staff and volunteers. State Representative Elizabeth Coggs gives out toys to area children. Toys and more toys are displayed prior to the event that was held on Dec. 27, 2011 at North [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/14/toys-for-the-children-that-santa-forgot-but-god-remembered-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/kenneth-d-brown-ii-proposed-to-fayomi-iyafemi-agbongbonon-on-the-first-day-of-kwanzaa/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/kenneth-d-brown-ii-proposed-to-fayomi-iyafemi-agbongbonon-on-the-first-day-of-kwanzaa/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:37:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=10887 Kenneth D. Brown II took the first day of Kwanzaa to bend down on one knee and propose to his girlfriend, Fayomi Iyafemi Agbongbon. The two soulmates were raised together in the community. So, Kenneth felt that proposing at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society’s Kwanzaa Celebration was the perfect setting. His mother Claudia M. Brewer [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/05/kenneth-d-brown-ii-proposed-to-fayomi-iyafemi-agbongbonon-on-the-first-day-of-kwanzaa/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/the-help-named-best-film-of-2011-by-the-black-film-critics-circle/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/the-help-named-best-film-of-2011-by-the-black-film-critics-circle/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:25:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8174 New York, NY – The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) has voted “THE HELP” Best Film of 2011, Dee Rees Best Director for “PARIAH”, Viola Davis Best Actress for “THE HELP” and Olivier Litondo Best Actor for “THE FIRST GRADER”. The announcement was made by today by Mike Sargent, co-president, BFCC. Votes were cast and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/the-help-named-best-film-of-2011-by-the-black-film-critics-circle/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/wisconsin-african-american-womens-center-to-host-the-last-day-of-kwanzaa-on-sunday-jan-1-2012/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/wisconsin-african-american-womens-center-to-host-the-last-day-of-kwanzaa-on-sunday-jan-1-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:14:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8170 The Wisconsin African American Women’s Center invites the entire community to celebrate the last day of Kwanzaa on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at the WAAC from 12 noon to 5:00 pm, located at 3020 W. Vliet Street. The event will consists of a candle lighting ceremony, poetry, singing, dancing, drumming, food, vendors and more. It [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/29/wisconsin-african-american-womens-center-to-host-the-last-day-of-kwanzaa-on-sunday-jan-1-2012/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/savion-glover-brings-his-bare-soundz-to-the-marcus-center-in-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/savion-glover-brings-his-bare-soundz-to-the-marcus-center-in-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:54:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7528 By Lynda L. Jones On Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 pm Milwaukee will welcome the extraordinary talented tap dancing artist Savion Glover to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Glover has been away from the Broadway Stage for about a decade, but he has not stopped dancing. He has been breaking new ground for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/22/savion-glover-brings-his-bare-soundz-to-the-marcus-center-in-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/10/giving-back-for-gifts-once-given-rubens-run-stops-in-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/10/giving-back-for-gifts-once-given-rubens-run-stops-in-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:47:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7112 By Faithe Colas Salvation Army, Community Relations Director The spectacular Harley- Davidson Museum’s ® ‘Bike Night’ event served as the perfect backdrop for the arrival of Ruben Brown to Milwaukee, the last stop on his eight-city, 7,000 mile cross country trek to raise awareness and money for Salvation Army social service programs geared toward youth [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/10/giving-back-for-gifts-once-given-rubens-run-stops-in-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/10/one-on-one-with-martin-luther-king-iii/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/10/one-on-one-with-martin-luther-king-iii/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:40:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7110 Special to the NNPA from the Washington Informer On the eve of what was supposed to be the landmark dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, The Washington Informer spoke with the preeminent civil rights leader’s son Martin Luther King III. He shared his thoughts about his father, the monument and the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/10/one-on-one-with-martin-luther-king-iii/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/milwaukees-indian-summer-festival-to-be-held-sept-9-11/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/milwaukees-indian-summer-festival-to-be-held-sept-9-11/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:41:56 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7072 Indian Summer Festival, North America’s largest American Indian festival, celebrates 25 years at Milwaukee’s lakefront Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) from Sept. 9-11. The festival provides an entertaining, fun and educational experience with American Indian traditions joined by exciting national acts. A number of festival favorites return to celebrate this landmark year. Brule performs Friday [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/milwaukees-indian-summer-festival-to-be-held-sept-9-11/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/the-2nd-annual-milwaukee-domes-art-festival-draws-excitement-in-the-arts-community/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/the-2nd-annual-milwaukee-domes-art-festival-draws-excitement-in-the-arts-community/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:45:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6919 The juried art show takes place on the grounds of Mitchell Park, inside and out side the Domes The Milwaukee Domes Art Festival returns to Mitchell Park for the second consecutive year with plein air painters, live music and performances, an art auction benefiting the Milwaukee Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservancy Domes, and a variety of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/the-2nd-annual-milwaukee-domes-art-festival-draws-excitement-in-the-arts-community/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/the-help-segregation-era-saga-explores-unquestioned-socialite-maid-relationships/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/the-help-segregation-era-saga-explores-unquestioned-socialite-maid-relationships/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:57:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6797 Film review by Kam Williams Kathryn Stockett made an auspicious debut in 2009 with the publication of The Help, a poignant period piece examining the unquestioned relationships of entitled, white socialites and their deferential Black maids in Mississippi . Although the story is set in the author’s hometown of Jackson in the early Sixties, her [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/the-help-segregation-era-saga-explores-unquestioned-socialite-maid-relationships/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/milwaukee-bucks-join-the-latino-family-expo-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/milwaukee-bucks-join-the-latino-family-expo-2011/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:49:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6794 The Latino Family Expo 2011 proudly announces the inclusion of the Milwaukee Bucks. Come meet Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks’ mascot along with the Energee Dance Team on October 28 & 29 at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. Milwaukee Bucks representatives will be on hand with inflatable shooting games, prizes and ticket information. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/milwaukee-bucks-join-the-latino-family-expo-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/african-world-festival-featured-something-for-the-entire-family-and-all-ages/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/african-world-festival-featured-something-for-the-entire-family-and-all-ages/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:44:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6787 Pictured above are long time Milwaukeeans and business owners Mr. and Mrs. Will Perkins, Sr. take in the day long events. (Photo by Robert A. Bell) Alderman Willie Wade laughed showing that he is a good sport after being dunked in the ‘Dunk Tank’. (Photo by Robert A. Bell) African World Festival staff members took [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/african-world-festival-featured-something-for-the-entire-family-and-all-ages/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/28/events-in-the-milwaukee-county-parks-system/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/28/events-in-the-milwaukee-county-parks-system/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:48:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6642 July 28 – August 14 July 28 & 31, August 2, 4, 7, 9, 11 & 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Walker Square Farmers Market: you can buy your produce fresh from the farm. Vendors also offer plants, flowers, produce and ore. July 28-August 25, YMCA Play in the Park, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/28/events-in-the-milwaukee-county-parks-system/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/23/gallery-day-for-george-ray-mccormick-sr-celebration/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/23/gallery-day-for-george-ray-mccormick-sr-celebration/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:44:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6571 Although, there is much work to be done on renovations of the Terry McCormick Gallery, such as the porch, yard and floors, the gallery will be open on Gallery Day, July 30, to celebrate George Ray McCormick Sr.’s life and creativity. He made his transition on July 30, 2009. There are several yard sculptures and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/23/gallery-day-for-george-ray-mccormick-sr-celebration/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/23/garfield-avenue-blues-jazz-gospel-arts-festival-held/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/23/garfield-avenue-blues-jazz-gospel-arts-festival-held/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:37:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6566 Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel & Arts Festival took place this past weekend. Employees from Time Warner Cable worked their booth informing the community on Time Warner services. Andre Ellis took on a fun pose with members of his Dance Company as they enjoyed the festival as well. The festival was founded 14 years ago [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/23/garfield-avenue-blues-jazz-gospel-arts-festival-held/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/16/all-white-affair-fundraiser-african-world-festival-held-discovery-world/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/16/all-white-affair-fundraiser-african-world-festival-held-discovery-world/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:24:56 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6484 The organizers for African World Festival held one of their fundraisers last weekend at Discovery World. The All White Affair brought out some of Milwaukee’s notable citizens. From the top photo to the bottom, the festival will be held at Maier Festival Park also known as the Summerfest Grounds on August 6, 2011. (2nd photo) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/16/all-white-affair-fundraiser-african-world-festival-held-discovery-world/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/16/act-festival-held-in-honor-of-the-late-will-perkins-jr/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/16/act-festival-held-in-honor-of-the-late-will-perkins-jr/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:15:07 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6479 On Saturday, July 9, 2011 city residents turned out for the ACT (Atkinson, Capitol, Teutonia) Festival, held in honor of the late Will Perkins, Jr. who owned Perkins Family Restaurant. The festival included live music, food, and a health fair. Many city officials turned out to participate, and a neighborhood family was honored. Pictured to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/16/act-festival-held-in-honor-of-the-late-will-perkins-jr/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/zoological-society-of-milwaukee-held-zoo-ball-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/zoological-society-of-milwaukee-held-zoo-ball-2011/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:03:41 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6413 Ronald and Joanne Williamson of Mequon posed in front of the pond at the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s (ZSM’s) Zoo Ball 2011. The June 25 event, sponsored by American Airlines, was held at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The evening was called A Night in Havana, and many of the gowns had a flowing, ruffled feel [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/zoological-society-of-milwaukee-held-zoo-ball-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/suprise-engagement-party-held-for-sopheya-l-harris-and-george-farrell-iv/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/suprise-engagement-party-held-for-sopheya-l-harris-and-george-farrell-iv/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:58:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6407 A surprise engagement party was held on June 17 at Bayshore Town Center’s California Pizza Kitchen for Sopheya L. Harris and George Farrell, IV. The couple were surprised by a host of family and friends at the restaurant following Farrell’s proposal to Harris. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/suprise-engagement-party-held-for-sopheya-l-harris-and-george-farrell-iv/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/milwaukee-urban-league-held-black-and-white-ball/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/milwaukee-urban-league-held-black-and-white-ball/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:52:35 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6402 Congresswoman Gwen Moore (center) shared a moment with Dr. Randal Pollard and his wife Mildred Pollard at this year’s Milwaukee Urban League’s Black and White Ball. The annual event that was held at The Bradley Center is MUL’s top fundraiser held once a year. MUL president/CEO Ralph Hollmon hosted the 26th annual event and this [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/milwaukee-urban-league-held-black-and-white-ball/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/top-ladies-of-distinction-held-outstanding-fathers-and-mentors-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/top-ladies-of-distinction-held-outstanding-fathers-and-mentors-event/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:46:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6397 The Milwaukee Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) held their 5th Annual Celebration of Outstanding Fathers and Mentors event recently. Pictured above are Catherine E. Miles, event chair, Milwaukee County Supervisor Johnny Thomas, 2010 Honoree and Dorothy Buckhanan-Wilson, TLOD Chapter president. (Photo by Yvonne Kemp)]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/09/top-ladies-of-distinction-held-outstanding-fathers-and-mentors-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/11/changing-the-world-one-hour-at-a-time/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/11/changing-the-world-one-hour-at-a-time/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:54:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6120 2nd Sundays at the Lake returns June 12 Milwaukee in summertime has always been a music lover’s paradise. Musical Mondays. River Rhythms on Wednesdays. Jazz in the Park on Thursdays. Now, music lovers have another reason to rejoice…..literally. On Sunday June 12, Milwaukee re-launches its newest concert series, “2nd Sundays at the Lake ”. Featuring [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/11/changing-the-world-one-hour-at-a-time/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/11/no-daddy-performed-at-the-marcus-center-for-the-arts/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/11/no-daddy-performed-at-the-marcus-center-for-the-arts/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:47:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6115 The picture above is a scene from the production ‘No Daddy?’ performance. The Friday, June 3 audience was an 11:00 am Children’s Day performance. The play was written, produced and directed by Pasor Martha Austin, and was sponsored by the law firm Hupy and Abraham, S.C., it was performed for the entire weekend on June [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/11/no-daddy-performed-at-the-marcus-center-for-the-arts/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/250th-mgd-night-out-celebration-held/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/250th-mgd-night-out-celebration-held/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 19:24:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5892 Radio station Jammin’ 98.3 and Miller Genuine Draft recently held its 250th MGD Night Out Celebration at Gene’s Lanes & Lounge on 63rd and Fond du Lac. Hosted by Marlin Hill aka DJ Throwback pictured with the mic, the event featured ticket giveaways, MGD products, special entertainment by Christopher’s Project “Legends of Soul Tribute”, P-Rock [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/250th-mgd-night-out-celebration-held/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/hoyt-pool-is-coming-back-to-life/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/hoyt-pool-is-coming-back-to-life/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 19:17:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5890 Milwaukee County Supervisors Jim “Luigi” Schmitt and Lynne De Bruin are excited to report that the new Hoyt Pool being built in Wauwatosa is nearing completion. In 2007, the TOSA foundation announced a $4 million challenge grant, and the Friends of Hoyt Park & Pool have since completed a $4 million capital campaign to match [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/hoyt-pool-is-coming-back-to-life/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/mad-hot-ballroom-tap-competition-2011-held/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/mad-hot-ballroom-tap-competition-2011-held/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 19:14:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5884 Schools from around the Greater Milwaukee area competed in the Mad Hot Ballrom & Tap Competition 2011. The event was held at the Bradley Center, a production by Danceworks Inc. (photos by Chris Davis) Jordan Davis and Amy Miller practice before their “Swing” dance competition match.]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/mad-hot-ballroom-tap-competition-2011-held/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/22/nmsbank-celebrates-over-40-years-of-service/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/22/nmsbank-celebrates-over-40-years-of-service/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:39:37 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5524 As NMSBank continues to advance its competitive ranking and expand beyond the name “North Milwaukee State Bank,” it commemorates a milestone of providing service to the community for over 40 years. North Milwaukee State Bank ( now NMSBank ) is celebrating over 40 years of service to the community by hosting a 40 Plus Year [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/22/nmsbank-celebrates-over-40-years-of-service/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/kanye-west-to-headline-marcus-amphitheater-for-summerfest-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/kanye-west-to-headline-marcus-amphitheater-for-summerfest-2011/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:52:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5080 Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials are excited to announce the seventh headliner slated for Summerfest 2011. Kanye West will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 PM along with special guest, Kid Cudi. Influential singer and record producer, Kanye West rose to fame when he achieved recognition for collaborations with artists Jay-Z, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/kanye-west-to-headline-marcus-amphitheater-for-summerfest-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/janet-jackson-performs-on-tour-at-the-chicago-theater/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/janet-jackson-performs-on-tour-at-the-chicago-theater/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:45:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5074 Janet Jackson returned to the touring stage, and recently performed over 30 of her greatest hits in Chicago. On opening night, one of three sold out dates, Monday March 7, at the Chicago Theater, Jackson performed some of her hits that included; All for You video, The Pleasure Principle,Control, What Have You Done For Me [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/janet-jackson-performs-on-tour-at-the-chicago-theater/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/05/harry-t-kemp-the-visual-griot/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/05/harry-t-kemp-the-visual-griot/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:39:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4619 HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column Compiled By: Yvonne Kemp, JoAnne Kemp and Vicki Singh The award designed for Harry T. Kemp is not a ordinary plaque or citation. It has history and it has made a significant contribution to the art of photography, as has the recipient, Harry Kemp. The award is [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/05/harry-t-kemp-the-visual-griot/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/takers-t-i-crime-caper-comes-to-dvd/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/takers-t-i-crime-caper-comes-to-dvd/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:22:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4523 DVD Review by Kam Williams The “One Last Big Heist” is a theme of the crime caper genre which has proven to be quite popular over the years. Takers employs that tried and true formula in entertaining fashion, recycling vaguely familiar scenes from the likes of The Italian Job, Ocean’s 11, True Romance, District B-13 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/takers-t-i-crime-caper-comes-to-dvd/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/tavis-talks-about-his-latest-special-report/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/tavis-talks-about-his-latest-special-report/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:34:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4326 By Kam Williams Due to nationwide budget cuts, music education programs are being eliminated from school curricula nationwide at a rapid pace. However, many concerned individuals, including Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel, are adamant about ensuring that kids continue to be exposed to the enriching world of music. The fourth installment of TAVIS SMILEY [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/tavis-talks-about-his-latest-special-report/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/shirley-peavie-celebrates-35-years-of-service-working-for-the-city-of-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/shirley-peavie-celebrates-35-years-of-service-working-for-the-city-of-milwaukee/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 23:41:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4249 ]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/shirley-peavie-celebrates-35-years-of-service-working-for-the-city-of-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/christmas-holiday-feast/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/christmas-holiday-feast/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 23:35:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4242 ]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/christmas-holiday-feast/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/24/emeri-sparkling-wines-arrive-from-australia-just-in-time-for-holidays/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/24/emeri-sparkling-wines-arrive-from-australia-just-in-time-for-holidays/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:55:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4159 A new family of sparkling wines is making its debut just in time for the holidays. Emeri De Bortoli wines from Australia will bring good holiday cheer to the United States with four modern, fresh entries: Sparkling Pinot Grigio, Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato and Pink Moscato. “Emeri comprises a range from sweet to dry, unlike [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/24/emeri-sparkling-wines-arrive-from-australia-just-in-time-for-holidays/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/24/milwaukee-smoke-free-alliance-seeking-clean-air-advocates-to-work-for-a-safer-healthier-wisconsin/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/24/milwaukee-smoke-free-alliance-seeking-clean-air-advocates-to-work-for-a-safer-healthier-wisconsin/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:46:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4157 Members will advocate for Smoke-Free Policies Statewide, fight underage tobacco sales Calling all clean-air advocates! The Milwaukee Smoke- Free Alliance is looking for new members to work on behalf of a tobacco-free Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Smoke-Free Alliance is a coalition of public health officials, community members, and national and local organizations working to ensure a [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/24/milwaukee-smoke-free-alliance-seeking-clean-air-advocates-to-work-for-a-safer-healthier-wisconsin/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/18/tip-from-sdc-weatherization-program/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/18/tip-from-sdc-weatherization-program/#comments Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:39:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4101 It is the time of year that you may notice the accumulation of icicles and ice dams on your roof eaves. These large icicles forming on the roof edge and gutters are a sign that your attic is improperly insulated, and more importantly, warm air you are paying for is leaking from your home and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/18/tip-from-sdc-weatherization-program/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/11/terry-mccormick-one-year-gallery-celebration/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/11/terry-mccormick-one-year-gallery-celebration/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:45:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4064 Please come and help celebrate the one year anniversary at 2522 North 18th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206, 414.264.6766 on Saturday, Dec. 11, 12 pm to 5 pm. Come and enjoy art, refreshments (vegetarian chili, sweet potato pies, blackberry blueberry pizza pies, samosas, hot cider), shared love, and of course fresh raw fruits and vegetables. Featured [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/11/terry-mccormick-one-year-gallery-celebration/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/27/tips-for-reducing-diabetes-related-vision-loss/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/27/tips-for-reducing-diabetes-related-vision-loss/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:22:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=3914 Diabetes is being diagnosed in huge numbers across all ages and races. Saturated fats, simple sugars, super-sized portions, bulging waistlines, and lack of exercise are some of the known culprits. Whatever the causes, the increased incidence of diabetes means a corresponding increase in health problems related to the disease, including the sight-robbing complication of “diabetic [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/11/27/tips-for-reducing-diabetes-related-vision-loss/feed/ 0