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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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., [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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)