Don’t let water damage dampen your day
State Farm® reports increase in cost of water claims, reminds consumers to take precautions The average cost per claim – about $15,000 – related to water damage from frozen pipes increased 33 percent … [Read more...]
DREAMGIRLS makes its debut in Milwaukee
The musical sensation DREAMGIRLS made its debut in Milwaukee this past week at The Marcus Center. The show runs from January 5-10, 2010. The top photo is part of the opening act of the show which … [Read more...]
A New Year’s resolution to keep
By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Many Americans begin each new year with a list of resolutions and goals. You may want to go on a diet, shed a little … [Read more...]
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A New Year’s resolution for men to take the dare in 2010
Every Sunday morning Bishop David G. Evans stands before thousands of people who flock to services at Bethany Baptist Church in Lindenwold, NJ. He talks to them about their hopes, their dreams, their … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle presents NGA Distinguished Service Award to Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power
Governor Jim Doyle this week presented Will Allen, CEO and founder of Growing PowerInc, with his National Governor’s Association Distinguished Service Award during an event at the organization’s urban … [Read more...]
Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 40 years
Ko-Thi Dance Company is celebrating 40 years of providing a vehicle by which artists may study, research, document, teach and present the dance, music and cultural histories of the African world. … [Read more...]
Dreamgirls makes its tour debut at Marcus Center Jan. 5-10
Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center are excited for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets went on sale on November 8 at Noon … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore to keynote local ACLU event
The Milwaukee Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union recently announced that Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) will keynote its upcoming annual meeting with her perspective on the status … [Read more...]
Nonprofit center hosts Holiday Celebration of Diversity
The Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee will host the 15th annual “Spirit of the Nonprofit Sector: Holiday Celebration of Diversity” Thurs., Dec. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. … [Read more...]