The Life of A Rock Star TINA–The Tina Turner Musical opened on Broadway on November 7, 2019. The musical then shut down for 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic until October 2021. In 2024, the musical made its way to Milwaukee at the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC). The musical depicted Tina Turner’s life […]
Milwaukee’s House Hold Name For the younger generation of Milwaukee residents, one of the most well-known local musicians is Chicken P. Whether you know him as Lil Chicken or Chicken P, the artist has cemented himself in the music game. Recently, Chicken P joined other local musicians and Milwaukee legends at the 2024 One World […]
Local Legacy The One World Music Festival paid homage to the local legends that helped build the Milwaukee music scene into what it is today. Coo Coo Cal was one of the local artists who performed at the festival to celebrate the past and future of Milwaukee music. Coo Coo Cal is a Milwaukee rapper […]
Living Like J.P. Josiah Gillie, better known artistically as J.P., is currently a full-time student at the University of Wisconsin-Steven’s Point studying musical performance and basketball player for the university team. When he’s not in the classroom or on the court, the 20-year-old is putting his studies to use with his rap career which has […]
Honoring Rap Generations Rap and Hip-Hop found their roots in New York around the 1970s and within over 50 years, it has become a global sensation with new artists coming from every part of the world. Milwaukee is no exception and has been producing rappers that take social media by storm and have trademarked a […]
Milwaukee’s Farm In a city, the idea of animals, farmers, and taking care of crops is a removed concept replaced by the bustle of the city, fast-paced living, and grocery stores that contain daily necessities. The Ultimate Farm Collaborative is located on Milwaukee’s Northside on Silver Spring Drive and brings farm life to the city. […]
10 Years of Black Lens Black Lens was created in 2014 with a focus on spotlighting the work of filmmakers of African descent by bringing their films to the Milwaukee Film Festival. 2024 marks 10 years and the program has expanded outside of just the festival with year-round Black Lens programming at the Oriental Theatre. […]
First Time Restaurant Owners Wife and husband Kenyetta and Thomas Frier are not new to the life of entrepreneurship and owning businesses. Under their belts, they own Extreme Cleaning Services and Working Klass Scrubs. Earlier this month, they held a grand opening for their latest venture as owners of a George Webb, a breakfast and […]
Bird City On Earth Day, people come to celebrate the earth and all it has to offer, and for a place like Milwaukee, the outdoors is enjoyed year-round. The city is recognized as a Bird City and has held the title since 2012. Situated on the west coast of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is in the […]
The Double Chris Journey “Tracing the Divide” is one of the selections at the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. The 84-minute documentary follows lifelong friends Chris Hiebert and Chris Schmidt as they leave their Wisconsin homes to embark on a journey riding through the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Over 24 days, the pair of friends […]
