If you are looking for a truly exquisite piece of handcrafted jewelry, a unique gift or a special piece of clothing, check out Uncommon Items Gallery and Boutique located at 1316 E. Brady St. The shop opened four years ago and is a colorful and fun addition to the Brady Street shopping scene. The shop […]
November 2004
Posted inBusiness Spotlight
Crown Hardware: A Neighborhood Icon
Jack Edelstein wasn’t even alive on December 1, 1957. His father was, however, and on that date he embarked on a retail/wholesale venture that would span decades, withstanding white flight, racial strife, and economic uncertainty.
Posted inHarambee Connection
Gettin’ Grown Screened At Milwaukee International Film Festival
by Charlesetta Thompson In the summer of 2003, Milwaukee native Aaron Greer was shooting a movie called Gettin’ Grown. On location. On Booth Sreet. There have been a lot of changes since then. A lot of awards, including First Place in the Urban Kidz category at the San Francisco Black Film Festival, and Finalist for […]
Posted inHarambee Connection
“Slam Bush” Poetry Slam at Bean Head Cafe
by Krystal Hardy Almost since its birth, people have doubted Hip Hop, blaming it for societal ills and problems in inner city communities, refusing to see the good that the Hip Hop community is doing. This year, many of Hip Hop’s pioneers have stepped up the involvement in the community, especially in the realm of […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Miramar Theatre Turns Up the Holiday Heat With Dysfunctional Dixie Christmas
The Miramar Theatre in Milwaukee and Vicki Quade proudly present Dysfunctional Dixie Christmas, a one-hour fully-improvised holiday spoof of Tennessee Williams, at the Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland, running November 25 through January 1. Dysfunctional Dixie Christmas is a play Tennessee Williams forgot to write, or wished he never did. The cast is comprised of […]
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