by Janice Christensen What does a Vodoun priest look like? Some days he looks a lot like a UWM professor. Patrick Bellegarde-Smith has an exotic accent I couldnt quite place, echoing back to languages from a few different continents. Haitian, of course. We started our conversation with an overview of African religions, and their transplanted […]
April 2006
Vegetable Dreams: The Bio-Fuel Future in Riverwest
by Jackie Reid-Dettloff When Kurt Bauer of Brady Street Futons makes his deliveries, he feels that hes doing his part to contribute to the health of the earth. He believes that people should be less dependent on imported oil and so he runs his 2003 Dodge Sprinter with biodiesel fuel. Hes pleased that he gets […]
Greenfolks Garden Plans to Raise Money to Buy Garden Lots
by Sarah Moore Hurray! Its April! Spring is here, and were heading into our sixth season since the Greenfolks Garden was started by a small group of neighbors in 2001. The intention then was to develop a space in Riverwest where residents could cooperatively plant, grow and harvest delicious vegetables and beautiful flowers. Every year […]
UWM Dorm Project – Public Meeting – Thursday, April 13
by Janice Christensen UWM plans to build student housing just north of North Avenue in Riverwest. A multi-story building is planned with beds for 470 students. Construction would begin this summer if plans are approved. The building would be constructed in the area outlined by the green dots in the photo. The red outline indicates […]
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