by Mary Vuk Betsy Andrews, winner of the University of Wisconsin 2007 Brittingham Prize in Poetry, will read from her award-winning book New Jersey at Woodland Pattern, March 23. Andrews is a 43-year old poet from New York City. She received an MFA in creative writing from George Mason University where she was a student […]
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Woodland Pattern Nurtures And Grows Young Poets
by Mary Vuk Julie Strand, Educational Coordinator of Woodland Pattern, said that students take pride in writing a poem. Poetry isnt always viewed as the most exciting or cool art form, but in our programs students get to write and say exactly what they want and know that their thoughts and experiences are worth something. […]
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Art in Flux Get ready to be taken over by an art experience, as MIAD and Flux Design collaborate in Riverwest for a day.
Art in Flux is a new collaborative art event to benefit the academic programs of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. It will be held on Saturday, August 5, from 5 to10 pm, at Flux Design in Riverwest, 811 E. Vienna Ave., Milwaukee. Art in Flux was created by MIAD alumni at Flux Design […]
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Walk Like a River: Sculptural Ensemble New Addition to Riverside Park
story and photos by Ellen Warren Walk Like a River. The group name of the three new sculptures in Riverside Park is also somewhat instructional in how to find them. Start on the Oakland Avenue edge of the park and find the first piece set back a bit, near the center point. This sculpture, titled […]
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Y Warmer Winter – Winterizing 100 Homes
by Janice Christensen On Oct. 14, the YMCA will again winterize homes in the Riverwest neighborhood, helping lower energy costs for homeowners. Last year the initiative helped lower heating costs in 41 homes throughout the city. This year the goal is 100 households. The program is free, and open to all homeowners. Donated materials are […]
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