by Elizabeth Vogt Nature abhors a vacuum; surrounding elements move in to fill the emptiness. Human society, however, often does not even notice the voids in its systems. Here in Milwaukee, the interactive hip hop FREESPACE program has found a resounding need for youth to experience their music in a safe, sober, and fun environment. […]
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Neighbor Spotlight: Rob Owens
by Ellen C. Warren Rob Owens is not your average skateboarder. He’s a pro, with a capital P, Professional. He does not just slide smooth and easy down the street. He jumps his board into the air grabbing the edge of a bench or flying over whatever he chooses to put in his way. He […]
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Vedale and Darren Hill – Art and Karma – RAA Artist Profile
by Elizabeth Vogt Here we are in Milwaukee—Smallwaukee, Killwaukee, a city of festivals, industrial rebirth, and lakeside marvels, a city of gun violence and segregation—our city. We all have our rounds here: work, play, people, and places. Some of the turf is so tough that it’s poisonous, but not for everyone: brothers Darren and Vedale […]
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Damon Millard to Record First Stand-Up Comedy Special in Milwaukee
by Andrea Guzzetta Comedian Damon Millard has returned to Milwaukee after a three years absence to record his first stand-up special. Millard started doing stand-up almost 7 years ago. “I was toying with the idea of doing stand up for a few weeks, it was after my friend Katie was tragically murdered that I had […]
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Johanna Rose – Neighbor Spotlight
by Ellen C. Warren “Music is what I do.” It is not the answer to a question. It is a pronouncement. An explanation. Her big upright bass, leaning against the wall, stands witness. Musician, vocalist, artist, songwriter Johanna Rose has thrown her heart into her greatest love, music. And even when she is not in […]
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