Second Saturdays is a monthly film event hosted by All-Access Entertainment, a non-profit organization created to provide “cultural awareness, community unity, and unique forms of alternative entertainment.” This month’s film is “Skin Deep,” a show about love, sex, betrayal, and race. The film shows March 13 at Howard Johnson Inn & Suites, 176 W. Wisconsin […]
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Blaxploitation Films
by Dan Wilson
In 1971, Melvin van Peebles financed, wrote, directed, and starred in “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasss Song.” He created the film as a response to what he perceived as an inaccurate portrayal of contemporary African American life. The film was a milestone for a number of reasons.
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February
February 2 thru APRIL 15 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tax Counseling for the Elderly. East Library, Mondays, 1 PM. 1910 E. North Ave. Martin Luther King Library, Thursdays, 1 PM. 310 W. Locust. For info call 286-2794. February 5 thru 26 RIVERWEST CO-OP: “Casual Coffee Informational Meetings” about home buying information from Lincoln Neighborhood Redevelopment Corp. […]
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Brady Street’s Gateway to the River
New bus shelter at west end of Brady connects to walk/bikeway to river – Marsupial and foot bridges coming soon – Rudolph Valentino’s – Vieux et Nouveau
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Polish Film at Times Cinema
by Dan Wilson
For those who missed the award-winning Polish film “Edi” at the Milwaukee International Film Festival this past November, you’ll have another opportunity to see it at the Times Cinema in January 2004.
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