Posted inArts & Entertainment

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.

Posted inBusiness Briefs

February 2004

Mario Costantini, owner of La Lune on Burleigh Street, received a Lincoln Gaines Award from the YMCA at its 7th Annual Martin Luther King Breakfast on January 19. Costantini won an award in the Strong Kids division for his commitment to strengthening the lives of children in Milwaukee’s central city. For over 14 years he […]

Posted inFurther Down Stream

January 2004

Aldermanic races – Holton St. bike lane – Common Council doings – Riverwest Yogashala – New Captain of 5th Dist. – Milwaukee Recreation 55+ String Ensemble – Mary Horwitt Piano Scholarship – Strive Media – SDC – Palmer to expand to K-8 – Corrections

Posted inRNA News

Riverwest Neighborhood Association News

At the November 11 RNA meeting, Dave Schlabowske of the Milwaukee office of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin attended to ask for feedback on the status of bike lanes and bike rack sites in Milwaukee. Current bike routes were set up in 1993 and have not been reviewed since. BFW is currently reviewing the entire network, filling in gaps, and repainting lanes. . . .

Posted inMusic & Events

[MARN] MADE IN MILWAUKEE: 17 short films, $10

Old Skool Productions and local filmmaker Ross Bigley proudly announce the following line up of The 5 th Semi-Annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival. The festival will be held at Bean Head Cafe, 1835 North Martin Luther King Drive on November 21-22nd, 2003. Bean Head Cafe will also award the grand prize of $1,000 on the […]