by Mary Inderrieden, photos by Vince Bushell Mission: Take negative raging angst and convert it into to power and action to cultivate positivity among each other as US citizens who are not represented by our government and political system. Purpose: We strive to work side by side peacefully with each other, while recognizing our […]
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Currents Woodland Pattern Gala Event
About Woodland Pattern Book Center Woodland Pattern Book Center was founded as a non-profit organization in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood by Anne Kingsbury and Karl Gartung in 1979. The name “Woodland Pattern” was chosen from a passage in Paul Metcalf’s Apalache: “South of Lake Superior, a culture center, the Woodland Pattern…” Woodland Pattern has become a […]
The Riverwest Currents Asks Candidates About the Issues
by Monica Reida Mayor of Milwaukee Neither campaign responded to our requests to ask these questions. 1). The downtown area is seeing a renaissance with the planned Bucks arena and new developments for apartments, hotels and businesses. What would you do to encourage more development to the downtown area and how can that help the […]
A Baby Boomer and a Millennial Discuss the County Executive Race
Monica Reida: My first question is, have you gotten exhausted from this election yet? Because I have. Vince Bushell: And are you referring specifically to the Chris vs. Chris election? MR: Yes. I’ve had to unfollow so many people on Facebook, which you maybe have the benefit of not being on Facebook. VB: Yes, as […]
Juan Carlos Ruiz dies of heart failure at age 53
by Vince Bushell Before memories fade I would like to remember Juan Carlos Ruiz. My recollection has been aided by former colleagues who worked or volunteered at ESHAC in the mid-1990s. Many of you will still remember what 1994 was like in Riverwest, what some of the issues were at the time, and how ESHAC […]
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