Preserving Hmong stories through qeej music
Identity is important for Mason Lospeej Her. “I would say being connected to your identity gives you purpose, value and ...
Martial Arts Elvis: When the King broke up a fight in Madison
Throughout his career, Elvis Presley mastered so many talents. He was a musician, actor, dancer and — of course — ...
Bianca Lynn Breeze calls the numbers
Brandon Rounds is a small town boy from Boscobel. He's also known as the drag artist Bianca Lynn Breeze. When ...
‘Leave my mark on the city’: The art and people of the Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival
Milwaukee lives up to its nickname as the City of Festivals as it draws millions of visitors every year. But ...
Dungeons & Dragons players celebrate 50 years of friendship and fantasy in Wisconsin
Fifty years ago, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons was released. Since 1974, the game has been played by ...
Afghan designer weaves cultural heritage into Wisconsin fashion scene
Art is a universal language. And for Sarwat Najib, it’s a way to connect cultures and uplift women everywhere. As ...
‘Make art out of whatever,’ Creativity takes many forms at Grandview
The hilly landscape of Southwestern Wisconsin offers countless inspiring views. Nick Engelbert's Grandview on a hilltop outside Hollandale is no ...
Wisconsin 101: Norwegian Genealogical Plaque
Many people preserve their genealogy through family trees, mapping the branches and roots out on paper. Heewone Lim brings us ...
At Waxxy Poodle, vinyl records spin back to life
Dave Eck will tell you music's been following him around most of his life. As he rifles through his record ...
Milwaukee’s new fashion flair
On the waterfront in Milwaukee's trendy Historic Third Ward, a new face of fashion is emerging. Lynne R. Dixon-Speller is ...
‘The Altar’: Observing Día de los Muertos through poetry
Día de los Muertos is a day for people to come together and remember their loved ones who have passed. ...
The art of the circus lives on in Baraboo
Circus art is Joan Stevens’ specialty. Her precision brush work helps to restore and preserve the past. Stevens is passionate ...
Wisconsin 101: Smart Studios Banner
In the Wisconsin Historical Society collection, there’s a dark, surreal black and red banner. It’s painted with a chaotic collection ...
State’s oldest orchestra thrives under new conductor
The honorific Maestro typically given to an orchestra conductor conjures up images of a stern taskmaster or demanding perfectionist. But ...
Community blooms at Milwaukee flower shop
A constant in Mikel McGee’s life has always been flowers. Both her grandmas were avid gardeners. Her maternal grandmother had ...