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Arts and Entertainment
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Gallery Night and Day to feature two local artists Gallery Night and Day at the King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is located at 2767 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. This art exhibit is called, “Points of View," recognizing the visual artwork of Willie Lamar and Greg Cox. Artist Willie Lamar became interested in art and photography while in third grade when his teacher brought in pictures from the Grand Canyon. This inspired him to start taking pictures of his neighborhood, friends and adventures. While in college he took photography and film classes and worked in the dark room developing his photos. Willie became fascinated with panoramic landscape photography, combining several images to create
Willie Lamar one seamless picture. This inspired him to develop fine art photography and to find new ways to view an object or place. Artist Greg Cox recalls painting at the age of five. However, in tenth grade his commercial art teacher discouraged him from drawing. Many years later in 2010 while viewing artwork on
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the internet he decided to go back to sketching. Other than spending time with family and work, a great deal of his time was then spent in the art supply stores acquiring materials and going home to paint and sketch. Devoting many hours to his artwork he rediscovered and developed his gift in painting and in drawing with charcoal,
pencil and graphite. He acquired the skill that just by looking at a picture and using various kinds pencils and a paintbrush technique he can draw it the same but in his own version. Friday’s night entertainment will include live rhythm and blues musical selections by MAK’E and Soul Trio, performing cherished tunes
by Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Al Green. Also featured will be an educational presentation recognizing the poetic lyrics of Curtis Mayfield. A panel discussion is also featured on lyrics heard in popular Rap to those of earlier music. This is one of a series of “Art of Health” programs developed by Marquita F. Edwards. This program is an innovative kaleidoscope of connecting forms of cultural arts and areas of health, to engage communities in promoting healthier lifestyles for the mind, body and spirit. With culinary delights by Pas Da Peas Catering, the event is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation and the Bader Philanthropies Inc.
What's Happening in MilwaukeE Concerts/Shows
Young Dolph and Key Glock No Rules Tour Tuesday, March 17 7 p.m. Doors / 8 p.m. Show Turner Hall Ballroom 1034 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Bringing their triumphant trap flexes to the stage, and packing each track with memorable punchlines, the music of Young Dolph and Key Glock practically begs listeners to shout along. The No Rules Tour will provide high energy performances from both Dolph and Glock, showcasing standout tracks from not only their mega-hit mixtape ‘Dum & Dummer’, but also highly anticipated individual solo projects that will be released before the start of the tour. Powered by punchy lyrics, dynamic chemistry, and the dramatic production of Bandplay, ‘Dum & Dummer’ peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200. The culmination of Young Dolph and Key Glock’s rise www.milwaukeetimesnews.com
from Memphis legends to national stars, ‘Dum & Dummer’ is home to a series of successful video singles, including “Baby Joker” (14.7 million views on YouTube), “Water On Water On Water” (9.3 million views), “Ill” (10.4 million views), “Dum & Dummer”(8.3 million views), and the recent “Back To Back” (1.4 million views). The “No Rules Tour” heralds an even bigger year for Dolph & Glock, as they look to start the new decade in style. Ticket Purchases Required
MSO presents Aretha: Queen of Soul Yaniv Dinur, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocals Ryan Shaw, vocals 3 Shows: Friday, March 20–Show 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21–Show 8 p.m. Sunday, March 22–Show 2:30 p.m. The Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 The MSO pays loving tribute to
the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, in a program including some of the star’s greatest hits. Listen for “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools” and more of the songs Aretha made famous. Dazzling vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw lend their voices to this musical celebration of an icon. Ticket Purchases Required
Chris Tucker Hosted by WJMR Jammin' 98.3 Saturday, April 25, 2020 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Riverside Theater 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Chris Tucker returns to the Riverside Theater on Saturday, April 25th! Chris Tucker is an international award-winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series with Jackie Chan. He became a favorite on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in the MSO presents An Evening with 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film Renée Elise Goldsberry cult classic Friday starring alongYaniv Dinur, conductor side Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker emFriday, March 27 - Show 8 p.m. barked on his first production as The Riverside Theater executive producer and co-starred 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. in the hit movie, Money Talks with Milwaukee, WI 53203 Renée Elise Goldsberry took home Charlie Sheen and shortly after apa 2016 Tony Award for originating peared in the highly successful Luc the role of Angelica Schuyler in Besson’s The Fifth Element. Broadway’s smash hit Hamilton. Ticket Purchases Required Now Renée makes her MSO debut in a glittering evening of Broadway hits from shows such as The Lion King and Rent, as well as American pop standards such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Ticket Purchases Required An NCON Communications Publication