Uniquely Milwaukee

Just in time for International Deaf Awareness Week, Milwaukee nonprofit Ex Fabula hosted a special event featuring seven Deaf storytellers. The Deaf story slam took place at the Mitchell Street Library in front of capacity crowd. A video version of the stories is available here: https://radiomilwaukee.org/story/community-stories/ex-fabula-hosts-deaf-story-slam-to-kick-off-awareness-week/

If you looked up the definition of the term Botanica, your search results would show you that it's defined as a small store that sells herbal and traditional remedies. That definition doesn't come close to scratching the surface of what Botanica Galactica truly is. It’s charming and welcoming. It plays a role in gathering the community through wellness and art. One of the ways that’s achieved is by a night market. Salam Fatayer reports

The Manfred Olsen Planetarium might be considered a hidden gem that’s tucked away within the UW-Milwaukee campus. The planetarium specializes in five major productions every year. This fall semester, they are kicking it with 'Creepy Cosmos', starting Sept. 27. The spooky production is described as combing the fun of Halloween with the intrigue of astronomy that intends to energize your sixth sense. Salam Fatayer reports.

Pride is a sentiment that many identify with when wearing a pair of hoop earrings. For some time, big hoops were associated with cheapness. A person who wore them could be considered immodest and loose. However, there are acts that are reversing the connotation and reclaiming back the power.One of those acts is by the LUNA, a collective of Latinx artists in Milwaukee. LUNA is currently showcasing an exhibit titled Hoops, representing the diversity through art within the Latinx community. Salam Fatayer reports.

Picture this, you walk into the front doors and immediately you’re greeted with the caramelized smell of coffee. The inside space is massive yet comfortable enough to entice you to spend time there. In the back, there’s an art studio for any creative and there is even a bakery that specializes in a number of desserts such as challah and crinkle cookies. Luckily for you, you no longer need to imagine such a place because of Friendship Circle, a local non-profit organization that works with adults and kids with special needs. Salam Fatayer reports

In the nook of Milwaukee School of Engineering, the Grohmann Museum highlights Milwaukee engineers and their inventions with the exhibit, Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee. The exhibit follows the book "Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee and the engineers who created them" written by Thomas Fehring. Salam Fatayer reports

When asked to describe Harvest Day, an open-air market and street festival hosted by Walnut Way, Antonio Butts, executive director of Walnut Way said it was similar to a homecoming for the city. That’s what Harvest Day is for most people, a time to celebrate the neighborhood of Lindsay Heights and to connect with its residents. Salam Fatayer reports.

“It’s a home away from home,” said Carolyn Weber, one of the hostel owners. That's how the Cream City Hostel can be described when walking through the front doors. The hostel is located in the Riverwest neighboorhood, marking it as the first hostel in Milwaukee. Salam Fatayer reports.

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Lara Spencer from Good Morning America recently made a comment about Prince George of Cambridge for taking ballet lessons that created an uproar of criticism both from the general public and the dance community. In response, the Milwaukee Ballet has taken a stance to speak against the negative stereotypes male dancers face in ballet. Salam Fatayer reports.