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Apr
16
Sat
Mot. 50 @ Shank Hall
Apr 16 @ 7:30 pm – 11:45 pm

Mot 50WMSE is pleased to announce Mot 50. In honor of DJ Mots 50th Birthday he is throwing a fundraiser for WMSE at Shank Hall. Live music includes performances by:
Liv Mueller
Wooldridge Brothers
Ball Turret Gunners
Joker’s Henchmen

Door open at 7:30.
Suggested donation $10 at the door.

May
19
Fri
WMSE Presents Art & Music @ Pritzlaff
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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WMSE Presents: Art & Music
A live art, auction and music event at the Historic Pritzlaff on Friday, May 19.

More than 100 artists will contribute their talents to an incredibly special fundraiser for WMSE on Friday, May 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. All are invited to walk through the doors of the Historic Pritzlaff Building for a unique experience featuring live art, live music, and an auction to raise money for WMSE. Charles Dwyer of the Dry Points will conduct a figuring drawing class. Jeff Redmon will live paint next to graffiti artist Fernando Gonzales who will work his magic on a 10 ft. wall, Von Munz will stencil his highly acclaimed pop art and The Milwaukee Blacksmith will host a live demo. Take in the multiple boards painted by internationally renowned artists such as Terry Coffman and Pamela Anderson. All of the artwork will be auctioned to raise money for WMSE.

“Art and music have always gone hand in hand from classic album covers such as Andy Warhols Velvet Underground Banana record to the multi-media displays at present day DJ concerts. It makes sense to join both mediums to benefit WMSE,” said Station General Manager Tom Crawford.

VoodooHoney Records will curate the live music, WMSE DJs will spin, and break dancers will show their moves. Adding to the festive atmosphere, food will be available from area restaurants including: Hi Hat, Transfer, Merriment Social, Cafe Lulu, Hotel Madrid and Nightmares food truck will be onsite. Great Northern Distilling will design craft cocktails.

At & Music is presented by The Pritzaff, Great Norther Distillery, VoodooHoney Records, Enlightened Brewery and made possible by On Milwaukee, Pizza Man, Coast In Bikes and the Shepherd Express.

A very special thanks to Cori Coffman and Brett Waterhouse who made this event possible.Advance tickets are available here.

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Oct
18
Wed
phone interview: Eric “Ricky” McKinnie of Blind Boys of Alabama
Oct 18 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

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Join WMSE’s Terry Havel as he chats with Eric “Ricky” McKinnie of the Blind Boys of Alabama before BBOA heads to Milwaukee for a show this Sunday, October 22nd at the Miller High Life Theatre with Irma Thomas and the Preservation Legacy Quintet. Tune in at WMSE.org as McKinnie discusses the show and BBOA’s newest album, Almost Home.

From the Miller High Life Theatre:

“If the French Quarter is the musical heart of New Orleans, then Preservation Hall is its heartbeat. Take a group of long-time performers from the venerable concert hall, combine them with the Crescent City’s “Soul Queen,” Irma Thomas, throw in the spiritual authority of The Blind Boys of Alabama, and you get a very special evening of music that showcases “The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans.”

“Don’t miss this one-night-only sensational performance in the intimate and historic Plankinton Hall in the Miller High Life Theatre.  Recreating the sensation of Tipitina’s in New Orleans, get to Plankinton Hall early for your hurricane cocktail and the best seat in the house.

“Touring together for the first time as “The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans,” Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and The Preservation Legacy Quintet will treat audiences to a special evening filled with musical collaborations and traditional standards.”

Nov
20
Fri
Hover Craft 2020 – virtual @ https://www.hovercraftmke.com/
Nov 20 @ 12:00 am – Dec 20 @ 11:45 pm

Hover Craft will not be having their annual in person event, but they are still dedicated to promoting and supporting the local creative community. They will be using their online platforms to get the message out.  Shopping locally and handmade is more important than ever and they make it easy for everyone to shop small this holiday. Their website will be a hub for all things Milwaukee handmade with a directory to makers in our city. They will be featuring local makers daily and directing shoppers on how to shop small through our social media outlets.