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Send us Fan Mail We preview the upcoming "The Flavors of Africa Gala." Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail Artists do what they do because they are in love with the world. That's why great works of art often depict scenes from nature or daily life. Think of the paintings by Georgia O'Keefe of the varied landscapes of New Mexico or A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, the painting Cameron was captivated by in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Art...

Send us Fan Mail We visit the Milwaukee Community Journal celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail One of the most inspiring things about artists is how they push the boundaries of their craft. As an artist you always have to keep searching for something that brings a fresh perspective to your work. For Milwaukee painter Jimmy Cobb he figured out how to make his paintings more than just images on a canvas. Jimmy is a graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. At MIA...

Send us Fan Mail “Lancing in the Sun” by Milwaukee violinist Nathaniel K. Lynn paints a vivid picture of open fields and radiant light. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the joy of simplicity, the piece invites you to imagine running freely through meadows, feeling the warmth of the sun and the peace of the moment. 🌞🎻 Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail Wisconsin singer-songwriter ILa Rose returns with her hauntingly beautiful original song, “Milkweed.” Rooted in poetic lyricism and intimate folk-pop storytelling, Milkweed explores love, loss, and the feeling of being left behind after giving too much of yourself away. Inspired by personal experiences and the fragility of connection, Ila compares herself to milkweed — nourishing,...

Send us Fan Mail Join Milwaukee keyboardist Lucas Labau as he performs his own energetic take on the classic jazz standard “Mac the Knife.” Originally made famous by Bobby Darin, this timeless tune has been part of Lucas’s repertoire since his early days learning jazz. In this performance, he adds his own flavor—mixing modern phrasing, rhythmic drive, and improvisational “sauce” to make the standa...

Send us Fan Mail We learned from artist Autumn Lundberg is to not be afraid of opportunity. "Fortune favors the bold," she says. Autumn is the artist in residence at Ascent MKE, commonly known as the "Timber Tower," because of its use of sustainably sourced timber in it's construction. There she uses the stunning 25th floor community room as her workshop and as a gallery f...

Send us Fan Mail 🩸 Blood is Sweet – An Original Song by Bear in the Forest (Baron the Forest) “Blood is Sweet” dives into the dark and beautiful tension between love, desire, and self-preservation. Written after binge-watching True Blood, this song channels the haunting romance of vampires—the intoxicating pull between surrender and survival. It’s about loving someone deeply while knowing you can...

Send us Fan Mail Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink have been called the “matriarchs of Milwaukee modernism.” The two visionaries founded the Layton School of Art, which would eventually become the spiritual predecessor of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Their bold ideas left an indelible mark on the city’s creative landscape — even after the women were coerced to step away from the...

Send us Fan Mail Black Nouveau  discusses Milwaukee's Fatherhood Summit, a day of community and connection, with helpful resources, engaging workshops, and valuable services designed for fathers and families. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail 🎵 Remember Me – A Sentimental Acoustic Journey “Remember Me” is a heartfelt, nostalgic song about love, longing, and holding onto connection through life’s ups and downs. Written during a reflective period in the early ’90s—when I was newly married and recording demos on a four-track cassette in my attic—this tune carries the warmth and imperfections of that time. It’s one of my...

Send us Fan Mail  In episode of The Arts Page, host Sandy Maxx and team takes us to the rolling hills of Colgate, Wisconsin, to explore a hidden treasure of the local art scene: Spectacular Sculpture. Meet Paul Bobrowitz, a former carpenter turned metal sculptor. Paul, is a visionary artist and has spent over three decades transforming industrial scrap, farm machinery, and found objects into a whi...

Send us Fan Mail Artist Reynaldo Hernández is a master of urban art and a renowned muralist. Through his eyes, we witness how a single brushstroke can transform a wall into a powerful narrative of community, heritage, and hope. El artista Reynaldo Hernández, es un maestro del arte urbano y muralista de renombre. A través de sus ojos, somos testigos de cómo una sola pincelada puede transformar una...

Send us Fan Mail Returning to the program today is Wisconsin State Representative for the 8th District Sylvia Ortiz-Vélez to talk about a joint resolution honoring and recognizing the important contributions of Latino veterans from Wisconsin. Hoy regresa al programa la Representante de la Legislatura de WI por el Distrito 8 th Sylvia Ortiz-Vélez para hablar sobre una resolución conjunta que honra...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined once again by Timothy Muth, an ACLU attorney, who is here to discuss the legal challenge against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act and the mass deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. We’re spotlighting the 2025 MLK Jr. Speech Winner. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail "I Will Never Hurt You" – Brandon Payton-Carrillo & Roi Evans Welcome to our world of love, trust, and reassurance. "I Will Never Hurt You" is a deeply intimate song that explores the beauty of connection and vulnerability in relationships. Created with a feeling of warmth, this track offers a promise of safety and unwavering commitment, no matter what the...

Send us Fan Mail Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. We’re previewing Black Film Festival selections. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. We’re addressing family support in a post-ACA landscape. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. In this segment we’re diving into “Black Cowboys". Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us Fan Mail A song about forgiveness, written from the belly of a difficult winter. Join Maximiano for a raw and honest performance of their original song, "You Have a Heart in Me." This song was written during a time of painful separation, born from the artist's aspirational need to forgive lost friends and reconcile with deep wounds. Maximiano shares that writing this song wa...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lainey Lou for a fun, grounded performance of her original song, "Pull Tab Princess." This track captures that unique, "on top of the world" feeling you get from a simple, unexpected moment of joy. Lainey Lou shares that the song was inspired by walking into a smoky dive bar in Rudolph, Wisconsin, dressed "to the nines" after a wedding, and disco...

Send us Fan Mail Waxing" is a tender, hopeful love song born out of self-reflection and a rare moment of emotional clarity. Written during a transformative period in Orlando Peña’s life, the song serves as a spiritual sequel to a previous piece called "Waning," which explored feelings of emotional depletion and disconnection. In contrast, "Waxing" is about restoration—of s...

Send us Fan Mail “The Question” by Mark Richard and Gordy Smith is a tender, reflective song about love, memory, and the hope that a deep connection can endure. With gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song captures that fleeting, dreamlike moment of wondering — will we always feel the same? Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream