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UWM Professor, famous artist memorial set for Feb 4

UWM Professor, famous artist memorial set for Feb 4

A memorial service for Milwaukee Artist Fred Berman will be held February 4 at UW-Milwaukee. Fred Berman was a well-known artisan and professor of art at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He passed away November 6, 2011. He was 85.

Berman was called "one of Milwaukee's more important late 20th-century artists." A statement from UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of Fine Arts stated, "While his work remains in dozens of public and private collections across the country, his legacy also includes the profound influence he had on the careers of many of his students."

The Fred Berman memorial service on February 4, 2012. Call the UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts Dean's Office at 414-229-4762 if you have any questions or need more information.

Raining Jane August 5 at Millions For Music Concert Series

Raining Jane August 5 at Millions For Music Concert Series

Raining Jane comes to town August 5 as part of the Millions For Music Concert Series in Milwaukee. The four lady band plays the acoustic, indie-rock genre of music that's becoming all the rage across the nation.

Millions For Music events are concerts hosted by Susan Million who has a love and passion for music. Million said, "This is a chance for local and national artists to play in an intimate, cozy setting with a small group of people. It gives artists the chance to showcase their talents right here in Milwaukee."

The venue couldn't be more fitting for these type's of events. Live Artists Studio, 228 S. 1st Street, Suite 302, in Milwaukee is a New York Style loft equipped with a bar and an ever changing gallery of progressive artwork.

Program supports college dreams for low-income students

Program supports college dreams for low-income students

As Daesy Plascencia prepares to return to Mount Mary College in the fall for her sophomore year, she plans to take her coach with her. Plascencia was in the inaugural class of Admission Possible Milwaukee and is living proof that college admission is possible, with enough help and support. She is the first in her family to attend college.

Plascencia graduated in 2010 from St. Joan Antida High School, one of Admission Possible Milwaukee’s partner schools. Ninety-five percent of the seniors who participated in the two-year high school program were accepted to at least one college, according to the organization.

Founded in 2000, Admission Possible is a non-profit organization that provides students from low-income families with coaching and support to get into college and earn a degree.

NNS to offer free portraits in Clarke Square

Professional photographers from Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service will be taking free portraits of community members attending the Weed & Seed National Night Out on Thursday, July 28, at Clarke Square Park, 2330 W. Vieau Place, from 4 to 6 p.m. The portraits will be available to download at www.milwaukeenns.org at no cost. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The purpose of National Night Out is to improve crime prevention while strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

Tony Memmel brings Americana-Folk music to Summerfest June 30, July 10

Tony Memmel brings Americana-Folk music to Summerfest June 30, July 10

Tony Memmel and his 3 piece band bring Americana & folk style music to Summerfest June 30 and July 6. Memmel, 25, originally from Waukesha, now lives in Milwaukee. He graduated from UW-Oshkosh in 2008 with a music/business degree.

In an exclusive interview with FOX6Now.com Blocks, Memmel said “I taught myself to play the guitar. There were a lot of obstacles along the way. I like to mention it because we show other people that you can do whatever you want in life."

See the entire interview with Tony Memmel HERE.

Peter Gabriel, FOX 6 kick off Summerfest June 29 at Noon

Peter Gabriel, FOX 6 kick off Summerfest June 29 at Noon

Get a free ticket June 29 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. when you bring three non-perishable food items. Donations will be accepted at the Mid Gate Promotions Booth as well as the North Gate. All donations benefit Hunger Task Force. The food drive is sponsored by FOX 6 WITI-TV Milwaukee and Johnson Controls.

12th annual citywide Special Olympics Tourney

The Milwaukee Recreation Department is hosting the 12th annual Special Olympics tournament on Saturday. It's city-wide tournament for those identified as having cognitive disabilities. They will compete in games of softball, T-ball and tennis.

The tournament is open to the public and free to enter.

For more information on to volunteer or participate, please call (414)-647-6044.