Experience their art and find out who they are as artists… through intruiging Artbeat interviews!! Melissa Czarnik (spoken word/hip hop) Matthew Schroeder (finger-style guitar) David Press (author/playwright)
Elizabeth Shipe (actor)
Nate Press (actor)
Check out this little preview of Matthew Schroeder!!
IN THE GALLERY:
Anton Carter
Ellen Nocun
Valorie Schleicher
Jodie Niles
Brittany Farina
Lance Orr
Carmelo Cortes
Sara Risley
Kelli Bush
Amanda Iglinski
Matt Spidell
Damon Joy
Carmen Bond
Kary Calabrese
JUST ANNOUNCED: Local alt rock band D.C. Monroe will be your post-show entertainment!!! They’ll start right after the conclusion of the show! Stick around for a party with a GREAT band!!!
It’s the only show of it’s kind! Join us for free appetizers, drink specials, and an unique & exciting show featuring live theatre, music, spoken word, an amazing gallery of local art, and a great band!!
It’s Friday, March 11 at MOCT: 240 E Pittsburgh Ave in Milwaukee’s Fifth Ward. Doors and gallery at 6, show at 8, followed by a rocking after-show party!
Your $10 donation will help support Milwaukee “Artbeat Installations” to include murals, compilation CDs, poetry books, short films, and more! YOU can apply to be involved in our next installation, please check back soon for details RIGHT HERE!
As promised, here are the photos from our One Year Anniversary Showcase that was held on April 30, 2010. Click below to enjoy the photoset on Flickr, or just peruse the slideshow embedded on this page!
Milwaukee Public Schools held a press conference on Thursday, May 6. Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton eloquently delivered the press conference’s message:
Developing creativity and innovative
and entrepreneurial talents of
MPS children
AND
Ensuring all MPS students access to
art and music education
EQUALS
Improved student achievement
and outlook for our city
THIS is what Milwaukee Artbeat is all about! We support and endorse this message with each showcase, and you can too!
Next showcase is Friday, July 30 at The Hide House in Milwaukee. Show your support to MPS students and featured artists by stopping by!
If you are an artist that would like to be featured, visit our submission page!
We are proud to announce our partnership with Capoeria Nagô Milwaukee – they are working with us to provide the unique dance and martial art form to our youth!
Capoeira Nagô Milwaukee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to spreading Brazilian culture throughout the Midwest, principally through the art of capoeira.
Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. Capoeira was developed in Brazil, but its history extends to Africa and tribes from Angola. Slaves living on Brazilian plantations who weren’t allowed to openly practice traditional forms of self-defense developed an ingenious method of disguising their training by combining it with dance-like movements, singing, and the rhythms of primitive instruments. The result was a “game” of fluid ground movements, spinning kicks, and daring acrobatics set to the energetic clapping and singing of spectators.
Today, capoeira is an international sensation: in fact, it is the second most played sport in the world, second only to soccer.
Lisa has been featured on the cover of Citigal Magazine, she’s a local philanthropist very active in our community, as well as a social networking guru. We are very excited to have her working with us!!!
“I am so honored to be co-hosting with Annie B for the 1-year Anniversary of Milwaukee Art Beat. It is great being involved with an organization that helps promote and showcase our local artists!” Lisa states.
Lisa’s online networking site: http://LisasList.org is a site where locals engage in business and social networking. She hosts networking events on a regular basis, so visit her site and find an event you’re interested in, and meet Lisa!!
We are very pleased to have her join us and, we hope YOU will join us on April 30th at the Hide House as well, for the only arts show of its kind!!
Make sure to get to the Hide House early enough to participate in the salsa lesson at 7pm – taught by Christine Almeida! Anyone can participate, with or without a partner! If you’ve ever thought about taking Latin dance lessons, now is your chance to move your hips and get a taste! There is no cost to participants, but we do ask a small donation to cover the cost of Christine’s services. Christine was recognized as the authentic “Salsa Goddess” in a recent Milwaukee Magazine Publication. Journalists Perry Lemek’s article “Some Like It Hot”, read, “Make no mistake; Almeida is Milwaukee’s authentic Salsa Goddess- fiercely proud of her heritage and profoundly well versed in the history of her cherished avocation.” Also, look for Christine – appearing on The Morning Blend on Monday, April 12th!
Please join us and bring a comfortable pair of shoes to change into for your salsa lesson! There will be plenty of space for the dance group! Even if you have two left feet, Christine will get you shaking like a pro in minutes! You can visit her website at http://latindancecompany.biz !!
Come celebrate ONE YEAR of Milwaukee Artbeat with us – - enjoy A Taste of Central & Latin American Flair!
Title: Showcase – Friday, April 30, 2010 Location: The Hide House, 2625 S. Greeley St., Milwaukee 53207 Description: 6:30pm Doors.
Your $8 donation includes admission to the show and gallery, a salsa dance lesson at 7pm, complimentary appetizers and other surprises, and will help support arts programs for Milwaukee’s youth!
Join us at 7pm for a salsa dance lesson with Chritine Almeida! You don’t need a partner, and there is no cost, but if you are able to give a small donation for your lesson, it would be appreciated to help cover the cost of having the services of our expert!
We are very pleased to be working with CAPOEIRA NAGÔ to bring you some special treats, including unique gallery art! These artists will be announced soon, please check back!!
Heather Acton, the designer of this website and our webmaster, has done a review of the February 26, 2010 showcase that includes ALL of the video from that night’s showcase. It is divided into chapters, so it’ll be easy to find yourself, your films, or your favorite artist. Head on over to Heather Acton‘s site and check out her review and videos!
