Art
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Wisconsin State Polka Festival making adjustments to accommodate aging fan base
Dancing on May 18 will last for six hours instead of the usual 10. The chair of the festival said the dancers — most of whom are past retirement age — are losing stamina.
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Milwaukee County considers cutting costs by cutting ties with 2 art museums
The future of two historic Milwaukee museum’s is up in the air as the county is facing a looming budget deficit.
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‘Something for everyone’: Milwaukee Film Festival returns
The Milwaukee Film Festival, now in its 16th year, will be held from April 11-25.
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Milwaukee Public Museum looks for Indigenous artists for new building
James Flores, manager of tribal relations at the museum and member of the Oneida Nation, said many exhibits in museums in general are focused on Native Americans in a historical context. His team is looking for a design with a “modern twist.”
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$15M in renovations are underway to create new cathedral for Diocese of Madison
The Madison diocese hopes to open a new cathedral by late 2025.
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Daniel de Visé chronicles the Blues Brothers’ sacred mission
Journalist Daniel de Visé talks with WPR’s “BETA” about his mission to find the story of the Blues Brothers.
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Can robots paint a masterpiece?
When painter Sougwen Chung paints something in collaboration with an AI she trained, a robot mimics her. But at some point, the robot continues on its own. So, how creative is AI?
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After Oscar win for short documentary, producer reflects on Wisconsin roots
Green Bay native Josh Rosenberg was a producer on the Oscar-winning short documentary “The Last Repair Shop.” He recently joined WPR’s “The Morning Show” to share his most memorable moments from working on the film and what impact he hopes the work will have.
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World’s heaviest ball of twine has permanent home in Wisconsin
Although other twine balls may hold different world records, James Frank Kotera holds the record of heaviest ball of twine made by one man. It stands at 10 feet high and 22 feet wide.
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Lights, camera, action: Wisconsin bill would revive tax incentives for film
The bipartisan bill would create income and franchise tax credits for film production companies and start up a state film office in Wisconsin.