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Artist George Catlin: Painter Of American Indian Portraits

July 24, 2017 - 10:05am

George Catlin's painting of Lacrosse players

Painter George Catlin was born the week of July 26 in 1796. Though he wasn’t born in Wisconsin, he spent a substantial amount of time here visiting with the Ojibwe and documenting their lives in portraits and paintings.

Rare Marc Chagall Portfolio On Display In Manitowoc

July 4, 2017 - 6:10am

Le Cirque exhibit at the Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc

The Rahr -West Art Museum in Manitowoc is thought to be the first to display the complete Le Cirque series by the famed Russian-French artist Marc Chagall who lived from 1887-1985.

Group Plans to Renovate Amherst Opera House

June 30, 2017 - 4:20pm

Efforts are underway to restore an old opera house in the central Wisconsin community of Amherst. The opera house was built in 1902, and has been closed to the public since 1970, according to Tom Parker, who is leading the effort to bring it back to life. "It's been boarded...

Eau Claire's Confluence Performing Arts Center Names First Executive Director

June 29, 2017 - 4:20pm

A leader has been picked for Eau Claire's $45 million performing arts center that's under construction. The Confluence Arts Center is set to open in September 2018.

Milwaukee Celebrates Summerfest's 50th Anniversary

June 28, 2017 - 5:55am

Summerfest is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Former Milwaukee Mayor Henry Maier created the music festival in 1967.

New Richmond To Honor Prominent Civil Rights Lawyer With Historical Trail

June 27, 2017 - 3:20pm

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Freedom to John Doar

The city of New Richmond is honoring the life of a local civil rights lawyer with a history trail through its downtown that will open in August.

A Look At Frank Lloyd Wright's Legacy On His 150th Birthday

June 5, 2017 - 10:20am

This week marks celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday. The writer, interior designer and educator was born June 8, 1867, in Richland Center.

Wausau’s Woodson Art Museum Wins Top Honor

May 15, 2017 - 6:25pm

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau has won the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries.

'Hood-linked': Author Explores The Meaning Of Hoods Throughout History

May 15, 2017 - 6:00am

Alison Kinney, the author of the cultural history book, "Hood," writes that "We all wear hoods: judges, athletes, rappers, tortures, politicians, and toddlers."

Architect Michael Ford Finds Design Inspiration Via Hip-Hop

May 15, 2017 - 6:00am

Michael Ford is a "hip-hop architect" based in Madison and he's also the lead designer for the coming Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx, New York.

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Artist George Catlin: Painter Of American Indian Portraits

Rare Marc Chagall Portfolio On Display In Manitowoc

Group Plans to Renovate Amherst Opera House

Eau Claire's Confluence Performing Arts Center Names First Executive Director

Milwaukee Celebrates Summerfest's 50th Anniversary

New Richmond To Honor Prominent Civil Rights Lawyer With Historical Trail

A Look At Frank Lloyd Wright's Legacy On His 150th Birthday

Wausau’s Woodson Art Museum Wins Top Honor

'Hood-linked': Author Explores The Meaning Of Hoods Throughout History

Architect Michael Ford Finds Design Inspiration Via Hip-Hop

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