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SUMMARY:42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Marcus Performing Arts Center has celebrated Dr. King’s Birthday annually since 1984. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration highlights the youth in our community who interpret Dr. King’s words through student contests. Winners will be showcased at a free celebration event held in the Marcus Performing Arts Center. \nTheme: TRUE PEACE \nPLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Overflow seating will be available in Bradley Pavilion\, where the event will be livestreamed. \nAll are welcome to join in the Paulette Y. Copeland Reception in Bradley Pavilion immediately following the program\, where students will receive their awards. \n Art Contest Winners Grades K-2  1st Place Emily Paez Nunez – Saint Lucas Lutheran School2nd Place Leylani Ugalde – Longfellow School  3rd Place Amir Folad – Lowell International Elementary School Grades 3-5  1st Place Jose Garcia – Samuel Clemens School2nd Place Kenia Martinez Vargas – La Escuela Fratney3rd Place Yaretzi Santos Sixteco – Longfellow School  Grades 6-8  1st Place Chriscyris Gil Midence – Wedgewood Park International School2nd Place Kimberly Hurtado Garcia – Wedgewood Park International School3rd Place Cristell Linaldi Vela – Wedgewood Park International School Grades 9-12 1st Place Glorianna Danowski – St. Thomas More High School2nd Place Haley Nagel – St. Thomas More High School3rd Place Lilly Evrard – St. Thomas More High School  Speech Contest Winners Grades K-2  1st Place Josie Evans – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School2nd Place Layla Walker – Eastbrook Academy  3rd Place Montel Taylor – Samuel Clemens School  Grades 3-4 1st Place Aalaila Simmons – Lowell International Elementary School  2nd Place Leanna Mitchell – Samuel Clemens School  3rd Place Mackenzie Peterson – Golda Meir School  Grades 5-6  1st Place Stevie Smith – Eastbrook Academy  2nd Place Demar Strong – Samuel Clemens School  3rd Place Aiden Rios-Calaff – Doerfler School    Grades 7-8  1st Place Titania McHenry – Fernwood Montessori School  2nd Place Ruth Omoruyi – Eastbrook Academy  3rd Place Renad Kabashi – Golda Meir School  Grades 9-10 1st Place Dahlia Santiago – Golda Meir School  2nd Place Nina Thao – Riverside University High School  3rd Place Prince Mensah-Brown – Eastbrook Academy  Grades 11-121st Place  Ayden Thrash – Golda Meir School  2nd Place Leah Serdynski – Wisconsin Connections Academy  3rd Place Amani Abu – Eastbrook Academy  Writing Contest Winners Grades K-1Samuel Clemens School\, Myia Dowl\, Aruna Halala-Vishudh (Teachers)Students: Devyn Bady\, Amorah Baines-Nugen\, Jahani Bernal\, Jennifer Cameron\, Thailan Clark\, Raelynn Henning\, Mallary Hobbs-Robinson\, Alayah Hurst\, Jermill Jordan\, Kay'Loni Martin\, Lanyea Mccaa\, Giovanni Ortiz\, A'Riyah Robinson\, Perrionna Stewart\, Talaia Taylor\, Kamiyah Trotter-Bell\, Miya Watson  Grades 2-3 1st Place  – Haileyana Molina - I.D.E.A.L. School2nd Place  – Audrey Robinson - Golda Meir School3rd Place - Amelia Par – Lowell International Elementary School  Grades 4-5 1st Place Mariana Mitchell – Samuel Clemens School2nd Place Kamrie Brown  – Samuel Clemens School3rd Place Arvell Sewell – Samuel Clemens School   Grade 6 1st Place Alyssa Rockett – Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts 2nd Place Khaydin Allen – Golda Meir School3rd Place Lailaa Jefferson – GreenTree Preparatory Academy         Grades 7-8 1st Place Ruth Omoruyi – Eastbrook Academy  2nd Place Reham Hamed – Salam School  3rd Place Elliot Anderson – A.E. Burdick School    Grades 9-101st Place Sabir Eisa – Salam School2nd Place Kamarion Jackson – Riverside University High School3rd Place Reem Mayo – Salam School  Grades 11-12 1st Place Bonnie Wise – Golda Meir School2nd Place Carla Jones – Riverside University High School3rd Place Aarielle Redmond-McClennon – Riverside University High School   Rev. Joseph Ellwanger Social Justice Award Andre Lee Ellis
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/42nd-annual-mlk-celebration/
LOCATION:Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall\, 121 E State St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture Collective
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SUMMARY:Native Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin has one of the largest concentrations of Native American Tribes east of the Mississippi River\, and each has a distinct culture and rich heritage. To celebrate and honor this rich history and culture\, the Marcus Performing Arts Center will present its inaugural Native Heritage Celebration on Friday\, September 26\, 2025. \nThrough this celebration\, attendees will learn about the culture and heritage of the various tribes of Wisconsin through a variety of offerings including traditional smudging\, youth drumming\, a panel discussion\, and a “Living Village” with artifacts and traditions specific to several individual tribes. \nThe Native Heritage Celebration is free and open to the public. \n Schedule of Events  10:30 – 11:30 AM: Supaman - Student Matinee for Students 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Living Village Tours Open for Students  2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Living Village Open to Public  5:00 PM: Program Begins in Peck Pavilion  Traditional smudging\, youth drumming\, panel discussions\, performance from Wisconsin Tribes\, and more  Following the program\, there will be a reception on the Outdoor Grounds.   Living Village Participants  Kimberly Crowley\, Black Ash Basket Maker (Ho-Chunk Nation)Marin Webster Denning of the Oneida NationRachel Jeske\, “The Moccasin Lady"“All Bead Up\,” Menominee\, Oneida & Sioux Nation beadwork artistsMariah Skenandore\, Indigenous artist and designerWaking Women Healing InstituteUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Native Student ServicesMilwaukee Public MuseumGerald L. Ignace Indian Health CenterSoutheastern Oneida Tribal Services Committee Members  Averie Anderson (Menominee & Oneida Nations of Wisconsin)\, Milwaukee Turners  Dr. Brad Kroupa (Arikara)\, Forest County Potawatomi Foundation  Tracie Sparks (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin)\, Kunik  Dan Terrio (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans)\, Milwaukee County  Tashina Williams (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans)\, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino   About Supaman As a member of the Apsáalooke Nation\, Supaman makes his home on Apsáalooke lands in Montana. “Supaman” is Christian Takes Gun Parrish\, a Native American dancer and innovative hip hop artist who has dedicated his life to empowering others and spreading messages of hope\, pride\, and resilience through his original art form.  He is the recipient of the 2017 MTV VMA Award for “Best Fight Against the System” and is also a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) winner\, North American Indigenous Image Award winner\, and seven-time Tunney Award winner. He received the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in Canada for Best Video\, as well as awards for Best Hip Hop Album and Best Producer for the Indigenous Music Awards.  Supaman's videos have received millions of views on YouTube and Facebook\, leading to extensive tours throughout the U.S. and internationally. He is currently on tour across the country\, sharing the good medicine of resiliency\, love\, laughter\, and inclusion.   His one-of-a-kind presentation blends Native culture\, comedy\, and urban hip hop in a way that dazzles audiences and captivates listeners. For this\, he has earned the respect of his community and his generation. With communicative talent and compassion flowing through his music\, Supaman connects with people from all walks of life. His ability to motivate\, encourage\, and inspire through dance and hip hop keeps him at the forefront of his field and provides a powerful platform to educate on Indigenous issues. 
URL:https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/native-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Peck Pavilion\, 929 N Water St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture Collective
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