George Washington Carver is frequently honored in U.S. schools during Black History Month. Modern farmers owe the legendary Tuskegee Institute agricultural scientist a huge debt – his research helped black farmers in the South become more self-sufficient and less reliant…
Indaba Nights 2023 will feature a variety of proven favorites and newcomers to the stage at the Indaba Band Shell this summer, in a lineup recently announced at the Indaba African Ball. The free Wednesday night series showcases local performers…
A joyous, record-setting crowd of more than 200 attended the 2023 Indaba African Ball on February 4, wearing colorful and elegant African-inspired attire for an evening of live music, dancing, Afro-Caribbean-style food, taking photos… and supporting free programming at the…
Summer Dreams: Stories from the Garden For decades, gardeners have looked forward to February and the arrival of new seed catalogs in the mail. Browsing the catalogs was their first step in planning the year’s plantings. Most importantly, it was…
For 3-year-olds, it’s all about the sprinkles! Ingredients: Energetic 3-year-olds — five Patient teachers — two Prebaked sugar cookies, various holiday shapes, 2 dozen Thick cookie frosting, 6 colors Tiny, round multicolored sprinkles Directions: 1. Seat pre-schooolers at low table,…
St. Ann Center Wins National Award for North Side Site Transformation Nonprofit turns vacant brownfield into vibrant community center St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus last week celebrated winning a national award for the stunning transformation of its 7.5 acres of…
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The beat of African drums welcomed guests to the premiere of Indaba Nights, a free 13-week concert series held at the Indaba Band Shell at St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Ave. The opening performance on June 2nd…
We got sunshine, on a cloudy day, thanks to a talented trio from the Skylight Music Theatre. Raven Dockery, Shawn Holmes and Kevin Sievert helped Bucyrus Campus clients and kids celebrate Black History Month in style, with songs from the…
The giving spirit is alive and well around St. Ann Center this holiday season. Despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Greater Milwaukee area businesses and community organizations stepped up to ensure our children and adult clients have a…