Community Calendar

The 47th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition is sponsored by the Midwest Bonsai Society: one of the largest regional shows in the nation centered at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Permanent Collection. Features over 80 world-class trees from across the Midwest and beyond. Trees will be judge by Bonsai Professional, Jonas Dupuich, in Nichols Hall at the Garden's Regenstein Center. Courtyards will have over 30 vendors selling 1000's of trees, tools, pots, stands, scrolls, soil/fertilizers, etc.  There are demonstrations, workshops, bonsai tour, tree raffle and Society gear available.

(For adults & teens) Ever wanted to try out bird watching but unsure where to start? Whether you’ve never birded before, are looking to improve your skills, or feel like you need a refresher, all are welcome to come learn the basics of birding. Everyone can be a birder!

Participants will learn how to use binoculars, keep track of their observations, how to identify common WI birds, and use a field guide. Binoculars and field guides will be available to try out and borrow during the workshop. This class will start inside with a classroom portion and then move outdoors for some late morning birding.

Join us as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary of the Community Arts and Funk Festival. Come and enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities! Experience live entertainment, participate in the Best Art and Poet Competitions, explore local Art, food, vendors, and much more. Don't miss out on the fun!

For adults & teens. We’re excited to introduce Green Spaces with Familiar Faces—a new series of nature walks led by some of Milwaukee’s most inspiring community members! Join us as local personalities take us on guided tours of their favorite green spaces, sharing stories, insights, and what makes these spots so special. Discover the beauty of our city’s natural spaces, connect with local leaders, and be inspired by the places they love most.
Look for an email closer to the program date indicating where to meet

Date: Saturday, July 12
Familiar Face: Tim Vargo - Director of Research at Urban Ecology Center
Location: Southern Milwaukee County
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Price: $20

Date: Saturday, August 2
Familiar Face: Jen Hense - Executive Director at Urban Ecology Center
Location: Green Space: Washington Park
Time: 9 - 10:30am
Price: $20

Date: Saturday, August 16
Familiar Face: William Kean - PhD, Professor Emeritus Geological Sciences UW-Milwaukee
Location: Green Space: Along the Lake Michigan Shore (Northern Milwaukee County)
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Price: $20

We’re excited to introduce Green Spaces with Familiar Faces — a new series of nature walks led by some of Milwaukee’s most inspiring community members!

Join us as local personalities take us on guided tours of their favorite green spaces, sharing stories, insights, and what makes these spots so special. Hosts include State Representative: Darrin Madison, Rita Flores from BIPOC Birders of Wisconsin, UEC Vice President & Executive Director: Jen Hense, Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Cheryl Nenn, and Milwaukee icons like Eddee Daniel, Chuck Hagner, Ken Leinbach, and more.

Registration is $20.00/person for each date or $110.00 for the whole series!

La Iglesia Internacional Aposento Alto MKE presenta la poderosa Campaña Evangelística “Viento Recio”, un evento que marcará tu vida con la presencia de Dios.

📆 Fechas:
• Sábado 16 de agosto de 2025 a las 7:00 PM
• Domingo 17 de agosto de 2025 a las 12:00 PM

📍 Lugar: 2800 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

🎤 Evangelista invitado: Gabriel Morales Antonetti
🙏 Pastores anfitriones: Carlos y Esther Mota

✨ “Trae a alguien contigo para una noche de milagros”
📺 Síguenos en YouTube: Iglesia Internacional Aposento Alto MKE, Inc

¡No faltes! ¡Dios tiene algo grande preparado para ti!

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in.

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.”

Unmask the deception and hilarity of Molière's TARTUFFE! Join us for an unforgettable night of comedy at Inspiration Studios for Trout Theatre's debut performance. Tickets available now at www.inspirationstudiosgallery.com!

Second Zechariah
By Erik Abbott

National Playwrights' Conference Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Semi-Finalist 2020

In the sleek corridors of corporate power, uncomfortable truths are hard to face—and even harder to expose. When Chloë, a principled junior colleague, confronts senior executive Esther about their firm’s silence surrounding allegations against its celebrated visionary—known only as The Genius—a tense reckoning begins. As Chloë pushes for accountability, Esther grapples with ambition, regret, and the cost of complicity. Interwoven with haunting glimpses of The Genius himself—first in a controlled interview, then in a fiery public defense—Second Zechariah is a gripping exploration of truth, power, and the stories we choose to believe. Riveting and timely, this drama asks: What are we willing to risk to do what's right?

Staged Reading, Drama
Rating: PG-13
Audience advisory: Due to thematic content & emotional depth. Viewer discretion is advised.

Runtime: 75 minutes. 15 minute intermission.
Admission: $10.00 + fees

Performances:
Friday, August 15, 2025, 7:30pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 7:30pm

Cast:
ESTHER - Sara Sarna
CHLOE - Jessie Jefferson
THE GENIUS - Thomas Aldridge
NARRATOR - Diane Kallas

Production Team:
Directed by Julie Ferris-Tillman
Producer: Kit Seidel

SECOND ZECHARIAH is presented by special arrangement with New Play Exchange.