Young makers and the artist will talk about their favorite animals and ecosystems, and then create their own nature scene dioramas inside plastic milk jugs. Participants can build scenes from prehistoric times (dinosaurs!), oceans, forests, safaris, or create an imaginary world. This activity teaches youth that they can use their imagination and immerse themselves into a project that uses accessible, recycled materials, like milk jugs.

(For everyone) Heat can feel so amazing in this cold season especially when you are trying to get cozy on the couch, warm up your toes, or get over a stomach bug. This evening we will make our own sustainable heat packs that can easily be microwaved at home for a long-lasting comfort and versatility. Once you enjoy a heat pack - it's hard to go back! All materials provided, along with hot-tea, soft music, and a good community! For…

Mel Brooks went from the tenements of Brooklyn to the Catskills Borscht Belt, to Broadway, Hollywood and beyond – literally and creatively. Born Marvin Kaminsky, the beloved, precocious baby of a Jewish immigrant family was rapt by the Silver Screen and the power of making others laugh. The aspiring entertainer drew inspiration from all facets of his life to hone and grow his skills and ‘schtick’, becoming an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) award winner and director of some of…

David Huckfelt is a singer / lyricist / activist and founding frontman of Minneapolis indie-folk cult favorite The Pines. His work with The Pines received record of the year accolades from Mojo & Q Magazine, and garnered praise for Huckfelt from David Fricke (Rolling Stone) as one of the finest songwriters of his generation. In a fifteen-year touring career, he has shared stages with artists from John Prine, Mavis Staples and Emmylou Harris to Bon Iver, Calexico and Trampled By…

John Stano Milwaukee’s own award-winning John Stano performs a distinctive blend of acoustic and slide guitar, harmonica, with expressive vocals and insightful songwriting developed over many years of performance and paying attention to the masters. John studied American finger-style guitar at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and harmonica with national blues legend, Jim Liban. With playful lyrics and solid guitar work, John creates a tapestry of sound and lyric that pulls you in and keeps you wanting more. ‘Green Man…

Emotionally Focused Foundations Friday and Saturday, December 2nd +3rd | 8:30am-4:30pm at Vineyard Church Emotionally Focused Foundations is a two-day seminar that introduces you to the Emotionally Focused process. Emotionally Focused is a discipleship journey designed to help us uncover the reasons we stay stuck in habits, sins, anxiety, and unhealthy patterns in our relationships. Through a combination of teaching, coaching and spiritual practices, Emotionally Focused offers a path to real transformation in our lives and our relationships. Foundations is…

Saturday, December 3, 2022 CelticMKE Center | 1532 N. Wauwatosa Avenue **Two Sessions: 9:00AM and 11:30AM Our annual Brunch with Santa event returns to our CelticMKE Center, where Santa makes a visit in his green suit, to celebrate Irish America! Holiday crafts and activities, homemade brunch, photo opportunities with Santa and a goodie bag for each child aged two and over. Tickets: $12 admission, per person (ages 2 and up require a ticket, including adults) Children ages 1 and under…

The 53212Marketplace: Holiday Edition is happening Saturday, December 3rd from 11:00 - 3:00pm at The Westriver Collective, home of Amorphic Beer (3700 N Fratney Street). The event is free and open to the public. Come out and support local businesses as you sip, stroll and shop for everyone on your holiday gift list! Quench your thirst with libations from Amorphic Beer or specialty coffee drinks from Style Pop Café. Satisfy your hunger with grub from Don Pastor Food Truck, JMakin…