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| TIME CAPSULE: THE FABULOUS FIFTIES |
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Sunset Playhouse
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7:30 p.m. | Sunset Playhouse
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Our series continues with the decade that gave us Sputnik and poodle skirts, James Dean and hula hoops. We may “Rock Around the Clock” when we “Wake Up Little Susie” or take a trip up “Blueberry Hill” with “Peggy Sue.” You won’t want to miss some “Tutti Frutti” fifties fun.
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| THE EXONERATED |
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Next Act Theatre
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7:30 p.m. | Next Act Theatre
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By Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen. Think of everything you did for the last 20 years. Now, take it all away.
A Milwaukee Premier! In their own words, The Exonerated tells the true stories of six people sent to Death Row for crimes they did not commit. Bungled investigations, political expedience or outright racism contribute to the injustice that robs these and many others of years of life. Through tireless advocacy and an unshakable belief in their innocence, the six brave souls earn their release but are left to deal with the aftermath of an American justice system that failed them.
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| CAMMIE DRAHEIM & ROSE ONAMA |
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Milwaukee Public Theatre
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9:30 a.m. | Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
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Cammie Draheim, arts and crafts, and Rose Onama, writing workshop. Artists with disabilities take aim at stereotypes throughout October as part of Tap the Potential – a celebration of the talent and vision of individuals with special needs. The project is coordinated by Milwaukee Public Theatre and Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. The month is filled with art shows and performances throughout Milwaukee by poets, musicians, storytellers and theatre artists, and is highlighted by a reception for the Tap the Potential Art Exhibit at Mitchell International Airport on October 13. All the performances are intended to challenge preconceptions of people with disabilities and advocate for full inclusion in the life of the communit
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| ROSE ONAMA, STORYTELLING |
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Milwaukee Public Theatre
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10 a.m. | West Allis Public Library
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Artists with disabilities take aim at stereotypes throughout October as part of Tap the Potential – a celebration of the talent and vision of individuals with special needs. The project is coordinated by Milwaukee Public Theatre and Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. The month is filled with art shows and performances throughout Milwaukee by poets, musicians, storytellers and theatre artists, and is highlighted by a reception for the Tap the Potential Art Exhibit at Mitchell International Airport on October 13. All the performances are intended to challenge preconceptions of people with disabilities and advocate for full inclusion in the life of the community.
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