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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine for Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Luminescent new MOWA lets Wisconsin artists shine Image

Luminescent new MOWA lets Wisconsin artists shine

Difficult as it is to imagine now that I've seen the place, I was almost a bit worried I might have trouble spotting the new Museum of Wisconsin Art on my first visit recently. Turns out there's no way I could miss Hammel Green & Abrahamson architect Jim Shields' luminescent West Bend building, the pointed prow of which seems to make a statement by aiming itself not southeast toward Milwaukee, but northwest, toward the broader expanse of the state.

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Milwaukee Area Event Calendar

Today's featured events
One Night With Janis Joplin
4 p.m. at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Dixie's Tupperware Party
8 p.m. at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Festival
1121 S. 116th St. West Allis
Alan Kulwicki: A Champion's Story
9:30 a.m. at Milwaukee County Historical Society

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socialcirclegrill
Weirdest grillables?
The Social Circle reported grilling a number of strange items, from avocado to a Pop Tart. What's the most unusual item you've grilled?
mikeybook
Kids' book about autism
Many children with autism attend mainstream classrooms for at least part of their school day. Many struggle socially and are at risk of being isolated or bullied. "Mikey" - co-written by an MPS teacher - follows a child with autism as he proceeds through his day in a regular education classroom.
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Pierce her ears?
In some cultures, it's common for infants to have their ears pierced, but other families have a strict age as to when ear piercing is acceptable. If you are considering ear piercing for your child, here is a list of places in Milwaukee that will do it, and a couple of things to consider before you go.
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St. Joan of Arc chapel
This little building with the steep-pitched roof and pointed spire was built in the 15th century as Chapelle de St. Martin de Sayssuel, in the small village of Chasse. And, the story goes, Joan of Arc kissed one of its stones before leading her troops into battle against the English during the Hundred Years War.

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Milwaukee NewsWire

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