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Week 5
8/2/2021 - 8/8/2021
Milwaukee River Advocates Co-operative Events
Events Description: 2021 Milwaukee River Advocates Co-operative (MRAC) Week
MRAC will host 3 special events exploring the theme: Nature Neglected: “Are we loving it to death?” Through poetry, photography and the documentary film, “Intelligent Trees”. We are asked to consider the impacts of modern human activity and overuse of the natural world in a dense urban environment through poetry, ideas and artistically powerful images. Can art prompt the reexamination of our impact, thinking and use of the Milwaukee River Greenway?
Event 1 Description: An Evening of Poetry , Song & Music by Milwaukee Earth Poets
A night of creativity focusing on the Milwaukee River Greenway by the Milwaukee Earth Poets & Musicians. Participating EP & M members include Suzanna Rosenblatt, Holly Haebig, Jahmes Finlayson, and Harvey Taylor, with special guest noted ecologist Jim Uhrinak and other possible guests TBA.
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 3rd 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: The Jazz Gallery at 926 E Center Street, Milwaukee 53212 https://jazzgallerycenterforarts.org/
Contact: RoseMary Oliveira, rose.home@att.net, 414-551-4774
Event 2 & 3 Description: Photography Awards Event & Documentary Film Screening
Photography exhibit awards presentation and artist statements and discussion of Nature Neglected: "Are we loving it to death?" Learn the thoughts of the artists behind the photographs of the Greenway.
Followed by the screening of the award-winning documentary film "The Intelligent Trees" by Peter Wohlleben ('The Hidden Life of Trees') and Dr. Suzanne Simard (The University of British Columbia) present and show the seemingly unbelievable: How trees communicate and care for each other.
Doors open 6:30pm, awards presented at 7:00pm, film screening at 7:30pm. Appetizers and wine available.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 5th, 6:30pm awards and artist discussion, 7:30pm Documentary film screening "Intelligent Trees"
Location: The Jazz Gallery at 926 E Center Street, Milwaukee 53212 https://jazzgallerycenterforarts.org/
Contact: RoseMary Oliveira, rose.home@att.net, 414-551-4774
Week 6
8/9/2021 - 8/15/2021
Greenway Volunteerism Week
Event Description: Greenway Volunteerism Week
Reach out to an organization within the Greenway you'd like to volunteer with. Take part in their volunteer opportunities this week and maybe even become a regular volunteer!
Date/Time: Any time from 8/9-8/15
Location: Anywhere in the Greenway
Contact: Paige Papelbon, ppapelbon@riverrevitalizationfoundation.org
Week 7
8/16/2021 - 8/22/2021
Greenway Artists in Residence Events
Event Description: Greenway Artists in Residence Week
Artists Jayce Kolinski (Filmmaker & Projection Artist), Marsha McDonald (Photographer & Installation Artist), and Mauriah Donegan Kraker (Movement Artist) are the 2021 Greenway Artists in Residence through Gallery 224's ARTservancy program. ARTservancy is a yearlong engagement, providing artists the opportunity to explore their selected property through all four seasons of the year. The artists create a body of artwork inspired by their experience, culminating in an exhibition at Gallery 224.
Click here for more information on ARTservancy and to read about each of the artists.
Artist's Websites: Jayce - Marsha - Mauriah - Laj
On Saturday, August 28th Jayce will host a live, outdoor screening of his Milwaukee River Greenway film, "Daydreams from Yesterday," at River Revitalization Foundation! (see event details below)
During her ARTServancy year, Marsha has compiled a blog, solved by walking, of images and prose poems, zuihitsu, and short meditations inspired by time spent along the river.
Marsha's visual work can be seen at 3 Milwaukee venues this fall:
Event Description: Forest Bathing Walk Led By Certified Guide: Bill Hebbert
Shinrin Yoku is a Japanese meditative form of nature therapy that has been scientifically shown to benefit mental and physical health. The term translates to “taking in the forest atmosphere." Forest bathing is about being connected with nature. It involves immersing all your senses in a natural environment - frequently but not always a forested area - and experiencing the mindful Pleasure of Presence. The format involves structured periods of slow leisurely walking, sitting, standing, and sharing, all the while connecting with nature in a variety of ways through a series of experiential “invitations." When forest bathing, we take pleasure and delight in experiencing the natural world through our senses and explore our relationship with it through observation, imagination, and feeling.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 18th from 2:00pm-4:30pm
Location: "Westabrook Trail" - Meet in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront at 4700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Drive through the parking lot towards the river to meet the group.
Contact: Email Paige at ppapelbon@riverrevitalizationfoundation.org
Day of Contact: Bill Hebbert 414-698-3652
Event Description: Daydreams from Yesterday Live Outdoor Film Screening
Daydreams from Yesterday is a live-performance urban nature documentary filmed and presented in the heart of the historic Milwaukee River Greenway. The film looks toward generations of Milwaukee thinkers who have reimagined the relationship we share with the natural world in this city.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/589464648
Bring your own chairs and blankets! (a few will be provided)
Drinks provided - Masks welcomed - Bikers encouraged - River Revitalization Foundation is located right off the Beerline bike route!
Parking available along Commerce St. Stairs located at east end of apartment buildings. Follow the stairs down, at base of stairs turn right and follow Riverboat Rd. River Revitalization Foundation will be on your left.
Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: Doors Open 7:45PM, Screening Begins 8:15PM (Runtime 45 min)
Location: River Revitalization Foundation - 2134 N Riverboat Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Price: FREE ($10 recommended donation to those who can)
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/k8TMUFqCaKJ9zEMZA
Contact: Email Jayce Kolinski at kolijay19@yahoo.com for more information
parking map
parking map
Parking available along Commerce St. Stairs located at east end of apartment buildings. Follow the stairs down, at base of stairs turn right and follow Riverboat Rd. River Revitalization Foundation will be on your left.
Week 8
8/23/2021 - 8/29/2021
Greenway DIY Cleanup Week
Event Description: DIY Cleanup!
Clean up the Greenway on your daily walk or get a group of friends or family together to clean up our urban lands and rivers! Wearing gloves is recommended.
Date/Time: Any time from 8/23-8/29 (and really any day is a good day to pick up trash in the Greenway!)
Location: Anywhere in the Greenway - check back later for a list of hotspots that need the most love!
Contact: Paige Papelbon, ppapelbon@riverrevitalizationfoundation.org
Event Description: Forest Bathing Walk Led By Certified Guide: Bill Hebbert
Shinrin Yoku is a Japanese meditative form of nature therapy that has been scientifically shown to benefit mental and physical health. The term translates to “taking in the forest atmosphere." Forest bathing is about being connected with nature. It involves immersing all your senses in a natural environment - frequently but not always a forested area - and experiencing the mindful Pleasure of Presence. The format involves structured periods of slow leisurely walking, sitting, standing, and sharing, all the while connecting with nature in a variety of ways through a series of experiential “invitations." When forest bathing, we take pleasure and delight in experiencing the natural world through our senses and explore our relationship with it through observation, imagination, and feeling.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 25th from 2:00pm-4:30pm
Location: "Westabrook Trail" - Meet in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront at 4700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53212. Drive through the parking lot towards the river to meet the group.
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/forestbathingwithbill
Contact: Email Paige at ppapelbon@riverrevitalizationfoundation.org
Day of Contact: Bill Hebbert 414-698-3652
Event Description: Daydreams from Yesterday Live Outdoor Film Screening
Daydreams from Yesterday is a live-performance urban nature documentary filmed and presented in the heart of the historic Milwaukee River Greenway. The film looks toward generations of Milwaukee thinkers who have reimagined the relationship we share with the natural world in this city.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/589464648
Bring your own chairs and blankets! (a few will be provided)
Drinks provided - Masks welcomed - Bikers encouraged - River Revitalization Foundation is located right off the Beerline bike route!
Parking available along Commerce St. Stairs located at east end of apartment buildings. Follow the stairs down, at base of stairs turn right and follow Riverboat Rd. River Revitalization Foundation will be on your left.
Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: Doors Open 7:45PM, Screening Begins 8:15PM (Runtime 45 min)
Location: River Revitalization Foundation - 2134 N Riverboat Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Price: FREE ($10 recommended donation to those who can)
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/k8TMUFqCaKJ9zEMZA
Contact: Email Jayce Kolinski at kolijay19@yahoo.com for more information
parking map
parking map
Parking available along Commerce St. Stairs located at east end of apartment buildings. Follow the stairs down, at base of stairs turn right and follow Riverboat Rd. River Revitalization Foundation will be on your left.
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