TAP THE POTENTIAL

More Information Below Calendar

 

 

 

October, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Guerilla Art Strike

Architects on

Guerilla Strike

Lake Country

 

 

 

Cammy Draheim

Wheels- UWM

   Carolyn Atwell

Fine Arts Show

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 4-31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

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8

9

10

11

 

Spirit of Wil O Way

 

Mitchell Airport Art

Guerilla Strike 

 Guerilla Strike

Guerilla Strike 

 

Bucks Pre Season

 

Show Reception

   Tom Bersch

    Mark McKillip

    Mark McKillip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Airport Art Show

 

 Guerilla Strike

 

 

 

 

Oct 6-Oct 24

 

 Mark McKillip

 

 

 

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On Wheels -MSOE

Guerilla Strike

 Guerilla Strike

Guerilla Strike    

Guerilla Strike

 

 

 

   Rose Onama

    Tasawari

  Barbara Leigh

   Rose Onama

 

 

Guerilla Strike

 

 

 

 

 

 

  ACAP Switch Ens

 

 Guerilla Strike

 

 “Colors of Self”

 

 

Guerilla Art Strike

 

    Adam Spenner

 

 Mural Unveiling

 

 

  Rose Onama

 

 White Cane Day

 

 

 

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Tap the Potential

Milwaukee City

 

 Wheelchair Recycling

 

 

 

Bus Pass

    Hall Art Show

 

 Open House

 

 

 

Oct 19-25

    Oct 20-31

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 City Hall Art Reception

 

 

 

 Guerilla Strike

Guerilla Strike

 

 

 

 

 

    Rose Onama

    Patty Westphal

 

 

 

 

 

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 Guerilla Strike

Accessible Voting 

 Guerilla Art Strike

 

 

 Guerilla Strike

 

    VSA Choir

 Workshop

 Barbara Leigh

 

 

    Capaz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Guerilla Strike

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Barbara Leigh

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 1

Guerilla Art Strike- Cammy Draheim 9:00 pm at The Miramar Theatre, 2844 N Oakland Ave., Milwaukee.  Cammy will read original poetry about her experiences in the mental health system and will display her artwork.  Free to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

October 2

Architects on Wheels- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.  Architectural students will spend class time navigating throughout the UWM campus in wheelchairs to experience how design impacts on use.  For more information contact Andrew Alden at 414-944-9000 or email [email protected]

 

Guerilla Art Strike- Carolyn Atwell, Flutist- 5:30pm, Immanuel Church, 1100 N Astor St, Milwaukee.  A relaxing mini concert by Milwaukee’s own, Carolyn Atwell. For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

October 4- October 31

Lake Country Fine Arts Show-  This show features pieces by artists with disabilities.  Can be viewed Monday through Friday between 12 noon to 5pm or on Saturdays from 11:00am- 2:pm.  Featured artists include Cammy Draheim, Katie Kaupp, Luke Langer, Gabriel Langer, Greg Lucas, John Stocking, Kristine Juranitch, Brian Heyer, Steven Heyer, Lizzy Heyer, Bernie Laughlin, Tanner clement, Ruth Stanwood, Chris Koster and Bob Schmidt.  For more information contact Marlene Millevolte or Catherine Quinn at 262-367-2900.  Lake Coutnry Fine Arts School and Gallery, 112 W. Capitol Dr., Hartland, WI   www.lakecountryfinearts.com

 

October 6

Spirit of Wil O Way Color Guards- performing at the Bucks preseason game at 7:00pm.  For more information contact Susan Klawien at 414-571-5566 or email [email protected]

 

Mitchell International Airport Art Show-  This year’s show features 53 pieces of visual art created by artists with disabilities.  Located  at the south end of the Main Concourse, 5300 S Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI.  For more information contact Heide Planey at 414-489-0541

 

October 8

Mitchell Airport Art Show Reception-  11:00am- 1pm, south end of Main Concourse, 5300 S Howell Ave., Milwaukee.  Featured guest speakers will be artists Jon Wos and Cammy Draheim.  Guerilla art strikes by William Sweeney.  Artist Jeff La Dow will demonstrate mouth painting.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Heide Planey at 414-489-0541.

 

Guerilla Art Strike- Mark McKillip, puppeteer-  6:00pm at All Peoples Church, 2600 N 2nd St, Milwaukee.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

October 9

Guerilla Art Strike- Tom Bersch, Autoharpist/singer- 11:30am at the Veterans Administration Cantina, 5000 W National Ave, West Allis.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

October 10

Guerilla Art Strike-  Mark McKillip, puppeteer- St Francis Childrens Center, 6700 N Port Washington Rd., Glendale.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

October 11

Guerilla Art Strike- Mark McKillip, puppeteer-  Once Upon A Time bookstore, 5620 Broad St., Greendale.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

October 13

 

On Wheels-  Engineering, architecture and nursing students from MSOE will spend an entire day in wheelchairs as they attend classes, study and recreate.  Last year MSOE was the # 1 college in the nation to provide this experience for their students.  For more information call Jason Goike at (715) 829-7692 or email [email protected].

 

Guerilla Art Strike-  3:30pm at Wauwatosa Library, 7635 W North Ave., Wauwatosa.  Storyteller, Rose Onama, will share African folk stories and cultural practices.  Free to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

Guerilla Art Strike-  The ACAP Switch Ensemble at 1:00 pm at MSOE Student Union, 1025 N Broadway St, Milwaukee.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]     

 

October 14

Milwaukee Heat at MSOE- 6:00pm.  Kern Center, 1245 N Broadway, Milwaukee.  Milwaukee’s wheelchair basketball team, the Milwaukee Heat will scrimmage with Milwaukee School of Engineering students participating in the On Wheels program.  For more information call Jason Goike at (715) 829-7692 or email [email protected].

 

October 15

Guerilla Art Strike- Time TBA at the NAMI, 3732 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.  The Milwaukee public Theatre will perform in Tasawari, an interactive play.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

Guerilla Art Strike-  Adam Spenner, mouth painting artist at Mt Mary College, Steimke Hall, 2900 N Menomonee River Pkwy, Milwaukee.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

White Cane Day-  White Cane Safety Day is an unofficial holiday in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane.

 

October 16

Guerilla Artist Stike-  12:00 pm at Froedtert Hospital, Tower Conference Room, 9200 W Wisconsin Ave.  Milwaukee Public Theatre Executive Director, Barbara Leigh will present her entertaining and informative vignette, “Humor and Healing”.  Free to the public.  For more information call Angela Smith at 414-347-1685

 

October 17

Guerilla Art Strike-  10:00 am at Secured Detention Center, Milwaukee.   Storyteller, Rose Onama, will share African folk stories and cultural practices.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

“Colors of Self” Mural Unveiling-  6:00pm, Palms Bistro and Bar, 221 N Broadway.  A unique mural created by individuals with disabilities will be  presented to the public.  Hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting will accompany this showing with featured art by Patricia Obletz and Ben True.  For more information contact Randy Fare at 414-937-2040 or email [email protected]

October 19

 

Bus Pass-  Milwaukee Transit System once again partners with us by featuring Tap the Potential, Disability Awareness month on their weekly bus pass.

 

Guerilla Art Strike-  1:00pm at Nicolet H.S Gymnasium, 6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd, Glendale.   Storyteller, Rose Onama, will share African folk stories and cultural practices.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]

 

October 20

City Hall Art Show-  Rotunda, 200 E Wells St., Milwaukee.  Milwaukee’s City Hall will host “Colors of Self” organized by Transitional Living Services and MCFI.  Patricia Obletz will display her dynamic work along with local artist, Ben True.  Show will run through October 31.  For more information contact Vicky Hastings at 414-476-9631 or email  [email protected]

 

Guerilla Art Strike-  Singer Patty Westphal at the Veterans Administration Hospital Canteen, 5000 W National Ave., Milwaukee.  Guerilla Art Strike-  10:00 am at Secured Detention Center, Milwaukee.   Storyteller, Rose Onama, will share African folk stories and cultural practices.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]    

 

October 22

Wheelchair Recycling Program Open House-  3:00pm- 7:00pm.  3560 N 126 St Unit F, Brookfield.  Learn more about our full selection of refurbished, lowcost equipment including wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, bath equipment, walkers, rollators, canes, crutches, scooters, hospital beds and more!  For more information call 262-439-8248.  Website  www.wrp.org

 

City Hall Art Reception and Guerilla Strike-  12:00pm- 1:00pm, Rotunda, 200 E Wells, Milwaukee.  Join local artists featuring Patricia Obletz as “Colors of Self” kicks off its 11 day showing in Milwaukee’s City Hall.  Flutist Carolyn Atwell will be performing.  For more information contact Vicky Hastings at 414-476-9631 or email  [email protected]

 

October 26

Accessible Voting Workshop/Training-Geared towards people with vision loss.  10:00am , Badger Association of the blind and Visually Impaired, 912 N Hawley Rd., Milwaukee.  This workshop will give hands on experience using accessible voting machines.  Learn about resources available and feel comfortable using the machines independently.  For more information call Rose Visser at 414-615-0115 or email [email protected]

 

October 27

Guerilla Artist Strike-  7:00 pm at Alumni Building, 2nd Floor, Marquette University, 1442 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.  The VSA Choir will perform between 7pm- 7:30pm.  Free to the public.  For more information call Angela Smith at 414-347-1685.

 

October 29

Guerilla Artist Stike-  12:00 pm at Froedtert Hospital, Tower Conference Room, 9200 W Wisconsin Ave.  Milwaukee Public Theatre Executive Director, Barbara Leigh will present her entertaining and informative vignette, “Humor and Healing”.  Free to the public.  For more information call Angela Smith at 414-347-1685

 

November 1

Guerilla Artist Strike-  The Milwaukee Public Theatre will perform Capaz, an interactive play at Esperanza, 611 W. National Ave., Milwaukee.  Free and open to the public.  For more information contact Angela Smith at 414-347-1685 or email [email protected]