Event Calendar

There's something exhilarating and romantic about being away from home. Seeing something new or visiting a place for the first time often creates the urge to document and share the experience.

This workshop embraces that instinct, particularly the tactile joy of putting it into a letter for a close friend or loved one. On behalf of The Pfister Hotel, Storyteller-in-Residence Megan Dorsey will guide attendees to uncover this lost art.

Held on the mezzanine level of The Pfister's opulent two-story lobby, the workshop will begin with a short introduction to the history of letter writing and travel correspondence. Guests will explore the era's fascinating etiquette norms and view ephemera from Megan's personal collection, including pens, letterhead, and more.

Megan will then guide guests through a writing warm-up, brainstorming session, and finally the composition of their own handwritten letter. Writers will then have the opportunity to mail their letters via The Pfister's antique working mail chute.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served throughout the session. Guests will leave with a special Pfister stationery kit to continue writing letters at their leisure.

Please note: Guests are encouraged to bring their own ephemera to mail alongside their letter! Ticket stubs, napkins, etc are all welcome.

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From two renowned Milwaukee artists — award-winning playwright Marie Kohler and Tony-nominated composer Josh Schmidt — comes "Maybe We'll Fly," a wildly theatrical and richly poetic world premiere. The play features music inspired by the life and work of legendary Wisconsin outsider artist Mary Nohl. Oct. 11 is the last day to see "Maybe We'll Fly" at the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, 158 N. Broadway St. Learn more and purchase tickets.

Gallery Night MKE features numerous venues exhibiting art throughout Milwaukee neighborhoods, including the Historic Third Ward, East Town, Walker’s Point and more. Admission is free to all venues during event hours. Gallery Night MKE will take place in 2026 on the following dates: Oct. 16-17.

Gallery Night MKE features numerous venues exhibiting art throughout Milwaukee neighborhoods, including the Historic Third Ward, East Town, Walker’s Point and more. Admission is free to all venues during event hours. Gallery Night MKE will take place in 2026 on the following dates: Oct. 16-17.

An artist-led exploration of light, memory, and one of the world's oldest photographic processes.

Join us at the Catacombs of Neto Art Museum for an immersive 2½-hour workshop where sunlight becomes your creative partner. Using the historic cyanotype process, you'll create luminous Prussian blue prints inspired by nature, storytelling, and the symbolism of the moon.

Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exploration, you'll learn how to transform botanicals, found objects, and thoughtfully curated imagery into expressive works of art. Along the way, we'll explore composition, layering, and visual poetry—inviting you to create artwork that is both personal and timeless.

Whether you're an experienced artist or discovering cyanotypes for the first time, this workshop offers a welcoming space to experiment, play, and connect with the creative process.

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Join artist Nicolas Lampert and Voces de La Frontera for a hands-on screen-printing workshop where participants will create their own picket signs. Learn the basics of screen printing while exploring how art, messaging, and visual expression can be used to make a statement.

TICKETS

$25 per person

$17 per MCHS Members and Voces de La Frontera Members

Ticket proceeds support the mission of the MCHS and VDLF. Museum admission included in ticket price. Children under 12 are free – must be accompanied by an adult. 

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