This Side of the Stars: Rauschenberg’s Stoned Moon in the Company of Kite, Paglen, and Yi
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-23 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 10 more dates | Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
In the 100th year since the birth of pioneering artist Robert Rauschenberg (October 22, 1925 – May 12, 2008), this exhibition highlights a selection of the artist’s “Stoned Moon” prints from the Haggerty’s collection shown alongside the work of three active artists: Oglála Lakȟóta performance artist, visual artist, and composer Kite; artist, geographer, and author Trevor Paglen; and Milwaukee-based multimedia artist Jason S. Yi. Rauschenberg’s color lithographs spark a conversation about humanity’s technological ambitions across the modern era that is brought into our current moment through these artists’ recent work. Kite’s dyed deer hides embroidered with Lakȟóta geometric semiotics are meditations on black holes, functioning also as sonic scores. Paglen’s sumptuous photographs capture unidentified flying objects both in and beyond Earth’s atmosphere, raising questions about surveillance by human and non-human actors. Yi’s installation of Red-crowned cranes cast from mulberry pulp, forms a towering column of the endangered birds that have found a resurgent nesting ground in the demilitarized zone separating North Korea and South Korea.
For his large-scale “Stoned Moon” lithographs, Rauschenberg drew on his experience witnessing the Apollo 11 lunar launch, melded with a range of popular imagery and NASA-provided photographs to reflect on a new sense of human possibility brought about by a leap in technological potential. The three contemporary artists featured in this exhibition consider the ethics of technological innovation and its varied outcomes by taking up current issues such as covert surveillance, humans’ relationships with the non-human, and the upspring of new life under repressive conditions. These artists prompt us to reconceive the dividing lines between what we know and what we believe, between human and non-human agency, and between our impact on nature and its response.
“This Side of the Stars: Rauschenberg’s Stoned Moon in the Company of Kite, Paglen, and Yi” is curated by Jennifer Johung, PhD, Professor of Contemporary Art and Architecture, and Director of the Center for 21st-Century Studies, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and Kirk Nickel, PhD, Haggerty Museum Curator of European Art.
Support for this exhibition is generously provided by Friends of the Haggerty Museum of Art Forward Funders and the Martha and Ray Smith, Jr. Endowment Fund.
Image: Robert Rauschenberg, “Trust Zone (Stoned Moon)”, 1969, Lithograph, 40 x 33 inches, Ed. 22/65, published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, Collection of the Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University ©Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and Gemini G.E.L.

Wisconsin Brass Band Collaborative Concert
2026-03-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Oakwood Church, 3049 Oakwood Road, Hartland, WI, 53029, United States
Join the Milwaukee Festival Brass and the Madison Brass Band for a public performance of their contest works ahead of their appearances at the North American Brass Band Championships in April! The concert will showcase each band’s required test choice, own choice piece, and will be bookended with works featuring the combined band.
📅: Sunday, March 22 at 3pm
📍: 3041 Oakwood Road, Hartland, WI
🎟️: Free admission, any donations will be split evenly between the bands
Program:
Combined Band: Fanfare & Flourishes by James Curnow
Milwaukee Festival Brass Test & Choice Piece
Intermission
Madison Brass Band Test & Choice Piece
Combined Band: A Gaelic Blessing by John Rutter/Darrol Barry

Future of Women and Wisconsin’s Thriving Communities
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join us for a special Women’s History Month event, featuring members of Governor Evers’ cabinet, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Concordia 27 (821 N. 27th Street).
The Future of Women and Wisconsin’s Thriving Communities will feature discussions highlighting key topics and ongoing initiatives in support of the Wisconsin economy, workforce, and thriving communities. Panelists include:

Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld,
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Karen Hyun,
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek, and
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Deputy Director Leana Nakielski Mesdjian.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration not required.

2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Dr MLK Drive, Milwaukee
Lunch and Learn, Virtual Program Series “Reviving our Waterways” with Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Take your lunch break with us! In celebration of Earth Day, we have partnered with Milwaukee Riverkeeper to learn more about the history of pollution in Milwaukee’s rivers, how the rivers are recovering, and the big Area of Concern cleanup. Riverkeeper, Cheryl Nenn, will present on the history of Milwaukee’s rivers and current initiative to revive our waterways.
Use this link to register

Pathways High Open House
2026-03-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Pathways High, 3022 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwawukee, 53208, United States
Wednesday, March 25
4:30 – 6 pm
Learn more about: Real-world, Project-based learning for grades 6 – 12

Free Health Literacy Class
2026-03-26 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-04-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Enhance your Skills with 4 one-hour workshops.

Learn ways to be healthier
Hands on practical learning
Gain confidence when talking to your healthcare provider

One-hour workshops begin on Thursday, March 18, in the Concordia 27 Conference Room at 4:30 pm.

Snacks and beverages provided
Keep your workbook and supplemental materials
Small class size

TOPICS:

Healthy Eating 1
Healthy Eating 2
Appointments & Emergencies
Advance Medical Directive & Mental Health

Protect Your Vote This Election Season: Community Dialogue
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join us for a candid conversation on protecting your vote this election season, your voice matters!

Election season is approaching, and many Milwaukee residents face real barriers to staying informed and making sure their vote is counted. Join One MKE, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Inc., and Near West Side Partners for a community-centered, nonpartisan evening focused on practical vote-protection steps and civic participation in Milwaukee.
The program will feature a screening of the documentary Black Vote Rising, which highlights Metcalfe Park leaders who worked through obstacles to the ballot box and helped protect voting access in Black and Brown communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and community talk back.
The Milwaukee Election Commission will also join us to share clear, nonpartisan vote-protection action steps and provide take-home resources you can use ahead of upcoming elections. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
Use this link to register: Black Vote Rising

Good Friday - NWSP Office Closed
2026-04-03 | WI

TBEY Day Celebration
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:30 | TBEY Arts Center, 2266 N Prospect Ave Suite 325B, Milwaukee, W, 53202, United States
Join us for a special edition of Craft Night as we celebrate 26 years of creativity, community, and impact!
Craft Night is a recurring community-building event designed to foster and community members. Each event features a themed hands-on art activity led by a TBEY teaching artist. These evenings are fun, inclusive, and low- pressure— no prior art experience required!
Youth under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Celebrate. Create. Connect.
Join us for an evening of art and community!

Cold Spring Park Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Davidson Park, 3725 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Egg Hunt

Washington Park Monthly Meeting
2026-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | UMCS, 3910 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Information sharing and an opportunity to connect with neighbors and providers.

SPARK! Creative Engagement Programs for People with Memory Loss and their Care Partners
2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Dr MLK Drive, Milwaukee
This month’s theme is “Illustrating Our Stories” with local Artist and Illustrator Aaron Boyd. Aaron is known for capturing moments in history through his artwork and illustrations. His works include Giving Good, Valiant Vel, Brownie the War Dog, etc. Aaron will lead a hands-on illustration workshop, encouraging participants to illustrate moments from their own history.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 20 participants. Contact Olivia, Programs Manager at ohoff@milwaukeehistory.net or 414-409-9563
