In response to the ongoing pandemic,
Milwaukee Rep must cancel all live performances through April and make significant changes to its previously announced Season Reset programming.
Originally slated to start mid-February,
Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song with Alexis J Roston (
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill) will be rescheduled for in person performances beginning April 27 and running through May 23, 2021 in the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater. In person and virtual performances of
Nina Simone: Four Women have been canceled, while
McGuire is indefinitely postponed and the world premiere
Antonio’s Song/I Was Dreaming of a Son has moved to the 2021/22 Season. Those who have purchased a Season Reset pass will automatically receive a refund and Single Tickets for Artists Lounge Live’s
The City of Milwaukee will vaccinate those in COVID-19 vaccine priority group 1A at the Wisconsin Center on Jan. 25 and will not start with those 65 and older until Feb. 1.
Vaccinations are underway for district staff involved in medically-related tasks By Milwaukee Public Schools - Jan 12th, 2021 05:53 pm
MILWAUKEE (January 12, 2021) Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) nurses, school nurse associates, occupational and physical therapists, audiologists, speech and language pathologists, and children’s health assistants have been placed among the first group (1A) in Milwaukee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
MPS health professionals are eligible for the vaccine through the same process now used by Milwaukee’s emergency medical responders and healthcare personnel.
“After discussion with our mayor and health officials, Milwaukee Public Schools is confident this plan is in the best interest of our students, families, and staff,” MPS Superintendent Dr.
Mayor Barrett urges public to use free COVID-19 testing sites
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Mayor Barrett on importance of COVID-19 testing
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett held a news conference Tuesday, Dec. 22 to discuss COVID-19 testing trends and to highlight the importance of testing to combat COVID-19 spread.
According to the City of Milwaukee Health Department, over the past month, the number of people coming to community testing sites is down significantly, while, at the same time, the rate of positive tests remains relatively high. That means the virus remains present in our community.
The health department says testing is an important tool in the effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Individuals who test positive know they need to isolate. Also, those testing positive know they need to inform their close contacts of possible exposure.