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Second Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to highlight local veteran artists
The showcase will celebrate local veteran artists, filmmakers, performers and musicians
On March 9, more than a dozen military veteran performers and artist will showcase their artwork and talent at Veterans Light up the Arts at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee.
The second annual Veterans Light Up the Arts will give veterans a chance to perform on stage or show off their visual arts. The all-veteran showcase is presented by area community organizations serving veterans.
88Nine Radio Milwaukee DJ Tarik Moody, who is a US army veteran, will act as MC for the program. The event will also feature US Army veteran Jesse Frewerd, US Navy Veteran Hector Parada and a performance from the nonprofit organization Feast of Crispian.
“We are thrilled to join with other community organizations and provide veteran artists with a platform to showcase their talent,” said Saul Newton, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, in a press release. “Many are not aware of the contributions military veterans make to our community’s arts and cultural landscape.”
Last year’s Veterans Light Up the Arts featured 25 performers and 30 visual artists. Over 170 people were in attendance, and hundreds of dollars were raised for five veteran-serving organizations.
“We are so proud to be co-organizing Veterans Light Up the Arts for the second year in a row,” said Nabra Nelson, Community Engagement Associate at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, in a press release. “This event highlights incredible artists in our community who deserve to be recognized for more than just their military service.”
The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Feast of Crispian, Al Hurvis/ADAMM Education Foundation and Dick Blick Art Materials.
Veterans Light Up the Arts will be held at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, located at 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. and will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Non-perishable food donations will be collected at the event to benefit the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative. Tickets are $10 each, or free for military service members and veterans.
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