- Sunday, Sept. 18 The Capital Grille in Milwaukee will host a wine dinner to benefit cancer research at The Medical College of Wisconsin and the Peter K Antaramian Fund for Cancer Research at The Medical College of Wisconsin.
The Fund was established in memory of Peter Antaramian who died of a childhood cancer at 28 years of age. The wine dinner will feature pairings from Stone’s Throw Winery in Door County. Tickets cost $200 per person exclusive of tax and tip, with all proceeds benefiting the Medical College’s Cancer Center. A silent auction will also be held with the proceeds also benefiting the Cancer Center. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m., with dinner to follow at 6p.m. For more information, contact Hannah Torkelson at the Medical College, jtorkelson@mcw.edu, or Makisha Porter at The Capital Grille, Milwaukee@tcgdine.com. - Wednesday, Sept. 28 Arts @ Large will host a book launch celebration for NOVA students at its new gallery space, 908 S. Fifth St. from 4 to 6 p.m. The event, titled: "Our Milwaukee: One City, Many Souls will feature poetry and photography done by NOVA middle and high school students that tells a story of our great city. There will also be a live poetry reading by poetry club members and attendees will have an opportunity to enter a drawing for the chance to win a free copy of "Our Milwaukee: One City, Many Souls". Light appetizers will be served.
- Thursday, Oct. 6 BMA Milwaukee will host a special member benefit at SPiN Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free for current BMA members or $20 for nonmembers. Light appetizers, a cash bar and ping pong will be available. In order to plan for food reservations are required.
- Thursday, Sept. 29 The Milwaukee Ballet will kick off its performance of Dracula with a haunting masquerade bash at Shaker’s Cigar Bar, 422 S. Second St. The event will kick off Milwaukee Ballet’s upcoming season opener. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and admission is free for guests wearing a costume or mask. Tours are limited; to reserve your space call (414) 272-4222.
- Thursday, Sept. 29 The Medical College of Wisconsin will host a Women in Science luncheon event at the Women’s Club of Wisconsin, 813 E. Kilbourne Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Michelle Johnson, Ph.D., an associate professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at The Medical College of Wisconsin, will share the very personal story behind her research in stroke rehabilitation. Johnson’s grandmother suffered a stroke, and after that, Johnson focused her research on developing robotics to assist stroke patients with their rehabilitation. Johnson is working on several prototypes at her lab at the Zablocki VA Medical Center. Series subscriptions are available for a suggested donation of $250, which supports an annual award for promising women scientists. Admission, lunch and parking are included. For details, contact Pam Garvey, pgarvey@mcw.edu or (414) 955-4703.
