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5 things to know and do the weekend of April 12 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
The Epsilon Tau chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will hold a step show from 9 p.m. to 10: p.m. on Friday, April 12 during its Midwestern Regional Convention at the Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The performance will be followed by an after party and special guest performance from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Click here to purchase $20 tickets. More information here.
Black Maternal Health Week raises awareness about the health of Black mothers and the high rates of maternal mortality they face. Culture X Design, Ubuntu Research & Evaluation and other Milwaukee organizations will host a film that highlights the birthing experiences of Black mothers. An open conversation will follow. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12 at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum, 2620 W. Center St. Click here to register.
Join the Menomonee Valley Partners Inc. and Walker’s Point Association in painting jersey barriers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at 335 S. Sixth St. This volunteer event aims to brighten up the gateway between two of Milwaukee’s unique neighborhoods. Make sure you dress appropriately for painting and the weather. Click here to register. More information here.
Every Sunday, Coffee Makes You Black hosts an Afro beats and R&B brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2803 N. Teutonia Ave. The brunch includes food and drink specials. The next one is Sunday, April 14. More information here.
The 16th annual Milwaukee Film Festival invites children and adults to view films on a variety of topics, including culture, sports and more. The film festival will run until Thursday, April 25. Click here to view the lineup and to purchase tickets.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s investigative reporters want your input on what local news topics matter to you. Young people from the ages of 18 to 25 are invited to take part in a community conversation from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the Cactus Club, 2496 S. Wentworth Ave. Food will be provided. More information here.
Coming attractions
Brad Paisley (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE – Brad Paisley is scheduled to perform at the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on Sept. 4.
Ticket information
What we know:
The ticket pre-sale for Brad’s fan club members, Paisley Nation, begins on Tuesday, May 12 at 10 am. All tickets available at BradPaisley.com.
The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level.
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Packages vary but include premium seats, a guided backstage tour, VIP-exclusive gift item, early entry & more. VIP package contents vary depending on the selected offer. For more information, visit VIPnation.com.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by Live Nation.
Billionaire Wes Edens, co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA club, is shown at Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2015. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday identified Edens as the victim of a billion-dollar extortion plot allegedly hatched by an ex-lover. File Photo by Andrew Gombert/EPA
May 10 (UPI) — Wes Edens, the billionaire co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and an owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, was the target of a billion-dollar extortion scheme allegedly perpetrated by an ex-lover, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
A spokesman for Edens, 64, confirmed to the newspaper that the financier is the unnamed alleged victim in a federal indictment brought against Changli “Sophia” Luo of New York City.
Edens, one of world’s most successful global investment management firm leaders with Fortress, has developed and owned businesses in real estate, transportation, infrastructure, health care, financial services, media and entertainment.
He is also a high-profile sports team owner, including the Bucks and soccer club Aston Villa of the English Premier League. He is credited turning the Bucks from a perennial cellar dweller into a champion squad over a five-year span, culminating in the 2021 NBA championship.
But he also fell victim to a lurid alleged “sextortion” scheme, his spokesman confirmed to the WSJ, admitting the Edens is the unnamed “Victim 1” cited an indictment filed last year in Manhattan federal court against Luo.
The indictment reportedly accuses her of trying to extort Victim 1 of more than $1 billion by threatening to release videos and photos of them engaged in sex. Prosecutors alleged Luo also threatened to contact the victim’s family members and business partners in a threat to destroy his fortune if he did not pay up.
According to the indictment, Luo was arrested June 14 at JFK International Airport as she tried to board a flight to China, the New York Post reported.
“Mr. Edens will be making no comment on the case as the indictment speaks for itself with respect to the charges against the defendant,” his spokesman told the Journal. “Mr. Edens expects to testify under oath at the upcoming trial.”
MILWAUKEE – Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels
Mostly sunny skies with partly sunny skies in the afternoon. There is a slight chance for a few sprinkles, but most areas remain dry. Highs near 60F on Sunday.
Patchy frost is possible again Sunday night into Monday morning as low temps inland can reach the lower 30s.
Cooler on Monday with easterly winds- low 50s near the lake to upper 50s inland.
A big boost in temperatures on Tuesday in the low 70s associated with a clipper system will bring the next chance of rain and a few storms.
Today: Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
High: 60°
Wind: NW 5-15
Tonight: Mostly Clear. Patchy frost.
Low: 38°
Wind: N 5
Monday: 53 LAKE. Mostly sunny.
High: 57°
Wind: E 5-10
Tuesday: Chance storms. Breezy.
AM Low: 39° High: 71°
Wind: SW 10-25
Wednesday:Partly sunny.
AM Low: 46° High: 59°
Wind: NW 5-15
Thursday: Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
AM Low: 42° High: 64°
Wind: S 5-10
Friday: Chance of Rain
AM Low: 47° High: 72°
Wind: SW 5-15
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