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Milwaukee instrument drive helps kids ‘realize their dreams’ for free

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October 7, 2023

Milwaukee instrument drive helps kids ‘realize their dreams’ for free

Milwaukee instrument drive for kids

The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music held an instrument drive Saturday, Oct. 7. Giving the gift of music, the goal was to provide young aspiring musicians the tools to play and own an instrument for free.

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music held an instrument drive Saturday, Oct. 7.

Giving the gift of music, the goal was to provide young aspiring musicians the tools to play and own an instrument for free.

“All these years, I tried to play it again, but because of arthritis I can’t play it anymore,” said Judy Ring, who donated a violin. “I just want somebody to be able to use it now.”

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Donated instruments are given to young musicians who can’t afford the costs of buying their own. According to MusicArts.com, a violin could run you $590, a clarinet $580, and an alto saxophone $1,200.

“We don’t put any barriers on the kids and families that say, ‘Hey, we could use a violin, our son or daughter wants to learn’ – here you go. Here’s the violin,” said Eric Tillich, the conservatory’s president and CEO.

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music instrument drive

Tillich said the conservatory has taken in around 2,000 instruments and repaired them through community gifts over the past six year..

“Kids across the country that are able to experience music just because they have more resources available to them have that leg up,” he said. “We’re just trying to basically level the playing field.”

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Tillich said every donation plays an instrumental role.

“You’re helping people and kids to realize their dreams,” he said.

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

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Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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