Category: CATALYZE

  • THE WONDERS OF PROJECT WONDER

    Learn more about the power of the synergy of art and science By Meisi Li Artists creating innovative work need sufficient room to maneuver and flexibility in how they use their materials and media. Project Wonder, an initiative launched by the Medical College of Wisconsin, provides this room for artists to express their creativity through…

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    You hear it before you see it — the unmistakable thumping of bass and the rhythmic melody that make hearts race and feet move.  Approaching the unassuming exterior of the building, the hums of the music become louder, promising an unforgettable night ahead.  And when you step inside, the true excitement begins. An animated crowd…

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    The heart of Milwaukee was ripped out of its chest — but it is finally on its way back. Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville District has seen its share of ups and downs since its inception in the early 1900s. But after decades of attempts to get the area revitalized, the neighborhood has found solid footing to…

  • THE SOUNDS OF WISCONSIN

    Five genre-defying musicians based in Wisconsin By Katherine Reed Within the heart of Wisconsin, a state known for its rich musical tapestry, there is a wide assortment of genre-blending artists who embody the spirit of Curb: Fusion. These musicians fearlessly transcend conventional boundaries, crafting unique sounds that challenge and redefine traditional genres. From electronic to…

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    The cloud-coated sky melts into an ethereal mist rolling off the Lake Superior waters and hangs low over a coastal fishing town in northern Wisconsin. Nature seems to breathe deeply with the rhythmic lapping of waves and the ancestral whispers of the Red Cliff region.  On the northeast shoreline of what is now known as…

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    Off a paved road about 40 minutes northwest of Madison, just past the local apple orchard on Hall Road, there’s a tract of farmland the Nelson family has farmed since 1894.  In the 1950s, it was a dairy farm with one main barn. A decade later, the Nelsons added three large silos, built new outdoor shelters…