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On this special episode of The Arts Page we explore our area's rich tapestry of murals. We meet two muralists, Reynaldo Hernandez and Emma Daisy, who have created some of Wisconsin's most recognizable murals. We also take a look at 2 area programs, West Allis Living Streets and Paint on Port, created to beautify and enrich their communities.

We couldn't cover all the great murals and muralists our community has to offer. A half an hour is not nearly enough time to feature all the amazing public art we have and the diverse artists that call Wisconsin home. That's something to be immensely proud of and we are glad to champion those artists and their wonderful works of art here on The Arts Page.

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From the pulpit to the global stage! 🌍

Join Black Nouveau for an exclusive interview with civil rights icon, politician, and diplomat Andrew Young.

A close confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. and former Executive Director of the SCLC, Young helped lead the Civil Rights Movement before making history as the first African American elected to Congress from Georgia since Reconstruction. He later served as U.S. Ambassador to the UN and as Mayor of Atlanta.

Don't miss this powerful conversation covering a lifetime of activism, policy, and global change.

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Inspired by the legendary outlaw from Holes—both the book and the film—this haunting folk ballad breathes new life into the iconic character of Kissin' Kate Barlow. With lyrics that echo the poetic weight of Proverbs and vocals that cut like a whip, Lainey Lou reimagines Kate not as a villain, but as a complex, empowered woman shaped by pain and myth.

📖 "Her lips drip honey... but she'll lead you straight to the grave."
Drawing from a moment of reflection on a biblical passage about the "adulterous woman," Lainey Lou challenges narrow interpretations and flips the narrative. What some see as a warning, she sees as power—and that tension fuels this song.

💄 Red lipstick. Cold revenge. A devil in disguise.
This is The Ballad of Kissin’ Kate Barlow.

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Lainey Lou, the stage name of Alaina Bechard, is a Wisconsin-born singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in the storytelling tradition of folk and Americana. Hailing from the small town of Nekoosa, she brings the grounded warmth of small-town life into every note and lyric she writes. The name “Laney Lou” is a heartfelt nod to her father, who lovingly called her “Lainey Lou” growing up — a reminder of home, family, and the early spark of creativity that’s stayed with her ever since.

Lainey’s musical journey began with dancing in the kitchen and singing at school like so many of us, but it deepened at the age of five with her first piano lesson. Since then, music has been a constant — evolving alongside her as she studied voice, piano, and guitar, earning a degree in music from UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts.

Her sound defies strict labels. It lives somewhere between folk, Americana, and acoustic storytelling, shaped by a deep appreciation for everything from classical to jazz. As she puts it, “my style changes as I change,” and that fluidity is reflected in songs that are personal, sincere, and refreshingly unpretentious.

But Lainey Lou isn’t here to force profound revelations. Her goal is simpler and arguably more powerful: to help people feel seen, to offer them a space to unwind, listen, laugh, and maybe remember they’re not alone. Whether she's swapping stories on stage or connecting with fellow musicians in Milwaukee’s tight-knit, collaborative music scene, Lainey’s passion lies in the everyday — the kind of moments that feel small but hold the most meaning.

Lainey Lou doesn’t just write songs — she offers you a seat at the table, a story to share, and a reminder that there's beauty in the ordinary.

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Welcome to the 27th season of Adelante! Thank you, our beloved audience, for your preference and support in the production of our series, which seeks to serve the needs of our community and celebrate our heritage! Today, as always, we address crucial issues for the community.
First, psychologist Paula Ortega-Jenna will guide us through the emotional impact of immigration detention on children, offering advice for parents.

Then, Fernanda Jiménez of Committee Without Borders tells us how an entire community is fighting for the release of Catalina Xochitl, a DACV recipient, in a story of resilience and unity. And State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez joins us to talk about a historic project: the official recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month in Wisconsin. Don't miss these important conversations on ¡Adelante!

¡Bienvenidos a la temporada numero 27 de Adelante! Agradeciendo a ustedes nuestra querida audiencia por su preferencia y apoyo en la produccion de nuestra serie que busca servir a las necesidas de nuestra comunidad y celebrar nuestra herencia! Hoy como siempre abordamos temas cruciales para la comunidad. Primero, la psicóloga Paula Ortega-Jenna nos guiará a través del impacto emocional de las detenciones de inmigrantes en los niños, ofreciendo consejos para los padres. Luego, Fernanda Jiménez del Comité sin Fronteras nos cuenta cómo una comunidad entera lucha por la liberación de Catalina Xochitl, una beneficiaria de DACV en una historia de resistencia y unidad.

Y la representante estatal Sylvia Ortiz-Velez nos acompaña para hablar de un proyecto histórico: el reconocimiento oficial del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Wisconsin. No se pierdan estas importantes conversaciones en ¡Adelante!

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"All I Can Do" is a reflective, emotionally rich love song born out of solitude and creative spontaneity. Written during a moment of isolation on a remote farm in Illinois, the song imagines a heartfelt conversation between two lifelong partners in their later years, reminiscing on the winding paths that led them to each other.

The lyrics trace the raw moments of youth—reckless behavior, emotional disarray, and self-searching—and contrast them with the grounding love that eventually provided purpose and direction. Vivid imagery like “breakfast of two cigarettes and no thought of tomorrow” captures a past marked by chaos, while lines such as “my love, you found me out and gave me a purpose through” speak to the redemptive power of connection.

Musically, the song carries a soulful, introspective tone—part folk, part jam session—enhancing its sense of memory and lived experience. It feels less like a linear narrative and more like a series of memories or confessions shared between two people who have weathered life together.

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Orlando Peña is a Milwaukee-based singer and songwriter for the award-winning, Americana/soul folk band, The Midnight Purchase.

He makes use of his commanding vocal ability to recount tales from his years in the High Sierra mountains of Nevada, to the low, vast plains of rural Illinois and countless places in between.

He creates honest, approachable music about foolishness, loss, love, introspection and the constant search for a purpose. Orlando is featured in our newest season of RHYTHM CAFÉ MKE this year.

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Gary, IN has long been one of the most impoverished cities in America. The economic decline started in the 1960's after the collapse of it's once booming steel industry. The city, which once had a population of around 200,000 now sits at about 60,000. Because of this steep loss of residents, many of Gary's public and private buildings sit empty and have been empty for years.

Many see these abandoned and decaying buildings as a blight but Milwaukee photographer Kim Cunningham doesn't. Kim has traveled to Gary a handful of times to explore and photograph these buildings. She is fascinated by what they once were and what they have become. They are modern day ruins and have an underlying beauty in them just like the ruins of the ancient world. Kim see's that and she hopes other's will see the same through her photographs.

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