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16 keymilwaukee.com our city's storied past. See a list of tours at historicmilwaukee.org 235 E. Michigan St. EXHIBITS u Ongoing Black Cat Alley Outdoor street art mural alley. North Ave. and Ivanhoe u Through Oct. 4 Tom Uttech: From the Permanent Collection Museum of Wisconsin Art u Through Oct. 9 Tierra Mojada: Scent of My Memories Café con Arte: Sept. 11. Rodrigo Carapia is a Mexico City-born Wisconsin artist whose murals, cultural expres- sion, advocacy, and workshops celebrate Mexa heritage and community. Latino Arts u Through Oct. 11 Leslie Smith III Leave Your Baggage at the Door presents 22 paintings, ranging in scale from the intimate to the monumental, Museum of Wisconsin Art u Through Oct. 18 Mary Jane Friend: Hooked Fiber works showcase the Wisconsin artist's distinctive approach to traditional rug hooking and textile art. Museum of Wisconsin Art u Through Oct. 24 Strike at Allis- Chalmers and Other Wisconsin Stories Explore large-scale wood cuts, ephemera, and photographs relat- ing to the strike. Charles Allis Art Museum u Through Oct. 25 Mark Weller Capturing Time Vibrant paintings inspired by nature, family, and Indigenous beadwork traditions. MOWA on the Lake u Through Oct. 25 Gertrude & Friends: The Wisconsin Magic Realists Milwaukee Art Museum European Art Galleries u Through Nov. 1 Seeking Revelation: German Romantic Prints and Drawings Milwaukee Art Museum u Through Nov. 1 One Step Ahead of the Wrecking Ball: The Best of David Plowden from the Grohmann Museum Collection. Photographs document railroads, bridges, agriculture, and disappearing American industrial landscapes. Grohmann Museum u Through Nov. 8 WI Artists on America's Pursuit of Happiness Artists from across the decades explore themes central to the American identity. Cedarburg Art Museum u Through Nov. 15 Warren King: Homecoming Warren King explores migration, identity, and family history through cardboard sculptures blending Chinese and Western artistic traditions. Lynden Sculpture Garden u Through Nov. 15 Liz Alpert Fay: Ordinary/Extraordi- nary Women Seventeen life-size and larger hooked portraits. Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts u Through Nov. 15 Rebound, Renew, Reimagine: Quilts from the Manhattan Quilters Guild The Manhattan Quilters Guild presents new works that commem- orate the transition to post-pandemic life. Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts u Through Nov. 21 Through The Plastic Lens: A Toy Camera Exhibition 160 Gallery, MIAD u Through Nov. 21 In A State of If Examines infertility through art practice that uses storytelling, heal- ing, and advocacy to challenge cultural, med- ical, and legal narratives around reproduction and family. Frederick Layton Gallery MIAD u Through Nov. 29 Heidi Parkes Inviting Abundance Parkes's quilts rarely adhere to a set plan. MOWA DTN u Through Dec. 19 African Art: Ancient Roots, Enduring Values Featuring nearly 40 classical and neoclassical works, this exhibition highlights how African artists use traditional craftsmanship to connect the tangible and spiritual worlds. Haggerty Museum of Art u Through Dec. 19 Iké Udé: Sartorial Anarchy Nigerian-born artist Iké Udé blends diverse historical garments to celebrate African beauty and challenge traditional cultural identities. Haggerty Museum of Art u Through Dec. 19 Thresholds Four contemporary multimedia artists explore and reclaim the resilience of Black cultural memory. Haggerty Museum of Art u Through Jan. 31 The Shakers: A World in the Making This landmark exhibition pairs 150 extraordinary Shaker objects with contemporary art and design, exploring their enduring influence on modern life. Milwaukee Art Museum E V E N T S

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