Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee's Waterways, Food In Sociology, Museum of Wisconsin Art

Wednesday on Lake Effect:

On Earth Day, a new documentary by historian John Gurda examines the region's history through our waterways. Then, how a sociologist connects our shared understanding of the past, and the material world – through food. The Museum of Wisconsin Art celebrates partners in life and art: photographers J. Shimon & J. Lindemann. And Broccoli Theatricals presents Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23^rd Floor.

Guests:

• John Gurda, historian
• Jennifer Jordan, sociologist and author
• Graeme Reid, Museum of Wisconsin Art
• Mark Siegrist, essayist
• John Baiocchi, Noah Silverstein, Beth Lewinski – Broccoli Theatricals​

Segments:

• Historian John Gurda Explores Water’s Role in Building Milwaukee
• Sociologist Explores How Food and Culture Shape Each Other
• Partners in Life and Art: Celebrating Photographers J. Shimon & J. Lindemann
• Essay: An Old School Outing
• Local Theatre Brings Back The Comedy of Cid Caesar