Wednesday on Lake Effect:
We check in the United Performing Arts Fund as they close in on the end of their current campaign. Then, American soprano Renee Fleming on why she’ll perform a mix of music with the Milwaukee Symphony Thursday night. We discuss how well Milwaukee County is doing when it comes to establishing community-based mental health services. And we learn the real life story of pioneer Mary Jemison, who was captured by Native Americans in 1758.
Guests:
- Deanna Tillisch, United Performing Arts Fund
- Renee Fleming, soprano
- Hector Colon, Department of Health and Human Services in Milwaukee County; Dr. Maria Perez, Milwaukee County Mental Health Board; Dr. John Schneider, Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division
- Jane Kelly, author, Mary Jemison: Native American Captive
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