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Hello Milwaukee,

I'm Dori Zori, your weekday on-air hostess from 9am to noon, which I've started calling the Musical Brunch. Not sure if that's gonna stick, I'm open to suggestions.

As temperatures warm up, I leave my couch times behind and start going out more. And boy oh boy...are there a lot of great things going on in our great city. April 11th, I'm so excited to see my brother-from-another-mother Jordan Lee's orchestral extravaganza "Jones Uncovered" at Alverno Presents. It's a musical journey spanning six decades of Quincy's career. Will there be Michael Jackson? You will have to show up to find out.

Then, help me celebrate music, art and community in my favorite zip code with Milwaukee Day (4/14...get it?) Party at City Hall with food, music and fun. There's even a pre-Milwaukee Day park cleanup on April 12.

Warmer temps also bring on the start of the outdoor market season in Milwaukee. One of my favorite markets pops up in the Bay View Colectivo parking lot the first Sunday of every month, starting in May.

Finally, Don't forget to check out my new web series, "DoriZoriStories" where I chat with some of my favorite people who call Milwaukee home.

Dori Zori
Asst. Producer & On-Air Weekdays 9am-Noon

Discover New Music

Weekly Download | Until the Ribbon Breaks, feat. Run the Jewels

This week's download comes from Until The Ribbon Breaks's new album "A Lesson Unlearnt" and features the hip hop duo Run The Jewels.

New Music Short Cuts | Waxahatchee & Brandon Flowers

New Music Short Cuts' concept is simple. Vote yes for songs you like and no for those that don't fill your music tank. Songs that get favorable scores will get spun regularly on 88Nine. This week we ask you to consider Brandon Flowers' "Can't Deny My Love" and Waxahatchee's "Under A Rock."

Live from Studio Milwaukee | Brought to you by Mindpool Live

Studio Sessions

Benjamin Booker | Live from Studio Milwaukee

Last Friday, we concluded our Vinyl Four Series with music and conversation from Benjamin Booker. You can listen to the whole session and interview here.

Program Highlights | More Program Highlights HERE

88 Seconds | Twin Brother

Every week, 88Nine talks to someone in the music scene about -- well, anything -- for a little less than a minute and a half. They pick from a handlful of sealed envelopes and have to answer the questions inside. This episode features Kallao talking with Lodi from Twin Brother.

Rythm Lab

Sound Travels | New World Music

(Weekdays, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm + mixtape Sundays at 8pm)

Marcus introduces you to the latest from Colombia's Bomba Estereo, UK reggae outfit The Skints, up-and-coming dancehall singer from Jamaica, Toian, new Middle-Eastern music from Niyaz and French soul sounds from Ben L'Oncle Soul.

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Latest Milwaukee Stories

Grassroots campaign for arts funding is uniquely Milwaukee

The United Performing Arts Fund started in the 1960's, when a group of Milwaukee's elders got together to discuss the future of arts in Milwaukee. Fast forward to today, UPAF is the largest donor to 15 of it's main Member Groups. Read more here.

New exhibit at Milwaukee Public Museum

For the first time in more than a decade, a new permanent exhibit is open to the public at the Milwaukee Public Museum. "Crossroads of Civilization" explores how the ancient civilizations of Africa, Europe and Asia came together to form an epicenter of complex culture, creating not just a physical crossroads, but an intellectual one as well.

Featured Events Brought to you by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee

Rhythm Lab Welcomes Nick Haikim | Pabst Pub | May 1 | 10PM

On Friday, May 1 at 10:30PM, Rhythm Lab Radio is proud to welcome Nick Hakim with special guest Ben Talmi for a special late night concert at the Pabst Pub inside the Pabst Theater. Click here to enter to win a $25 gift card to Rumpus Room along with a pair of tickets to the show, compliments of Rhythm Lab, Pabst Theater and Rumpus Room.

MANDI 2015 Reception & Awards Ceremony | April 15, 2015 | Potawatomi Hotel

Make your voice heard and vote for the Well’s Fargo People’s Choice Award for MANDI2015. The MANDI awards celebrate the “unsung heroes” who work tirelessly to revitalize and strengthen their communities in Milwaukee. Info and tickets for Mandi Awards here.

Other Milwaukee Events

Be Our Guest: a new sketch comedy | Theater Unchained | April 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th

Broadminded, a Milwaukee sketch comedy group that’s been around longer than the Iron Horse Hotel, presents this new, original sketch comedy. The show is produced by Milwaukee Comedy, Inc. and is appropriate for ages 13 and up. More info and tickets here.

80's Electronica Night | Club Anything | Sat. April 4th

They won't just be spinning "Thriller" or "Papa Don't Preach" all night, they're gonna get weird. Like Klaus Nomi weird. Like Thomas Dolby weird. It's gonna be pretty radical. If, for any reason, you happen to have some Zubas or some jelly shoes/bracelets, it's time to bust them out. Neon pants? Ocean Pacific shirt? Members Only jacket? It's time! More info here.