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18 • Milwaukee County Post • June 22, 2018 Art Susan Steinhafel's nature- inspired artwork at Boerner Botanical Gardens, monoprints through Monday, Whitnall Park's Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Steinhafel is exhibition chairperson for the League of Milwaukee Artists. Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Admission to the Botanical Gardens, which includes admission to the Garden House, is $6.50 for adults age 18 and up; $5 for students of any age with ID, Milwaukee County seniors age 60 and up with ID, and people with disabilities; and $4.50 for youths age 6–17. It's free Tuesday to all Milwaukee County residents with ID as part of First Tuesdays. 414-525-5601. Books Storytime and Book Signing with author Dionne Kelm, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Germantown Community Library, N112- W126957 Mequon Road, Germantown. Autographed copies of books from Kelm's Grandma Hearts series will be available for purchase and 30 percent of all sales will go toward the MOMS Club Germantown - West Children's Area Project at the library. germantownli- brarywi.org. The Spice Box with Huma, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Milwaukee Public Library — Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee. Join Huma Siddiqui as she explores the world of spices in a live cooking demo. The menu for the evening includes Karahi chicken, cumin rice and raita. Siddiqui is president of White Jasmine, a published author, cooking instructor, and former host of "White Jasmine Everyday Cooking," which focused on healthy eating based on multi-cultural traditions. Secret Garden Literary Society, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Bring the book you are reading or check out a new one and enjoy the summer weather. Join the Book by Book Summer Reading Club and listen to a brief talk about the green infrastructure of the Tippecanoe Branch to kick things off. Harry Potter Book Club, 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St. Francis. For ages 7 to 14. Unleash your inner wizard and join in on a discussion of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." All first-year wizards will receive their own wand to take home. No registra- tion required. Book to Art Club, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Library — East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee. Engage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way. Each month the Book to Art Club will read a selected novel then work on an art project inspired by the story. June: "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi. Space is limited, and early registration is required: mpl.org or 414- 286-3011. History Buff Book Club: "Cleopatra: A Life" by Stacy Schiff, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. discussion, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Writer's Night, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Franklin Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road, Franklin. Contact volunteer Kay E. Evenson at 414-630- 9264 or at kayevenson@att.net. All are welcome; open to the pub- lic. Bring a portion of your writings for a critique. Tuesday evening book group, 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Hales Corners Public Library, 5885 S. 116th St. 414-529-6150 or www.halescornerslibrar y. org. The Creative Writing Collective, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Forest Ridge book group, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. sec- ond Tuesday of each month, Hales Corners Public Library, 5885 S. 116th St. 414-529-6150 or hales- cornerslibrary.org. Writers Ink, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays of the month for critiquing for publication, workshops and writing- related speakers, 4702 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy. 414- 744-9644 or visit www. writersinc.writernetwork.com Dance Active Adult: The art of poi dancing, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Poi uses a set of two hand- held tethered balls that you twirl around in beautiful pat- terns. Simple poi move- ments improve coordina- tion, balance, bilateral motor skills, analytical skills, endurance, and self-aware- ness. Taught by Marilyn Besasie. Arrive early. Film Movies at Mitchell Street: "The Mountain Between Us (PG-13)," 2:30 p.m. June 30, Milwaukee Public Library — Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee. Free movie. Health Family Yoga in the Gardens, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. $5 per person. Advance registration appre- ciated; walk-ins welcome. Bring a mat or large towel. boernerbotanicalgardens. org, info@fbbg.org, 414- 525-5653. Take Back My Meds MKE, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Library — Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee. Learn how to safely dispose of prescrip- tion medications. Wisconsin Health Literacy will share information on opioid pain medicines and how to use them safely and effectively. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. Call to register: 414-286- 3011. Supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Minority Health Program. THE LIST THE LIST ENTERTAINMENT By Catherine Jozwik Special to the Post On June 30, Milwaukee R&B musician Chris Crain and the Better Project Awareness Foundation will present the annual "Make A Difference" concert, the theme being "Music from My Pen." Proceeds will fund free music camps for area youths ages 6-16. "It was important for me to fundraise without grants and donations," said Crain, who started the foundation to help raise awareness of brachial plexus palsy, a con- dition that damages nerves in the arm, leading to limit- ed use of the limb or limbs. Crain, himself born with brachial plexus palsy, said the condition has made his left arm difficult to use. But that hasn't stopped him from being a prolific and multitalented musician. 2018 will mark the sixth annual Make a Difference concert. At these perform- ances, local and regional artists and high school choirs, including Rufus King, are highlighted. At each concert, Crain gives an instrument to an audience member and gives an award to a Milwaukee musician who has made a difference in the communi- ty. This year, producer Chris Taylor will be honored. Crain, who grew up in Lumberton, Miss., plays a variety of instruments, including bass guitar, gui- tar, piano and trumpet. He grew up with a Hammond organ in his home and began playing music at age 7. "I started early," he said. Crain has since released more than a dozen albums. He is working on new music, including the song "They Say." In 2005, Crain accepted a job as musical director at Christ the King Baptist Church, and decided to set- tle in Milwaukee. "Thirteen years later, I'm here with a mortgage, wife and two kids," he said. Crain's music camps "marry technical and natu- ral ability," said the musi- cian. Kids are taught per- formance skills, how to read music notation, and how to play instruments. Workshops in anger man- agement and building self- esteem are also taught. Crain said he experienced being teased a lot as a child for his condition and would often fight back out of frus- tration. "I had to grow out of that," he said. Music helped him gain confidence — something he aims to pass on to area youths. "It's important that kids get these messages," he said. The first camp session will be held 9 a.m to 2 p.m. July 16-20 at Calvary Baptist Church, 2959 N. Teutonia Ave. Besides music camps, Crain said he hopes to raise more funds in the future to go toward the medical care of children suffering from the same nerve condition that he has. Many cases, however, are more severe. The musician believes everyone can have a positive impact on their community — regardless of social standing. "You don't have to be famous to make a differ- ence," he said. "Everyone needs to do their part." For more information, contact Chris Crain at 414- 502-8271 or at tbpaf.org. Chris Crain plans to 'Make a Difference' through his music Musician has overcome being born with brachial plexus palsy; aims to help others "You don't have to be famous to make a difference. Everyone needs to do their part." — Chris Crain, musician who is raising funds and awareness for Make a Difference Chris Crain, who has brachial plexus palsy, is a professional musician who has long been involved in fundraising for children with disabili- ties. He will play at the "Make a Difference" concert. Submitted photo