Hey Man, Cool! Digital History Productions

Hey Man, Cool! Digital History Productions Erin Dorbin is an accomplished photographer, documentarian, and historian, two years in Milwaukee by way of Minneapolis, Albany, and Kalamazoo.

She has completed field work on topics as diverse as the Midwest's agricultural heritage, America's historic movie houses and women's independent wrestling, plus produced numerous audio and video documentary pieces highlighting the built environment. Her first book, Kalamazoo in Photos, was published in 2007. Erin has studied History and Media at the University at Albany and received a graduate ce

rtificate in documentary photography from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, Portland, ME. Matthew Prigge is a freelance writer and historian, ten years in Milwaukee via Manitowoc. His publishing credits include The Shepherd Express and Marquee Magazine. He is also an accomplished author of guidebook and walking tour histories. He is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is in the final stages of a Masters Degree in History. He was honored with the Theatre Historical Society of America's Weiss Award for Writing in 2010.

HMC is proud to announce that producer Erin Dorbin will be presenting her audio postcard series from the Lincoln Highway...
12/04/2013

HMC is proud to announce that producer Erin Dorbin will be presenting her audio postcard series from the Lincoln Highway in Wyoming on Wyoming Public Media's Morning Edition beginning the week of December 16th! You'll hear the story of one location along the highway per day and the people who care for these spaces. Tune in by streaming online!

Because this was recorded during WPR?s fall pledge drive, we have thoughtfully edited out the talking.

Please take a moment to read an article written by Hey Man, Cool! co-founder Matthew Prigge on Milwaukee's Black Cowboy ...
02/28/2012

Please take a moment to read an article written by Hey Man, Cool! co-founder Matthew Prigge on Milwaukee's Black Cowboy Association! We are still working on developing our multi-media project featuring the Association. Read now and stay tuned!

Of all the things one might expect to find in the Walnut Hill neighborhood, a narrow strip of Milwaukee's severely...

These recent photos are part of a long-term multimedia project undertaken by HMC and our newest contributor, photographe...
10/25/2011

These recent photos are part of a long-term multimedia project undertaken by HMC and our newest contributor, photographer Erik Ljung. We will follow the Wisconsin Black Cowboys as they fulfill their mission to prevent violence and drug use in the city and to promote healthy lifestyles for urban children and families in Milwaukee.

Hey Man, Cool! will be participating in this month's Gallery Night & Day Oct. 21st & 22nd out of our new space at 905 W....
10/09/2011

Hey Man, Cool! will be participating in this month's Gallery Night & Day Oct. 21st & 22nd out of our new space at 905 W. National Ave. We will be previewing our work with the Wisconsin Black Cowboys Association and sharing our personal work with our space-mates. More info to come. Please stop by!

Gallery Night and Day is the premier art event in Milwaukee for gallery hopping and art viewing and showcases over 50 venues throughout downtown. Admission is free to all participating venues during event hours.

Here is an image from last night's interview session with Isaac Steele of the Wisconsin Black Cowboys Association. This ...
09/29/2011

Here is an image from last night's interview session with Isaac Steele of the Wisconsin Black Cowboys Association. This will be a long-term multimedia project undertaken by HMC and our newest contributor, photographer Erik Ljung. Stay tuned for updates on this great Milwaukee story...

We just had an amazing interview with members of the Wisconsin Black Cowboys Association and Buffalo Soldiers of Milwauk...
09/03/2011

We just had an amazing interview with members of the Wisconsin Black Cowboys Association and Buffalo Soldiers of Milwaukee! They are a really inspiring group doing great things for their community. Hey Man, Cool! is looking forward to hanging out with them this coming month and sharing their story with you.

Check out a recap of last week's "Tavern League: Milwaukee" event at the Palomino. The event was coordinated by Hey Man,...
08/26/2011

Check out a recap of last week's "Tavern League: Milwaukee" event at the Palomino. The event was coordinated by Hey Man, Cool! producer, Erin Dorbin, in partnership with Wisconsin Historical Society Press and Historic Milwaukee, Inc.

A look into the state's tavern culture reveals the long and storied history of the corner bar.

Listen to a teaser of the first minute of Gee Willickers: Portrait of a Milwaukee Corner Bar. The documentary will premi...
08/10/2011

Listen to a teaser of the first minute of Gee Willickers: Portrait of a Milwaukee Corner Bar. The documentary will premiere at the August 18th Tavern League Milwaukee event! Please join us to aurally explore the past, present, and future of Riverwest's oldest tavern.

Cheers, Milwaukee!
08/08/2011

Cheers, Milwaukee!

This documentary focuses on the experience and history of Lee’s Luxury Lounge at 2988 S Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. It also explores sentim...

Take a listen!
08/08/2011

Take a listen!

Spring 2009: I completed a thirty-minute audio documentary on the restoration of the Chuck Wagon Diner in Princetown, NY. I was drawn to the projec...

Dead movie theatres lay all over Milwaukee. HMC co-founder Matt Prigge spent a semester picking through their bones... c...
07/14/2011

Dead movie theatres lay all over Milwaukee. HMC co-founder Matt Prigge spent a semester picking through their bones... check out the website that resulted!

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