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CreativeMornings/Milwaukee is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types. Each event is free of charge, & includes a 20min talk, plus coffee!

09/03/2026

Our theme for September is CURRENT. It was chosen by our Columbia CreativeMornings/Columbia chapter in Missouri, illustrated by Bethanie Irons Bethanie Irons and is presented by Adobe

What new ideas and fresh executions are surging inside you? Sometimes you have to grab hold of your creativity like a live wire to spark something shockingly unexpected. While other times, you just need to go with the flow and see where it takes you.

Mark Your Calendar
🗓️ Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
🎟️ Tickets are always free! 🎟️
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09/02/2026

espresso shots coursing through mke 💫 we love hearing from our morning people about the cool things they are up to and how we can tag along. swipe to find out for yourself!

thank you for braving the stage!!!
☕️ Kendra Ninmann | Art Club MKE art_club_mke
☕️ Brush Box Amber Thomas
☕️ Pitch-A-Friend Milwaukee
☕️ RJ The Side Effects of U

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🖋️ graphics by Sarah Schauf
👾 animation by Caroline Ferrero

08/30/2026

Khaula Kai’s film “Nakhlah: A Documentary About Resilience and Identity” brought us an ABUNDANCE of moving quotes from the community featured in its interviews. Watch the documentary, see photos and more on creativemornings.com thru the links in our bio.

Thanks to Murphy Fraser for curating August’s quote collection.

🎙️ Keynote Speaker / Filmmaker: Khaula ( خولة ) of The Local Makery & The Local Bookery
🎵 Performance Artist: Yaman Othman
🎬 Host Venue: Milwaukee Film & Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre

08/29/2026

very grateful for this community ❣️ swipe for horizontals by Lidia - Photographer Milwaukee from last friday morning.

every third friday. two events left! see you soon :)

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Khaula ( خولة ) prepping for a magical morning ✨

our volunteers in action 💪 arrival time: 7:00 a.m.

“good morning, friend.” ☀️☺️

Event + Wedding Planner ✨Day of Coordinator✨ MKE✨Chicago✨Madison, curating our pastries each month like the boss that she is. who doesn’t love a Kelly's Greens cbd cookie at 8:30 in the morning?

yes, we are cool like this. w**d is medicine ✨ Kelly's Greens

another round of applause for Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre 👏 gorgeous, historic, a movie in and of itself.

creativemornings friendships 🥲 it’s what keeps us volunteers volunteering.

and on that note, s/o to the volunteer cinnamon roll ritual before doors open 💗

the man, the myth, the legend: kristopher pollard, director of membership and giving at Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre. and if you’ve seen a film here before: a should-be oscar-nominated actor 🏆

Radically Creative Co. in action: another legend, fr.

ryan! club host (sign up for clubs!!!!!!) being brave on stage, spontaneously reading the manifesto. (we appreciate you ryan and all the impromptu manifesto readers that came before you.)

pouring his beautiful heart on the stage Yaman Othman ❤️ follow him, support him, love on him please.

annie’s best friend’s baby ran up on stage (she gave us permission to post). our future host?

you had to be there to hear how it all started for Khaula ( خولة )… or you can watch the talk filmed by AVRA LLC 📽️

safe place. cm place.

natalie and deborah ❤️ Natalie Derr and Mothers Against Gun Violence

a regular cm’er and a first time cm’er. we love you so ❣️

smiling with the sun in a dark theater. a very cm moment.

peace out ✌️ see you sept. 18!

08/28/2026

What is your definition of resilience?

Our newsletter subscribers will soon receive the link to watch Khaula Kai’s short film, “Nakhlah: A Documentary About Resilience and Identity,” in which Erin Kelly Kelly's Greens, Dana Spandet Flour Girl & Flame, , Francesca Hong Francesca Hong for Governor 홍윤정, and many others generously share their answers.

A beautiful morning together in the name of community, culture, and belonging to one another. Thank you Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre for being the most stunning vessel for us to experience this magic, and thank you Aly Miller for your heartfelt artistry in creating this illustration.

And of course thank you to Khaula. You are a healing force. The Local Makery Khaula ( خولة ) 🪄

Newsletter in linktree 💌 Let us know how you define resiliency and what your favorite parts of the film were. 🧡 We love you.

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08/21/2026

Feeling inspired, connected and resilient this morning. 🌿 ✨Thank you to each of you who brought your warm energy to our early morning movie premiere at the Oriental Theatre. Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre . 🎥 Friday mornings are our favorite. 💕

We are so humbled, moved and seriously impressed by Khaula ( خولة ) for bringing immigrants, activists, small business owners and CreativeMornings volunteers together to capture a beautiful look into resilience happening right here in Milwaukee. Those wanting more connections should stop by The Local Makery and soon The Local Bookery for drinks and a chat.

Huge shoutout to the incredibly hospitable team at Milwaukee Film for a gorgeous space and to Yaman Othman for your danceable and inspiring music this morning. 🎶

Thank you to Kelly's Greens for the tasty cookies and coffee to perk us up in these early hours!

Keep your eyes posted for our newsletter recap for photos, links and more: including information about all of our Espresso Shot speakers: Kendra Ninmann | Art Club MKE Brush Box Pitch-A-Friend Milwaukee and The Side Effects of U RJ and Artist Spotlight Caroline Ferrero

Missed this morning? Not to worry! We will publish Khaula’s film, with help from our volunteer video guru Dante Nash of AVRA LLC and photos from Lidia - Photographer Milwaukee on our website later this month! 💌 Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter so it lands in your inbox (check our linktree for the deets).

🎞️ Reel by the talented Radically Creative Co. Regan Andersen

08/11/2026

Take a look behind the scenes with Linda Smallpage, our editorial photographer, capturing Khaula Kai, our featured filmmaker for August at The Local Makery.

We are so excited to view what Khaula has put together for our morning audience. Join us on Friday, August 21 for the exclusive premiere of “Nakhlah: A Documentary About Resilience and Identity.”

Event Details
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
🏢 Location: Oriental Theatre 📽️🎞️ 2230 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
🎟️ Tickets are FREE! 🎟️ RSVP at https://creativemornings.com/talks/khaula-kai-nakhlah to save your seat at the movies!

🎙️ Keynote Speaker / Filmmaker: Khaula ( خولة )
📸 Editorial Photographer: Linda Smallpage
🎞️ Reel Creator: Radically Creative Co. Regan Andersen

08/09/2026

Our August Venue is the Oriental Theatre!

Milwaukee’s favorite local arthouse cinema, the Oriental Theatre Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre is a world famous 1927 movie palace optimized for 21st century film viewing.

Venue photo by John December

The Oriental Theatre has continuously operated over the past 99 years on Milwaukee’s East Side. It was designed by Gustave A. Dick and Alex Bauer with its elegant style and grand decor referencing East Indian cultures. The theater has hosted movies, rock performances, film festivals and more – notably holding the world record for the longest continuous run of the Rocky Horror Picture Show with a shadow cast, since 1978. (If you haven’t been to a RHPS midnight show, you need to go! It’s a whole interactive event.)

The theater operated by Milwaukee Film, shows local, independent and national films with over 600 films and 155,000 attendees a year. Milwaukee Film Milwaukee Film (formerly Milwaukee Film Festival) is a nonprofit cultural arts organization that has operated two cinemas, the Oriental since 2008 and the Downer Theatre since 2024, and facilitates year-round programming and initiatives to inspire community, artistry, education and joy.

Every spring, the organization hosts the Milwaukee Film Festival, where visitors from 140 Wisconsin zip codes and 49 states come to Milwaukee to experience cinema in these theaters.

Event Details
🎙️ Keynote Speaker / Film Maker: Khaula ( خولة )
🎵 Performance Artist: Yaman Othman
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
🏢 Location: Oriental Theatre 📽️🎞️ 2230 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
🎟️ Tickets are FREE! 🎟️ RSVP at https://creativemornings.com/talks/khaula-kai-nakhlah to save your seat at the movies!

palm

08/05/2026

August’s event will be a CreativeMornings MKE exclusive! Our very first documentary film presented by Khaula Kai

Khaula Kai Khaula ( خولة ) is an architect, entrepreneur, filmmaker, actor and director who immigrated to the United States with a passion for building — whether through design, business or storytelling.
 She is the founder of The Local Makery, a creative makerspace where people learn hands-on skills, connect over wine and beer, and create together. PLUS! There are cats! The Local Makery is located at 2289 Ludington Ave. in Wauwatosa, right off of North Ave and 88th.

The next chapter of The Local Makery includes a bookstore dedicated to banned books and fantasy literature, celebrating imagination and the freedom to explore new ideas. Stay tuned to The Local Makery ’s channels for more information about the bookstore launch, due this October. 🎃 👀

As a filmmaker, Khaula creates stories centered on resilience, identity and the human experience. Whether designing spaces, building communities or making films, she is driven by the belief that creativity has the power to bring people together and inspire meaningful conversations.

We are so excited to view what Khaula has put together for our morning audience. Join us on Friday, August 21 for the exclusive premiere of 🌿 Nakhlah: A Documentary About Resilience and Identity.

Event Details
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
🏢 Location: Oriental Theatre Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre 📽️🎞️ 2230 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
🎟️ Tickets are FREE! 🎟️ RSVP at the link in our bio or visit creativemornings@com to save your seat at the movies!

08/04/2026

We’re Headed To The Movies! 🌿 Exploring Resilience and Identity for Nakhlah نخلة with Khaula Kai Khaula ( خولة )

Khaula Kai is our featured keynote speaker and filmmaker for the month of August at our venue of the Oriental Theatre Milwaukee Film with the global theme of Nakhlah (palm) with opening performer Yaman Othman

Event Details
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
🏢 Location: Oriental Theatre 📽️🎞️ 2230 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
🎟️ Tickets are FREE! 🎟️ RSVP now to save your seat at the movies (see linktree in bio)

When a storm hits, palm trees bend with the wind while other trees break and fall.

So, in times of adversity, look to the palm for inspiration to sustain your creative practice. The spongy fibers of its trunk are not rigid; they flex instead of snapping.

The palm also depends on its network of roots spread wide under the ground; just as we all need a network of people supporting us as we grow.

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