About this episode

The episode celebrates the legacy of philanthropist Donald Baumgartner and discusses Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey and Harrison Ford's Wisconsin roots.

Milwaukee remembers legendary philanthropist Donald Baumgartner and his extraordinary impact on the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Film, Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet and Wisconsin's arts community. Sandy Maxx is joined by Milwaukee Art Museum Board Chair Andy Nunemaker, Florentine Opera CEO Maggey Oplinger, and Milwaukee Film Managing Director Kristen Heller to celebrate Baumgartner's legacy. Marquette University English Professor Dr. Leah Culligan Flack previews Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated epic film The Odyssey, exploring why Homer's 3,000-year-old story continues to captivate audiences. Plus, discover Harrison Ford's Wisconsin acting roots and Wisconsin's record-setting Bloody Mary.

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