Cactus+

Moving Image

Cactus Club Moving Image series (Moving Image) is an experimental film series presented by the artist-run venue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our vision is to create an environment conducive to critical engagement by showing work that takes risks, challenges norms, and opens conversations by showcasing a wide range of artist-driven independent media. As a series, we hope to offer a space for the intergenerational attendees to engage with film and expanded cinema made by artists from a variety of backgrounds. To keep a flow of new perspectives, the monthly programs will be curated by Cactus Club staff as well as visionary guest programmers.

Interest in guest curating? Fill out the form 

Moving Image Assistantship Role

Spring Youth Internship (March-October). This role will work alongside the Moving Image Programmer and Events Coordinators to program films, workshops, in-person events and learn all of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into these productions. This paid apprenticeship will begin with setting goals and aspirations during this time and will conclude with you organizing, creating, and executing your own event or program. Events will be hosted outdoors/indoors on-site as well as a possibility for off-site screenings. This position has been created out of a lack of opportunity for folks to gain experience in event coordination and programming, and are interested in working with the community with an appreciation for music and arts. We aim to disrupt that gap and to provide the tools, resources, and experience as a baseline to grow from.

Applications open January 2023

Cactus Club Independent Film Festival

Submissions open now until May 6th 2023. Submit here https://filmfreeway.com/ccindependentfilmfest .

CCIFF was founded in 2022 to create more inclusive opportunities to screen and view film in the Milwaukee area. Our festival specifically aims to feature makers of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Cactus Club Independent Film Fest accepts a diverse range of submissions, celebrating low budget independent films, new and returning makers and material of any genre.

Beet Street Fall Harvest Festival

In 2016 Cactus Club, Palomino and Goodkind, organized a neighborhood block party to celebrate food and music, and to give a platform to citywide community organizations. Rain or shine, Beet Street takes place the second Saturday of October from noon-6p. The family-friendly celebration takes over the block of S. Wentworth Ave. between Potter (Goodkind) and Russell (Cactus). Bay View Historical Society, abolitionists, high school art clubs, environmental justice organizers, voter registrants, and LGBTQ+ resources all have a presence. We uplift the intersections of art and movement building.

We welcome musicians from around the world to perform. Memorable Beet Street sets include Sessa, OSHUN, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Fat Tony, Congo Gospel Music Band, Frankie & The Witch Fingers, La Goony Chonga and Ric Wilson.

There is a punk rock rummage sale, maker market, face painting, a juried pie contest “The Great Midwestern Pie Championship” at Palomino, a photo booth, a music video showcase that screens in the live room of the club, and delicious seasonal refreshments and libations.

Beet Street is made possible by our extraordinary sponsors: Milwaukee Record, 91.7 WMSE, Educator’s Credit Union, Pabst Brewing, Seedlip, Copper&Kings, Heaven Hill Distillery

Save the date: Beet Street 2023 • Saturday, October 7 from 2-8p (after-party to follow)

Ableton User Group Milwaukee Meet-Ups

The local chapter of the Ableton User Group here in Milwaukee meets semi-regularly for free, informative events on Saturday afternoons. The Ableton User Group Milwaukee is for all interested Ableton Live users based in (or visiting) Milwaukee. All levels are welcome.

The aim of the Group is to help Live users network and share information and experience in an informal environment with each other. The meetings are to allow all participants to suggest discussion themes related to Ableton Live, as well as to provide a forum for presenting their own work.

All Ableton Live users are invited to provide ideas and suggestions for discussions.

Find out more at the Ableton.com website or their official Facebook group.

Sign up for the Ableton User Group Milwaukee Mailing List run by Cactus Club.

Interested in Cactus+ Programming? Get in touch.