Milwaukee radio legend Bob Reitman brings it all back home, returning to and recombining his love of music and poetry with the release of 12th House, 54 years after the release of his first LP, The Eleventh House.
12th House in Twilight is an album launch party and immersive celebration of the life and legacy of Bob Reitman. The event will take attendees through the twelve houses of the astrological wheel through local performers who will highlight the theme of one astrological house. Featuring performers like Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate Jodie Jasim, Good Land Youth Dancers, Interchange Theater improv, 40+ Double Dutch Club, poet Bryon Cherry, a performance by musician Trapper Schoepp with Barry Ollman, poetry readings and a live conversation with Bob Reitman and more. The evening will open with a blessing from Marin
“Mark” Denning of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. This interactive event is sure to surprise and delight guests of all ages. (line-up subject to change)
Proceeds from the event and album sales will go toward WUWM to support the creation of “Reitman Radio Camp,” a week-long camp geared toward Milwaukee-area high school students interested in audio production. Copies of 12th House, the album, will be available at the event.