Kick off 2023 with Meditate Milwaukee, a free event designed to help attendees set collective intentions for peace, compassion and understanding. Meditate Milwaukee takes place at Milwaukee’s iconic Riverside Theater from 1 to 2:30 p.m., January 1 (doors open at 12:30).

The event features a reflection from Jennifer Bartolotta, live music with Hans Christian and other artists.

Meditate Milwaukee is an off-site program of The Blue Lotus Center, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit in partnership with Sojourner Family Peace Center. This event will kick off monthly events at Sojourner on the first Sunday of each month starting in February.