MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Thousands of people gathered in Milwaukee this weekend for the eighth annual Frida Fest, a celebration of art, culture and community inspired by renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
The two-day festival showcased local artists from across southeast Wisconsin and featured live music, dancing, more than 60 vendors, art exhibits, educational displays and a Frida Kahlo look-alike contest.
“Someone who turned adversity into art, and her legacy has lived throughout the years, and today we celebrate her legacy,” organizer Thaime Gomez said…