Bronzeville

10th annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more

Schedule released for 10th annual Bronzeville Week

AACCW promotes Jona Moore to Vice President

Council Approves HaRUNbee Walk/Run For Healthy Birth Outcomes As Part Of Bronzeville Week 2021

Proposed legislation targets city’s worsening affordable housing crisis

Historic King Drive BID #8 Celebrates Accomplishments of Departing Executive Director

Announces local and national search for new leadership

Tax credits awarded for major projects coming to the 6th District

Alderwoman Coggs says exciting list includes new MLK Library and Five Points Lofts projects

The Milwaukee Public Museum and America’s Black Holocaust Museum Invite You to Take a Journey Through the Life of Nelson Mandela at the U.S. Debut of Mandela: The Official Exhibition

Limited Engagement April 23 - August 1, 2021

The Florentine Opera Company to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Black Arts MKE Selected for the Black Seed National Strategic Initiative to Support Equity for Black Theater Institutions

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Virtual Holiday Program, Season’s Greeting from MCT

Florentine Opera Named Finalist in 2020 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards

Florentine Opera postpones French Double Bill and Bronzeville Boheme, introduces 2020-21 “Interlude”

Local Woman Seeks to Open Wisconsin’s Only Black owned Bookstore with Community Support

The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Raises $1 Million for the Legacy Campaign

A Donation from American Family Completes the Campaign

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 7-14, 2021

Milwaukee County receives $144,400 state grant to support office renovation for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

WEDC investment to help fund the development of the new Legacy Co-Working and Innovation Space

First Stage Announces Through Our Lens – A New Virtual Performance Series

-Featuring a New Membership program for the 2020/21 Season-

VISIT Milwaukee launches virtual tour of Milwaukee in advance of DNC

30 videos narrated by community members allow visitors to explore the city from home

Skylight Music Theatre Announces “From Skylight with Love: A Concert for Unity” Virtual Concert to Open Milwaukee Black Theatre Festival

Free Streaming Available Beginning Sunday, August 23, 2020

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

Bronzeville Week final stretch includes Sleepover for Education, drive-in movie

Registration now open for Bronzeville Week drive-in movie night

8th Annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more

Milwaukee Black Theater Festival Presents KILL MOVE PARADISE, STEW, and HOME

Schedule of events is set for 8th Annual Bronzeville Week

Opening weekend to feature a variety of virtual events

Common Council approves VIRTUAL 2020 HaRUNbee Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week

MCT Announces the Creation of the First-ever Annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival

Bronzeville Week celebration to take place with changes amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Florentine Opera Announces 2020-21 Season: The Season of the Ensemble

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2020 State of the City Speech

Potawatomi Hotel Casino, February 10, 2020 As Prepared for Delivery

The African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Announces $300,000 Donation to Complete the Legacy Co-Working and Innovation Space

Philanthropist Chris Abele's generous donation to the Legacy Campaign will support a workspace and programmatic resources for Chamber members and entrepreneurs

America’s Black Holocaust Museum unveils sculpture and announces major donations in partnership with Greater Milwaukee Foundation

America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) has received a signature work of art and more than $1 million in funding through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and its donors

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for The Gospel at Colonus

An Exuberant Blues & Gospel Re-telling of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 1 – 8, 2020

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Center Street Wellness Grand Opening

This celebration will include complimentary yoga and NIA sessions (neuromuscular integrative action)​,​ superfood demos, a book sale, and a nutrition workshop.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding streetcar expansion

"Today’s decision makes it far more difficult for those benefits to ever fully reach the residents of Bronzeville, Walker’s Point and all of our other great neighborhoods."

More streetcar amenities or fixed streets and better services?

Council committee will take up streetcar expansion at Tuesday hearing

Streetcar extensions’ preliminary engineering work brings hope for development, jobs and more

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

The Pfister® Hotel Names Rosy Petri as Next Artist in Residence

11th Artist in Residence Succeeds Stephanie Schultz; Schultz Culminating Residency with Finale Fashion Show, March 15

Members of the Milwaukee Turners Turn $4,000 Into a $16,000 Gift to Support America’s Black Holocaust Musuem

The Milwaukee Turners, founded by abolitionists in the 1850s, is the oldest civic organization in Milwaukee and has been deeply committed to social justice since its founding.

Commemoration of Historic Moment Focuses on Past, Present and Future

“There are so many untold, little known and inspirational stories” said Rev. Jeffrey Powell, the originator of the idea for the commemoration.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Set For Saturday, January 26th

Summit to be held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School

Chris Abele Issues a $100,000 Personal Challenge Grant on Behalf of America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Written pledges submitted by February 25, 2019 can be paid through the end of calendar year 2021 (up to a 3-year pledge).

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Five Guys Named Moe

January 25 - February 10, 2019 in Skylight’s Cabot Theatre

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes 2018 Returns to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall

lack Nativity by Langston Hughes is a Black Arts MKE production in collaboration with the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 3 – 10, 2019

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Milwaukee redevelopment leaders go ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School

Beyond their roles as entrepreneurs and real estate developers, Goins, Sabir and Kaufmann are change agents in Milwaukee.

Pete’s Fruit Market invites community to one year anniversary celebration

Pete’s Fruit Market is a full-service grocery store offering a wide range of fresh foods and produce items.

53212 Studio and Gallery Walk

October 6, 2018, 1-8 PM.

Prime commercial development opportunity opens up in Bronzeville

Proposals for this 33,390 square foot property must be submitted on or before noon on August 30, 2018.

Griot Apartments and America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebration event

Monday, June 18, program begins at 10 a.m.

Vintage Furniture Shop opens in Bronzeville

Nostalgia Home Decor offers everything from kitsch to mid-century modern

Bronzeville Arts Ensemble is FLYIN’ WEST with play by Pearl Cleage

Directed by Sheri Williams Pannell

Award highlights unprecedented growth of 6th District

"The 6th District is in a transformational time and these projects are fine examples of that."

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DOUBT, A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley

April 12-29, 2018 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Cabot Theatre

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega Named Interim Executive Director at Artists Working in Education

Arroyo-Vega brings an array of organizational administration, planning, design and fund development experience to her role at AWE.

Join Us Tonight For The Third Community Workshop For The Moving Milwaukee Forward Study

The proposed, future King Drive/ Bronzeville extension of the Milwaukee Streetcar has the potential to connect people to jobs, attract new businesses, bring new housing options, and improve public open spaces.

Jewish Museum Milwaukee Exhibit Recounts Jewish, African American Alliance for Civil Rights

Museum forms committee of local leaders dedicated to ongoing mutual advocacy for equality

Alderwoman Coggs receives Milwaukee Urban League award

"I am grateful to the Milwaukee Urban League for being selected to receive the Economic Impact Award."

Black Nativity by Langston Hughes 2017

Black Nativity runs December 7th through December 17th.

Pete’s Fruit Market Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Long Fought for New grocery store set to open September 14

Black Violin Announces 2017 “Classical Boom Tour”

Serves as Featured Artist for ESPN Promo of US Open Tennis

Monday Keefe Avenue School will receive a special delivery thanks to the community

During the ‘Bronzeville Week Sleepover for Education’ the community came together to raise school supplies and monetary donations for Milwaukee Public Schools.

Ko-Thi Dance Company Presents M’Bemba Bangoura

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Saturday’s Art Walk offers colorful & fun cap to Bronzeville Week

There will also be a free trolley that will take people to the various Art Walk stops/locations.

Bronzeville Week home stretch means positive events and Art Walk

Bronzeville Week 2017 wraps up on Saturday, August 12 with food, fun exercise and blocks of art.

Bronzeville Week continues with wide range of events

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Sculpture Milwaukee artist Alison Saar to speak at Milwaukee Art Museum on August 17

The lecture is free to Museum members and free to the general public with Museum admission.

Bronzeville Arts Ensemble Announces New Artistic Director and Residency

Bronzeville Arts Ensemble names Sheri Williams Pannell its new Artistic Director

Unique ARCH pilot program gets Council approval

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Groundbreaking Celebrates Re-emergence of Black Holocaust Museum, Bronzeville

Maures Development Group and J. Jeffers & Co. will be redeveloping the Garfield School into 30 affordable apartments.

Bucks and First State Partner to Provide Tickets for Local Youth to Experience ‘Welcome to Bronzeville’

“Welcome to Bronzeville” is a humorous and touching coming-of-age story that pays tribute to Milwaukee’s revered Bronzeville neighborhood.

Bader Philanthropies hires general contractor for global headquarters

Bader Philanthropies hires one of Milwaukee fastest-growing, minority-owned companies as general contractor for global headquarters.

“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program

Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program with repeat grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

MCTS Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Service

“I was treated with the utmost respect, and really enjoyed riding the city bus,” said national travel writer John Morris.

Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners

Issues Request for Proposal for Martin Luther King library

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 5 – 12, 2017

Each August since its inception, Bronzeville Week has gained momentum and has attracted noticeably larger crowds to a series of performances and events.

Special job and info session set for next week

The event will provide important information about carpenter apprentice, carpenter helper, laborer apprentice and other skilled construction trades positions.

Cultural anthropologists helping to keep Milwaukee’s ethnic spirit alive

Nearly 100 anthropologists and anthropology interns have donated their time to help Milwaukee residents learn about their cultural and ethnic groups—past and present.

Pancakes & Poetry, Art Walk and youth talent event to close out Bronzeville Week

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites the public to see what the event’s final two days have in store.

Cool Aid & Canvases and Paint-N-Sip top Bronzeville Week schedule through Friday

Bronzeville Week 2016 is hitting its midpoint with some excellent arts and culture, education, and socially-enriching events and activities on the way through Friday, August 12. A look at the schedule today through tomorrow – Friday, August 12: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites the public to a great children’s art event – Cool Aid & Canvases – which will take place TODAY (Thursday, August 11) at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 310 W. Locust St., with a first session starting at 10:30 a.m. and an afternoon session starting at 1:30 p.m. Paint-N-Sip, an adult art exploration and social event, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on today at Best Friends Klubhouse, 2722 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Also today, Bronzeville Week has partnered with the Peace Alliance for Change for a first-ever Sleep Over for Education which will be held at N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and W. North Ave. from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday morning. The event aims to collect donated school supplies for MPS students in need. The schedule for Friday, August 12 features Bronzeville Fire: Our Young and Talented, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. For more information about Bronzeville Week, visit: www.bronzevillesummermke.com or call 414-286-8640.

Bronzeville Week events include art, theater, entrepreneurship breakfast, home run derby and softball championship

Bronzeville Week 2016 is underway.

Edgar Lin Receives Last Minute Endorsement of Assembly Representative LaTonya Johnson

Asks Neighbors for their Vote on August 9

MKE United Greater Downtown Action Agenda to Create Shared, Inclusive Vision for Downtown, Adjacent Neighborhoods

Local leaders call on community to shape vision, priorities and strategies of Action Agenda

Local Collaboration Brings Contemporary-Urban Style To Bronzeville Festival

Milwaukee-based clothing companies GMNI Apparel and SUPERGIANT Design collaborate for the upcoming Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival

Bronzeville Week 2016 kickoff news conference set for Thursday

Cultural and Arts Festival, HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run to highlight first day of family-oriented week of celebration in Bronzeville

Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements

Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race

Ald. Coggs invites residents to Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel & Arts Festival

The festival takes place TOMORROW (Saturday, July 16), from noon until 8:00 p.m

Announcing the cast of free Shakespeare in the Park’s “Julius Caesar”

William Shakespeare’s tragedy will be performed twelve times over three weekends, with evening performances (8 p.m. curtain) August 4-7, 11-13 and 18-21, and a 10 a.m. matinee on Sunday, August 14.

Jazz in the Hood raises awareness for bone marrow and blood donations

The event is a continuation of the #BronzevilleSummer series and will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on N. 4th St. between W. North Ave. and W. Garfield Ave.

MCTS Gets Music Fans to Summerfest with Ease, Convenience

Getting to and from Summerfest is easy, safe and convenient when you let MCTS do the driving!

Juneteenth festivities mark start of #BronzevilleSummer series

It's an entire season of events appealing to lovers of music, art, food, culture and fun

Bucks Groundbreaking and Second Annual Block Party Set for June 18

Oscar Robertson, Jabari Parker, Bucks owners and elected officials all scheduled to attend

City of Milwaukee Arts Board awards $217,000 to 33 arts organizations

Grantees will be honored June 14 at a 4:30 p.m. reception in the atrium of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts followed by an awards program and celebration at 5 p.m.

Funding for Bronzeville project is good news for museum

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 3, 2016

Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville

Bringing Fresh, Quality Food To the Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue

Vacating Fourth Street for a Bucks plaza would be drastic and risky

Vacating any downtown street involves major ramifications for current and future transportation and land use.

Bronzeville Week returns to celebrate the past, present and future of key Milwaukee district

First approved by the Common Council in 2013, Bronzeville Week 2015 will run from August 1 to August 8.

Findorff is a Top Projects-Award Winner

This prestigious recognition honors industry professionals whose projects exceeded expectations in design, engineering, and construction completed throughout Wisconsin during 2014.