Content referencing Bronzeville - Page 5
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).
Jan 8th, 2019 by Dr. James Cameron Legacy Foundation
Top 10 Stories of 2018
Fiserv Forum, Komatsu, Michels, The Hop, but what surprise story took number one?
Dec 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Five Guys Named Moe
January 25 - February 10, 2019 in Skylight’s Cabot Theatre
Dec 26th, 2018 by Skylight Music Theatre
Black Nativity Explodes With Song
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble brings us the old story with modern musical trappings.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Wildenberg Hotel Will Be Redeveloped
Developer Que El-Amin giving 1856 building new life as anchor of housing development.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Black Arts MKE
North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores
Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 3 – 10, 2019
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Nov 5th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Government Caused Segregation, Author Charges
“The Color of Law” writer Richard Rothstein speaks at MATC, galvanizes listeners.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic
New Development Plans for Streetcar
City details possible changes around a streetcar route to Walker's Point, Bronzeville, Harambee.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Revitalizing Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods
It’s all about relationship building, local entrepreneurs say
Oct 18th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
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.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Marquette University
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.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
53212 Studio and Gallery Walk
October 6, 2018, 1-8 PM.
Sep 30th, 2018 by Riverwest Artists Association
Streetcar Service Starts November 2nd
The Hop to launch with "Grand Hop-ening" celebration November 2nd-4th.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
13 Places on MLK Dr. Featured by Doors Open
Two century-old churches, art galleries, sausage factory and much more.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Max Nawara
King Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released
City and King Drive BID offer final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Abby Ng
The Harambee Neighborhood’s Future?
Community oriented charrette process proposes designs for development to improve area.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Building Bridges Art Project Unveiled
Boys and Girls Clubs' youth create mural honoring civil rights pioneer Ruby Bridges.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Skilled Trade Program Targets City Residents
One Hope Made Strong, founded in 2013, offers free construction trades training for central city residents.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Growing Bronzeville
City selling gateway to neighborhood
Aug 5th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Streetcar Starts Widespread Testing
Watch out, vehicle is now cruising along city streets across Downtown.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Griot Apartments and America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebration event
Monday, June 18, program begins at 10 a.m.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Vintage Furniture Shop opens in Bronzeville
Nostalgia Home Decor offers everything from kitsch to mid-century modern
Jun 15th, 2018 by Press Release
Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum
Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Renderings for Streetcar Extensions
See conceptual plans for how The Hop could integrate with Bronzeville, Walker's Point
May 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Advances Streetcar Extension Plans
What will streetcar extensions look like in Walker's Point and Bronzeville?
May 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Non-profit Launches Program for Ex-Cons
Community Warehouse in Bronzeville and Walker's Point offers classes, coaching, jobs.
May 17th, 2018 by Meghan Rock, Elyse McFeggan and Chris Reisner
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble is FLYIN’ WEST with play by Pearl Cleage
Directed by Sheri Williams Pannell
May 1st, 2018 by Black Arts MKE
The Expanding Empire of Josh Jeffers
And why the curious contractor switcheroo for The Couture?
Apr 1st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Award highlights unprecedented growth of 6th District
"The 6th District is in a transformational time and these projects are fine examples of that."
Mar 16th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DOUBT, A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley
April 12-29, 2018 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Cabot Theatre
Mar 9th, 2018 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Developer Has Had Big Impact on City
Kalan Haywood has renovated Germania Building, developed subdivisions, apartment complexes, retail.
Feb 17th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
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.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Artists Working in Education
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.
Jan 31st, 2018 by City of Milwaukee
New Building for Bronzeville
Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pete’s Fruit Market Blooms in Food Desert
Big hit with customers. 75% of workers from the neighborhood.
Jan 27th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
WEDC Gives $500,000 To Entrepreneur Groups
Milwaukee-based BizStarts and BrightStar are two of the state grant winners.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
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
Jan 8th, 2018 by Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Alderwoman Coggs receives Milwaukee Urban League award
"I am grateful to the Milwaukee Urban League for being selected to receive the Economic Impact Award."
Dec 13th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Jesus Comes to Milwaukee
Production of Langston Hughes’ gospel song play ‘Black Nativity’ set in city’s Park West neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers
Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?
City has shortage of affordable housing, high eviction rate. Experts share ideas at panel.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes 2017
Black Nativity runs December 7th through December 17th.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Black Arts MKE
Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?
Possible extension to that neighborhood offers benefits, raises concerns.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Holding Streetcar Planning Meetings Saturday
Meetings will focus on future plans for Walker's Point, Bronzeville
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Artists Enrich Garfield Apartments Grand Opening
Visual, musical and spoken-word artists celebrate opening of new complex on 4th and North.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
The Griot
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum, revitalized Bronzeville.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How Streetcar Could Change King Drive
Residents, business owners talk with city planners about a streetcar extension.
Oct 5th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville
10,000 square foot retail space sells discounted home repair items.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville
New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.
Sep 20th, 2017 by David Watters
Pete’s Fruit Market Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Long Fought for New grocery store set to open September 14
Sep 10th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Black Violin Announces 2017 “Classical Boom Tour”
Serves as Featured Artist for ESPN Promo of US Open Tennis
Sep 6th, 2017 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Pete’s Fruit Market Comes To Bronzeville
Grocery targets food deserts, opens on North and MLK Dr. September 14.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
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.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Ko-Thi Dance Company Presents M’Bemba Bangoura
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Aug 16th, 2017 by Black Arts MKE
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.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
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.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Bronzeville Week continues with wide range of events
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Aug 7th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
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.
Aug 3rd, 2017 by Sculpture Milwaukee
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble Announces New Artistic Director and Residency
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble names Sheri Williams Pannell its new Artistic Director
Jul 26th, 2017 by Black Arts MKE
Sanders Project and Legacy Celebrated
Welford Sanders Lofts on near North Side bears the name of economic development icon.
Jun 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Unique ARCH pilot program gets Council approval
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Jun 20th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Rising
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 16th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Toy Guns Risky for Black Families?
Annual walk spotlights danger of kids with toy guns encountering police.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.
May 8th, 2017 by Michael Holloway
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
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.
Jan 27th, 2017 by Milwaukee Bucks
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.
Jan 27th, 2017 by Bader Philanthropies, Inc.
East Side Gets Monster Pizza
Plus: New Blue Water Grill in Bronzeville. And Buckley's will expand.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Emily Thome
Inside the Welford Sanders Lofts
Former shoe factory becoming apartments and offices, will help revive MLK Drive.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas At Conference
St. Ann’s Center’s north-side campus provides incubator for possible start-up businesses.
Dec 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program
Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program with repeat grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Pete’s Fruit Market
New grocery store will be the community hub of Bronzeville
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Issues Request for Proposal for Martin Luther King library
Sep 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
Eat, Drink and Sleep in Walker’s Point
All of which can be accommodated at the soon to open Spanish themed Hotel Madrid.
Sep 27th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
