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Storm the Bastille 5K Returns July 9, 2026. Registration Now Open for 40th Anniversary Race
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Storm the Bastille 5K Returns July 9, 2026. Registration Now Open for 40th Anniversary Race

Milwaukee's only nighttime downtown run celebrates four decades with early bird pricing available through May

The Historic Third Ward Association Celebrates 50 Years of Community, Creativity and Connection in Milwaukee’s Iconic Revitalized Warehouse District
M&M Club 50th Anniversary Reunion Scheduled for Sunday, July 5
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M&M Club 50th Anniversary Reunion Scheduled for Sunday, July 5

Event honors Bob Schmidt for five decades of community service

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project Achieves Pre-Approval for New State Historic Markers
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Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project Achieves Pre-Approval for New State Historic Markers

Wausau, Milwaukee sites meet cultural landmark requirements

History, Culture, and Queer Resilience Take the Stage at MCT in I AM MY OWN WIFE
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History, Culture, and Queer Resilience Take the Stage at MCT in I AM MY OWN WIFE

The Pulitzer Prize-winning solo play is directed by Alexander Coddington and performed by Jonathan Riker as part of an all-local creative team

Hilton Milwaukee Completes $42 Million Transformation
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Hilton Milwaukee Completes $42 Million Transformation

Art Deco grandeur now blends with modern elegance at Milwaukee’s largest hotel.

Historic Third Ward Hosts Limited-Edition Merchandise Pop-Up Shop at Broadway Paper Dec. 12-13
State and Liberty Opens First Wisconsin Store in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward
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State and Liberty Opens First Wisconsin Store in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

Athletic-fit clothing brand brings tailored, performance-driven dress shirts and professional wear to Milwaukee

Nicholas Blavat, AIA Becomes Owner of Deep River Partners
Attention Campers – Milwaukee Ad Agency Offers Unique and Free Experience for Businesses
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Attention Campers – Milwaukee Ad Agency Offers Unique and Free Experience for Businesses

HY Brand Camp is where businesses come with a challenge and leave with fresh thinking-

36th Annual “Christmas in the Ward” Brings Holiday Tree Lighting, Fireworks & More to the Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 5
Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
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Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

20 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments line Wisconsin Avenue; several installed in nearby neighborhoods

Holiday Magic in Milwaukee: Celebrate the Season in Style at The Pfister Hotel, Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, and Hilton Milwaukee
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Holiday Magic in Milwaukee: Celebrate the Season in Style at The Pfister Hotel, Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, and Hilton Milwaukee

Create Lasting Memories with Gingerbread Houses, Holiday Tea, Tree Lighting, Brunch with Santa, an Ugly Sweater Party, New Year’s Eve Celebrations, and More!

Step Into Oz at Onesto: A Wickedly Magical Pop-Up Experience
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Step Into Oz at Onesto: A Wickedly Magical Pop-Up Experience

November 24 - December 1, 2025 | Onesto, Milwaukee, WI

Fall Gallery Night MKE is tomorrow (Oct. 17) and Saturday (Oct. 18)
Milwaukee Public Market Celebrates 20 Years at Annual Harvest Festival
Fall Gallery Night MKE Returns October 17 & 18
24th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge Will Host Elite Collegiate, Club and High School Rowers from Across the Midwest October 4th
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24th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge Will Host Elite Collegiate, Club and High School Rowers from Across the Midwest October 4th

Teams of Fours and Eights will Take On This Challenging Course through the Heart of Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy Celebrates 50 Years
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Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy Celebrates 50 Years

The milestone anniversary to be observed throughout the 2025/26 School Year

Deep River Partners’ Taylor Korslin Awarded 2025 Booth Traveling Fellowship
Milwaukee County Parks and Partners Unleash New Downtown Dog Park – Celebrate with $19 Annual Passes in 2025
Design Your Weekend: Summer Gallery Night MKE Returns July 18-19
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra partners with Edessa School of Fashion for Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra
Bastille Days Festival Returns to Cathedral Square July 17-20
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Bastille Days Festival Returns to Cathedral Square July 17-20

Festival features new local, French-inspired eateries offering raclette, brasserie fare and crêpes

Hop’s ‘Festivals Line’ Returns for Summerfest
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Hop’s ‘Festivals Line’ Returns for Summerfest

Combined route provides more frequent service to the Lakefront while eliminating the need for transfers

Outdoor Walking Tours Return May, 18th, 2025
Bask in the Sunshine at Benson’s Patios
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Bask in the Sunshine at Benson’s Patios

Good Times, Great Food, and a Warm Welcome for You and Your Four-Legged Friends

Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk Returns July 17
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Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk Returns July 17

Milwaukee’s only nighttime run kicks off Bastille Days with a dash through downtown

Milwaukee Public Market Announces Inaugural Festival of Flowers
An Inflatable Irish Pub is coming to the Milwaukee Public Market
Milwaukee Public Market and Historic Milwaukee Partner on Exclusive Walking Tour
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Milwaukee Public Market and Historic Milwaukee Partner on Exclusive Walking Tour

The tour benefits Hunger Task Force Milwaukee’s Free & Local Food Bank

Milwaukee Ballet’s Second Company Presents “Momentum”
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Milwaukee Ballet’s Second Company Presents “Momentum”

Milwaukee Ballet II stages mixed repertory program in final production with retiring Artistic Director

Milwaukee Public Market Announces Forage Kitchen Grand Opening
Milwaukee Public Market Announces Grand Opening of David Alan Alan’s Smokehouse & Saloon
Visit Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Market Partner for Milwaukee Flavor Live: A Fresh Four-Course Culinary Journey
Hilton Milwaukee Announces the Most Extensive Renovation in Marcus Hotels & Resorts History
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Hilton Milwaukee Announces the Most Extensive Renovation in Marcus Hotels & Resorts History

Connected to the newly extended Baird Center, the historic art deco landmark is the city’s largest hotel and Milwaukee’s meeting and convention destination of choice

Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
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Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments will be displayed throughout Downtown and the Third Ward

Lowlands Group’s Winter Experiences Are Back for the Season
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Lowlands Group’s Winter Experiences Are Back for the Season

Picture-Worthy Beverage Packages, New Tantalizing Food Offerings, and More

Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Milwaukee Theater Week
Lime Launches Parking Blitz in Milwaukee as Ridership Booms
Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park

Project leaders, public officials and sponsors to gather for first dig on Sept. 5

Forage Kitchen Coming to Milwaukee Public Market
A Celebration of Ending Homelessness-A Pathway Home
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A Celebration of Ending Homelessness-A Pathway Home

Join us in celebrating and honoring women who are making a difference in ending homelessness

Historic Third Ward Neighborhood Celebrates “Beerpartisanship” During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Bastille Days Returns July 2024
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Bastille Days Returns July 2024

Four-day French festival boasts enhanced entertainment lineup and French flair

Milwaukee Public Market Unveils Dates for Under-Freeway Concert Series
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Milwaukee Public Market Unveils Dates for Under-Freeway Concert Series

Next Week: Riverwalk Commons Concert Series Returns with Live Music and Local Food Trucks

The Hop Introducing New ‘Festivals Line’ for Summerfest
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The Hop Introducing New ‘Festivals Line’ for Summerfest

Combined route will operate until 1 a.m. and provide more frequent service to the Lakefront while eliminating the need for transfers

Gallery Night MKE Showcases Summer Event July 19 & 20
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces its 2024-2025 Season, Celebrating its 50th Anniversary
Public Works Committee to discuss parking/traffic & enhanced streetcar service during major lakefront festivals
Milwaukee Public Market Named #1 Best Public Market in the Nation
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Milwaukee Public Market Named #1 Best Public Market in the Nation

Milwaukee emerges as the winner among 20 nominees across the country

The Hop’s L-Line to Fully Open April 11
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The Hop’s L-Line to Fully Open April 11

The streetcar’s first new extension to begin operating seven days per week and provide service to the lakefront via the new transit concourse inside the Couture

Milwaukee Theater District Launches Marquee Madness Promotion
Milwaukee Ballet to Enchant Audiences with “Cinderella”
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Milwaukee Ballet to Enchant Audiences with “Cinderella”

The magical production to include six performances, a student matinee, and a charitable shoe drive.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Legacy Night performance of THE MOUNTAINTOP on March 22
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Legacy Night performance of THE MOUNTAINTOP on March 22

Hosted by CopyWrite Magazine, Legacy Night invites Black and African American community members to experience THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Continues 2023-2024 Season with The Mountaintop by Pulitzer Prize Winner Katori Hall
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Continues 2023-2024 Season with The Mountaintop by Pulitzer Prize Winner Katori Hall

Directed by Dimonte Henning, starring Bryant Bentley and N’Jameh Russell-Camara

Metro Eye Commits To Third Ward With 15-Year Lease
Ramlow/Stein Architecture + Interiors Names Tara Christian Partner
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Ramlow/Stein Architecture + Interiors Names Tara Christian Partner

Director of Interior Design Joins Ownership Team

Milwaukee Public Market Sets Open Date for The Dinky Rink
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Milwaukee Public Market Sets Open Date for The Dinky Rink

“Area’s smallest public ice rink” reopens to the public starting Friday, January 19

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Launches The Mountaintop Legacy Award
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Launches The Mountaintop Legacy Award

Highlighting Black excellence in Milwaukee during MCT’s run of Katori Hall’s play THE MOUNTAINTOP

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre brings to the stage rare revival of Eugene O’Neill masterpiece, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre brings to the stage rare revival of Eugene O’Neill masterpiece, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

Starring La Shawn Banks, Kelly Doherty, and James Pickering and Directed by Mary MacDonald Kerr

Gallery Night MKE Kicks Off 2024 Season Jan. 19-20
Ruth Lawson Joins Bars & Recreation as Director of Marketing
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents Brent Hazelton’s LIBERACE! With Milwaukee Native And Off-Broadway Star Brett Ryback
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents Brent Hazelton’s LIBERACE! With Milwaukee Native And Off-Broadway Star Brett Ryback

Created in collaboration with the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts

Public Market Celebrates 18 Years with Annual Harvest Festival
Milwaukee Theater District Announces Inaugural Milwaukee Theater Week
Near West Side Partners Selects Stephanie Sherman as Associate Director
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Near West Side Partners Selects Stephanie Sherman as Associate Director

Sherman brings strategic leadership expertise in nonprofit and small business development

Harbor District Riverwalk Moving Forward with New Contracting Opportunity
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Leonard Bernstein’s Beloved Masterpiece Candide
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Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Leonard Bernstein’s Beloved Masterpiece Candide

Visionary New Production of Classic Operetta Opens 2023-24 Season

600 + Rowers to Compete Saturday, September 16, 2023 in the 22nd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge
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600 + Rowers to Compete Saturday, September 16, 2023 in the 22nd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge

Menomonee and Milwaukee River Course Challenges High School, Collegiate and Club Teams of Fours and Eights

Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16
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Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16

One of the world’s largest French festivals will bring back old traditions, new entertainment for 2023 iteration

Milwaukee Ballet to Wrap 2022/23 Season with Encore
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Milwaukee Ballet to Wrap 2022/23 Season with Encore

The season finale takes place in the Company’s Third Ward Studio June 1-11

Public Market Announces 2023 Summer Concert Series Dates
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Promotes Jeff Stewart to General Manager of Hilton Milwaukee City Center
MARN Art + Culture Hub Cafe reopens with food, full bar
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MARN Art + Culture Hub Cafe reopens with food, full bar

The MARN Art + Culture Hub, which includes an art gallery, event space, and local handmade arts marketplace, is reopening its cafe on 414 Day, Friday, April 14

Milwaukee Admirals announced as signature sponsor of downtown’s first dog park
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Milwaukee Admirals announced as signature sponsor of downtown’s first dog park

Milwaukee’s professional hockey team joins Fromm Family Pet Foods and area businesses in advancing project

Gallery Night MKE Celebrates Creativity — at 50+ locations — April 21 & 22
Skylight Music Theatre Names Susan Varela Executive Director
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Raises $1,514,428 In Sustainability Campaign, Will Proceed With 23/24 Season
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Raises $1,514,428 In Sustainability Campaign, Will Proceed With 23/24 Season

Challenge Match led by Caran and Joel Quadracci through the Windhover Foundation with support from Donna and Donald Baumgartner and the Herzfeld Foundation is Instrumental to Success

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces $150,000 Sustainability Campaign Challenge Match led by Caran and Joel Quadracci through the Windhover Foundation with support from Donna and Donald Baumgartner and the Herzfeld Foundation
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents the World Premiere of HOOPS
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents the World Premiere of HOOPS

Adapted by Eliana Pipes with Original Music by B~Free from The HOOPS Project by Nicole Acosta

Skylight Music Theatre Receives Wispact Foundation Grant to Support American Sign Language (ASL) Programming
City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host third meeting for Downtown Area Plan update
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City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host third meeting for Downtown Area Plan update

Milwaukee-area residents encouraged to attend a Community Open House on Dec. 7

It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!
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It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!

Christmas in the Ward Brings an Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration to the Heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 2

Wisconsin Dental Association swears in Eau Claire dentist Dr. Christopher Johnson as president
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Departure of Managing Director
Design Plans Unveiled for Harbor District Riverwalk Project
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Design Plans Unveiled for Harbor District Riverwalk Project

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Department of City Development continue to advance efforts to grow Milwaukee’s Riverwalk and expand public access

Halling & Cayo Adds Two Experienced Environmental Lawyers and Litigators to Team
Fall Gallery Night MKE unites Milwaukee’s downtown neighborhoods through art Oct. 21-22
Skylight Music Theatre Announces New One Night Only Concerts
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Skylight Music Theatre Announces New One Night Only Concerts

Series Launches with Pop Icon Tributes to James Taylor, Prince & Michael Jackson, and ABBA

Summer Gallery Night MKE unites Milwaukee’s downtown neighborhoods through art July 22-23
Historic Third Ward Association Names Jordan Dechambre Marketing & Communications Director
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Historic Third Ward Association Names Jordan Dechambre Marketing & Communications Director

Local Marketing Vet Tapped to Lead Non-Profit’s Marketing, PR, Social Media & Events

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces New Production Manager!
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Early Career Professional Internship Program
Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July
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Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July

Four-day French festival and museum events bring Joie de vivre back to MKE

Public Market Announces Summer Concert Series
Skylight Music Theatre Announces Skylight in the Park with Sondheim
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Skylight Music Theatre Announces Skylight in the Park with Sondheim

Outdoor Concert & Picnic to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre Saturday, June 18, 2022, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee’s Only Downtown and Nighttime 5K Run/Walk, Storm the Bastille, Returns in Person for 2022
Skylight Music Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
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Skylight Music Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season

Exciting Premieres, Dynamic Partnerships and Unexpected Twists

JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York
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JetBlue Further Expands to Midwest with Daily Nonstop Service to Milwaukee from Boston and New York

Milwaukee Becomes Airline’s 110th Destination, Further Expanding Low Fares and Award-Winning Service to the Midwest

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