Historic Third Ward

Design Board Okays Third Ward Project

5-story, 258-unit, $80 million complex near Summerfest gets conditional approval, with more revisions expected.

Fool’s Errand Restaurant Will Close

Third Ward establishment, successor to Fauntleroy, will serve its French-inspired fare through July 31.

Third Ward Grocer Will Be Upscale, Local

First Wisconsin location for Illinois-based Go Grocer will be 35% local products.

Pufferfish Could Be Permanent Fixture At Hotel Metro

The popular tiki bar opened in the hotel for a summer residency, but may extend its stay.

Dubbel Dutch To Open Public Gallery Space

The gallery's first exhibition will feature photography by local artists.

31-Story Third Ward Tower Developer Applies For Construction Permits

Hines planning fall groundbreaking at 333 N. Water St.

Summer Gallery Night MKE unites Milwaukee’s downtown neighborhoods through art July 22-23

How To Travel To Summerfest Without A Car

9 options for getting to the Big Gig.

The Hop Returns To Full Service

After months of mechanical, staffing issues a full return, with extended hours during Summerfest

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!

Fusion Poke Planning Third Ward Location

Fusion Poke will open its third location on N. Broadway.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Early Career Professional Internship Program

New Apartment Building, Rebuilt Parish Hall For St. Mark’s

East Side development near Downer Ave. adds housing, targeted at saving church.

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

Wicked Hop Is a Crowd Pleaser

Good food, good service, big portions, fun atmosphere.

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.

Bucks, FPC Plan Downtown Concert Venue

Two buildings with 800 and 4,000 person capacities on former Bradley Center site.

More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released

11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.

Soccer Stadium, Concert Venue Planned For Downtown

6th and Michigan complex would transform Westown and impact local concert business.

Admiral’s Wharf Construction Could Start This Summer

Developer moving to close financing package after two years of delays.

Third Ward Apartments Design Overhauled

But architectural review board raises many issues for planned apartment complex. Expect more changes and a new city street.

Milwaukee’s Only Downtown and Nighttime 5K Run/Walk, Storm the Bastille, Returns in Person for 2022

Last Call To Buy Milwaukee Brewing Company

Disposition firm seeking offers by May 25 to buy all or parts of brewery.

No New Third Ward Concert Venue

FPC is considering other sites away from Summerfest grounds.

Riverwalk Offers Many Different Views

Of Downtown, the river, many artworks and brewpubs of course.

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season

Exciting Premieres, Dynamic Partnerships and Unexpected Twists

Milwaukee Film Fest Returns!

Plus, Gallery Night & Day, Vliet Street Art Walk, Rock the Green and more.

Festa Italiana Actually Canceled Due To Financial Issues

Italian Community Center had $1 million negative fund balance even before the pandemic.

Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat

Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.

The Curious Story of the ‘LIFE’ Building

1927 building built with tavern earnings now home to Community Roofing & Restoration.

SoftwareONE Moving Office To Third Ward

Firm moving North American HQ of global cloud solutions provider, and 135 employees, from Waukesha to Milwaukee.

New Third Ward Building Revealed

Minnesota firm plans a five-story, 260-unit apartment building near Summerfest grounds.

Madison Company Buys Third Ward Block

Plus: Recapping a flurry of real estate stories in the past week.

Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?

Alderman Bauman floats idea as strategy to save money if future extension is built.

Wells Street Could Gain Raised Bike Lanes

Quarter-mile stretch will be rebuilt through East Town.

Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries

Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.

Broken Bat Gets Rid of Tipping

Baseball-themed brewery hikes wages, tells customers tipping no longer expected.

Lucky Clover Irish Pub Planned For Old World Third Bar District

New bar will take over space recently home to Brudd Cafe. Plus: Nicole's Third Ward Social on the move.

Pabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue

PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.

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

City Closing Three TIF Districts

But two were busts, yielding no property tax relief.

Milwaukee Brewing Company Is For Sale

Board puts ever-evolving company up for sale through acquisition specialist.

New Brewery Coming To Third Ward

Copper Turtle Brewery will fill old Bavette space on E. Menomonee St.

Third Ward Board Approves New Tower

Design approval for 31-story, 333-unit building with retail space facing river and outdoor patio.

The ‘Red Castle’ Is For Sale

Schuster Mansion at 32nd and Wells listed for $2.2 million. Plus: Recapping the week's real estate news.

New Food Hall Quietly Taking Shape

But don't expect it to operate like any other in the city.

Third Ward Zoning Change On Hold

Change wouldn't stop proposed concert venue, and confuses neighbors.

Adam Pawlak & Public Market Announce Cooking Class Collaboration

Public cooking class series will feature dishes as seen on Hell’s Kitchen

Where Do City’s Felled Trees Go?

City cuts down and replaces some 3,500 trees per year. What does it do with the wood?

Western-Style Saloon Coming to Historic Third Ward

Saloon, as it's to be called, will replace Campsite 131.

Mandel Delaying Portfolio Because of Market Saturation

Lakefront tower has been reduced in height since 2016 proposal, but firm still believes too much competition exists.

Proposed Third Ward Tower Gets Shorter, Wider

Development loses a floor, but plans summer construction start.

Tupelo Honey Cafe Is Scrumptiously Southern

Buttery delicious food, large portions with some surprising touches. All good.

Biden Infrastructure Fund Helps Business

Mine is one of many businesses that will benefit from better infrastructure.

Milwaukee Ballet Second Company Takes Center Stage

Milwaukee Ballet II presents first showcase since pandemic; performing March 5 & 12

New Organization Formed to Represent Third Ward Interests Announces Public Forum on February 17th at Milwaukee Public Market

The Wolf On Broadway Restaurant Will Anchor Kinn Guesthouse

Downtown restaurant planned by Uncle Wolfie's owners.

Valentine Coffee Opens in Third Ward

Also coming: a farm-to-table Indian restaurant, an Asian Fusion cafe and a bar with a journalism theme.

A Familiar Face Returns to 3rd St. Market Hall

An iconic piece of Milwaukee history found his way back home

Upscale Indian Restaurant Coming to Historic Third Ward

Named Saffron, it's planned to open this summer on N. Water St.

Bader Philanthropies Reaches Funding Milestone of More than $426 Million as it Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Foundation Gifts Nearly $2.3 million in Local COVID-19 Relief

Interval Coffee Will Open In Bay View

Cafe will replace recently vacated Stone Creek Cafe on southside main street.

Public Market and Joseph Property Development announce $10,000 matching grant in honor of Detective Andrew Wilkiewicz

Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent

Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.

Skylight Premiere of Raisin Rescheduled to April 8-24

Shift in Skylight Calendar Due to Impact of Covid on Season

Gallery Night Returns!

Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.

Skylight Music Theatre Presents Free Screening of Documentary South

Saturday, January 29 at 3:45 p.m. Presented in Conjunction with Skylight’s Musical Ernest Shackleton Loves Me

Milwaukee Public Market Adds Ice Skating Rink

"The Dinky Rink" is newest Third Ward entertainment offering.

Public Market Announces Plans for Public Ice Rink

“Areas smallest public ice rink”, The Dinky Rink, will open on January 21

Zizzo’s New HQ Has Rooftop Terrace, Cafe

Firm relocating to 1855 building in Walker's Point, expects retailer on first floor.

Skylight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors Raises Funds for Sojourner Family Peace Center

Council Won’t Review New Concert Venues

Proposed Third Ward venues face no roadblocks, unless legal challenge emerges.

Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward

The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Regional Premiere of Ernest Shackleton Loves Me Postponed One Week Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Cases

New Dates January 21 – February 6, 2022

Darkly Funny Solo-Performer Tour De Force!

Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee

OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.

Sabrosa Now Runs Skylight’s Restaurant

Sabrosa offering pre-show food service and catering for events at Broadway Theatre Center.

Alderman Wants Debate On Proposed Third Ward Theater

But has Ald. Robert Bauman already lost the chance to create such a forum?

Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions

But the two-theater music complex may ultimately be subject to little public review.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Regional Premiere of Award-Winning Off-Broadway Musical Ernest Shackleton Loves Me

January 14-30, 2022

Third Ward Apartment Building Planned

Plus: A roundup of the week's real estate news.

Spill Sends 400 Gallons of Oil Into Milwaukee Waterways

"Oil transfer error" at Komatsu Mining campus.

Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys

Mary Schanning will become general counsel, chief administrative officer at Milwaukee World Festival.

Skylight Night Fundraiser Starring Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block Raises Record Amount

Eppstein Uhen Merging With Green Bay Area Firm

Combined firm will have offices in three states, 250 employees.

Indoor Concert Complex Planned Next To Summerfest

800 and 4,000 seat theaters would offer year-round entertainment.

MIAD’s Annual Sale of Student and Alumni Art & Design Work, December 2 – 4