Lake Park

Nelson for Wisconsin Announces 3rd and 4th Day of “Full Nelson 72 Counties Tour”

Nelson pledges to wrestle Wall Street and corporate interests to the ground

“Curtain Wall” Is Latest Installation For Sculpture Milwaukee

The sculpture is going up on the lawn of the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Hike for History in Washington Park

Plus, Sprecher Fest, Tosa Makers Market, sunset canoeing and Fourth of July festivities.

Performers Announced as Free “Musical Mondays” and “Wonderful Wednesdays” Concerts Return To Lake Park After A Year Off

Long-Running Concert Series To Present Total of 10 Shows in Late July and August, Including Jazz Standards, Blues, Western Swing, Latin Jazz, R&B and Children’s Artists

Fine Dining Restaurant Planned for 7Seventy7 Building

Lupi & Iris will replace Maurer's Urban Market with cuisine from French and Italian Riviera.

Lake Park Bridge Needs $1 Million More

Cost now at least $3.4 million to repair historic footbridge designed by Olmsted.

Lake Park Bridge, Oak Leaf Sinkhole Will Be Fixed

One project in Milwaukee one in Glendale, both would be made safe for public use.

Harriet Tubman Park Unveiled

County leaders see new park name as a commitment to representing Milwaukee's Black community.

Milwaukee Arts Board Opens Public Art Conservation Fund’s New Cycle

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Reopening Date For Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club

Greendale favorite to return as The Bartolotta Restaurants continues reopening phase with enhanced emphasis on health and hygiene protocols

Friends Group Fundraises for Oak Leaf Sinkhole

Group hopes to raise the matching funds the county needs for the project.

The Bartolotta Restaurants To Hire Front And Back-Of-House Positions As Milwaukee-Area Restaurants Re-Open

Hosts, servers, line cooks, dishwashers, and more needed as acclaimed restaurant and catering organization welcomes guests to new era of service and safety

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

Business Update

Lake Park Has 138 Acres

No need to walk them all, though it’s so scenic you might be tempted.

Committee Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Proposal would rename Wahl Park on city's northwest side for famed abolitionist.

Business Update

Government Pier Has Stunning Views

The pier stretching a half-mile into Lake Michigan offers some of the city’s best views

Container Bar Planned for Bradford Beach

But Historic Preservation Commission gives it only partial approval.

Sup. Taylor Wants a Harriet Tubman Park

County board member pushing to rename Wahl Park on city's North Side.

Milwaukee’s Bars, Restaurants and Venues Call for Help

Businesses seeking to find ways to support their employees.

An Important Message from The Bartolotta Restaurants

Meet Wisconsin’s James Beard Semifinalists

Milwaukee's chefs continue to be recognized by the James Beard Awards.

The Bartolotta Restaurants March And April 2020 Listings

Traveling Beer Garden 2020 Dates & Locations Announced

12 Hot Milwaukee Restaurants and 88Nine DJs Pair Mouthwatering Dishes With Inspired Sounds at SoundBites

Several New Restaurants Featured at Event Feb. 6 at The Ivy House

Summerfest Marketplace Officially Opens at MKE

New store features Wisconsin apparel, accessories, décor, and Summerfest merchandise.

Statement of Bevan K. Baker

Statement provided to media on December 23rd, 2019

The Bartolotta Restaurants December 2019 Event Listings

The Bartolotta Restaurants will be closed on December 24 and December 25. Hours will vary on December 31 for New Year’s Eve.

The Bartolotta Restaurant November 2019 Events

The Bartolotta Restaurants is hosting pairing dinners at various restaurant locations.

The Bartolotta Restaurants October 2019 Event Listings

Listings update

Park’s ‘Maptacular’ art project returns for second season

This year’s unique maps, which were revealed at a gallery night at the Mitchell Park Domes on Thursday night.

The Lady and the Light

For 33 years, the North Point Lighthouse was operated by an extraordinary woman

Visit the North Point Lighthouse in August!

The North Point Lighthouse and Museum, located at 2650 N. Wahl Avenue within historic Lake Park, is a Milwaukee maritime treasure.

North Point Lighthouse – August 14, 2019 Lecture from the Surfrider Foundation about protecting our waters and surfing

Sponsored by Landmark Credit Union

Milwaukee County Parks System to be designated an “Important Bird Area” in Wisconsin

With its Important Bird Area designation, the park system joins 92 sites in Wisconsin, 2,832 sites in the U.S. and 12,000 other sites worldwide as Important Bird Areas.

A Great Street Named Newberry

Newberry Boulevard has style, charm and park in the middle.

Lake Park Bridge Funding Secured

State funds will help restore Ravine Road Bridge, with some left over for Brown Deer Park.

Musical Mondays Announces 22nd Summer of Free Concerts in Lake Park

Series Will Feature 8 Top National and Milwaukee Acts, Diverse Genres of Music

Harri Hoffmann Building Worth $3.3 Million

Owner evaded concentration camp, immigrated here to create Third Ward shoe polish factory.

7 Reasons to Take Mom to MMM Day

Free or reduced price for five great museums on Mother's Day. Walk or take free shuttle.

Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic

Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.

Upcoming Events for Jenna Kashou, Author of 100 Things to Do in Milwaukee Before You Die, 2nd Edition

Milwaukee native, author Jenna Kashou is a frequent Milwaukee Magazine contributor and freelance writer.

New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View

Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.

Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta

One of city's top restauranteurs passes away, remembered for his kindness and passion.

North Point Lighthouse – May 8, 2019 Lecture “MMSD – The Status of Water in our Region”

Sponsored by Landmark Credit Union

The Milwaukee Museum Mile Presents Its 8th Annual MMM Day on Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Full Moon Tours Begin April 19, 2019 at North Point Lighthouse

Enjoy a fabulous view of the Full Moon from the top of the North Point Lighthouse tower!

Milwaukee Marathon Course Preview

Runner Ben Lamers lays out the course, also for Half Marathon, on April 6th.

Marcus Center at a Crossroads

Are upgrades to the Marcus Center and changes to the Kiley grove necessary?

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

For the past five years the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee's summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.

Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?

Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.

Guide to Downer Ave.

So many places to eat and drink, things to see and do, shops and services to try.

Santa to visit the North Point Lighthouse Museum Sunday Dec. 9th and Sunday Dec 16th 1-4 PM

Take your picture with Santa in his vintage maritime workshop

Milwaukee Tour for Milwaukeeans

Tour guide Adam Carr took us on a wonderful sample of the city's lesser-known delights.

Bay View American Legion Going Down

Genke razing building; developer plans 37-unit apartment complex on Kinnickinnic.

Join the Milwaukee Tour (for Milwaukeeans)

Last tour of 2018 led by Adam Carr, lots of food and drink. $10 discount for our members.

Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and The Yabuki Family Foundation join 31 new sponsors. This is the largest increase in cash and in-kind support in the organization’s history.

North Point Lighthouse presents “Milwaukee County Zoo,” a fascinating and fun look back at the history of one of the finest zoos in the country and its most famous resident, Samson the gorilla.

Join us for a fascinating and lively look at the history of the Milwaukee Zoo.

County Receives $2 Million Grant for Lake Park Bridge

State TAP grant will enable Milwaukee County to complete Ravine Road Bridge project and reopen bridge, road for public use

Developer Planning Apartments for Bay View American Legion

Small proposal gets large reaction from Bay View residents and Ald. Tony Zielinski.

Food Network Discovers Milwaukee Food

Five Milwaukee chefs featured in upcoming episode of network's new show "Bite Club".

The Women’s Center is 2018’s “Gal-a-lotta” Awardee

Collaborative partnership offers unique evening of community engagement, awareness

It’s Our Turn to Fund Public Parks

Money for Bucks, Brewers, Foxconn? How about saving our public parks?

North Point Lighthouse Presents its July lecture, “American Indians In Milwaukee,” a fascinating look at the history of Milwaukee’s Native Americans

The lecture begins at 7 p.m. General admission is $10 and $5 for seniors and students with an ID.

Downer Classic bike races set for Saturday, June 30

Important notification from Alderman Nik Kovac

Bastille Days dishes out fresh French fare all weekend long

Free food and drink demos, firkin tapping and wine tastings, plus a mélange of restaurant vendors

Milwaukee County Parks Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend

Activities will be as varied as visiting a beer garden to swimming at a waterpark.

New look Traveling Beer Garden live music dates announced

The live music nights, held on Friday and Saturday nights between 5-8pm, will feature a more varied line up this year

North Point Lighthouse to Host the Occasional Artists Art Show and Sale, Friday, June 8.

The Occasional Artists are a group of working professionals who find the time to pursue their passion for art and photography in their free time.

Seven Ways to Celebrate Mom this Weekend in The Parks

Relaxing activities with Mom in mind

Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) Celebrates 30 Years of Working for Justice

May 24 Event Honors Three Award Winners

Milwaukee Museum Mile Offers a Bargain

Free or reduced price for five great museums on Mother's Day. Walk or take free shuttle.

Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks

Park visitors this year will also be able to enjoy live music at beer gardens.

May 9 – Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee Lecture at North Point Lighthouse

The lecture will be based on Thomas H. Fehring's recent book, The Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Museum Mile Celebrates Its 7th Year On Mother’s Day

May 13, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

38 Milwaukee Wine Bars

The city is bursting with great places to sip and learn about wine and wine culture.

Traveling Beer Garden 2018 Dates & Locations Revealed

Beergardening season begins in April with the opening of South Shore Terrace Beer Garden

Zaynab Baalbaki

"Milwaukee is a wonderful city, but that does not mean it doesn’t have room for growth."

The House of Fraud

Owner of Downer Woods home has a dozen different names and is charged with fraud.

County Parks To Seek State Grant to Fund Ravine Road Bridge Project

The goal of the project is to preserve the historical character of Lake Park by replacing the bridge with a structure that closely matches its original architecture and design.

Residents Jeer Pay-to-Park Plan

Abele sympathizes but says county must get revenue from somewhere.

Parks Should Be Free For All People

Why Abele’s pay-to-park-plan for county parks should be opposed.

How Golf Tees Kill Trees

What the DNR had to say about the new Kohler golf course.

Supervisor Dimitrijevic Proposal Would Keep Lakefront Free, Open

"We should be making our public parks more accessible, not creating financial barriers."

Northwestern Mutual Plaza Is a Triumph

Gardens and landscaping for NM Tower and Commons create a strikingly urban campus.

Holiday Stress-Busting Activities in The Parks

Milwaukee County Parks offers a variety of ways to beat holiday stress.

New Pizza, Middle Eastern Places

Plus: new Mexican place, meaty Birch + Butcher opens on Water St. and Rivalry bar dies.

Keller Williams – Milwaukee North Shore expands again with addition of Gallagher Kies & Company

Gallagher Kies & Company will be led by Founder Molly Gallagher and include Eileen Nelson, Julie Bulgrin and Maggie Drane.

Fall Floral Show “Flower Power” Brings Back the ’60s

Opening Sept. 23, at The Domes

North Point Lighthouse presents John Gurda and “Milwaukee On Tap,” a history of brewing beer in Milwaukee.

The North Point Lighthouse is pleased to present “Milwaukee On Tap”, a lively look back at the beverage that made Milwaukee famous by distinguished local historian John Gurda.

Michelle Kramer

"I live in Walker’s Point and love being able to bike or walk anywhere I need to go."

A Classic Ferry & Clas Mansion

Solid brick (18 inches thick) Tudor Revival, five fireplaces, Hilarious history.

Eddee Daniel to present free program titled “Milwaukee: A Green City”

Noted photographer and writer Eddee Daniel will present a slide talk on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1 p.m.

Guide to 67 Races and Fun Runs

From April Bloop to Santa Hustle to Irish Jig Jog you can run all year.

New Restaurant Comes to The North End

Plus: a taqueria comes to Brady Street and Big Boy returns, for just one night.

Keg Tappings on Wednesday will mark halfway point of beer garden season & celebrate $20,000 of park upgrades

Beer gardens are continuing to help fund upgrades and improvements to parks throughout the county.