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Light From a Window: New paintings by Todd Mrozinski at Inspiration Studios
In this exhibition, Mrozinski presents us with an intimate view into his living room, where he traces the shadows of houseplants and loved ones directly onto canvas from the light of one window.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Inspiration Studios
We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Are Fast Approaching!
For 15 years, the MANDIs have recognized the “unsung heroes” working hard to revitalize our central city neighborhoods.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
I See the Future of Riverwest
Organizer and MANDI finalist Jan Christensen helped residents create a newspaper, food co-op, river trail and bakery.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
The Resistible Rise of Public Art
More and more of it is scattered about the city. But how much of it does anyone actually like?
Mar 21st, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Riverwest Apartments Going Up
Three of the four buildings in the RowHouse 31 project on Humboldt Ave are nearly finished.
Mar 14th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Outpost Natural Foods
How a tiny co-op on Kane Place grew into an organic colossus.
Mar 13th, 2014 by Joe Kelly
Riled Up and Wasted On Light
Buddy Wakefield’s 2014-15 World Tour (Skipping Chechnya) to slam Milwaukee March 22, 2014
Mar 11th, 2014 by Press Release
WMSE 91.7FM Announces Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser Results
The station raised over $60,000 from the event.
Mar 4th, 2014 by WMSE 91.7FM
$10,000 Awarded to Community Artists for Performance Ideas in the ARTery, New Park in Harambee
Community members dreamed up 116 ideas in response, and after an open jury hosted at All People’s Church, beintween awarded a total of $10,000 to the top 20 winners.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Press ReleaseMilwaukee Hopes to Build on Record Year for Solar Installations
Solar Group Purchase Program Expands to Solar Bay View
Feb 18th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee Office of Environmental Sustainability
Betting on the Common Council
Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.
Feb 2nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
WMSE 91.7FM Hosts 12th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser
Fundraiser Expands to Two Levels, Adds Milwaukee Fire Department Partnership, Chili Pepper Races, and Growing Children’s Area
Jan 7th, 2014 by WMSE 91.7FM
Bobbi Timberlake
“Becoming a therapy dog handler has been an exciting adventure for me.”
Jan 2nd, 2014 by Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
Woodland Pattern Book Center’s 20th Annual Poetry Marathon & Benefit
$5-$8 to attend as audience raise at least $35 in pledges and perform for 5 minutes underwrite an hour of the Marathon for as little as $350.
Dec 12th, 2013 by Woodland Pattern Book Center
Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
New Leadership for a New Milwaukee
Dec 11th, 2013 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Amtrak to Chicago Will Go Wireless
Finally, the line will get Wi-Fi (we hope), but Milwaukee's Amtrak station still lacks it.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Community Empowerment Tour
What steps can the Harambee neighborhood take to change and improve it?
Nov 27th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
More Improvements on Milwaukee River
Environmental group upgrades river banks and creates orientation center near Humboldt Avenue.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Settlement Houses of Milwaukee
Eight neighborhood centers in the city are based on the approach of Jane Addams' famed Hull House.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
The Road to Creativity
Despite carping from critics, the Creational Trails project seeks to artistically enliven 10 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Brian Jacobson
Mary Nohl vs. NIMBY
Proposal to open artist Mary Nohl's home to the public leaves Fox Point residents crying "not in my back yard!"
Oct 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Nicholas Frank
An artist, gallery director and teacher, Frank has been a huge asset for Milwaukee’s cultural community.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Megan Daniels
"At the heart of most great cities is a unique historic core imbued with the ideals of its community."
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Newaukee
Public Meeting in Riverwest Next Week
A joint public meeting with Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Timothy Westbrook
"People in larger cities are in a rush to be miserable and people here are moving slow to be happy."
Sep 16th, 2013 by Newaukee
The Greening of Shorewood
The suburb’s embrace of green roofs, rain barrels and rain gardens is a model for others, including Milwaukee.
Aug 21st, 2013 by Joe Kelly
Grand Opening of Marsupial Bridge Connector
Hurrah! Newly-opened Trestle Stair connects Marsupial Bridge to Commerce Street and better knits neighborhoods.
Aug 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
24 Hours of Fun
277 teams competing, with odd bikes, "Godfather" scenes and of course, tattoos. Our photos capture the Riverwest 24 bicycle race.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Nik Kovac’s Very Modest Rental Flat
It's a small flat in a modest little cottage, but, hey, the landscaping is nice.
Jul 26th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Space is the Place
How the owners of Comet, Hi Hat and Bel Air Cantina have changed the city.
Jul 26th, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
The Great Race
The history and fun facts behind the Riverwest 24 bike race.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
DEAR MKE Features Riverwest 24 Cyclist
For a change from the lakefront festivals, head west this weekend – to Riverwest – to the annual Riverwest 24 bike race featured in a Dear MKE short film last year.
Jul 24th, 2013 by VISIT Milwaukee
Optimist Theater stages a transformative “As You Like It”
Kadish Park may be where this year's Shakespeare in the Park show begins, but you leave this exquisite production from a veritable Forest of Arden.
Jul 13th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
31 New Riverwest Townhomes
Construction has begun on Humboldt Blvd. units slated for completion by late fall.
Jul 12th, 2013 by Dave Reid
North Avenue Complex West of River Gets New Design
The design includes plenty of parking, an outdoor patio and maybe a bocce ball court!
Jul 11th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Skyline Music Opens
A good crowd, good band, and great views of the city at the opening event of the series.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Skyline Music series starts today
New amphitheater debuts this evening as FREE summer concert series kicks off
Jul 9th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Gays Ponder Supreme Court Decision
Extension of federal benefits will help them, but this state's ban on same sex marriages leaves barriers.
Jul 5th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Mary L. Nohl Fund supports Latino history mural
Grant part of $134,000 to visual arts programs during second quarter
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Foundation Tiki Bar’s Tropical Oasis
Trips to the South Seas have helped create its unique style.
Jun 23rd, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Steve Fendt
He’s a neighborhood activist leading the Southside Organizing Committee, but that doesn’t mean he’s a liberal.
Jun 16th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Mary Overman
At age 27, she’s building a national profile as artist while doing dog therapy on the side.
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Art*Bar Is a Painter’s Paradise
Owner Donald Krause has created a unique blend of tavern and art gallery.
May 27th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
$350,000 Grant Funds Art Corridors
GMC lands grant from ArtPlace America to create artistic corridors in Riverwest and Harambee and on West Wisconsin Ave.
May 20th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Burlesque Dancers
Milwaukee embraces a trend that’s more about women’s self-realization than show biz.
May 16th, 2013 by Krista Culbertson
James Bruss
An English teacher, he coaches the poetry slam team from High School of the Arts, which just won the national championship.
May 12th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
6th Annual Fair Trade Crawl
Shop at 24 local businesses throughout Milwaukee, the only major U.S. city that’s a “Fair Trade Town.”
May 7th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Riverwest 24 Registration Gets Huge Turnout
Hundreds began arriving as soon as 5:30 a.m. to sign up for the event. And as we stood in line more new developments for Milwaukee were announced.
May 3rd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Frances Ullenberg
Her family was musical but Ullenberg became an ad designer who tries to “sneak in” a little art.
Apr 28th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Milwaukee Time Exchange Helps People Exchange Services
Participants in Milwaukee Area Time Exchange earn credits for hours worked and can redeem them for services provided by others.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Jennifer Reinke
Mad Planet Dances Through the Decades
Since 1990, it’s offered dancing, live music and a weirdly welcoming vibe.
Apr 14th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Barrett Seeks Business Supporters for Residency Requirement
Mayor addresses 300 business execs, says ending residency requirement could depress city property values.
Mar 22nd, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
Mystery Behind the MU Law School Poll
MU's pollster calls Ald. Kovac's radio show. Is she from the "East Coast," as MU says, or India?
Mar 20th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Dimitri Topitzes
A Greek orphan brought to Milwaukee, this UWM professor studies how children can be permanently harmed.
Mar 17th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
MPS’ Gaenslen School wins national recognition for pre-engineering program
School awarded Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology National Recognition
Mar 6th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Home of the Beautiful People?
The Uptowner, the city’s oldest continuously-running tavern, serves up history with a sense of humor.
Mar 3rd, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
31 Townhomes Coming to Riverwest
All are apartments with lots of amenities but do they maximize their proximity to the river?
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Peggy Karpfinger
The co-owner of Centro Cafe is helping lead a Riverwest renaissance.
Feb 17th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The Singing Accountant
He’s a numbers guy, not a people person. Yet he sings and dances in his spare time.
Feb 6th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Marina Lee
The creator of Snail's Crossing park in Riverwest brings her art directly to the people.
Feb 4th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Tarik Moody
How a globe trotter and former architect settled down to become a Milwaukee deejay.
Jan 20th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Riverwest’s New Dog Park
Land once owned by Johnson Controls will become the newest dog park in Milwaukee County.
Jan 14th, 2013 by Emily Striegl
The Most Public House in Town
Riverwest Public House is a unique cooperative bar inspired by the example of Basque workers in Spain.
Jan 6th, 2013 by Harrison Turner
Healing an Urban Scar
A proposed trail called an "Artery" could renew an abandoned, 2.4 mile strip of land along a former railroad track.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Christine Pedretti
Gary Tuma
The one-time political activist and civil rights leader now runs the Walkers Point Center for the Arts.
Dec 2nd, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Happy Cranksgiving
Milwaukee's fifth annual “Cranksgiving” sends cyclists on a race to donate to needy folks.
Nov 30th, 2012 by Marley Flueger
Sarah Gail Luther
A modern Flower Child uses her artistry to rediscover the lost culture in abandoned city lots.
Nov 18th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Woodland Pattern Book Center
Woodland Pattern is a city leader in small press literature and shows by poets, authors and artists.
Nov 13th, 2012 by Emily Striegl
Dear MKE Film Series Debuts
Milwaukee Icons, an Unlikely Artist and an Epic, 24-Hour Bike Race Now Online at www.DearMKE.com.
Oct 3rd, 2012 by VISIT Milwaukee
Joint statement from Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton
Today’s announcement that Pierce Elementary School and La Escuela Fratney have been chosen as GE Foundation Demonstration Schools is great news.
Oct 1st, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Mandel Group Announces Sellouts at Two Condominium Developments
Mandel Group announced that it has successfully completed the sellout of two downtown condominium developments, The Point on the River and Rivercrest.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Mandel Group
Three for the Show
A new amphitheater and two new apartment projects break ground in Riverwest and the Lower East Side.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Dave Reid
15th Annual Center St. Daze Festival On Saturday
The activities run from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be taking place along Center St. between Humboldt Blvd. and Holton St.
Sep 7th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
