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Downtown Dining Week returns May 29 – June 5 with tantalizing deals at nearly 30 restaurants

Lunch and dinner menus now available for preview

Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 20th Annual BASH to Feature Exclusive Performance by Joshua Henry on June 6

Gala event supporting MPAC’s mission is a one-of-a-kind celebration and will honor Broadway Title Sponsor Johnson Financial Group and Milwaukee Downtown, Bid #21 executive, Beth Weirick.

Belly up to the bar for Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast, Feb. 24 – 28

Five nights of discounted bottles and bites available at more than 20 restaurants from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly

Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast returns February 24 – 28

Five nights of discounted bottles and bites available at more than 20 restaurants from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announces changes in leadership

CEO Beth Weirick to step down in June; Economic Development Director Matt Dorner tapped as successor with other staff changes in store

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for Cocoa with the Clauses on Dec. 14

The free, family-friendly event will offer cookies, hot cocoa and photo ops at Cathedral Square Park

Marvel at Downtown’s holiday lights aboard the Jingle Bus

Narrated tours return Thursday through Sunday evening as part of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

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

Downtown Milwaukee’s Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee moves to new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons on Oct. 26

Downtown’s pumpkin palooza returns with more free goodies and a backdrop of seasonal lights

Halloween lights debut in Downtown Milwaukee as part of new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin delighting families now thru Oct. 31

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to brighten downtown visits Nov. 21 – Jan. 1

Six-week festival returns with over 500,000 lights, an ornament trail and other festive happenings

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host State of Downtown meeting addressing successes, future of Downtown Milwaukee on Oct. 1

Meeting to be held at Baird Center with keynote address from David Downey, president and CEO of International Downtown Association

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week returns August 19

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 will host five days of free lunches, Office Challenge Games, giveaways and more

Milwaukee Downtown to Host “Wrap Party” Featuring Giveaways

Milwaukee Downtown to host “Wrap Party” featuring giveaways and limited open tabs at local restaurants

Giveaways will be “unwrapped” all week as a thank you to the Downtown workforce and residents for welcoming tens of thousands of visitors to Milwaukee this month

Isabel Ullrich joins Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 as new Marketing, Events and Social Media Manager

Lunchtime Concerts Return to Downtown Milwaukee This Summer

Heart(beats) of the City powered by MGIC and PNC presents Tunes@Noon to bring free, midday melodies to public spaces downtown

Menu details released for 18th annual Downtown Dining Week

Lunch and dinner menus for 30+ restaurants now available online ahead of the May 30 – June 6 event

Downtown Dining Week returns May 30 – June 6

More than 30 downtown eateries will offer lunch and dinner specials during the annual event

‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week

Dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department will be on site at Red Arrow Park for kids to check out

Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast returns February 26 – March 1

Five nights of discounted bottles and bites available at more than 20 restaurants from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly

Milwaukee Downtown Names New Director of Public Space Initiatives

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for Cocoa with the Clauses on Dec. 9

The free, family-friendly event will offer cookies, hot cocoa and photo ops at Cathedral Square Park

Pfister Hotel chosen for this year’s Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival ornament

Celebrating 130 years, the hotel joins a collection of downtown’s most revered landmarks depicted in the annual ornament cast in pewter by local artist Andrew Schumann.

Gabriel Yeager, Director of Public Space Initiatives, Leaving Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21

Milwaukee Downtown introduces new Holiday Lights Festival attraction: Ornament Trail

15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments will be displayed along Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street.

WMSE & The Hop Take Frontier Radio to the Rails

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to dazzle downtown visitors, Nov. 16 – Jan. 1

Six-week festival to ring in holiday season with festive lights and jubilant happenings

Downtown Milwaukee hosts 2nd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Oct. 28

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 casts a spell on Red Arrow Park for a family-friendly Halloween event

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicks off August 14

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host free lunches, Office Challenge Games, giveaways and more, Aug. 14 – 18

Rainbow Summer HIGHLIGHT featuring Evanescent coming to Marcus Performing Arts Center this summer

Marcus Performing Arts Center and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 partner to bring an immersive, large-scale public art installation and five nights of free public performances

Downtown Shines with Two Art Experiences Planned for April 21 & 22

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host “Light Club” and “Lights In Bloom” for a multisensory experience

Superheroes and A Touch of Arendelle On Tap For Red Arrow Park’s “Slice of Ice” Rink

Downtown Ice CAPE-ade and “Broadway Skates” featuring Disney’s FROZEN among the themed skating events for February

“Lightfield” by HYBYCOZO coming to Cathedral Square Park in January

World-renowned art duo bringing 24 light-emitting sculptures to Milwaukee for an immersive experience

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

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to dazzle downtown visitors, Nov. 17 – Jan. 1

Seven-week festival to ring in holiday season with festive lights and jubilant happenings

Downtown Dining Week begins today, runs Sept. 8 – 15

“From steak and seafood to BBQ and global cuisine, there’s something for every palate on this year’s list of Downtown Dining Week participants,” said Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21.

Downtown Dining Week sets the table for a September return

Annual feast returns September 8 – 15 with 25+ downtown eateries offering lunch and dinner specials

MKE Airport presents “Top Gun” film screening Downtown

Museum Center Park to host outdoor screening of the 1986 classic movie on National Aviation Day, August 19

Bublr Bash 2022 Musical Line Up and Speakers Released

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicks off August 15

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host free lunches, Office Challenge Games, giveaways and more, Aug. 15 – 19

Milwaukee Downtown announces summer schedule, reveals Heart(beats) of the City series

“Summer in the City” campaign to bundle Downtown’s summer happenings and offer a staycation giveaway

The Bronze Fonz Returns to the Milwaukee RiverWalk on March 11

VISIT Milwaukee hosting ceremony officially unveiling the statue’s new look

Downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast returns March 7 – 11

Five nights of discounted bottles and bites available at 15 restaurants from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly

Public art elevated to a new level – two skywalk murals on the docket in downtown Milwaukee

Cathedral Square Park to host Cocoa with the Clauses on Dec. 11

Free, family event featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, cookies, hot cocoa, and photo ops galore

Proposal for Pop-up Holiday Alley Activation wins AARP Wisconsin grant

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to set Downtown aglow Nov. 18 – Jan. 1

Six-week festival bundles more than a half million lights and downtown’s most cherished happenings

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announce project partners for Downtown Area Plan

P3 Development Group and TKWA among lead consultants

Rebecca Sue Button joins Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 as Marketing, Events and Social Media Director

First annual “Buskerfest” brings music to downtown as part of Jumpst(ART) Downtown campaign

Featuring over 60 musicians performing nearly 100 hours of live music, Aug. 6 - 8

New box lunch campaign encourages downtown employers to support neighborhood eateries

Comeback Cuisine to inspire the purchase of 3,000 lunches from downtown restaurants within 30 days

Sculpture Milwaukee 2020 Season Announced

"Outdoor museum" to bring world-class artworks to Milwaukee's streets

Downtown buildings to shine in red, white and blue as beacons of hope and strength

The Hop Unveils CityPost Smart Kiosk Initiative

Digital kiosks to provide real-time arrival information and other civic amenities while generating revenue to support streetcar operations

Grab a bite and beverage during downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast, March 2 – 6

Five nights of sipping and sampling at 25+ downtown Milwaukee restaurants

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 and East Town Association issue “Call for Walls” for new mural project in East Town neighborhood

Gabriel Yeager joins Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) – Wisconsin Board

Mauricio Ramirez wraps up large-scale mural on Community Advocates, Inc. building in heart of downtown Milwaukee’s Westown neighborhood

Community encouraged to help artist paint Tuesday and Wednesday; Ribbon-cutting ceremony slated for Thursday

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to illuminate downtown visits, Nov. 21 – Jan. 1

Six-week festival to bundle light displays and holiday happenings

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 launches Downtown Community Perceptions Survey

The survey aims to understand how the community interacts with downtown Milwaukee and what perceptions are on downtown’s offerings, amenities, attractiveness and more.

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicks off July 22

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, July 22 - 26

Westown to blossom this summer with new gateway mural by Emma Daisy Gertel

Gertel will seek input from the community to design the final composition.

Sculpture Milwaukee Announces Final Artists for 2019

Red Grooms, Haas Brothers, John Riepenhoff, Carlos Rolón, Arlene Schechet, Sean Scully, B. Wurtz to join list of artists

Milwaukee Downtown seeks artist applications for gateway mural in Westown

A request for qualifications has been issued seeking submissions from an artist or artist collective.

Grab a bite and beverage during downtown Milwaukee’s Taste & Toast, Feb. 25 – March 1

Five nights of sipping and sampling at 25+ downtown Milwaukee restaurants

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announces move to West Wisconsin Avenue

Downtown advocacy group signs 10-year lease at The Avenue

Milwaukee Downtown seeks Key to Change donations during season of giving

Ongoing campaign aims to end homelessness through an outreach coordinator and housing placements

Jingle Bus tour captures downtown Milwaukee’s lights and sights for $2

See downtown Milwaukee’s festive panorama with a 40-minute narrated tour, Thursdays through Sundays, until Dec. 30

DNA Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends!

The Downtown Neighbors Association is holding their Holiday Party and proceeds from the event will go to help Cathedral Square Friends.

Regional Transit Leadership Council Names New Executive Director

Dave Steele named new executive director to move region’s connectivity and economy forward

ALL DAY TOMORROW – Free Bus Rides, Free Stickers and Free Admission

Take Your Kid on the Bus Day: Saturday, September 22, 2018

Downtown activates parking spaces into vibrant public spaces for one-day event

Parking spaces transformed for global movement, PARK(ing) Day, is Sept. 21

Downtown GO! Kart debuts on Wisconsin Avenue with tabletop games

The Downtown GO! Kart offers an assortment of games for all ages and skill levels to play.

Sculpture Milwaukee kicks off June 1 with live entertainment and free lunch

Northwestern Mutual Gardens to host ribbon-cutting ceremony from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Sample the city during Milwaukee’s 13th annual Downtown Dining Week

Three-course meal deals available at nearly 40 downtown establishments, May 31 – June 7

Follow Bob the dog’s “tail” of downtown exploration for a good cause

All proceeds from the book will go toward Key to Change, an initiative created by Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to end chronic homelessness, in memory of Joe Weirick.

Savor the flavors of downtown Milwaukee during Taste & Toast, March 5 – 9

Five nights of sipping and sampling at 30 downtown Milwaukee restaurants

Downtown Activates 11 Metered Parking Spaces for One-Day Event Tomorrow

Parking spaces transformed for global PARK(ing) Day on Sept. 15

Downtown debuts Key to Change meters on Sept. 13 to aid in ending chronic homelessness

Seven parking meters retrofitted to collect coin donations for quality-of-life programs

Downtown employees to bask in week of summertime freebies and perks

Milwaukee Downtown to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, July 31 – Aug. 4

Wisconsin Avenue utility box mural project concludes with ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11

All 10 utility box murals were composed and created by Mauricio Ramirez

Sculpture Milwaukee kicks off May 31 with mayoral proclamation, live entertainment and free lunch

Chase Tower at Water and Wisconsin to host ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Urban sculpture installation to debut along Wisconsin Avenue in June

Featuring 22 sculptures by 21 artists, the pieces will be positioned along Wisconsin Avenue from 6th Street to O’Donnell Park.

Sample downtown Milwaukee’s flavor during Taste & Toast March 6 – 10

Five nights of discounted bottles and bites at 24 downtown Milwaukee restaurants

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announces design competition for Wisconsin Avenue utility boxes

The utility box mural installations will serve as the pilot initiative for Arts on Wisconsin Avenue.

Bublr Bikes Moving HQ, Maintenance Operation Into Shops of Grand Avenue

Move Kicks Off Grand Avenue Revitalization, Places Bublr at Center of Regional Network

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Begins Monday July 25

The opening ceremony well be held at Red Arrow Park from 11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Behind the Headlines: The Status of the Streetcar

As part of its continuing effort to encourage in-depth analysis of the most important issues of the day, the Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to present its next Behind the Headlines topic.

The Table is Set for Milwaukee’s 2016 Downtown Dining Week

Three-course meal deals at 44 downtown eateries June 2-9

Raise a glass to the return of Milwaukee Downtown’s Taste & Toast Feb. 29 – March 4

Five nights of bottles and bites at downtown Milwaukee restaurants

Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team

Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas

Downtown employees to enjoy week of summertime perks

Milwaukee Downtown to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 27 – July 31

Downtown’s summer trolley bells will toll again beginning June 4

The service will run Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 4 through Sept. 5.

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan

“The Milwaukee Streetcar is a game changer for downtown.”

Downtown’s summer trolleys to ring again June 5

Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will roll out Thursday, June 5.

Downtown restaurants prep for Downtown Dining Week 2014

Three-course meal deals to be served June 5 – 12 at 40 eateries

VISIT Milwaukee to Present Lamplighter Award to Milwaukee Downtown BID #21

Annual Meeting on March 5th also features Bill Davidson with preview of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary

Debra Usinger to receive Fred Goldsmith Kiwanian of the Year Award posthumously

Debra Usinger, great-granddaughter of the founder of Usinger's Famous Sausage, will be named Fred Goldsmith Kiwanian of the Year posthumously at an awards ceremony at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial.

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicks off Monday

Monday marks the start of the 7th Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, July 30 – August 3.