Earlier this month, we hosted the 2024 Westown Annual Meeting, presented by We Energies Foundation. Downtown leaders and stakeholders visited Fiserv‘s new global headquarters, and heard an exclusive conversation with Bob Hau, Chief Financial Officer of Fiserv. During the meeting, we recognized the following individuals and businesses that have positively impacted both the organization and neighborhood: Outstanding Member Award – Gardner Builders Debra Usinger Community Partner Award – Joan Johnson, Milwaukee Public Library Westown Lifetime Achievement Award – Erica-Nicole Harris Westown Champion Award – John Kissinger, GRAEF The following members were also re-elected to the Westown Board of Directors for a three-year term: John Hennessey, Hennessey Group Lisa Kurszewski, Zilber…

Ring in the new year with Events By Design at their 3rd Annual NYEMKE Party at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center! Get ready to cash your bets, this year’s theme is Casino Royale. The night will feature casino games, fabulous drinks and live entertainment. Tickets go on sale tomorrow! Visit nyemke.com for more details.

Shop the 2024 Usinger’s Famous Sausage holiday catalog with 40 different assortments to choose from. Whether you are giving a gift or entertaining family and friends, it’s the perfect addition to your festive celebrations. Shop the online catalog here, or shop in-person at 1030 N MLK Drive Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The We Energies cookie book has been released for this holiday season. The smell and taste of your favorite cookie can send you back in time, and this year’s recipes are a celebration of your childhood memories. You can start baking today by viewing the online recipe book here.

Now through January 26, experience the magic of the holiday season at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Their two beloved exhibits, Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village, have transformed into a winter wonderland. The Museum has plenty of special events lined up for this winter- check them out here!

The 11th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas bar crawl is coming up on Saturday, December 14, and a number of bars in the Old World Third Street Entertainment District are participating. Tickets are as low as $15 and proceeds go towards supporting Toys for Tots. Get tickets here– ugly sweaters are encouraged!

The Marquette Golden Eagles are off to an impressive start this season, and are currently ranked #10 in the nation. On Saturday, December 7, they’re back at Fiserv Forum for a SOLD OUT match-up against I-94 rivals, the Wisconsin Badgers. The game tips-off at noon, and you can expect Westown’s bars and restaurants to be packed with fans of both teams.

On Thursday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., join Wisconsin Public Radio in celebration of WPR’s new classical music service in Milwaukee. WPR host Norman Gilliland will broadcast live from the Bradley Symphony Center with live performances by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, the Florentine Opera and others. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more about the event here.

The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County are partnering up for the 17th Annual Holiday Drive through December 13. This year, the drive will benefit families and individuals at Meta House. They are seeking donations of all kinds including fuzzy socks and blankets, self-care items and toiletries, toys and board games for kids and more. See their Amazon Wish List and other drop-off locations here. You can also bring your donations to the County Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2 at 3 p.m. in the County Courthouse Rotunda (901 N 9th St.).

The Milwaukee Public Library is looking for innovative, impactful and community-focused entrepreneurs to submit proposals their Entrepreneur Residency program. The entrepreneur-in-residence will create workshops and offer one-on-one consultations to support aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Interested applicants can find more details at mpl.org/vendors. The deadline to apply is December 1.