Milwaukee’s Central Library is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary! To mark the occasion, an MPL Staff Art show will be on display from September 5 to October 14. The anniversary celebrations are also highlighted by various events being held on October 7, including a Mayoral Proclamation. Click here for more information on the festivities!
Doors Open Milwaukee returns on September 23 and 24! This event offers in-depth tours of some of Milwaukee’s most historic and influential buildings. Buildings located in the Westown neighborhood include the We Energies Public Service Building and GRAEF Offices, along with others that have yet to be announced. On top of the 120+ free access locations, Historic Milwaukee is offering ticketed tours. For more information on the event,…
The 22nd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge returns to the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring some of the best high school teams in the region, spectators can watch as they travel the three-mile course that comes through downtown Milwaukee. For more information on all the events happening during race weekend, visit milwaukeeriverchallenge.com
Congratulations to Rob Thiel who was named as the Captain of District One last month. He had previously served as a lieutenant in the Milwaukee Police Department since 2018, and then served as Acting Captain of District One since late 2022 prior to his official promotion. Also pictured is Lisa Saffold, who was recently named as the Day Shift Lieutenant at District One. We look forward to working…
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21’s annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicks off on Monday, August 14. The weeklong celebration of downtown’s workforce includes various events, giveaways and more, with some activities taking place in the Westown neighborhood! Visit iworkdowntownmke.com for more details on the week. · I Work Downtown Trivia Competition – Aug. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. at 3rd St. Market Hall · Moment of Movement – Aug.…
Hello Westowners! Hard to believe we are already halfway through the 2023 season of the Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv. At the July 19 event, we had thousands of attendees come out to support small businesses and dance the night away. We hope you’ll join us again on Wednesday, August 16! See the full list of vendors participating in August at mkenightmarket.com, and be sure…
