Last year, Milwaukee was awarded as the host city for the 2024 RNC. The convention will be held July 15 through July 18 and will bring tens of thousands of visitors to our city. The 2024 RNC Host Committee has since launched their website for you to stay informed as plans develop and learn how to be involved. Visit mke2024host.org for more details.
Edith Cocktail Bar will officially open its doors in March 2023. Celebrate the occasion and experience nostalgic cocktails that can’t be recreated at home. Edith is nestled between historic N MLK Drive and the Milwaukee River at 228 W Wells St. Edith has an alluring ambience that features decadent velvet seating, intimate candlelit interiors and adorned chandeliers for a fine drinking experience. Whether you drink it neat or…
The Milwaukee Marathon returns to downtown Milwaukee on Sunday, March 26. The course starts and finishes at Fiserv Forum and takes runners across the Milwaukee River, through the heart of downtown Milwaukee and over to the Lake Michigan Waterfront before journeying through Marquette University campus. Learn more about the event and the anticipated street closures at milwaukeemarathon.com.
Want to work in the heart of downtown Milwaukee on projects like the Milwaukee Night Market? We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Program & Marketing Assistant. This full-time position is great for anyone that’s excited about gaining experience in marketing, event planning & non-profit management. The Program & Marketing Assistant at Westown Association is a full-time, professional, salaried position focused on the support of…
The 55th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 11 at noon. Presented by Miller Lite, the Parade featured over 100 units including floats, Irish dancers, bagpipe & marching bands, local dignitaries and more. Want to be part of the fun? We’re seeking volunteers to march in the Parade and carry banners for event sponsors and Parade units.You can register…
Congratulations to Westown Board Member Bobby Wiltgen on his 40 under 40 recognition from the Milwaukee Business Journal. Bobby is an active supporter of our organization and is the owner of three businesses – Who’s on Third, Oak Barrel Public House and Third Street Tavern – located in the Old World Third Street Entertainment District. Check out Bobby’s interview with TMJ4 discussing the award.
