The Milwaukee Night Market returned to West Wisconsin Avenue for the first time this summer on Wednesday, June 15. It was amazing to see the thousands of people that visited our neighborhood to support the 100+ local vendors at the Market. In the best interest of the safety of our vendors and attendees, we made the decision to close the Market early due to high winds and severe…
With two proposed venues announced last month, it looks like Westown will continue to grow as entertainment heart of downtown. Transforming a long vacant corner of West Michigan Street, Bear Development and Kacmarcik Enterprises announced plans to develop the Iron District which will be home to an 8,000-seat soccer stadium, indoor concert venue, hotel and apartment complex. Over at the former Bradley Center site, FPC Live is looks…
State Street Pizza Pub recently joined the Third Street Entertainment District, offering a variety of unique pizza, appetizers, drinks and more delicious food. Grab a quick bite to eat on your way to or from the Panther Arena, or watch your favorite sport on one of their 17 televisions. It’s the perfect location while you’re out and about exploring Milwaukee’s downtown. With carry-out, dine-in and delivery options, you…
Exciting things are happening at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center! Every Thursday-Saturday from 4-9 PM, enjoy the Leinie’s Beer Garden at Miller Time Pub & Grill. Celebrate summer with beer, wine, seltzers and snacks, along with outdoor games and live music. The beer garden is located in the courtyard area adjacent to the hallway connecting the parking garage with the hotel. In other news, the beloved Monarch Lounge has officially…
Orange barrels today, enhanced transit tomorrow! Some of those drums dotting Wisconsin Avenue are future pick-up points for the state’s first Bus Rapid Transit line. With success in cities such as Cleveland, Grand Rapids, and Indianapolis, BRT uses a combination of specialized vehicles, dedicated lanes and enhanced boarding platforms (BRT stations) to provide a premium transit experience. And for regular fare! This project includes 33 total BRT stations,…
There is a new venue in the Old World Third Street Entertainment District! Located at 1103 N MLK Drive, Howl at the Moon is Milwaukee’s newest dueling piano bar and will feature non-stop live entertainment every weekend. Howl at the Moon is open every Thursday through Saturday from 6pm to 2am. It’s also a great spot to host your next private event. Get more information on reservations and…
