“Connec+ing MKE – Downtown Plan 2040” serves as an update to the 2010 Downtown Area Plan that has acted as the blueprint for the City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development (DCD) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 plans to improve Milwaukee’s downtown. The opinions and actions of our community members is crucial. Check out how to become engaged with this initiative here.
Brewhouse Inn & Suites is excited to announce that On Tap is now open! Located on 10th Street in Milwaukee’s Brewery District, On Tap is one of the most unique bars in the city. The building itself features many historic architectural details that complement the bar’s lively atmosphere. On Tap advertises an impressive menu that includes Wisconsin-inspired pub food, as well as a large selection of local brews…
Get your Shamrocks and lace up your shuffle shoes, the 13th Annual Shamrock Shuffle returns to Milwaukee on Saturday, March 5. This community event not only brings people together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it also raises funds for charities including the Hunger Task Force and Special Olympics Wisconsin. Tickets are available now for the Old World Third Street Entertainment District.
This month, a new slate of officers were elected to lead the Westown Association Board of Directors. The slate is led by new board President, Jeff Sherman of the Wisconsin Club. The slate of officers also includes Courtney Morris, The Avenue – Vice President, Bobby Wiltgen, Old World Third Street Association – Treasurer, Kim Guerrero, Colliers – Secretary, Erica-Nicole Harris, Wispark – Past President & Mike Kenney, TAPco…
On Monday, January 17, MLK Day, the community gathered for a street renaming ceremony where Old World Third Street was officially unveiled as N. Dr. Martin King Jr. Drive. The event, hosted by the City of Milwaukee, celebrated this historic moment with remarks from current and past city leaders, business owners, Little Miss Juneteenth and more. If you were unable to attend, you can watch the ceremony here.
There are a few exciting updates to our organization that we’d like to announce. First, please congratulate Megan Kujawa on her recent promotion to Marketing & Events Director. Megan has been with Westown Association since 2019 following her graduation from Marquette University and has led the way on new programs for the organization including the Milwaukee Night Market, Team Up to Clean Up and Westown Gets Lit. We…
