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2022 Milwaukee Veteran’s Day Parade
The Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade will march through downtown streets on Saturday, November 5. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. at MKL Drive and Wisconsin Avenue, traveling east to Water Street, then turning north where it will end on Juneau Avenue. Learn more information about the festivities, street closures and other details at wiveteransday.org.
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Central Library Business Commons Opens
The Milwaukee Public Library celebrates Central Library’s new Business Commons with a grand opening. It sits within the library’s Business, Science and Technology Department and works to accommodate remote working and study, networking, collaboration and more. The Business Commons includes unique features within the space, such as a flexible co-working area, charging ports, Chromebooks, free Wi-Fi, printers, scanners, desktop computers, conference rooms and more. Each occupant receives access to everything within the library’s collections. For more information on the Business Commons, visit their webpage.
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Milwaukee Pro Soccer Coming to Westown
Even though kick-off won’t take place until 2025, local soccer fans are already looking forward to watching professional outdoor soccer in Westown. The Iron District development will be home to a USL Championship team, the second-highest tier of professional soccer in the country, along with Marquette University Men’s and Women’s soccer and lacrosse programs. The Milwaukee Pro Soccer club will be community-centric, so fans will be involved in the process of naming the team, selecting the team colors and creating the team crest. You can visit milwaukeeprosoccer.com now to submit your vote for the team name!
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Heart of the Community Award
At the Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 Annual Meeting on October 13, Westown Association was awarded with the 2022 Heart of the Community Award. The award recognizes the organization’s efforts to MKE an impact downtown by bringing the Milwaukee Night Market back to West Wisconsin Avenue. Westown Association would also like to congratulate BID #21 on 25 years of making downtown Milwaukee a premier destination to live, work and play!
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Now Hiring: Program & Marketing Assistant
Want to work in the heart of downtown Milwaukee on projects like the Milwaukee Night Market & St. Patrick’s Day Parade? Westown Association is seeking candidates for 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 and Marketing Assistant at the Westown Association is a full-time, professional, salaried position focused on the support of the overall Westown operation. This individual reports to the Executive Director, but also provides support to the Marketing & Events Director, board of directors and committees. Learn more about the position here. To apply, please email a current resume…
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9th Annual Westown Golf Open: September 28
The 9th Annual Westown Golf Open, presented by Gardner Builders, was held on Wednesday, September 28 at Western Lakes Golf Club. This year, 88 golfers spent the day fostering relationships while also raising funds for the organization. Thank you to all the golfers and volunteers that participated, as well as the 56 local businesses that supported the event through sponsorship and by donating prizes to the raffle and silent auction. We are pleased to share that the 2022 Westown Golf Open raised over $20,000, which directly supports our mission of creating a more vibrant downtown neighborhood. See our photo gallery from this year’s event here.
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MKE Night Market: September 21
The 2022 season of the Milwaukee Night Market wrapped up on Wednesday, September 21 with an estimated 30,000 people coming to West Wisconsin Avenue to celebrate the last day of summer. As back-to-school season rolled around, Westown Association invited Milwaukee’s local college students returning to their campuses to visit the MKE Night Market and experience the best of the city they’ll call home for the upcoming school year. Over 200 students participated in our College Night digital scavenger hunt and received a free Night Market t-shirt as a reward. Thank you to our College Night sponsors Marquette University and MATC. Thank you to all of our sponsors, partners, vendors and attendees that participated in the 2022…
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MKE Night Market: August 17
The Milwaukee Night Market returned to West Wisconsin Avenue for the third time this summer on August 17. It was another beautiful summer night filled with music, dancing, food and art. We estimate another 30,000 people attended the Night Market in August, helping create a unique energy and environment in our downtown neighborhood. The final Night Market of the summer is on Wednesday, September 21 from 5 to 10 p.m. We hope you’ll join us for one last celebration of the best our city has to offer. See what vendors are participating in September at mkenightmarket.com. See you there!
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Downtown Dining Week
Downtown Dining Week returns to Milwaukee September 8 through 15. Brought to you by Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, this delicious event gives residents the opportunity to try local restaurants at special price points. Enjoy multi-course meals from steakhouses, bistros and ethnic eateries. See the participating restaurants in the Westown neighborhood below. See menus for all 28 participating restaurants at downtowndiningmke.com. Benihana The Capital Grille Carson’s Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse Mader’s Restaurant Oak Barrel Public House Third Street Tavern Turning Tables Tavern & Eatery Uncle Buck’s Who’s on Third
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Lucky Clover Irish Pub Grand Opening
On Friday, August 26, the Lucky Clover Irish Pub opens to the public at 1048 N MLK Drive. At Lucky Clover, you’ll enjoy a mix of an Irish and American tavern with a modern twist and fun atmosphere. For its opening weekend, Lucky Clover is open Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and will drink specials and featured DJs each night. Food service isexpected to begin in October. Lucky Clover will be open Wednesday through Friday at 4 p.m., and at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
