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Urban spelunking: The story of Ignatz Trzebiatowski and his Brady St. building
If you like this article, read more about Milwaukee-area history and architecture in the hundreds of other similar articles in the Urban Spelunking series here . Often when the City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development has a property to sell, it’s come after a long struggle to keep a building going, either due to an economically depressed location, abandonment or long-running vacancy.
Sander named new Brady Street BID executive director
Earlier today, The Brady Street Business Improvement District announced the appointment of Michael Sander as the new Executive Director. As the Executive Director, Sander will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day operations as the Brady Street BID, working closely with the BID Board of Directors, local businesses, stakeholders and community members to enhance the vibrant and diverse neighborhood.
The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 4
The Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market will officially kick off its 15th season tomorrow, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Table, 5305 W. Capitol Drive. The market, which is operated by the Fondy Food Center, exists to support local producers as well as to help the local community to continue to eat local foods even after the peak season has passed. "We were hoping the winter market would launch this season inside of our offices at 2102 W.
Brady Street BID issues report on options for improving pedestrian safety
Between the recent creation of a plaza on Ivanhoe Place on the East Side, talk of tearing down a section of I-794 through Downtown and ongoing efforts to create safer bike lanes, Milwaukee is focusing on safer streets. On Brady Street, this is a discussion that’s been ongoing for many years. Recently, a push to pedestrianize the street has become more vocal, leading to a study.
Zocalo Food Park to bring farmers market back to Walker's Point
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish.
Check out Heatherwick's designs for a new west side Harley-Davidson park
Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced plans on Wednesday to turn a huge swath of parking lot at its headquarters campus on 35th and Juneau into a public park.
Brady Street BID teams with doc|UWM on neighborhood documentary
While Milwaukee is still talking about John Gurda’s great Jones Island documentary, which premiered last week on Milwaukee PBS, news of another neighborhood history doc has arrived. The Brady Street Business Improvement District #11 is partnering with University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s documentary media center, doc|UWM, on a film about the Brady Street neighborhood and its history.
7 reasons to ride up on Harley-Davidson's Hometown Rally
This post presented in partnership with the Harley-Davidson Museum. Since 1903, Milwaukee has been the home-sweet-home of Harley-Davidson, thus it’s the only place that can host a genuine Hometown Rally. And that's exactly what's happening. The Hometown Rally takes place Labor Day weekend – Thursday, Sept 1 through Monday, Sept 5 – on the 20-acre campus of The Harley-Davidson Museum and six surrounding Harley-Davidson dealerships.
Build a fun day out at the Brick Bar LEGO-themed popup at Enlightened Brewing
Maybe you have tubs of LEGOs in your basement that have followed you from apartment to apartment, a pleasant reminder of your youth. Or maybe, you’re a parent who has long forgotten the feeling of stepping on a plastic block and you only remember the hours of fun building with your kids. Either way, you’ll love The Brick Bar, a LEGO-themed pop-up bar that’s coming to Milwaukee, July 8-10. (The event is not affiliated with LEGO Group.) The pop-up takes place at Enlightened Brewing Company, 2020 S.
Milwaukee VA to host 2022 farmers market, vendors welcome
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish.
The Brewery District Farmers Market to launch this summer
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish.
For 120th birthday, Harley will kick-start an annual four-day Homecoming
Harley-Davidson has announced that it will celebrate its 120th birthday by launching a new annual Homecoming event in Milwaukee. The first four-day installment will take place July 13-16, 2023, across multiple area venues. Until now, Harley has been hosting anniversary events every five years. The most recent such party – the 115th anniversary – was held in 2018 and drew about 150,000 motorcycle riders to the birthplace of the Hog.
Stories on local food, dining, braise, foodcrush podcast
Did you know that the Kikkoman facility in Walworth is the highest-producing soy sauce facility in the world? Soon there will be two.
Live the legend with a customized rivet
Looking for something special for the leather clad lad (or lass) on your holiday list yet? If so, we've got just the thing. The Harley-Davidson Museum, currently under construction in the Menomonee Valley, offers "Living the Legend" rivets that can be customized. The stainless steel rivets - in three- or six-inch sizes - will form part of the curved steel walls and the special plazas on the grounds of the museum. The customization option is available through Dec.
Harley-Davidson steel toe tour offers interesting perspective
The Harley-Davidson steel toe tour offers motorcycle enthusiasts – as well as those who just like to see how things work – the chance to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls. The tour experience, which meets and leaves from the Harley-Davidson Museum, is about three hours. The tour of the plant is 1 1/2 hours plus about 20 minutes of travel time to and from the facility via shuttle.
Unique Boutique: Antiques on Pierce
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners. Antiques on Pierce 1512 W.
Unique Boutique: The Waxwing
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we're highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners. The Waxwing 1800 E. North Ave.
Unique Boutique: Boswell Book Co.
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners. Boswell Book Co. 2559 N. Downer Ave. (414) 332-1181 boswellbooks.com Twitter: @boswellbooks Instagram: @boswellbookco When Harry W.
Unique Boutique: Bittercube Bazaar
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners. Bittercube Bazaar 4828 W. Lisbon Ave. (414) 367-4477 bittercube.com Social media: @BittercubeBar The Bittercube Bazaar aims to be a one-stop shop for all things cocktail-related.
Unique Boutique: Plastic-Free Holiday Pantry Pop Up
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we're highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners.
Unique Boutique: Mod Gen
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners. Mod Gen 211 N. Broadway (414) 963-1657 modgenmke.com Social media: @modgenmke Located in the bustling Third Ward, Mod Gen should be your next stop on your gift hunting adventure.
Unique Boutique: Ursa
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners.
Unique Boutique: Barcelona on Vliet
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners. Barcelona 5708 W.
Unique Boutique: Dandy
Milwaukee is filled with hidden retail gems boasting unique collections of housewares, clothing, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gift items. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the best of the bunch and giving you all the information you need to shop smarter while supporting local artisans and business owners. Dandy 5020 W.
Food Fight: Is a hot dog a sandwich?
Season's eatings! The weather may be getting colder, but Dining Month on OnMilwaukee is just cooking up, dishing out your winning picks in this year's Best of Dining poll. Dining Month is brought to you by Fein Brothers, your premier food service equipment and supply dealer in Wisconsin since 1929. Congratulations to all of the winners, and happy eating for all those who voted! "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" It's among the meatiest, most long-standing debates in the world of food.
A McSnooty's mission
Can we crack the case? By Devon Hanley, OnMilwaukee Contributor Published Oct. 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. The new Save Milwaukee escape room has us full of questions. To begin, not only are you "escaping" a room, groups are tasked with solving a mission in an interactive, art gallery. The new escape room is at 1220 E. Brady Street and can be recognized by its "Caspian P. McSnooty's Gallery of Fine Art" storefront.
Hidden Gems: JoJo's Martini Lounge
Refreshing martinis and good vibes at JoJo's. Published July 6, 2018 at 7:01 p.m. Belly up to these bar stories, brought to you by Miller Brewing Co., that explore well-loved but lesser-known taps and taverns from all corners of the city and beyond. JoJo's Martini Lounge (with Miller Lite) has proved to be a major hit at its Summerfest venue this year. Located by the south gate of the grounds, close to the BMO Harris stage and Saz's, it offers not only refreshing drinks, but also live music.
The non-beer lovers' drink guide to Summerfest
The Crispin Rose, a fruity cider, is only available in two bar locations at Summerfest. Published June 29, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. Despite the fact that Milwaukee is nicknamed Brew City, not everyone here loves to drink beer. Sometimes it's the taste, the gluten or the feeling of being full that you just don't want. Thankfully, if you're looking for something alcoholic (or not) without all the hops, Summerfest has your taste buds' back.
Food Fight: Pumpkin spice lattes: yay or nay?
Season's eatings! The weather may be getting colder, but Dining Month on OnMilwaukee is just cooking up, dishing out your winning picks in this year's Best of Dining poll. Dining Month is brought to you by Fein Brothers, your premier food service equipment and supply dealer in Wisconsin since 1929. Congratulations to all of the winners, and happy eating for all those who voted! Fall is the time of year for flannels, hay rides, Halloween and ... pumpkin spice lattes.
A new safe room is coming to Brady Street
A new way to party on Brady Street is coming and this one could be a little dangerous. According to a press release early this morning, "This is not one of your run-of-the-mill franchise escape rooms that have become common throughout the country. Locally owned Save Milwaukee creates their own, original concepts and builds the sets and interactive gadgets in-house. On Friday, Oct. 12 the company will be bringing an all-new attraction to Milwaukee called 'Caspian P.
Food Fight: Pie or cake?
Season's eatings! The weather may be getting colder, but Dining Month on OnMilwaukee is just cooking up, dishing out your winning picks in this year's Best of Dining poll. Dining Month is brought to you by Fein Brothers, your premier food service equipment and supply dealer in Wisconsin since 1929. Congratulations to all of the winners, and happy eating for all those who voted! Although most of us want both, it's time to make a decision. Pie or cake? Which shall it be?
Your guide to Harley-Davidson's 115th anniversary events
Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on Aug. 31, 2018 at 4:01 p.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide. There's a whole calendar of events packed into one awesome weekend to celebrate Harley-Davidson's 115th anniversary.
Summerfest to kick off opening day by giving away 25,000 tickets
The Big Gig will officially open at noon on Wednesday, and as a thank you to the fans, Summerfest grounds crew and security staff will distribute 25,000 free Summerfest weekday admission tickets. That's right: free. So get down to the grounds, approach a crew or staff member, and claim your ticket while supplies last. Even without the giveaway, day one will be filled with excitement, activities and – of course – lots of music.
April fool's archive, 2018: Harley's 115th offers all-EDM music lineup
The Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary Party, set for Labor Day weekend, was gearing up for a party full of beloved biker music by the likes of The Marshall Tucker Band, Lita Ford, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Uncle Cracker and Kid Rock. But last week, Benji Jameson, 27, took over as the event’s concert manager and the musical lineup switched gears to what he calls "a new one that’s lit AF." "I don’t think these old bands are right for the 115th," says Jameson.
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