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CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON WELLS STREET
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In March,
the City of Milwaukee and WisDOT will start their planned improvements to Wells Street between Broadway and 6th Street, which will include rehabilitation of the Wells Street Bridge.
All
Westown stakeholders are invited to attend an informational meeting about this project led by the City of Milwaukee, who will share information on the project timeline, logistics and design.
The Wells Street Construction Informational Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 22nd at 4PM at Brunch, 800 N. Plankinton.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON IS BACK HOME
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After more than a year away, George Washington has finally returned to his home on West Wisconsin Avenue at the Court of Honor. Originally donated to the city by Elizabeth Plankinton in 1885, the bronze statue was removed in the summer of 2016 for restoration by Andrzej Dajnowski of Conservation of Sculpture & Objects Studio, Inc. in northern Illinois.
A fundraising campaign was started by the Westown Association to underwrite the statue's restoration in 2014. The project was financially supported by many downtown businesses, the Milwaukee Arts Board as well as local patrons of history and public art. The group raised about $75,000 to cover the cost of restoring both George Washington and the Mother and Child monument.
Westown is working to raise another $30,000 to complete the restoration of the Spanish-American War Hero and Civil War Monuments which are also located in the Court of Honor along West Wisconsin Avenue. For more information on the Court of Honor or to make a contribution to support the project, please click
here
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CELEBRATE THE 52ND ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE WITH US
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Join us for one of the best St. Patrick's Day Parades in the country and the grandest parade in Wisconsin. The Parade features 100+ units and includes local politicians & celebrities, floats, bagpipe & marching bands and Irish & Celtic organizations. It's the perfect event for the whole family, because on St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish!
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LOOKING TO GET MORE INVOLVED?
BECOME A PARADE SPONSOR
We would like to extend the opportunity to become a sponsor of this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade. By becoming an event sponsor, it is a beneficial opportunity for local businesses to increase their exposure to the 50,000 people that are estimated to be in attendance. With multiple contribution levels available starting at just $250, we would be happy to work with you to build the perfect partnership package.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
The St. Patrick's Day Parade needs YOUR help! We're looking for volunteers to participate in this year's parade as banner carriers. If you or your group is interested, please click
here for more information.
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VALENTINE'S DINNER AT THE CHOPHOUSE
Feb. 9 - 17
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An elegant affair awaits couples at the Milwaukee ChopHouse. Guests can enjoy specialty dishes which have been paired with hand-selected wine. For more info, please click here.
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THE 730 PROJECT
Wednesday, Feb. 21
7 - 10PM
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Mo's Steakhouse and the 730 Project invite Westown members and residents to stop in for a cocktail, enjoy jazz piano from Jerry Weitzer & attend the premiere screening of The 730 Project by Dick Blau. For more information, click here.
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THE OUTGOING TIDE
Feb. 22 - Mar. 18
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In Tandem Theatre presents
The Out-
going Tide,
a touching family drama
sprinkled with surprising humor.
For more info, including op-tions for purchasing tickets, click
here.
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SHAMROCK
KICK-OFF PARTY
Friday, March 9
5:30 - 11PM
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Join us at Miller Time Pub as we kick off parade weekend. There will be musical performances from Ian Gould and Pat McCurdy. For more information about the party and to see a list of raffle prizes available, please click
here.
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BACK YARDS TO BIG LEAGUES
Thru April 28
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Brush up on your Milwaukee sports knowledge at the Milwaukee County Historical Society's new exhibit: Back Yards to Big Leagues: Milwau-kee's Sports and Recreation History. For more info, click
here.
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WESTOWN GOLF OPEN
Monday, Sept. 10
9:30AM
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Save the date - join the Westown Association for our 5th annual Westown Golf Open at Western Lakes! For more info on registration and sponsorships, click
here.
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MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPT. CRIME ANALYSIS MEETINGS
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Join Captain Diana Rowe and Community Liaison Officer
Tom Kline for the first quarterly Milwaukee Police Department District One Crime Analysis Meeting. These meetings will cover information regarding the major crime trends in the area. All meetings start at 6PM.
February 1
St. Mary's Hospital - First Floor Conference Room
2350 North Lake Drive
May 3
Milwaukee Public Library - Centennial Hall
814 West Wisconsin Avenue
August 2
UWM Lubar Hall - Room 5151
3202 North Maryland Avenue
November 1
Milwaukee Public Library - Centennial Hall
814 West Wisconsin Avenue
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BUSY YEAR FOR MILWAUKEE'S STREETCAR
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From the announcement of a presenting sponsor to the completion of 90% of the track,
Milwaukee's Streetcar, The Hop, has had a busy year! Check out this video highlighting the progress!
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WELCOME TO THE NEW WESTOWN BOARD MEMBERS
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The Westown Association would like to welcome some fantastic new board members to our organization!
Bill Scholl, Director of Athletics,
Marquette University
Bobby Wiltgen, Owner of
Who's on Third, Oak Barrel Public House; Old World Third Street Association
Courtney Morris,
General Manager and Director of Redevelopment,
The Shops of Grand Avenue
Jeff Welk,
General Manager,
Doubletree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
Kevin Ehlert,
General Manager
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The Wisconsin Club
Raj Saha, General Manager of the Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Center, The
Milwaukee Bucks
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633 West Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 409
Milwaukee, WI 53203
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