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A BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF THE GRAND THEATRE
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So much excitement is building for the Milwaukee Symphony's proposed historic renovation of the Grand Theatre, which is sure to be a catalyst for the redevelopment of West Wisconsin Avenue. The theatre has a rich history in Milwaukee and was once a popular destination for movies and vaudeville performances when it was built in 1930. The theater closed in 1995 and has since remained vacant.
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra hopes to convert the theatre into their new performing space. Currently, MSO has secured two-thirds of the $120 million needed for the renovation, and should everything go as planned, MSO may start performing their 2019 season in the theatre. Westown-based architectural firm Kahler Slater is leading the project to redesign and restore. While many are excited to see the renovations, the location is too hazardous for the general public after more than two decades of disuse. However, Tour de Force 360VR, a Milwaukee based company was given access to the building to create a virtual tour of the space. To view the virtual tour, click
here.
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A VARIETY OF WESTOWN OFFERINGS DURING DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE
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Come explore the city during the seventh annual Doors Open Milwaukee on September 23-24. This two day event offers behind the scenes tours of more than 150 buildings and locations throughout Downtown Milwaukee and it's surrounding neighborhoods. Doors Open Milwaukee is hosted by Historic Milwaukee, Inc and is now the
4
th
most highly attended Open House-type event worldwide, following Chicago, London, and Toronto.
Westown Highlights
- ASQ Center
- Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
- Brewhouse Inn & Suites
- Bublr Bikes
- Buck Bradley's / A. Schoenleber Building
- Calvary Presbyterian Church
- Central Library
- Hyatt Regency Milwaukee / VUE
- Milwaukee County Courthouse
- Milwaukee County Historical Society
- Milwaukee PBS
- Milwaukee Public Museum Daniel M. Soref Planetarium
- Riverside Theater
- The Underground Collaborative Gallery
- True Skool
- Turner Hall
- We Energies Public Service Building
- Wells Street Vertical Lift Bridge
- YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
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KEY TO CHANGE PROJECT KICKS-OFF
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You may have noticed the key-shaped meters that were unveiled this week at seven downtown locations. The meters are a part of the campaign called Key to Change that will both raise awareness of quality-of-life programs and collect donations to end chronic homelessness spearheaded by Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21. Donations to Key to Change can be made through coin deposits at any of the following meter locations:
- 1612 W. Wisconsin Avenue
- 500 W. Wisconsin Avenue
- 380 W. Wisconsin Avenue
- 275 W. Wisconsin Avenue
- 112 W. Wisconsin Avenue
- 411 E. Wisconsin Avenue
- 626 E. Wisconsin Avenue
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DOWNTOWN
MILWAUKEE
PARK(ING) DAY
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Today
10AM - 3PM
Twelve Downtown Milwaukee metered parking spaces will be transformed into temporary outdoor green spaces. Each different location will feature music and activities that allow people to enjoy these pop-up parks. For a full list of locations, click here.
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MILWAUKEE RIVER CHALLENGE
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Saturday, Sept. 16
Join the fun at the 17th annual Milwaukee River Challenge where more than 900 participants will race along the
Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers.
Find more info about the races
here.
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Sept. 20 - Oct. 25
Wednesdays
10AM - 2PM
Enjoy food, art, produce, music and special events. For more information about the market, click
here
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Sept. 29 - Oct. 1
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Oct. 6 - Oct. 8
Swarmm Events presents The 8th annual Milwaukee Oktoberfest. Previously held in Cathedral Square, the event has relocated to Pere Marquette Park. For a full schedule of events, click here.
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Oct. 5 - Oct. 29
In Tandem Theatre
kicks off their 20th season with the uproariously funny show, All The Great Books (Abridged).
For more info, including options for purchasing tickets, click here.
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Nov. 6th
8:30AM - 6PM
Presented by
NAIOP-WI
and NEWaukee, this conference focuses on holistic solutions, national trends, best practices, & success stories that lead to action plans and spark ideas to fill empty storefronts. Learn more here.
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4TH ANNUAL WESTOWN GOLF OPEN WAS A SUCCESS
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On September 11th, Western
Lakes Golf Course hosted the 4th Annual Westown Golf Open presented by the Wisconsin Center District.
Thank you to all of the event sponsors, golfers and volunteers that helped make the event a success. Stay tuned for the 2018 outing date!
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KEEP UP TO DATE ON ARENA PROGRESS
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There's been a lot of exciting news about the new Bucks Arena lately. Stay up to date with all of the latest information by checking out the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center website.
Entertainment District: Construction on the Live Block, the entertainment district intended to create year-round activity, is finally under construction.
Topping Off Ceremony: On August 24th, the arena held their Topping Off Ceremony where the highest beam of the structure was put into place signifying the completion of the roof. The beam was signed by the construction workers who have helped build the new structure.
New Training Facility:
The Milwaukee Bucks recently
opened the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center, the team's state-of-the-art training facility in downtown Milwaukee.
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HELP THOSE IN NEED THIS UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON
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The Capuchins are looking for people to help those in need this holiday season.
Capuchin Community Services provides central city families in need with food baskets that contain all the fixings for a holiday meal, complete with a turkey so they are able to prepare a festive meal in their home for their families. They also assist 1,000 central city households by allowing parents to "shop" for toys in a respectable store-like atmosphere at the Capuchin Community Services' House of Peace site. Currently, the organization is looking for people to help with the Holiday Gift Boxes, Holiday Toy Drive, and Emergency Food Pantry boxes. For more information, click
here.
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