The mission of the Urban Ecology Center is to, “foster ecological understanding as inspiration for change, neighborhood by neighborhood.” With three different locations in Milwaukee, in Riverside Park, Washington Park and the Menomonee Valley, the Center is doing just that — providing experiences for children and adults alike to explore nature together. With more than [...]
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Wisconsin Building Named One of the Top 10 Green Projects by the American Institute of Architects
While celebrating Earth Day, Arbor Day and Green Week on our blog, we are even more pleased to announce that the Clock Shadow Building in Milwaukee was named one of the American Institute of Architects Top Ten Green Projects of 2013. Located in the Walker’s Point Neighborhood, the project transformed an abandoned site into an eco-friendly treasure for [...]
Celebrate Opening Day with our Milwaukee Brewers 2013 Schedule
April 1st means it’s officially Opening Day for baseball in Wisconsin. We’re ready to celebrate all summer long, even if the high today is only 36 degrees! Make sure you don’t miss a game by saving our full season Brewers schedule below. Let’s go Brew Crew!
Milwaukee Named one of Forbes’ 15 U.S. Cities with Emerging Downtowns
Milwaukee, southeastern Wisconsin’s hidden downtown gem, is often cast aside in favor of the big city to the south, Chicago. The latest article from Forbes 15 U.S. Cities with Emerging Downtowns details the effort, growth and change of Milwaukee’s downtown since the late 1980s. Longtime Milwaukee residents remember the first signs of downtown growth in 1988 [...]
Shorewest Weekend Activity: Wisconsin’s Largest Boat Exposition, the Milwaukee Boat Show
Do this week’s frigid temperatures have you dreaming of summer? Attend the Milwaukee Boat Show as it wraps up this weekend — Friday, January 25 from 12-9:30pm, Saturday, January 26 from 10am-8pm and Sunday, January 27 from 10am-5pm. Admission is $9 for adults and accompanying children 12 and under attend free of charge. The Milwaukee [...]
Milwaukee Named one of America’s Top 12 “ArtPlaces” Reports Shorewest, REALTORS®
ArtPlace recently recognized Milwaukee as one of the Top 12 “ArtPlaces” in America. ArtPlace is a collaboration of national and regional foundations, federal agencies including the National Endowment for the Arts and some of the nation’s largest banks who work together to invest in art and culture across the U.S. These 12 communities were identified [...]
Milwaukee Kick-Starts the Holiday Season this Weekend
City employees have been stringing up holiday lights over the past few weeks, but the official Holiday Lights Festival Kick-off Extravaganza is tonight, Thursday November 15 at 6pm. This ceremonial switch includes live music, holiday entertainment, a visit from Santa, and a fabulous fireworks show. There will be free hot cocoa and holiday cookies available for [...]
Heat It Up! Milwaukee’s Bloody Mary & Chili Challenge is Back
Just in time for Fall, East Town Association’s Bloody Mary & Chili Challenge is back for another year this Saturday, October 6. From 10am-1pm, enjoy sampling a variety of local chilis and bloody marys and then vote on your favorite of each. Milwaukee’s taste buds will decide which sample reigns supreme. Here’s a list of [...]
Outside Magazine Names Milwaukee a “Best River Town in America”
Milwaukee has officially been named one of Outside Magazine’s “Best River Towns in America” and with three rivers flowing around this city situated on Lake Michigan, it’s easy to see why. Milwaukee has more than 410 miles of streams, 85 lakes and the meeting of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic rivers. Former Wisconsin governor Tommy [...]
Harley-Davidson Kicks Off 110th Anniversary Celebration
Wisconsinites know the telltale signs of the annual celebration: roaring motorcycles fill the streets throughout the Metro-Milwaukee area. This year, Harley-Davidson has decided to kick-start their 110th Anniversary Celebration this Labor Day Weekend with the biggest Bike Night Milwaukee has seen. A worldwide tour, including a huge bike tour in Rome, is scheduled throughout the [...]