Marketplace - Sept. 15, 2009
The Moderne is likely moving ahead
The Moderne, the long-awaited project on the corner of 3rd and Juneau, is moving ahead. The City, through RACM, is aiming to provide $10 million in financial assistance to the project
Tags: Moderne, TIF, Development, Rick Barrett, condos, housing, real estate, Palomar, Park East, Vecchio, Westown

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 31, 2009
The Aloft is moving ahead; a good sign for Milwaukee
If you've been in Westown recently, you'll likely have noticed that even in these economic times, the Aloft Hotel at 1230 N. Old World 3rd St., at Juneau Avenue, is making progress toward its planned December opening. Other projects, too, like the Park Lafayette condo construction, are also moving ahead.
Tags: Aloft, Westown, W xyz bar, W Hotels

Music - July 21, 2009
Bands, let's get ready to ruuummble!
Kevin Brandt asked me to join him and Banshee Music's Jeff Horrigan in judging the fourth annual Downtown Battle of the Bands hosted by Westown Association at Pere Marquette Park. The event, on Wednesday, July 29 from 5 to 9 p.m., takes place during River Rhythms and is part of Downtown Employee Appreciation Week.
Tags: Westown, River Rhythms, Downtown Battle of the Bands, Banshee Music, Jeff Horrigan, Kevin Brandt

Music - June 9, 2009
River Rhythms will enforce no carry-in policy
The Westown Association opens its new season of River Rhythms tomorrow night at Pere Marquette Park. And, like Jazz in the Park, organizers are telling you to keep your beverages at home.
Tags: carry-ins, summer concerts, river rhythms, jazz in the park, westown, pere marquette park

Music - April 15, 2009
'09 River Rhythms lineup announced
You want your first official sign that summer is well on its way? We've got outdoor concert announcements.
Tags: river rhythms, outdoor concerts, downtown employee appreciation week, westown, pere marquette park

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 23, 2009
Inaugural parade "casualty" to march in St. Pat's Parade
Inaugural Parade casualty, Drum Major John Coleman from Cleveland, will march in 43rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Milwaukee on March 14.
Tags: Inaugural Parade, drum major, Coleman, St. Patrick's day parade, Westown, John Coleman

Dining - Nov. 1, 2008
Japanese restaurant coming to Wisconsin Avenue
Crews are prepping the former Aladdin's / Saladmaker / Taco Bell space at 202 W. Wisconsin Ave., on the corner of North 2nd Street. Several words including "steak," "seafood" and "Sushi" now grace the building and a "Coming Soon Japanese Restaurant" sign hangs in the window.
Tags: Japanese, Wisconsin Ave., Taco Bell, Saladmaker, Aladdin, 202 W. Wisconsin Ave., Westown, development, coming soon

Dining - March 29, 2008
Fish tossing frenzy raises cash, builds buzz
I spent Friday's lunch time tossing fish on the Riverwalk. Why? Read on.
Tags: fish toss, Kincaid's, Westown, East Town, Bango, Third Street Pier, Restaurants Unlimited, Seattle, kincaids

Dining - March 25, 2008
Downtown associations wage fish war
While the country's best cagers are aiming basketballs toward the net, two 10-member teams representing the East Town and Westown Associations go toe-to-toe in a "Fish, Cheese and Brat Throwdown" Friday along the Riverwalk outside the new Kincaid's Restaurant on Old World 3rd Street at Highland Avenue.
Tags: East Town Association, Westown, Kincaid's, Third Street Pier, Riverwalk, fish toss

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 24, 2007
River Flicks rained out
River Flicks has been rained out. So, no "Muppets" tonight at Pere Marquette Park.
Tags: River Flicks, Westown, Muppets, outdoor movies, Pere Marquette Park

Movies & TV - April 12, 2007
Zaffiro's in the movies?
Zaffiro's moving to Brookfield? No, but their crispy pizza will be available at the opening soon Majestic Cinema.
Tags: Zaffiro's, Majestic Cinema, Stone Creek, pizza, Brookfield, movie pizza, Westown, Bruce Olson, Fred Doyle, Eric Resch, Westpoint, movie food

Milwaukee Buzz - March 3, 2007
NYPD marches in Milwaukee parade
The big St. Patrick's Day Parade will feature members of NYC's Police Department.
Tags: New York City police, St. Patrick's Day Parade, NYC, 9-11, parade, Wisconsin Ave., Westown

Music - Oct. 20, 2006
Winters shares the "Secret of Life"
While she had “Pure Imagination” on her first CD, Ellen Winters lets Milwaukee in on her “Secret of Life” with her second. Winters recently left her day job to dedicate herself fully to her music.
Tags: ellen winters, secret of life, jazz, in tandem, westown, cudahy carolers

Music - Aug. 25, 2006
Jazz vocalist Winters reveals the "Secret of Life"
Milwaukee jazz vocalist Ellen Winters is ready to reveal the "Secret of Life" to anyone willing to listen.
Tags: Ellen Winters, Secret of Life, Caroline's Jazz Club, Westown

Music - Aug. 4, 2006
Downtown is awash with vocal talent
I’ll admit I fretted a little – fearing two hours of Brew City William Hungs -- but judging the Downtown Idol contest at River Rhythms Wednesday night was better than expected. That’s because Downtown workers, apparently, are a well of vocal talent.
Tags: Downtown Idol, River Rhythms, Lucille's, Westown, employee appreciation week