January 2003

A fresh new year has just begun. Let’s pause for a moment to take a glimpse back as, at the dawn of 2002, a group of would-be writers and supporters are getting together to plan the very first issue of the Riverwest Currents. Skip to summer, when Riverwest had its first ever concert series in the newly-renovated Gordon Park. Center Street was re-paved and folks threw a party to celebrate. Spring Clean-up, Locust Street Festival, Fourth of July Parade, Gardeners’ Market in Garden Park, Artwalk, planning for Kilbourn/Reservoir Park and bike trails along the Milwaukee River…a rush of activities! Some you went to, others you missed — the year passes by in blur. Ring out the old, ring in the new!