Jugglers, street theater, a pool tournament, vendors, a car show, music, food and crafts! You can find all of these and more events and activities at the 11th annual Center Street Daze on Saturday, September 20 from 11am to 7pm on East Center Street from Humboldt to Holton.
September 2008
Where Will They Sleep? New Dorms on East Side
by Janice Christensen and Vince Bushell
Image – Prospect Mall Area Design, architects rendering
It won’t be in Riverwest. Althought three of the eight sites that submitted proposals for a dorm were in Riverwest, none were finalists. You may be relieved or disappointed, depending on your perspective. Alderman Nic Kovac is hoping to get open minded feedback on the three remaining locations under consideration.
River Pulse
Tuesday evening August 19, approximately 100 people witnessed a new connection with the Milwaukee River via art and science. Unseen in the water
below the Marsupial and Holton Street Bridge is a device called a Data Sonde.
Neighbor Spotlight • Irene Wergin
Photo by Jason Santiago
“People live longer than they used to,” remarks Irene Wergin.
At ninetythree years old she certainly has the perspective to make such a statement.
After all, being born in 1915 means that her family and friends included people who came of age in the 1800s. And with a sharp and amazingly supple mind she is capable of capturing in words stories that bring to light not only her history, but also that of many of our families.
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