Story and photo by Peggy Schulz Paul Atwater has owned his Weil Street duplex, on its typically small 120’x30’ Riverwest lot, for almost 18 years. Before buying his current home, he lived in the house to the north, as a renter. But he has a love for the neighborhood, and, more importantly, his neighbors, that […]
Gordon Park
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Gordon Park 4th of July
Gordon Park Humboldt & Locust 4 TH of JULY CELEBRATION! THURSDAY, JULY 4th PARADE!
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July 2013 Calendar
JUL 1-3 & 5 BEERLINE TRAIL, by Cafe Corazon, 3129 N Bremen, Free drop-in art activities for kids 4-17 sponsored by AWE, awe-inc.org
JUL 1-31 RIVERWEST CO-OP CAFÉ, 733 E Clarke, Jesse Graves: Mudstencils on Panel (see ad Page 4)
JUL 7-14 POWER DOWN WEEK Get off the grid! powerdownweek.com (see story Page 5)
JUL 12-14, 18-21 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, Kilbourn/Kadish Park, As You Like It
JUL 19-31 ART BAR, 722 E Burleigh, Art Show Opening: SuperCalatravalistic (see ad Page 15)
Posted inFurther Down Stream
Further Down Stream June 2013
Power Down Week, July 7-14
by Zahner of Transition Milwaukee
“Reduce your carbon footprint and do it together!”
Transition Milwaukee will host the fourth annual Power Down Week, a series of events held throughout the city designed to build community while using less energy. From July 7 through July 14, individuals and organizations will participate in teaching do-it-yourself skills and workshops that incorporate less reliance on fossil fuels. Last year neighborhoods hosted a “kalegate” party, clothing swap, general fix-it gathering, honey-tasting, contra dance, homemade personal care products workshop, and many other group gatherings.
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Proceed Until Apprehended: Vince Bushell
Vince’s personal philosophy revolves around the idea to GO. “It’s not just saying you are going to do things, but actually going and doing them.” Since writing the strategic plan for the area, Vince has been active in the Riverwest community.
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