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September 2002

Want to know what’s exciting that’s happening today, tonight, tomorrow, or next week in Riverwest? Here’s what’s going on all month.

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Riverwest Art Walk: Frequently Asked Questions

Artwalk is the state’s largest walking tour of artists’ homes and studios, neighborhood galleries and various alternative spaces. It is organized and sponsored by the Riverwest Artists Association (RAA). There are generally about 30 different sites on Artwalk spread out across Riverwest. Many area restaurants and taverns also participate, giving the event the overall quality of a neighborhood-wide open house for the arts.

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Rebirth and New Use Follow Failure and Abuse

by Vince Bushell

The Pulaski building (821 thru 833 E. Locust Street) used to fill the 10,800 square foot lot that is now Garden Park. The “vacant” lot on the corner of Bremen and Locust Streets is the home of a community garden and Gardener’s Market, the Sunday farmers’ market that fills the lot with people, produce, crafts, and music every summer Sunday. What happened to the building and how did it turn into a community park?

Part 1 of this two-part series focuses on the history of Garden Park. Next month’s installment will address the park’s future.

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Park Views and Future Clues

by Janice Christensen

On August 20, the Riverwest Neighbor-hood Association (RNA) met at the Gordon Park Pavilion. The main item on the group’s agenda was a recap of Gordon Park’s first summer with Larry Kenny of the Milwaukee County Parks Department.