September is one of the most beautiful times in Milwaukee – the nights are welcoming and sweet, the days are crisp and blue, and the warm camaraderie within Harambee and Riverwest is palpable. It’s the perfect time to come out and celebrate the spirit of the Riverworks District! Building off the excitement of last […]
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The Riverwest Food Pantry
A Loaf of Bread, A Can of Beans and So Much More The motto of the Riverwest Food Pantry is, “Not by bread alone.” Those four words capture the operation of the pantry, in that it strives to provide as broad a selection of fresh, prepared and canned food as possible. The motto also speaks […]
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Skyline Music Series Kicks Off July 8
The eighth annual Skyline Music Series, hosted by COA Youth & Family Centers, will kick off Tuesday, July 8 in Kadish Park. The opening concert will feature a performance by the ten-piece Afro-Cubano and Latin and jazz group De La Buena. Art activities for youth will be provided by the Riverwest Artists Association, and food […]
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“Smart Trips” Hits the Streets in Riverwest and Harambee
Five years in the making, the Milwaukee Smart Trips Pilot Program is finally hitting the pavement in the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods. Primarily funded by a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the three-year program is being run by the Wisconsin Bike Fed in partnership with the City of […]
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Shakespeare in the Park: “Exit-pursued by a bear”
Shakespeare in the Park Presents The Winter’s Tale Shakespeare in the Park is delighted to be able to offer Milwaukee theater lovers three weekends of free performances this summer. Optimist Theatre is presenting The Winter’s Tale on June 12 (media preview), June 13 (opening), 14, 15, June 19, 20, 21 and 22, and June 26, […]