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Sculpture Milwaukee, the free outdoor urban sculpture experience presented by lead sponsor Northwestern Mutual, returns to Wisconsin Avenue with 21 works. Featuring internationally, nationally and locally renowned artists, the installation is attracting guests from around the globe. Sculpture Milwaukee is on display until October 21 and features a series of lectures, tours and Avenue activation events each month. EDUCATION EVENTS Sculpture Milwaukee Lecture Series Hear from local artists, narrators, curators and athletes as they explore the meaning behind works in the 2018 installation. The series includes artist and John Michael Kohler Arts Center Curator Faythe Levine on Wednesday, July...

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner Ghassan Korban announced his retirement effective August 24, after 31 years of service to the municipality. Korban began his City career in DPW in 1987 as a project engineer and worked his way up in the department, culminating in his appointment to Commissioner in 2011 by Mayor Tom Barrett, and confirmed by the Common Council. He was re-appointed Commissioner and confirmed in 2012 and 2016. He earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and his Masters of Science degree in Construction Management from Marquette University. In retirement from...

The Urban Ecology Center (UEC) will be hosting its first training intensive for civic and community leaders from cities around the world this summer from July 23 to 27. Attendees are coming to learn about the unique urban environmental education and community center model that the UEC has been running in Milwaukee for over 25 years. Rather than traveling to other cities, the Urban Ecology Center is bringing interested groups to Milwaukee. Confirmed participants are from Guadalajara, Mexico; Tiberias, Israel; Medellín, Columbia; and US cities in North Carolina, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. “In addition to our pride in...

The new world-class Milwaukee Bucks arena will redefine the sports and entertainment culinary experience with MKEat, the venue’s dynamic, locally-focused food and beverage program. MKEat is a culinary vision that proudly reflects Milwaukee’s food culture, with a focus on local products, differentiated service and unique culinary talent throughout the arena. MKEat will include local food and beverage partners from Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin, including several quintessential Milwaukee brands that will offer fresh takes on their signature dishes at the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center (WESC). The venue will open August 26. “Milwaukee has an incredible legacy and emerging culinary...

Punch Bowl Social will bring its restaurant, bar and entertainment concept to the upcoming Entertainment Block adjacent to the Milwaukee Bucks’ new world-class arena in spring of 2019. Punch Bowl Social Milwaukee will comprise 24,000 square feet over two stories at 320 West Highland Ave., including an outdoor 1,249-square-foot deck on the upper level. The Entertainment Block, being developed by Head of the Herd Real Estate Development LLC, is slated to open in spring of 2019. The Entertainment Block will be across from the upcoming Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, which will open on Aug. 26. Punch Bowl Social...

Bobbi Kleemann is no stranger to riding Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). The 29-year-old Milwaukee woman experiences occasional seizures, and relies on MCTS to get to work, shopping and many, many Brewers games. Like thousands of other people, Bobbi uses the Ride MCTS app nearly every day to get around. “I just absolutely love it. It takes me to and from where I need to go safely and easily,” Bobbi said. “Not only can I easily plan my trip and track my bus, but I can even buy and use an e-ticket right on my phone.” Bobbi is not...