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Mayor Barrett helps Bublr open new HQ at Grand Avenue

Posted by Staff | Apr 17, 2017 |

Bike share nonprofit officially becomes first permanent tenant in Grand Avenue Mall Redevelopment on April 14, part of trend of economic investment in Westown Area of Downtown. On Milwaukee Day, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other officials inaugurated the new Shops of Grand Avenue headquarters and maintenance facility of Bublr Bikes, the non-profit organization that operates the Milwaukee area’s bike-sharing network. As a result of the move, Bublr has become the initial permanent tenant in the Grand Avenue’s redevelopment, and it puts the bike-sharing system at the center of its growing regional network. Barrett and other officials discussed Bublr’s...

Pabst Brewery to celebrate opening with street festival

Posted by Staff | Apr 15, 2017 |

Pabst Milwaukee Brewery will kick off the summer music season with a grand opening street festival May 13. The event from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, will be held on Juneau Avenue between 10th and 11th streets and the adjoining area of 11th street It will feature outdoor performances from a variety of leading local bands, including IshDARR, Masked Intruder, New Age Narcissism, Hugh Masterson, Abby Jeanne and D’ Amato. An art gallery, live painting, games, activities and food will also be offered, along with Pabst Milwaukee Brewery beer. Admission is free. “We are thrilled to celebrate the...

Audio: Arrested Development talks music and Milwaukee

Posted by Staff | Apr 14, 2017 |

The Milwaukee Independent sat down with the two-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group Arrested Development, before their halftime performance at the Milwaukee Bucks game against the Charlotte Hornets at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 10.

Summerfest 50th lineup celebrates diverse community of music magic

Posted by Staff | Apr 13, 2017 |

Summerfest announced the lineup of more than 100 headlining acts that will perform at the music festival’s 50th edition. The lineup was nationally announced last night on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, featuring a performance by major grounds stage headliner, The Shins. The full lineup can be viewed online at Summerfest.com. Additionally, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! will join forces with Summerfest to bring live performances to viewers across the globe on JimmyKimmelLiveMusic.com. Jimmy Kimmel Live Music is a new live music initiative for the late night franchise, and it will kick off with a live stream from Summerfest. Through the collaboration...

Cleanup begins and classes moved following fire at UW-Milwaukee

Posted by Staff | Apr 12, 2017 |

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students received information April 11 on the relocation of classes held in its art, music, and theater buildings following a fire at UWM’s Peck School of the Arts on the night of April 8. The fire reported about 10 p.m. on Saturday appears to have started in the set and scenery shop in the school’s theater building. That building suffered fire damage, and the adjacent music and art buildings also have smoke and water damage. “The Peck School is humbled by the outpouring of community support, be it from other schools and groups on campus, to...

Discovery World plans $18M expansion on Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Posted by Staff | Apr 10, 2017 |

On April 9, Discovery World unveiled a major expansion and renovation to the lakefront facility that will begin in late summer 2017. The project will add nearly 20,000 square feet of accessible public space to Wisconsin’s largest Science and Technology Center and provide the organization with versatility to help achieve a bigger impact on the community while also forging an important path toward long-term financial sustainability. Set to break ground in August, the first phase of the project features a 10,000 square foot expansion that will be located on Discovery World’s north lawn. The versatile pavilion will serve a...