Marketplace - Sept. 15, 2009
The Moderne is likely moving ahead
The Moderne, the long-awaited project on the corner of 3rd and Juneau, is moving ahead. The City, through RACM, is aiming to provide $10 million in financial assistance to the project
Tags: Moderne, TIF, Development, Rick Barrett, condos, housing, real estate, Palomar, Park East, Vecchio, Westown

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 31, 2009
The Aloft is moving ahead; a good sign for Milwaukee
If you've been in Westown recently, you'll likely have noticed that even in these economic times, the Aloft Hotel at 1230 N. Old World 3rd St., at Juneau Avenue, is making progress toward its planned December opening. Other projects, too, like the Park Lafayette condo construction, are also moving ahead.
Tags: Aloft, Westown, W xyz bar, W Hotels

Music - July 21, 2009
Bands, let's get ready to ruuummble!
Kevin Brandt asked me to join him and Banshee Music's Jeff Horrigan in judging the fourth annual Downtown Battle of the Bands hosted by Westown Association at Pere Marquette Park. The event, on Wednesday, July 29 from 5 to 9 p.m., takes place during River Rhythms and is part of Downtown Employee Appreciation Week.
Tags: Westown, River Rhythms, Downtown Battle of the Bands, Banshee Music, Jeff Horrigan, Kevin Brandt

Music - June 9, 2009
River Rhythms will enforce no carry-in policy
The Westown Association opens its new season of River Rhythms tomorrow night at Pere Marquette Park. And, like Jazz in the Park, organizers are telling you to keep your beverages at home.
Tags: carry-ins, summer concerts, river rhythms, jazz in the park, westown, pere marquette park

Music - April 15, 2009
'09 River Rhythms lineup announced
You want your first official sign that summer is well on its way? We've got outdoor concert announcements.
Tags: river rhythms, outdoor concerts, downtown employee appreciation week, westown, pere marquette park