Join Near West Side Partners at the following events this week: The Complete Streets Community Advisory Group Kickoff: Thursday, Oct. 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Milwaukee’s streets are public spaces that should be safe and welcoming to everyone, no matter where they live or how they travel. We know that this vision is not […]
Near West Side Partners hosts Fall Beautification Day, Oct. 15
Near West Side Partners seeks volunteers for their Fall Beautification Day on Friday, Oct. 15, to help carry forward projects to beautify the community. Projects include landscaping and planting, lawn and garden maintenance and public art installation. Register online. The event will be held at the Near West Side Waypoint Station, 1201 North 35th Street (on the Harley-Davidson campus), from […]
Diane Foley to speak on campus Nov. 5, 7
Diane Foley, founder and president of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, will visit Marquette University for the Center for Peacemaking’s Distinguished Peacemaker Series. Foley will be on campus from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9 and will speak at two events in the series. A screening of “Jim: The James Foley Story” will be held […]
‘War Crimes: Causes, Excuses and Blame’ book discussion event is Oct. 25
The Center for the Advancement of the Humanities and the Center for Peacemaking will host a discussion on the book, “War Crimes: Causes, Excuses and Blame,” on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 4:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AMU ballrooms. Light refreshments will be provided. The discussion will be moderated by Rev. T. Michael McNulty, S.J., scholar in residence for the […]
Marquette Center for Peacemaking to hold 10-year anniversary celebration Sept. 13
The Marquette University Center for Peacemaking will hold its 10-year anniversary celebration on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m., at the Haggerty Museum of Art, 530 N. 13th St. The event is sponsored by Aurora Health Care, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., MillerCoors, Cervantes Group, the Jesuit community at Marquette and Catholic Financial Life. There is a […]
Near West Side Farmers Market continues on Thursday evenings
The 2018 Near West Side Farmers Market has begun – and it is the place to be on Thursday evenings. The NWS Farmers Market features fresh, seasonal produce, ready-made dinner items, handcrafts, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, and unique programming every week. Check out the upcoming schedule and plan a visit this summer. Be sure to […]
Near West Side Farmers Market to host Thyme to Move with the YMCA
Visit the Near West Side Farmers Market (20th Street and Kilbourn Avenue) on Thursday, June 28, and get ready to move during a free Zumba classes led by certified instructors from the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee. Stick around and shop with vendors like Deco Cafe’, Lee Produce, Milwaukee Center for Independence, and Franciscan Peacemakers. Zumba classes start 4:45 p.m. […]
Historic Concordia Home Tour is June 16
The annual Historic Concordia Home Tour is Saturday, June 16. This event allows attendees to tour some of our neighborhood‘s most beautiful homes and to learn more about the historic neighborhood. This year’s theme, “Past, Present, & Possibilities,” will explore the evolution of the neighborhood through an artistic lens. Free tickets can be picked up in the Center for Peacemaking, 1616 West […]
Near West Side employee discount cards available to download
Near West Side Partners will offer Near West Side employees discount cards to local businesses. The cards can be picked up in the Center for Peacemaking, 1616 W. Wells St. Employees may also download a PDF of the card: NWSP Discount Card Contact Sherri Walker, Center for Peacemaking, with any questions or if additional cards are needed.
