10 and Under Neighborhood Events for December & January

PUBLISHED BY URBAN ANTHROPOLOGY INC. “IN THE TRADITION OF JANE JACOBS” DECEMBER/JANUARY EDITION

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Stories take place in old South Side, Brady Street, original Bronzeville, and Brewers Hill NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS/WALKS_____

What? SKYWAUKEE WALKING TOUR Through April, Sat.’s 11am & 1pm Where? Meets in the street level lobby of the Plank- inton Building, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. De- scription Historic Milwaukee Inc. tour that ex- plores the architectural and cultural history of Milwaukee’s landmarks while staying in- doors. http://historicmilwaukee.org/walking- tours/ Admission Check website

What? SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF VA GROUNDS When? Daily, daylight Where? Just north of Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Ave. Description A walk Milwaukee native and author, Sienna Jacks, has crafted a series through the historic district just north of the of mysteries that take place in Milwaukee neighborhoods, past VA Center, which includes the Soldiers’ and present. All of her proceeds from the novels (with perfect 5 Home, barracks building, old fire station, old ratings currently on Amazon) go to support neighborhood chari- hospital, Ward Memorial Theater, and more. ties. http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/visitors/campus.asp Admission Free. The House Off of Brady What? GUIDED TOUR OF BASILICA OF Two young anthropologists, trying to convince a local nonprofit ST. JOSAPHAT When? Sun.’s, after 10am mass Where? Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 to sponsor a neighborhood house museum, must show that the th historical occupants of the house were representative of Milwau- S. 6 St. Description Opportunity to see and kee’s Brady Street, and that they project positive images for the learn about one of the most beautiful neighborhood. Their efforts are boosted by a personal journal churches in America. http://thebasil- left behind by one of the home’s occupants—Giuseppe ica.org/visit Admission Free.

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NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS/WALKS (continued)______Continued from Page 1 Happening in Lincoln What? UNGUIDED TOUR OF BASILICA OF ST. JOSAPHAT When? Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm Where? Visitor’s Center, Basilica of Village neighborhood! St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St Description Opportunity to see and learn about one of the most beautiful churches in America with informational exhibits on lower level. http://thebasilica.org/ Ad- mission Free.

What? WALK THROUGH MILWAUKEE’S LATINO HISTORY When? Daily Where? United Community Center, 1028 S. 9th St. Description Opportunity to learn about Latino history by visiting tannery and foundry exhibits, photos, and art inside the UCC building, and historical murals on two sides of Bruce Guada- lupe School next door. http://www.unitedcc.org/index.htm Ad- mission Free

What? SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF FOREST HOME CEMETERY When? Daily 8am-4:30pm Where? 2405 W. Forest Home De- scription Tour the beautiful Chapel Gardens, Landmark Chapel, and the Hall of History that tells the story of Milwaukee dignitar- ies, including European founders of Milwaukee, several mayors, major African American activists, and brewery tycoons. Admis- sion Free

MUSEUMS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD______

What? ROZGA FAMILY’S OLD SOUTH SIDE SETTLEMENT MUSEUM When First Sat.’s of the month 2-4pm Where? 707 W. Lincoln Ave. Description Exhibits of the history, celebrities, and populations of the area. Admission Free

What? CHARLES ALLIS ART MUSEUM When? Wed. thru Sun. 10am-5pm Where? 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Description Self- 2333 S. 6th St. Tour the Basilica of St. Josa- guided tour of Tudor-style mansion of entrepreneur Charles Allis phat on your own Monday through Friday designed by Milwaukee architect Alexander Eschweiler in early th 9am to 4pm, or take a guided tour following 20 century. http://www.charlesallis.org/ Admission $10, $5 sen- Sunday’s 10am mass. iors & students

What? VILLA TERRACE DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM When? Wed. thru Sun. 10am-5pm Where? 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Free days at the Rozga Family’s Old Description Self-guided tour of mansion informed by the design South Side Settlement Museum of a villa in Lombardy, Italy, complete with Renaissance Garden, and antique furnishings and artifacts. https://www.villater- race.org/ Admission $10, $7 seniors, military & students

What? CHUDNOW MUSEUM OF YESTERYEAR When? Wed.- Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 12-4pm Where? 839 N. 11th St. Descrip- tion Museum that features rooms, history, and artifacts collected between WWI and WWII. http://chudnowmuseum.org/index.html Admission $7, $6 kids 7-17, college students with ID, seniors

First Saturday of each month, 2-4pm What? MILWAUKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY When? Mon. thru Sat., 9:30am-5pm Where? 910 N. Old World Third St. Exhibits on the populations, celebrities, and Description Permanent and rotating exhibits of Milwaukee history of this neighborhood County’s history plus a research library. http://www.milwaukee- 707 W. Lincoln Avenue history.net/ Admission $7, $5 seniors, military, students 2

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MUSEUMS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD______Continued from Page 2 Happening in the What? HAGGERTY MUSEUM OF ART When? Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. 10am-4:30pm, Thu. 10am-8pm; Sun, 12-5pm Where? East Town neighbor- Marquette campus at corner of 13th & Clybourn Sts. Description Permanent collections include Old Masters’ prints, Ralph Steiner hood! photos, Marc Chagall Bible series, Barbara Morgan photos, and Finnegan, Fishman, Tatalovich, and Rojtman collections. http://www.marquette.edu/haggerty/ Admission Free

What? GROHMANN MUSEUM When? Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 12-6pm, Sun. 1-4pm Where? 1000 N. Broadway Description More than 1,000 paintings and sculptures representing the long evolution and of human work. http://www.msoe.edu/about- msoe/grohmann-museum/Admission $5, $3 students, seniors; free <12

What? NORTHPOINT LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM When? Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm Where? Northpoint Lighthouse, 2650 N. Wahl Ave.

Description A historic, maritime experience, with artifacts related to the history of the Great Lakes. http://northpointlighthouse.org/ Admission $8, $5 seniors & kids 5-11, free kids<4 1000 North Broadway What? GALLERY AT MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DE- SIGN When? Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm Where? 273 E. Erie St. De- scription Rotating exhibitions of renowned artists, MIAD students, and MIAD faculty. http://www.miad.edu/ Admission Free

What? MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM When? 1ST Thu. each month Where? 800 W. Wells St. Description Chance to visit one of the premier natural history and science facilities, world- re- nowned for its exhibits, collections, ongoing scientific research and educational exhibits. www.mpm.edu/ Admission Free (on date designated)

What? MITCHELL PARK DOMES When? 1st Thu. every month Where? 524 S. Layton Blvd. Description A place to experience a desert oasis, a tropical jungle, and special floral gardens all in one morning. http://county.milwaukee.gov/MitchellParkCon- serva10116.htm Admission Free (on date designated)

What? LITTLE NATURE MUSEUM When? Mon.-Fri., 4-5pm, Sat., Sun. 3-4pm Where? Hawthorn Glen, 1130 N. 60th St. De- scription Native animals of Wisconsin, including tree frogs, tur- Grohmann’s Museum tles, crow, 6-foot bull snake. 475-5300 Admission Free

st Home to the world’s most complete art What? MILWAUKEE FIRE MUSEUM When? 1 Sun. of each collection dedicated to the evolution of month, 1-4pm, (except holidays) Where? 1516 W. Oklahoma human work, including more than 1,400 Ave. Description Opportunity to see exhibits and artifacts of the paintings, sculptures, and works on paper Milwaukee Fire Department back to the 1800s; stories of history representing the evolution of human of Department and fires. http://city.milwaukee.gov/MUSE- work. UMHISTORICALSOCIETY.htm#.VkOAEMArLIU Admission Free $5, $3 students and seniors, free <12

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SPECTATOR SPORTS______

What? MARQUETTE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL When? Dec. Happening at thru late Feb. (regular season) Where? Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th St. Description Marquette University women’s basketball Cathedral Square! games Admission Some tickets $5 and $10

What? MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES GAMES When? Dec. thru late Feb. (regular season) Where? Fiserv Forum Description Marquette University men’s basketball games. Admission Some tickets at $5 and $11

HOLIDAY EVENTS______

What? HANUKKAH CELEBRATION When? Dec. 16, Mon. 4- 6:30pm Where? JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Description Annual community-wide celebration with Mitzvah projects, entertainment, and food. https://www.jccmilwaukee.org/community/community-wide-hanukkah-celebration/ Admission Free, accepts donated unwrapped toy items

What? COCOA WITH THE CLAUSES When? Dec. 14, Sat. 11am-2pm Where? Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells St. De- scription Chance to take pictures of your kids with holiday characters, listen to Christmas music, and share your wish list with Santa Claus. www.milwaukeedowntown.com/about-us/special- events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/cocoa-with-the-clauses Admission Free

What? SANTA AT THE LIGHTHOUSE When? Dec. 8-15, 1-4pm Where? Northpoint Lighthouse, 2650 N. Wahl Ave. Description Chance to have picture taken with Santa at his workshop Admis- sion Included in general admission

What? SANTA HUSTLE WALK/RUN When? Dec., 8, Sun., be- gins 8:30am Where? Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Description One of the largest, growing races as thousands of Santas hit the streets with candy, cookies, and festive music along the way. http://www.santahustle.com/milwaukee/event- info/ Admission Free to watch

What? BREAKFAST WITH SANTA When? Dec. 14, Sat. 9:30am-12pm Where? Kosciuszko Community Center, 2201 S. Cocoa with the Clauses presented 7th St. Description All-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sau- by Madison Medical Affiliates sage, beverage, with Santa, and photos of Santa (first 250 receive gift bag). https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experi- ence/Events-Calendar Admission $3? The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival What? JINGLE BUS RIDES When? Dec., Tue.-Sun. 6-8:20pm is rolling out the red carpet. Straight Where? The Shops of Grand Avenue - Center Court, 275 W. from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Wisconsin Ave Description 40-minute tour of festive downtown Claus will visit Cathedral Square Milwaukee featuring holiday lights and key attractions and land- Park, as part of the annual festival. marks. https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/bid-events/mil- Chance to take pictures with holiday waukee-holiday-lights-festival/ Admission $2 characters. 520 E. Wells St. Dec. 14 FREE

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HOLIDAY EVENTS (continued)______Continued from Page 4 Happening in the

What? SALVATION ARMY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FEAST Harambee! Neighborhood! When? Christmas Day, 11am-2:30pm Where? Wisconsin Cen- ter, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Description Annual Christmas feast for every member of the community to partake, with Santa. https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/milwaukee/christmas-family-feast/ Admission Free, but donation always welcome

What? TRADITIONS TO REMEMBER: OPEN HOUSE AND POT LUCK When? Dec. 14, Sat. 3-7pm Where? Bay View His- torical Society, 2590 S. Superior St. Description Hanukkah and Christmas festivities, story-telling, refreshments, music.www.bayviewhistoricalsociety.org/ Admission Free

What? TREE LIGHTING IN THE WARD When? Dec. 6, Fri. 5:30-8:30pm Where? Chicago & Broadway Description Bands, tree lighting, bake sales, carriage rides, dancers. www.historicthirdward.org/events/christmas.php Admission Free

What? FESTIVUS ON BRADY When? Dec.14, Sat. 3pm- 1:30am. Where? Brady Street Description Opportunity to air Dr. Martin Luther King grievances and participate in feats of strength to win Festivus pole, per Festivus Seinfeld episode in 1997. http://brad- Day celebration ystreet.org/documents/28-festivus- Admission Free

What? MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS When? Dec., weekdays, 4-9pm Where? Cathedral Square, Pere Marquette Park, and Zeidler Union Square Description Six-week festival to spread holiday spirit with animated light displays in the parks and hundreds of events. http://county.milwaukee.gov/ParksCalendar Admission Free

What? HOLIDAY PAJAMA JAMBOREE When? Dec. 4, Wed., 7pm Where? Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Center, 929 N. Wa- ter St. Description One-hour classical pops concert geared toward children and their families, with pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets are welcome for the youngest audience members. http://festivalcitysymphony.org/concerts/pajama-jamborees/ Ad- mission Free, but nonperishable food donations encouraged

What? NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ILP HOLIDAY PARTY When? Dec. 19, Th 9am-12pm Where? 639 N. 25th St. Descrip- tion Celebrate the holidays with a potluck-style meal and festivities. Admission See website https://www.neighborhoodhouse- mke.org/news/community-events-activities/ Admission Free th What? RUN INTO THE NEW YEAR When? Dec. 31, Tue. Starts January 20 9am- 9am Where? City Lights Brewing Co., 2200 W Mount Vernon Ave. Description Run into the New Year and support Make-a- 5pm Wish Wisconsin. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Expe- rience/Events-Calendar Admission Free Celebration filled with poetry, music, dance, crafts, games and community ser- What? DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION vices. At the Milwaukee Public Library, When? Jan. 20, Mon. 9am-5pm Where? Milwaukee Public Li- brary, MLK branch, 310 W. Locust Description Celebration filled MLK branch, 310 W. Locust.

with poetry, music, dance, crafts, games and community services Admission Free Artwork: Joe Heller

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HOLIDAY EVENTS (continued)______Continued from Page 5 Happening in Menomonee What? MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CELEBRATION When? See website. Where? Auditorium of Dr. Martin Luther River Hills neighborhood! King Jr. Community Center, 1531 W. Vliet St. Description Cele- bration filled with music, dance, and more. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Community-Centers/MLK-Cen- terAdmission Free

GET-MOVING ACTIVITIES______

What? HANK AARON TRAIL When? Daily Where? Multiple access points; see map on website Description Opportunity to enjoy natural and urban views and walk or bike trail across Milwau- kee, from the lakefront to 94th Place. http://hankaaronsta- tetrail.org/ Admission Free.

What? OPEN SWIM—PULASKI When? Daily, 1-5pm, holiday th times vary Where? Pulaski Park, 2701 S. 16 St. Description Open swim year-round at Pulaski indoor pool with diving boards, locker rooms, vending machines. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Water-Parks--Pools/Swimming- Pools/Pulaski-Pool Admission $4, $3 kids <12.

What? OPEN SWIM—NOYES When? Daily, 1-5pm, holiday times vary Where? Noyes Park, 8235 W. Good Hope Rd. De- scription Open swim year-round at indoor pool with diving boards, locker rooms, vending machines. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Water-Parks--Pools/Swimming- Pools/Noyes Admission $4, $3 kids <12. Open indoor swim at What? YOGA IN THE PARK When? Mid-Mar. thru mid-Dec., Tue.’s, 7am Where? Lake Park, Marcia Coles Community Noyes Park Room, 3133 E Newberry Blvd., Description Edie Starrett, of the Mona V Yoga and Wellness Center, teaches this popular yoga Year round class every Tuesday morning at 7am. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Experience/Events-Calendar Admission 8235 W. Good Hope Road Free.

What? RUN INTO THE NEW YEAR When? Dec. 31, Tue. Starts Indoor pool with diving 9am Where? City Lights Brewing Co., 2200 W Mount Vernon boards, locker rooms, vend- Ave. Description Run into the New Year and support Make-a- ing machines Wish Wisconsin. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Expe- rience/Events-Calendar Admission Free

What? FREE FAMILY SWIM—GAENSLEN HS When? Jan. 22- Mar. 11, Wed.’s 6:45-8.15pm Where? Gaenslen Elementary, 1250 E. Burleigh St. Description Indoor swimming with swim caps available for purchase (children 7 and under must be ac- Interested in ethnic-specific events in companied by adult). https://milwaukeerecreation.net/rec/Pro- grams/Aquatics/Free-Open-Swim.htm Admission Free the Greater Milwaukee area? Go to Mil- waukee Ethnic News. What? SLEDDING--WILSON When? Winter, daytime Where? th Wilson Recreation, 4001 S. 20 St. Description Sledding hills for http://www.urban-anthropology.org/Ethnic- family and friends. http://county.milwaukee.gov/Sledding Admis- sion Free NewsletterArchive.html

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GET-MOVING ACTIVITIES______Continued from Page 6 Happening in the Columbus Park neighborhood! What? FREE FAMILY SWIM—MACDOWELL MONTESORRI When? Jan. 18-Mar. 7, Wed.’s 3:15-4:15pm Where? 5225 W. Vliet St. Description Indoor swimming with swim caps available for purchase (children 7 and under must be accompanied by adult). https://milwaukeerecreation.net/rec/Programs/Aquat- ics/Free-Open-Swim.htm Admission Free

What? SLEDDING--PULASKI When? Winter months, daytime, lighted evenings 4:30-8:30pm Where? Pulaski Park, 2701 S. 16th St. Description Sledding day or night on lighted hill. http://county.milwaukee.gov/Sledding Admission Free

What? SLEDDING--MCCARTY When? Winter, daytime Where? McCarty Park, 8214 W. Cleveland Ave. Description Sledding hills for family and friends. http://county.milwaukee.gov/Sledding

Admission Free

What? SLEDDING--MCGOVERN When? Winter, daytime Sledding Where? McGovern Park, 5400 N. 51st St. Description Sledding hills for family and friends. http://county.milwaukee.gov/Sledding At Indigenous Admission Free

What? OUTDOOR ICE SKATING—BAY VIEW When? Winter, Peoples’ Park! only when ice is 6 inches thick; 3-8pm Where? Humboldt Park, 3000 S Howell Ave. Description Ice skating for adults and children (heed “thin ice” signs). http://www.humboldtparkmilwau- kee.org/park-amenities/ice-skating/ Admission Free

What? OUTDOOR ICE SKATING—DOWNTOWN When? Win- ter, only when ice is 6 inches thick Where? Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St. Description Ice skating for adults and children (heed “thin ice” signs). https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Ex- plore/Slice-of-Ice Admission Free, but charge for skate rentals

What? INDOOR SKATING When Dec., weekdays 12:30-3:30pm Where? Wilson Park Arena, 4001 S. 20th St. Description Indoor skating. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Com- munity-Centers/Wilson-Ice-Arena Admission $6, $4 juniors and seniors, $3.50 youth; skate rentals extra

What? SLEDDING—INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PARK When? Winter, daytime Where? 7301 W. Courtland Ave. Description Ac- cessible sledding hills for family, groups, and friends. https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin-family/2019/10/28/winter-2019-sledding-hills-milwaukee/2454041001/ Admission Free 7301 W. Courtland Ave. What? SLEDDING—BROWN DEER PARK When? Winter, daytime Where? 7835 N. Green Bay Rd. Description Sledding hills Sledding area for family, groups, and for family and friends. https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wis- friends consin-family/2019/10/28/winter-2019-sledding-hills-milwaukee/2454041001/ Admission Free

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GET-MOVING ACTIVITIES______Continued from Page 7 Happening in the What? NIGHTTIME SLEDDING--HUMBOLDT When? Winter, Menomonee Valley! 3:30-8:30pm Where? 3000 S. Howell Ave. Description Sledding hills for family & friends. https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin-family/2019/10/28/winter-2019-sledding-hills-milwaukee/2454041001/ Admission Free

What? SLEDDING—MCGOVERN PARK When? Winter, daytime Where? 5400 N. 51st Blvd. Description Sledding hills for family and friends. https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin- family/2019/10/28/winter-2019-sledding-hills-milwaukee/2454041001/ Admission Free

What? SLEDDING—HUMBOLDT PARK When? Winter, daytime Where? 3000 S. Howell Ave. Description Sledding hills for family and friends. https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin- family/2019/10/28/winter-2019-sledding-hills-milwaukee/2454041001/ Admission Free

What? WATERSTONE BANK ICE RINK When? Opens mid Jan., sunrise-9pm Where? Center St. Park 6420 W. Clarke St. Description Ice skating with warming house and free skate lend- ing available at limited hours. See https://www.soci- ety19.com/milwaukees-best-places-to-go-for-ice-skating/ Ad- mission Free

What? RUN/WALK TRACK AT THE PETTIT When? Winter, hours vary, see website Where? Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St Description Walk or run on 430-meter track with lock- ers and showers for $1 extra at limited times. http://thepettit.com/sports/run-walk-track/ Admission $4 day pass

What? PUBLIC ICE SKATING AT THE PETTIT When? Winter, hours vary, see website Where? Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St. Description Indoor ice skating and skate rentals. http://thepettit.com/public-skate/ Admission $7.50, $6.50 kids 13-15, $5.50 kids 4-12 and seniors, free <4 Cross Country Skiing What? CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING FOR BEGINNERS When? for beginners Jan. 18, Sat., 9:30am Where? Menomonee Valley, 3700 W.

Pierce Description Cross-country skiing instruction followed by hot cocoa. Register at https://urbanecologycenter.org/ser- Skiing instruction followed by viceu.html?id=20544&view=event Admission See website hot cocoa Jan. 18, Sat. 9:30am What? MERRILL PARK PLAYFIELD/COMMUNITY CENTER When? Daily 10am-7pm Where? 461 N. 35th St. Description Arts 3700 W. Pierce and crafts, computer lab, board games, video games, movie night, and foosball. http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Mer- rill_Park/pages/223713 Admission Free Urban Ecology Center

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ARTS, THEATRE, AND CRAFTS______

What? GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY When? Jan. 17-18, Fri. 5- Happening in the 9pm, 10am-4pm Where? Multiple sites. Check web page. De- Walker’s scription Milwaukee's two-day premier art event for both the experienced art connoisseur and beginning admirers that features Point neighborhood 50 venues to explore throughout the downtown Milwaukee area four times a year. http://www.historicthirdward.org/events/gal- lerynight.php Admission Free.

What? WALKER’S POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS When? Tue.-Sat. 12-5pm Where? 839 S 5th St. Description Ongoing exhibitions in a community setting. http://wpca-milwaukee.org/ Ad- mission Free to look.

What? ART BAR When? Daily 3pm-12am Where? 722 E. Bur- leigh St. Description Permanent and temporary art exhibits. https://www.facebook.com/artbarmke/ Admission Adults, free.

What? GALLERY AT MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DE- SIGN When? Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm Where? 273 E. Erie St De- scription Rotating exhibitions of renowned artists, MIAD students, and MIAD faculty. http://www.miad.edu/ Admission Free

ECO/NATURE ACTIVITIES______

What? EARLY MORNING BIRDWALK—MENOMONEE VAL- LEY When? Most Tue.’s. 8-10am Where? Menomonee Valley, 3700 W. Pierce St. Description A walk for bird watchers of all ability levels to explore Three Bridges Park for birds. http://urbanecologycenter.org/programs-events-main.html Admission Free

What? EARLY MORNING BIRDWALK—WASHINGTON When? Most Wed.’s. 8-10am Where? Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St. Description A walk for bird watchers of all ability levels to walk through different habitats for birds. http://urbanecologycenter.org/programs-events-main.html Admission Free

What? EARLY MORNING BIRDWALK—RIVERSIDE When? Most Thu.’s. 8-10am Where? Riverside Park, 181500 E. Park Pl. Description A walk for bird watchers of all ability levels to explore different habitats for birds and other animals. http://urbanecologycenter.org/programs-events-main.html Admission Free Since 1987 What? ADULT OWL PROWL When? Dec. 13, Jan. 4 & Jan. 10, 7-9pm Where? Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave. De- Walker’s Point Center for scription An interactive program that highlights the habits and adaptations of everyone’s nocturnal neighbors. Register at the Arts http://www.friendsofwehr.org/winter-events/owl-prowl/ Admis- th sion $10 for Milwaukee Co. residents 839 South 5 Street

FOR THE KIDS______Ongoing exhibitions and pro-

What? CANDLELIGHT WALK FOR KIDS When Dec. 14, Sat. grams in a neighborhood setting various times, see website Where? Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Pl. Description Winter night with stories for kids on an easy stroll Open Tuesday through Saturday, through the woods and then warm up inside with games and noon to 5pm treats. Must register at https://urbanecologycenter.org/ser-

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FOR THE KIDS______What? HOLIDAY PAJAMA JAMBOREE Continued from Page 9 When? Dec. 4, Wed., 7pm Where? Bradley Pavilion of the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St. Description One-hour classical pops con- What? CLASSICAL POPS CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN When cert geared toward children and their fami- Select Wed.’s, 7pm. See website. Where? Bradley Pavilion of lies, with pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St Description Each concert are welcome for the youngest audience has narration and music selections that are lively, tell a story, members in attendance. http://festivalcity- and/or demonstrate the colors of the orchestra. http://festivalcit- symphony.org/concerts/pajama-jamborees/ ysymphony.org/concerts/pajama-jamborees/ Admission Free Admission Free, but nonperishable food donations encouraged What? MERRILL PARK PLAYFIELD/COMMUNITY CENTER th When? Weekdays 10am-7pm Where? 461 N. 35 St. Descrip- What? AMERICAN SCIENCE AND SUR- tion Arts and crafts, computer lab, board games, video games, PLUS When? Daily 10am-9pm Where? 6901 movie night, and foosball. http://www.neighborhood- W. Oklahoma Ave. Description Place for ad- link.com/Merrill_Park/pages/223713 Admission Free venturous and curious families to explore and learn about science. https://www.sci- FOOD AND FARMERS’ MARKETS______plus.com/ Admission Free

What? MILWAUKEE COUNTY WINTER FARMERS MARKET When? Nov. 2-Mar. 28, Sat.’s 9am-12:30pm (not open Nov. 30) Where? Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Description Fresh produce, meat, eggs, dairy from Wisconsin small farms. Interested in ethnic-specific events in http://www.mcwfm.org Admission Free. the Greater Milwaukee area? Go to Mil- waukee Ethnic News. EDUCATIONAL______

What? STARGAZING When? Dec. 6, Fri 9:30-10:30pm Where? http://www.urban-anthropology.org/Ethnic- Manfred Olson Planetarium, UW-M Physics building, 1900 E. NewsletterArchive.html Kenwood Blvd/ Description Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astro- nomical objects! https://uwm.edu/planetarium/event/celestial- celebrations-2/2019-12-06/ Admission Free

What? CELESTIAL CELEBRATIONS When? Dec. 6, Friday, Cities, like anything else, succeed by making the 8:30 Where? Manfred Olson Planetarium, UW-M Physics build- most of their assets. ing, 1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. Description Learn how and why as- tronomical phenomena influence the winter holidays like Christ- Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of mas, Hanukkah, and other celebrations of the winter solstice. their own destruction and little else. But lively, di- https://uwm.edu/planetarium/event/celestial-celebrations- verse, and intense cities contain the seeds of their 2/2019-12-06/ Admission $6, $5 UWM students own regeneration, with energy enough to carry for problems and needs outside themselves.

NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVALS______From: Jane Jacobs--The Death and Life of Great American Cities. What? WINTERFEST When? Jan. 25, Sat. 10am-2pm Where? Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St. Description Sledding, skating, arts/crafts, pie, more. https://urbanecologycenter.org/ser- viceu.html?id=20525&view=event Admission Free Wherever cities are thinly settled rather than densely concentrated, or wherever diverse uses FAMILY/CHILDRENS’ ACTIVITIES______occur infrequently, any specific attraction does cause traffic congestion. Such places as clinics, shopping centers or movies bring with them a con- What? FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO When? Dec. 1, Jan. 4, centration of traffic—and what is more, bring traffic Sat.’s 9:30am-4:30pm Where? Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 heavily along the routes to and from them. . . In W. Bluemound Rd. Description If you want to stay warm, the zoo dense diversified areas, people still walk, an activ- has many indoor animal exhibits for your enjoyment; if you’re ity that is impractical in the suburbs. more of the outdoorsy type, you’ll also find many outdoor animal exhibits. http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/events/ Admission Free From: Jane Jacobs--The Death and Life of Great on days specified. American Cities.

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German-speaking refugees Midtown: Milwaukee’s historic The neighborhood once again became a sanctuary for displaced populations sanctuary at the close of World War Two. St. Michael’s Parish that had been organized by the original German settlers in Midtown became a sanctuary site for displaced German- speaking people from Eastern Europe. The Donauschwaben (local Danube Swabian)

populations were targeted during World War Historically, Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood has been a ha- Two due to hatred of the German leadership. ven for populations on the move—sometimes fleeing threatening Approximately 250,000 were imprisoned in circumstances and sometimes losing their homes. concentration camps by Yugoslavia’s Tito. Midtown has a history that deserves notice. Many of the remaining Danube Swabians

were deported to Russian work camps. Each edition of Milwaukee Neighborhood Forum will fea- ture a story on one Milwaukee neighborhood

Midtown developed in the last decades of the 19th century. By the 1880s mostly Ger- man and working- class families were migrating in from other Milwaukee neighborhoods and building modest frame houses and shops, first along Lisbon Avenue and then on other Midtown blocks. The lots they purchased were nar- row and the construc- tion of alley houses added to the population density of the area. Residents lived within walking distance of jobs at tanneries, the Schlitz Brewery, factories, and mills. By 1892 they had built St. Michael’s Catholic Church on North 24th Street—a con- gregation that began with 125 families. Churches of other faiths would follow. St. Michael’s Parish But soon, other populations would arrive. From the turn of the 20th century on, the words on the Statue of Liberty could have At the end of the war, several hundred applied to the Midtown neighborhood. “Give me your . . .” thousand came to America. Milwaukee and St. Michael’s became a sanctuary site where Unwed mothers the displaced Germans could restart their lives. The pattern more or less began in 1908 when Archbishop Se- bastian G. Messmer requested the Reverend Mother St. Ce- Displaced African Americans celia, the superior general of the order of Misericorde of Mon- treal, to establish a hospital at the location that he was vacating In the 1950s and 1960s urban renewal and at 22nd and Juneau in favor of the Pabst Mansion downtown. freeway building uprooted thousands of Afri- Soon Sisters St. Celestin and St. Fabian arrived to review the can Americans from their Bronzeville neigh- site. Shortly after taking ownership, a decision was made to turn borhood. Over 8,000 homes and scores of the old mansion into Misericordia Hospital for unwed mothers. family-run businesses were lost. Nearby Helping unwed mothers remained the main function of neighborhoods like Midtown experienced an the facility until 1923 when the site was enlarged and became an

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Page influx of African Americans who’d lost their village. In Midtown Midtown Neighborhood Association recalled they were able to form an active neighborhood association and the loss of community in other Milwaukee begin a new north side community. neighborhoods, and placed limitations on the amount of clearance they would tolerate. Homeless and refugees/asylees They sought a balance between block clearance/redevelopment and preservation. The In 1968, Michael and Annette Cullen and the Milwaukee branch project provided nearly $1,000,000 in grants of the Catholic Worker movement opened the Casa Maria house and low-interest loans for property improve- in the Midtown neighborhood. The site, which eventually ex- ments, resulting in the rehabilitation of ap- panded to four houses on the block, became a shelter for home- proximately 650 buildings. less families and refugees. The Casa Maria organization, com- However, nearly half the buildings in Mid- prised of all volunteers without government support, was also a town were demolished with redevelopment wellspring of social action for the area, spawning the city’s first on the cleared space. The neighborhood Montessori School (Highland Community School), the St. Ben’s ended up with widened streets, improved in- Meal Program for families in poverty, and the now-defunct West frastructure, and new housing units. But sig- Side Housing Cooperative. nificant history was also lost. This included People seeking asylum or housing have been served in many an apartment complex on 27th and Highland ways. They can access short- and long-term shelter from the that had been designed by famed architect Casa Maria organization, and assistance of food, clothing, and Frank Lloyd Wright. furniture for those seeking independent housing. Today a sanctuary for residents Southeast Asian refugees In 1977, Misericordia Hospital closed. The St. Michael’s Parish, which had become a sanctuary to the Dan- buildings were demolished in 1982 and the ube Swabians at the close of World War Two, has more recently square block area, bordered by 22nd and 23rd become a sanctuary for Southeast Asians. Hundreds of thou- Streets and Juneau and McKinley Avenues, sands of Hmong, who faced genocide at the close of the Vietnam began to take on an identity of itself--known War, came to the United States late in the 20th century. Milwau- as Lynden Hill. Resident members of the kee became a primary and secondary migration area, and St. (now-defunct) Midtown Neighborhood Asso- Michael’s welcomed them to the Midtown area, offering them so- ciation wanted to keep the area as an open cial services and masses in Hmong. green space. The sloping hill and expansive More recently, the parish has opened its doors to recent im- space had become home to over 50 trees migrants from Myanmar (formerly Burma), who have arrived in and was a natural amphitheater. In 1999, Milwaukee, escaping conflict and discrimination in their native Lynden Hill was designated as the site for country. The parish also offers services and mass in Spanish to Milwaukee’s Urban Tree House, an environ- accommodate Midtown’s Latino population. mental education project of the USDA Forest Service. Two years later, the organization secured a lease from the city to maintain the open green space. Lynden Hill is one of five Urban Tree House sites in the United States. The national Urban Tree House program was founded for the purpose of educating city youth on the natural environment, and in- crease their interest in natural resources and potential careers.

Midtown faced urban renewal

In 1969, the Midtown Conservation Project began as an urban 12 renewal program. However, many residents of the (now-defunct)

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TRILOGY OF MILWAUKEE MYSTERY NOVELS Continued from Page 1 The trilogy Russo. But as the young anthropologists translate and transcribe the journal, they learn that Giuseppe had been banished from his former community in the Third Ward. Are they about to stumble on information that could kill the project—or something perhaps even worse?

The Fabled Theft at Kozy Park

The anthropologists at City Anthropology were asked to use their research skills to look into a man’s confession that might solve the longest unsolved mystery on Milwaukee’s old South Side— the theft of the squirrel lady statue at Kozy Park. According to reports, the man Raf (now deceased) also implicated members of a local Polish club with an agenda of removing non-Polish in- fluences from the neighborhood. Assigned to the project, Enid and Meyer are baffled by the information they are getting from those who witnessed the confession, little of which supports Raf’s story. Further inquiry points to events surrounding Raf’s stepson. Who really was he and why did he inexplicably appear on the scene all those years ago? Their quest for answers leads them to the club in question, but with unexpected results. The ultimate mystery they must solve is the true reason why Raf made this confession and steered them to a list of alleged con- spirators.

The Shop on King Drive

A mystery arises out of the ruins of urban renewal. Two young anthropologists, conducting research to develop a museum that would illuminate one dark period in Milwaukee’s central city history, confront painful but sometimes puzzling accounts. During the 1950s and 1960s, over 8,000 homes and an entire business district of the African American Bronzeville community were razed. The research demonstrated the racist assumptions and ill-advised urban planning of city leaders of the times. While interviewing community survivors, the anthropologists note that the name of a particular attorney kept entering the conversation. According to most, the lawyer claimed to be helping the black community fight the removal, but his efforts had the opposite effect. Suspicions remained for over 50 years over who was behind the deception and why. The young anthropologists had to answer these questions before they could open the museum.

Royalties from the Sienna Jacks’ novels go to Urban Anthropol- ogy’s work in creating neighborhood museums and exhibits--up to $12 for each book. For example, all the new exhibits at the Rozga Family’s Old South Side Settlement Museum were paid for through sale of these books. The novels are priced at $20 each, or $50 for the entire trilogy. If purchased at the publisher, shipping is free. http://mecahmilwaukee.com/Fiction.xhtml

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Books on Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Strolling through Milwaukee's Ethnic History By Jill Florence Lackey and Rick Petrie The dramatic gift of This latest work provides an “up close and personal” look at local ethnic life by directing readers to the one author neighborhoods and venues where the groups left their marks. It brings readers directly into their experiences, Mystery writer and Milwaukee na- whether it involves strolling through the neighbor- tive, Sienna Jacks, is creating a se- hoods they built or participating in contemporary ethnic activities. “Strolling . . . is an intriguing guide to the ries of novels that take place in Mil- ethnic history in our midst and a colorful reminder that waukee neighborhoods called “The Milwaukee has always been a city of newcomers.” - Milwaukee Series.” She is donating John Gurda. http://mecahmilwaukee.com all of her royalties to Urban Anthro- pology’s neighborhood exhibits’ pro- Milwaukee, City of Neighborhoods gram. By John Gurda Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods is the most com- The proceeds from The House Off of prehensive account of grassroots Milwaukee ever Brady (see previous page) are cur- published. Richly illustrated, engagingly written, and rently being used to create all new organized for maximum ease of use, the book is a exhibits at the Rozga Family’s Old fine-grained introduction to the Milwaukee community, and its communities, that will endure as a standard South Side Settlement Museum. work for years to come. https://historicmilwaukee.org/milwaukee-city-of- Mystery novels that are currently neighborhoods/. available or shall eventually be included in this series will take place Milwaukee's Brady Street Neighborhood in these Milwaukee neighborhoods: By Frank D. Alioto • Brady Street Milwaukee’s Brady Street neighborhood began in the • Bronzeville/Brewer’s Hill mid-19th century as a crossroads between middle- • Lincoln Village class Yankees from the east and early German set- • Walker’s Point tlers. Polish and Italian immigrants soon followed, working the mills, tanneries, and brewers that lined the • Riverwest riverbank. The hippies arrived in the 1960s. By the • Granville 1980s the area fell into blight, neglect and decay. Now, a true model for new urbanism, the Brady Street neighborhood is the midst of a renaissance. Currently, all of Sienna Jacks’ https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Prod- novels have perfect five-star ucts/9780738551746 ratings from readers at Ama-

Milwaukee's Bronzeville: 1900-1950 zon.com By Paul H. Geenen, Introduction by Rueben Harpole

With the migration of African American sharecroppers To enjoy wonderful reading and to to northern cities in the first half of the 20th century, the contribute to neighborhood muse- African American population of Milwaukee grew from ums and exhibits, purchase the fewer than 1,000 in 1900 to nearly 22,000 by 1950. Jacks’ books from the publisher at Most settled along Walnut Street, an area that came to be known as Milwaukee’s Bronzeville, a thriving http://mecahmilwaukee.com/Fiction.html residential, business, and entertainment community.

Bronzeville is remembered by African American elders as a good place to grow up. .https://www.arcadi-

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Books on Milwaukee Neighborhoods (Cont.)

Milwaukee's Old South Side By Jill Florence Lackey and Rick Petrie Just released:

In the late 1800s, the Old South Side was developed A new Sienna Jacks novel in the Mil- by immigrant Poles, who became the dominant popu- waukee Series, entitled The Fabled lation for over 100 years. While other Milwaukee ethnic neighborhoods gradually dissipated in the mid-20th Caper at Kozy Park, a mystery that century because of assimilation pressures, freeway takes place in Milwaukee’s Lincoln building, or urban renewal programs, the Old South Village neighborhood. Side remained solidly Polish. A survey nearly a half century later revealed that people of 110 national backgrounds now lived in the Old South Side, with the Currently, all of Sienna Jacks’ three largest groups being Mexicans, Poles, and American Indians. https://www.arcadiapublish- novels have perfect five-star ing.com/Products/9780738590691 ratings from readers at Ama- Fiction______zon.com

The House Off of Brady A Milwaukee Series novel To enjoy wonderful reading and to By Sienna Jacks contribute to neighborhood muse-

Two young anthropologists, trying to convince a local ums, purchase the Jacks’ books from nonprofit to sponsor a neighborhood house museum, the publisher at: must show that the historical occupants of the house were representative of Milwaukee’s Brady Street, and http://mecahmilwaukee.com/Fiction.html that they project positive images for the neighborhood. Their efforts are boosted by a personal journal left behind by one of the home’s occupants--Giuseppe Russo. But as the young anthropologists translate and transcribe the journal, they learn that Giuseppe had been banished from his former community in the Third Ward. Are they about to stumble on information that could kill the project—or something perhaps even worse? http://mecahmilwaukee.com

The Shop on King Drive A Milwaukee Series novel By Sienna Jacks

A mystery arises out of the ruins of urban renewal. Two young anthropologists, conducting research that would illuminate one dark period in Milwaukee’s central city history, confront painful but sometimes puzzling accounts. During the 1950s and 1960s, over 8,000 homes and an entire business district of the Af- rican American Bronzeville community were razed. While interviewing survivors, the anthropologists note that the name of a particular attorney kept entering the conversation. The lawyer claimed to be helping the black community fight the removal, but his efforts had

the opposite effect. Suspicions remained for over 50 years over who was behind the deception and why. http://mecahmilwaukee.com 15

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Milwaukee Neighborhood Forum

Milwaukee Neighborhood Forum is published bimonthly by Urban An- thropology Inc. and is managed by volunteer anthropologists. The purpose of the newsletter is to offer neighborhood groups and individuals opportunities to share news and information about their Website on 191 neighborhoods. The newsletter does not receive funds from any ex- ternal source. The editor is Dr. Jill Florence Lackey. Milwaukee neigh-

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The newsletter is emailed to anyone wishing to receive it. If you Links on each neighborhood wish your email or that of a friend to be added to the subscriber list, include: send the email addresses to [email protected] and indicate the name of this publication (as UrbAn publishes more than • 6 to 35 pages of information one newsletter). • Brief neighborhood description • Population-focused history (includ- Submitting events ing ethnic roots) • Snapshots of commercial districts of Milwaukee Neighborhood Forum is interested in events from individuals, the past businesses, and organizations that have a neighborhood appeal. These • Quotes from residents can include block parties, church picnics, local music festivals, sports on the block, get-moving activities that take place outdoors, and art and the- • Quotes from oral histories (where atre events involving neighborhoods. All event submissions should in- available) clude a one-sentence description, date and time, location, and website or • Low cost nearby outings for families phone number for additional information. Photos may also be submitted. • Demographics of current neighborhood Submitting stories/press releases on neighborhoods • Photos of neighborhood

In the spirit of Jane Jacobs, stories should always focus on assets of neigh- The website currently includes ALL 191 of borhoods. They must be between 100 and 400 words. Some editing will the neighborhoods, courtesy of Urban An- be done to match our style guidelines and spatial constraints. We will thropology Inc. write the stories for you if you simply send us a list of the information http://neighborhoodsinmilwaukee.org/ that you want included. A photo is always required for a story to be published. Please do not refer us to websites to collect information or photos. If we write your story from the general information you send, we do not send proofs for approval.

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Submit events or stories by the 25th of the month preceding publication. Publication dates are on the 1st day of June, August, October, December, February, and April. Please send your stories to Dr. Jill at JFLanthropolo- [email protected].

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