A Newsletter Celebrating the Colorful Brady Street Neighborhood May 2015 Vol 21 Issue 4

With many of the businesses setting out tables and chairs to enjoy the warmer temperatures, remember to keep a five foot path open on sidewalks. (I have a 5’ metal ruler and I will use it! [said somewhat in jest]) Seriously, we have a number of Dear Brady Street Area Association Members, elderly and disabled residents as well as many visitors. The sidewalk pathways needs to be respected so all can It’s May, It’s May, the lovely Month of May! I hope all of you enjoy the street. Moms had a great Mother’s Day. Congratulations to all our soon to be college graduates. In other news we had a great Spring Forum, everyone who attended was engaged and interested. Thanks to Bryce Clark B’St. Smart, B’St. Safe. With all of us getting out and about and his committee for putting this together. A recap of this event more this time of year, just a REMINDER to all you drivers can be found in this newsletter. One thing that did come up that it’s The Law, YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALKS. was the question of which is the oldest business establishment To you pedestrians, make sure you are being yielded to. on Brady Street. I’m going to explore that later but, it got me Eye contact and awareness on both sides is important for your thinking about how many businesses have been on The Street safety. Don’t step out from between parked cars. Do use for a long time. That speaks well of the long term relationships the crosswalks. that exist in our Brady St area.

It being Spring there are also new things coming our way. Two new restaurants will add to the variety of foods available to us. Both LA MASA and EASY TYGERR are projecting July openings. Spring also means cleaning and the Association along with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful is sponsoring a shoe recycling program. Details are in this newsletter. We’re all very busy this time of year but take time to help a friend, neighbor or your association where you can.

Happy Spring, Teresa Morton

Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk signs at Brady St. and Marshall St. President BSAA

ADVERTISE WITH US! Send us an email at [email protected] for more info. member notes Brady Street News is published by the Brady Street Area Association and is distributed to all Association members and interested parties. To receive this newsletter in the mail, you must join the Association. The Monthly BSAA Meeting Report - May Brady Street Area Association was The BSAA held its monthly meeting of the Board of Directors and members on Tuesday, May 5 at established in 1988 and is dedicated the Brady Street BID office. to revitalizing and sustaining the Brady Street Area. Alderman Nik Kovac attended the meeting, participating in a discussion with BSAA members on the Contributions and letters are process for evaluating and recommending liquor license applications in the Brady Street area. Kovac welcome. Send all contributions to: Brady Street News, 1218 E. Brady indicated that the feedback from the BSAA on applicants is a key part of his decision making process Street, Milw., WI 53202 or email to to support an applicant’s request for a liquor license. He also acknowledged that the BSAA’s own [email protected]. liquor license application form and process is seen as the model across the city and provides valuable information that the city’s current license application does not require.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Teresa Morton Officer Tim Kline, Community Liaison Officer of the Milwaukee Police Department’s 1st District, President also attended the meeting to introduce himself to members and provide a report on activity taking Grant Gehweiler place in the neighborhood including a recent MPD operation to thwart a string of robberies taking Vice-President place in the area. Dan Marusic Treasurer The meeting also included a presentation by the owners Thai-namite requesting support for their new Chris Johnson proposed establishment at the former Mai Thai space. The restaurant would be called Easy Tygerr Secretary and would serve a mix of American and International small plate dishes along with craft drinks, beers Shelby Ingersoll and wine. The Board discussed the proposal and shared its recommendation with Alderman Kovac. Teri Regano Stephanie Salvia Joel Ortiz All BSAA members are welcome to attend monthly meetings which are typically held on the 1st Tina Klose Tuesday every month at 6:30pm at the Brady Street BID office, unless otherwise noted. Donny Menefee - Christopher Johnson, Secretary BSAA Michael Glorioso Bryce Clark Lynn Forthaus Jon Richards Leslie Montemurro John Germanotta Seeking Input on Temporary Space Bill Zalenski Luke Eshleman Provide your ideas and input about trying to beautify and activate the lot at Marshall and Brady. We’re looking for volunteers to join in and help to create this. Those who are interested can Tina Klose contact Teresa at [email protected] or (414) 272-0277. Let’s meet this May. Newsletter and photography

The Brady Street Area Association board meetings are held on the first Victory Garden Initiative Update Tuesday of each month @ 6:30 pm at 1224 (LR) E. Brady St.

All are welcome. Last month, we mentioned that a space had been secured to create raised bed gardens. We are building a COMMUNITY GARDEN that will have 12 beds initially. The actual cost has For more information or to join the association call 272-3978. not been determined just yet. The pricing listed in the last newsletter was for private owners and we are pursuing grant monies for this project which will bring the cost down for the participating gardeners. The Brady St. Community Garden Committee is being formed now.

Four people have already signed up for beds and they have elected Jonathan Bohrer as Chairman. VISIT www.bradystreet.org If you are interested in getting involved contact Jon at [email protected]. Since this is in the formative stages, YOU, the gardeners, will have a major roll in putting this together!

2 THEOfficial news

BSAA Take’s it “Back to the Future” at Spring Forum

The BSAA held its annual Spring Forum on Tuesday, April 21 at The Hamilton Cocktail Lounge and Banquet Hall on E. Hamilton St. The theme of the forum was “Back to the Future” featuring speakers including Brian Starr of City Commercial Real Estate talking about the perception of Brady Street in the real estate market and Anna Doran of Community Design Solutions of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee discussing her organization’s Bryce Clark, BSAA redevelopment and branding services for neighborhoods.

Mr. Starr provided insight into the challenges facing the commercial real estate market to attract retail tenants. Competition from large retail centers such as Bayshore Center and the increasing use of the internet for shopping has resulted in fewer independent and chain retailers opening locations in neighborhoods. Instead, most spaces are being occupied by service and hospitality (restaurant, bar and tavern) businesses.

In his opinion, Brady Street has done a very good job of promoting itself as a destination through the Brady Street Festival Brian Starr, City Commercial Real Estate and other popular activities taking place throughout the year, along with the popularity of the restaurants and bars on the street.

Anna Doran gave a presentation on the services that are available from UWM’s Community Design Solutions (CDS). The program works with neighborhood civic groups to help create conceptual designs to improve the look and feel of a neighborhood. Anna provided the example of working with Historic Mitchell Street to develop a plan to improve building and street signage, as well as create a visual gateway for the street to give visitors a clear indication of being in the community.

The CDS works with local architects to develop the concepts for Anna Doran, UWM CDS a participating neighborhood. To participate in the program, there is an application period and fee. The concepts are provi ded to the community to act on them as they wish.

After the presentations, a general meeting of members was opened for discussion in which Tyrone Nichols, principal of Cass Street School spoke about the changes taking place at the school. Ellie Jackson of the Victory Garden Initiative spoke as well about the plans to establish a garden space on Pearson St. near Cass St.

The BSAA is planning to host a Fall Forum in October. More details will be made available later in the year. Tyrone Nichols, Cass Street School - Christopher Johnson, Secretary BSAA 3 Brady Street Neighborhood EVENT CALENDAR

and physical loci of the aesthetic home was the Hearth, 40’s. Films are shown on 16mm, reel-to-reel film. Most and it is at the center of this display of architectural of these cinematic treasures are not available on DVD salvage, an exhibition organized in partnership with the so don’t miss this opportunity to see these films in their Milwaukee Public Housing Authority, which owns the original glory on the big screen. Prior to each screening, collection. Dale fascinates the audience with his knowledge of film history, giving the inside scoop on each film, including The Museum is located at 2220 N. Terrace Ave. bizarre details about the stars and clues to help the Public hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 1-5 p.m. audience spot little oddities that ended up in the film General Admission: $7/adult, $5/student, senior (62+) instead of on the cutting room floor. and veterans, Free for museum members, children 12 & under, and active military. June 3 - Ziegfeld Girl - 1941 - Judy Garland, Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner, James Stewart, Tony Martin The Villa’s Renaissance Garden The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum’s Renaissance June 17 - The Dolly Sisters - 1945 - Betty Grable, June Garden officially opens to the public Sunday, June 7, Haver, John Payne, S. Z. “Cuddles” Sakall with free admission and extended hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tours of the Renaissance Garden will be offered in the afternoon. CURRENT EXHIBITION In conjunction with the opening, the Villa Terrace opens its 2015 weekly summer music series, Café Sopra Mare More on Less: The History of in the morning. Specialty coffees and pastry items From Lydia Thompson to Amber Ray provided by Bella’s Cafe are available for purchase. The through July 5, 2015 2015 summer season will feature live music from many different styles and genres. The musical performances More on Less: The History of Burlesque From Lydia commence at 10:30 a.m. Thompson to Amber Ray presents the history of burlesque in America—surveying its cultural Café Sopra Mare Summer Music Schedule influence and artistic development from the milestone June 7 Smooth Visions Jazz Quartet performances that popularized its early stars, to the Private Spaces, Public Authority June 14 Peter Baime – Flamenco Guitar legislative and political backlash that undermined them, In Association With the City of June 21 Alyssa Yank & Marie Warren – String Duo and ultimately, to the advent of Neo-Burlesque and the Milwaukee Public Housing Authority June 28 4th Street Elevator – Gypsy Swing rise of a new set of burlesque icons. through June 7, 2015 July 5 Toco Rico – Mandolin, Guitar July 12 Bob Maynard Jazz Quartet Stars like , , Lili St. Cyr, Rose The exhibition features architectural salvage from July 19 William Hindin – Keyboard Artist La Rose, , Jennie Lee, Dixie Evans, the former Elizabeth Plankinton mansion now in the July 26 Lovas/Newlin/Schaub Trio – Reeds, Guitar Ann Corio, and contemporary performers Dita von collection of the City of Milwaukee Public Housing August 2 Rick Aaron & Gary Meisner – Flute, Keyboard Teese and Amber Ray are all on display, represented Authority and will include woodwork, ceramics and August 9 Macyn Taylor – Finger-style Guitar in photographs, costumes, advertisements, playbills, glass that broadly outlines Aesthetic era principles August 16 Padilla & Miller – Saxophone, Guitar posters, vintage footage, sheet music, art, and and designs. The objects come from local firms like August 23 Kurt von Eckroth – Zither autobiographies. Authentic costumes, both historic and Matthews Bros. as well as internationally known August 30 Duo Caribbean – Steel Drum, Marimba contemporary, are major highlights of the exhibition. companies like J & J.G. Low Art Tile of Massachusetts, September 6 Joseph di Frances – Vihuela Ann Corio’s 1970s jade chiffon gown, worn in HBO’s Belcher Mosaic Glass of New Jersey, and Hollins & September 13 Joseph Magnino – Accordion 1988This Was Burlesque, pairs with more recent designs Minton of Stoke-on-Trent, England. September 20 Bowing Rogue – Ilena Setapen & by international performer Amber Ray. Costumes and Margot Schwartz other materials will also represent the history of men in Built in the 1880s, the home designed for Elizabeth September 27 Worldwind Jazz Trio burlesque, covering the trope of the straight man to the Plankinton on Milwaukee’s Grand Avenue followed the “top banana” comics like Bert Lahr. leading trends of that decade, appointed with ornament For more information on Villa Terrace events call from America’s leading suppliers of interior decoration. – 271-3656 or www.villaterracemuseum.org Works by major artists are also included, demonstrating This was a decade when Aesthetic principles, the appeal of burlesque, its dancers, and its audiences encapsulated in the mantra “art for art’s sake,” reached as subjects for modern painters and photographers. their height in this country, having sailed across the Reginald Marsh, Garry Winogrand and Ed Paschke are Atlantic with Oscar Wilde, spread nationwide with his included, along with rarely-seen work by Milwaukee lecture tour that stressed the value of artful decoration. artist Charles Thwaites.

The focus of this decorative impulse was the home. Movie Time For more information on Charles Allis events call Artists and designers, local and national, turned their – 278-8295 or www.cavtmuseums.org. attention to the seemingly prosaic: glass windows, Milwaukee film historian Dale Kuntz presents selections ceramic tile, wallpapers, and even firebacks. The moral from his rare collection of classic films from the 30s and

4 Mmmm... Lunch Breaks on Brady Clean & Green There are plenty of places to lunch on Brady Street and now that we have a Bublr Bike Station, Spring Cleanup Efforts (northeast corner of Brady Street and Humboldt Ave.) it's easier than ever to navigate to and from work. Check out these hot spots for lunch during the week: Getting Underway

Brewed Cafe Cempazuchi Jack's American Pub City of Milwaukee residents can get rid Apollo Cafe Casablanca Glorioso's Italian Market of unwanted furniture, household items, brush, up to five tires and extra recyclables Emperor of China Garage Jimmy Johns during their designated Clean & Green Dogg Haus Thai-namite Zaffiro's Pizza week. Project Clean & Green. The majority of the 3rd Aldermanic District, including Wings Over Milwaukee (Fridays) the Brady Street area, will be serviced from May 26 through June 1.

Clean & Green is an opportunity for Books at Brewed Café residents to get rid of excess household Saturday, May 30, 1-3pm debris at no additional cost. Outside of Book signing by Apostle Karen E. Long, the author of the book “What Shall I Do?” Clean & Green, crews will only collect up to one cubic yard of excess debris (roughly the size of an easy chair) on collection day. Karen Beaumont, organist Sunday, August 16, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Larger piles can be called in for removal St. Hedwig’s, 1702 North Humboldt for a fee based on size. Solo Playing Season Austrian Organ Music, Free karenbeaumontorganist.mysite.com Friday, September 4, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 1209 North Broadway St. Hedwig’s, 1702 North Humboldt Austrian Organ Music, Free Will Offering 19th Century Music, Free Sunday, October 4, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015, 2:00 p.m. St. Hedwig’s, 1702 North Humboldt St. Hedwig’s, 1702 North Humboldt Music by Bruna and Scheidt 19th Century Music, Free Saturday, December 5, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2015, 2:00 p.m. First Unitarian Society, 1342 North Astor All Saints’ Cathedral, 818 East Juneau Music by Bach, Part, Biber, Corelli, and Strauss Mendelssohn and Buxtehude, Free with strings and trumpets, Free Will Offering to benefit The Gathering and Tamarack Sunday, August 16, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Brady Street - 4th Annual Spring Art Walk Waldorf School St. Hedwig’s, 1702 North Humboldt Saturday, June 6 Austrian Organ Music, Free Brady Street Festival Saturday, July 25

BSAA Corn Roast Tuesday, August 18 at Engine 6 FD (Franklin & Brady)

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5 meet the merchants

Visit some great shopping in our neighborhood! GLORIOSO’S GOLD IMPORTS ROCHAMBO COFFEE 1018 E. Brady St. & TEA HOUSE ANNIE’S 2ND HAND CHIC ECO PET 1229 E. Brady St. 1317 E. Brady St. 1668 N. Warren Ave. GLORIOSO’S EXCLUSIVE COMPANY Vintage clothing ITALIAN MARKET SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 1699 N. Farwell Ave. 1011 E. Brady St. 807 E. Brady St. ART SMART’S DART MART & Italian foods and gifts FAMOUS SMOKESHOP JUGGLING EMPORIUM SOLE SALVATION 1695 N. Humboldt Ave. 1213 E. Brady St. GREEN FIELDS 1693 N. Humboldt Ave. TRADING COMPANY FAZIO’S CLEANING UNCOMMON ITEMS BRADY STREET FUTONS 1241 E. Brady St. & TAILORING 1200 E. Brady St. Clothing/Jewelry/Gifts 1316 E. Brady St. 1027 E. Brady St. WATERFORD BRADY STREET HARDWARE MILWAUKEE FEDEX OFFICE (KINKO’S) 1234 E. Brady St. FOOD TOURS WINE COMPANY 1703 N. Farwell Ave. milwaukeefoodtours.com 1327 E. Brady St. CD MAX/MEGA MEDIA FRAME & FABRIC And don’t forget to visit many of 1709 N. Farwell Ave. MARI’S ON BRADY 1601 N. Van Buren St. Brady Street’s great restaurants, 1218 E. Brady St. DRAGONFLY For all your framing needs coffee shops and watering holes! Flowers and more VINTAGE GOODS GNC 1428 E. Brady Street 1117 E. Brady St. RENA’S CLOSET 1023 E. Brady St.

Proud supporter of the a brief history lesson continued Brady Street Association Custom • Variable • On Demand

Solutions for Retail Free Pick-Up & Delivery and Balistrieris, hailed from the same He used his carpentry skills in the • Design Services picturesque but poor fishing village, home building industry although • Business Cards Open Early – Open Late Porticello, Sicily, a few miles west “Maestro Paolo” merely labored for • Banners & Signs Monday – Thursday 7 am – 10 pm of Palermo. others here. It always interested me • Flyers & Brochures Friday 7 am – 7 pm that folks who had fairly high skills Saturday Noon – 6 pm • Post Cards & Mailers Sunday Noon – 6 pm Carlo, the eldest of six boys, was not and status in their homeland would be just a boat builder but a talented content with a middle--or even lower • Newsletters carpenter who opened his own middle--class position in America. It • Binding & Finishing Services manufacturing plant in Porticello in speaks to just how relatively well off • Paper 1956. He was affectionately known we are in this country. 283-2679 as “Maestro Paolo” or Master Paul DigiCOPY will help you brand your image 1681 N. Van Buren Besides the gondolas, Carlo also Corner of Van Buren & Brady (Paul being his nickname) for his throughout your stores. Our designers built a beautiful “vara” for the (We are in the former Giovanni’s Restaurant adept woodworking skills. He cut work with you to create your projects building with ample off-street parking.) Madonna del Lume Society for which from concept to completion. his own trees and had a good eye for he was an active member. A vara is a quality lumber. large decorative icon that is carried through the neighborhood on the feast Carlo met Anna Crivello when they Start saving today! • 39¢ self-serve color copies of the patron saint of the villiage. were children in the “old country”. Madonna del Lume is the parton saint Among their earliest memories was 6 of Porticello. playing hide and seek in and around the fishing boats along the shore. They Since Carlo’s cancer diagnosis I have fell in love but their choice in mates observed an increasing number of didn’t quite pass scrutiny of their folks hanging out on his porch. It was tradition bound parents. Thus when evident that his friends and family Carlo was 21, and Anna 16, they were cherishing times with him. My last memory of Carlo was at eloped. They eventually had five boys Glorioso’s a couple of months ago and two girls. When not working with when I overheard him asking Teddy wood, Carlo enjoyed playing bocci, Glorioso how much they were going pitching coins, and other traditional to charge for coffee at their new store. Sicilian games, but his favorite It seems Carlo was threatening pastime was probably just hanging out mockingly that if it was too much he We bring Italy to Wisconsin! with friends and neighbors. was going to round up all the Sicilians in the neighborhood and march them Imported Italian Foods The Trevisos immigrated to the to George Webb. I hoped Carlo would Deli Sandwiches United States in 1972, decades after beat the cancer not only for his sake most Milwaukee Sicilians. His Party Trays and his family’s, but in part so he successful business probably kept could be among the regulars at the Fresh Trio’s Pizza him in Porticello, but a recession new Glorioso’s. Brady Street is as Friendly Service finally motivated him to join the healthy and vibrant as it has ever been, dozens of others folks from Porticello but with the loss of Carlo Treviso, and On Brady Street since 1946 1011 E. Brady Street (414) 272-0540 who had already settled on others like him, we have lost a little bit Monday thru Friday 7AM to 8PM Saturday 8AM to 6PM Sunday 8:30AM to 5PM Milwaukee’s east side. of our heart and soul.

6 7 neighborhood updates

Graffiti Protocols Call the City hotline at 286-8715 • For graffiti on City Property such as bridges, sidewalks, parking meters, etc. • For graffiti on a Business Property or Home, not your own property.

For your own property, call the MPD non- emergency at 933-4444. They will take an evidence photo. Then call Frank Alioto at 526-9754. Members get free removal if help is needed. Frank will paint over or call a service that pressure washes surfaces that require this treatment. He also suggests when painting ilwaukee appreciates its great housing stock and the old style homes lined up Mon N. Marshall Street are no exception. Recent updates to restore and repair the outdoor surfaces keep some extra paint on homes have been noticed on these three matching High Victorian Italianates that were hand to facilitate painting over graffiti. all built in 1885 and its making a big impact. Timely removal of any graffiti helps Thanks to all our neighbors for improving and investing in our neighorhood! discourage additional tagging and is appreciated for keeping the neighborhood looking good.

Hazardous Waste 1-Day Collections For Milwaukee County Residents

Nearly drive-thru service! Just motor on in to one of our mobile collections around the city, and we’ll remove the junk from your trunk.

State Fair Park Gate 8 (off 76th st.) 1659, 1663, 1667 May 29: 11am-6pm N. Marshall St. May 30: 8am-2pm form a series of residences that are an excellent example Shorewood High school 1701 E. Capitol Dr. not only of frame June 27: 8am-2pm Victorian cottages but also of speculative State Fair Park Gate 8 (off 76th Street) buildng of the period. Oct. 9: 11am - 6pm View more photos at: Oct. 10: 8am - 2pm wisconsinhistory.org

Survey Date: 1986 Learn more about the oils, glues, sprays, batteries, etc. you can drop off at: Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, 1659 N MARSHALL, Milwaukee, WI, 103160. mmsd.com/household-hazardous-waste

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We’re Going Green with a Shoe Recycling Drive Saturday, May 16 thru Saturday, May 23 • Gently used shoes can be donated at these sites: • JOY Salon, 816 E. Brady St. • FAZIO’S Dry Cleaners, 1027 E. Brady St. • DRAGONFLY, 1117 E. Brady St. • MARI’S Florist, 1220 E . Brady St. • GREENFIELDS, 1239 E. Brady St. • SALON NOVA, 1437 E. Brady St. • FRAME & FABRIC, 1601 N. Van Buren St. • ART SMART’S, 1695 N. Humboldt Ave.

Sponsors: BSAA, Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Organization • For more info: www.CommunityRecycling.biz

Join the Brady Street Join and renew The Brady Street Area Association is open to any person/business sharing an interest YOUR membership dues in the betterment of Brady Street and the neighborhood that surrounds it. Area Association! helps pay for this newsletter and keeps you informed. CHECK THE TYPE Resident $20 One Year $40 Two Years $60 Three Years OF MEMBERSHIP: Senior/Fulltime Student $10 One Year $20 Two Years $30 Three Years Business $55 One Year $110 Two Years $165 Three Years Sign up for a new membership, or renew, at bradystreet.org Resident/Business Owners Name(s): and click on BID/BSAA Info to Business Name (if joining as a business): pay via PayPal. Address: City: Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Email: Current BSAA members: The date on the address Are you interested in volunteer opportunites with the association? YES NO Please mail this form BRADY STREET AREA ASSOCIATION & a check for the label of your printed/mailed Would you like to recieve the BSAA Newsletter by mail or email? MAIL EMAIL c/o Membership Chair correct amount to: 1218A E. Brady Street newsletter indicates your Milwaukee, WI 53202 please cut along dotted line membership expiration date.