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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 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...

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...