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The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Wisconsin Avenue hotel, retail project takes step forward

Sixteen months ago The Ghazi Company of Charlotte, North Carolina, first proposed a multi-use development for the vacant lot along West Wisconsin Avenue between North Fourth and North Fifth Streets.

Sixteen months later, Ghazi announced their $200 million project called Catalyst. Catalyst is a 31-story proposed hotel, retail and residential development.

As part of this project, Ghazi will also acquire the 700-car Boston Store parking structure from Wispark L.L.C. on the southeast corner of North Fourth and West Michigan streets. They have already agreed to acquire the vacant 2-acre parking lot along West Wisconsin Avenue between North Fourth and North Fifth streets for $1 from the city.

Ghazi Co. has letters of intent from half a dozen restaurants and nightclubs interested in leasing space in the project's 150,000 square feet of retail and entertainment areas. They are also negotiating with more than half a dozen retailers.

In addition to a hotel, retail and entertainment space, Catalyst will also include an estimated 200 units of condominiums and apartments.

Pete Millard, writer for The Business Journal of Milwaukee, writes more about the latest multi-use development in the Westown District. Click here to read more about the Catalyst>>>


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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Investors buying old Pabst building - Complex's exposure to I-43 hailed as draw for prospective tenants

The Brewery, formerly known as the Pabst Brewery, has recently announced the latest project to be added to its 21-acre property. A local investors group is buying a three-story building which it plans to convert it into office space. The 29,200-square-foot former Pabst research lab will be sold to BC Pabst Holdings. Their acquisition overlooks Interstate-43 and includes a 1,200-square-foot penthouse that could be converted into a conference center.


More announcements for The Brewery

• Pabst owner Joseph Zilber began doing environmental cleanup at the former brewery in January

• Madison-based Gorman & Co.'s plans to convert the 138,000-square-foot former keg house into the 92-unit Blue Ribbon Loft Apartments

• Conversion of the 55,000-square-foot former boiler house into offices

• 4,000 square feet for Albion Group Architects

• Sale of a 14,000-square-foot building to the owners of Urban Sense, an upscale flower shop

• Zilber and Chicago developer Francis Yip purchased a 237,000-square-foot warehouse building. They plan to convert this space into the Milwaukee International Trade Center. This office building will house Chinese businesses that would sell their products to U.S. companies.

Tom Daykin, writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, writes more about the latest project announced for The Brewery. Click here to read the entire article>>>


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The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Beneath the surface of the Park East corridor - Developers contend with environmental, infrastructure issues

Since the Park East freeway was torn down in the late 1990s, city and county officials, as well as real estate developers have been the target of intense scrutiny and criticism. One of the heated issues is why it is taking so long to develop the Park East corridor.

When real estate investors purchased available parcels in the corridor, they believed the 64 acres were ready for development. Unfortunately, during their archeological digs, what they are uncovering is the reason for the delays. And what they are finding under the surface has resulted in huge expenditures and delays.

The biggest obstacles include foundations to the freeway pillars (which are still intact underneath the land where the freeway once stood), unused Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District sewer lines, and environmental and other infrastructure issues.

Mark Kass, writer for The Business Journal of Milwaukee, introduces the key players in the Park East and identifies their unfortunate surprises. Click here to read what Mandel and Ruvin are finding underground>>>


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Business Journal of Milwaukee: 'Ugly' buildings don't scare Kendall Breunig - Architectural engineer sees the potential in abandoned, old structures

Meet Kendall Breunig. Breunig is a principal of Sunset Investors and president of Breunig Engineering. As an architectural engineer, he is responsible for improving the look of underused, unappreciated buildings. His resume includes the Commission House Condominiums in the Historic Third Ward as well as his latest project, Pritzlaff Hardware Co. site.

The Hack/Pritzlaff building which is located on the corner of West Saint Paul and North Plankinton avenues is a $40 million renovation project. Sunset bought the building in 2005 for $3 million.

The Hack/Pritzlaff site will consist of 40,000 square feet of first-floor retail, 75,000 square feet of office and 80 apartments.

Sunset Investors is also renovating 83,000 square feet of office space on the third and fifth floors of the Plankinton Building above The Shops of Grand Avenue.

Kathy Bergstrom, writer for The Business Journal of Milwaukee, writes more about Breunig’s desire to take on projects that other real estate developers ignore. Click here to read more about Breunig and his latest project at the Hack/Pritzlaff building>>>


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19th Annual Christmas in the Ward (November 30 - December 1)

Friday, November 30 - 5pm to 8pm

• Meet Santa and his reindeer
• Tree Lighting
• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
• Trinity Irish Dancers
• Shopping
• Raffle
• Fireworks
  
  

Saturday, December 1 - 11am to 4pm

• Meet Santa
• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
• Holiday Shopping
• Secret Gift Shop
• Raffle
• Cookie Sale

Free Parking (Fri. 4-10pm and Sat. 10am-6pm) in the Historic Third Ward Parking Structures.


Click here to find out how you can earn a Frosty Five and what you can do with it>>>


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Downtown Events (Through December 31)

COMEDY

Nov. 23 - Come On Down! The Merzakowski Story - Comedy Sportz
Nov. 24 - Darryl Rhoades - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Nov. 27 - Jackie Mason in Concert - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Nov. 30 - Come On Down! The Merzakowski Story - Comedy Cafe
Dec. 8 - Grandma Lee - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Dec. 12 - A John Waters Christmas - Turner Hall Ballroom
Dec. 15 - Janet Williams 'The Tennessee Tramp' - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Dec. 22 - Janet Williams 'The Tennessee Tramp' - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Dec. 30-31 - Jim Gaffigan - Pabst Theater


COMMUNITY EVENTS

Thru Jan. 1 - Samson Remembered - Milwaukee Public Museum
Thru Jan. 1 - The Climate Change Show Exhibit - Milwaukee Public Museum
Dec. 5 - Wedding Mingler - Hotel Metro
Dec. 6 - Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy - Broadway Paper
Dec. 13 - Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy - Broadway Paper
Dec. 20 - Wauwatosa Savings & FOX6 Neighborhood Night - Betty Brinn Children's Museum


DANCE

Nov. 29 - Dance, Inc. - Haggerty Museum of Art
Nov. 29-Dec. 1 - Balancing Forces - Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Dec. 14-29 - The Nutcracker - Milwaukee Ballet


DINING/CULINARY

Dec. 10 - Bacchus Wine Tasting Party - Bacchus
Dec. 11 - White Truffle Dinner - Bacchus
Dec. 14-15 - Dickens Dinners - Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
Dec. 18-22 - Dickens Dinners - Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion


FAMILY EVENT:

Nov. 23-25 - Sesame Street Live! When Elmo Grows Up - Bradley Center
Nov. 24-June 1 - Curious George: Let's Get Curious! - Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Dec. 5-9 - Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience - Bradley Center


FUNDRAISERS

Dec. 13 - Lisa's List Christmas Party - Milwaukee Athletic Club


HOLIDAY

Nov. 15-Dec. 16 - Next Act Theatre presents: Greetings - Off-Broadway Theatre
Nov. 15-Jan. 13 - A Grand Avenue Christmas - Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
Nov. 23 - Mystery of the Christmas Star - Milwaukee Public Museum
Nov. 23 - Gingerbread Day - Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Nov. 23 - Lighting of the Whale - Milwaukee Public Museum
Nov. 23-Dec. 23 - A Christmas Carol - Pabst Theater
Nov. 23-Jan. 3 - Santa vs. the Snowman - Milwaukee Public Museum
Nov. 24-25 - National Games Week Celebration - Milwaukee Public Museum
Nov. 28 - Holiday Pajama Jamboree: 'Tis the Season! - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - Christmas in the Ward - Historic Third Ward
Dec. 1 - Breakfast with Santa - Pier Wisconsin
Dec. 1-2 - Discovery World Artisan & Entrepreneur Holiday Market - Discovery World
Dec. 2 - A Polish Christmas with The Lira Ensemble - Milwaukee Theatre
Dec. 4-5 - Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Extravaganza - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Dec. 7 - European Village - Milwaukee Public Museum
Dec. 7 - Lorie Line: The Glory of Christmas - Milwaukee Theatre
Dec. 7-8 - A Very Brady Festivus - Brady Street
Dec. 8 - Breakfast with Santa - Pier Wisconsin
Dec. 15 - Breakfast with Santa - Pier Wisconsin
Dec. 17 - Micky's Monkees Christmas - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Dec. 19 - Tony Orlando in Concert - Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Dec. 22 - Breakfast with Santa - Pier Wisconsin


MUSEUMS

Thru Nov. 23 - A Light Show For The Digital Generation - Milwaukee Public Museum
Thru Jan. 1 - Samson Remembered - Milwaukee Public Museum
Thru Jan. 1 - The Climate Change Show Exhibit - Milwaukee Public Museum


NEW YEARS EVE

Dec. 31 - Harlem Globetrotters - Bradley Center


SPORTS: MARQUETTE MEN’S BASKETBALL (Bradley Center)

Nov. 30 - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Dec. 15 - Sacramento State
Dec. 21 - Coppin State
Dec. 29 - Savannah State


SPORTS: MARQUETTE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (Marquette University)

Dec. 15 - Indiana State
Dec. 17 - Northwestern
Dec. 21 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff


SPORTS: MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS (Bradley Center)

Dec. 11 - Iowa Stars
Dec. 14 - Iowa Stars
Dec. 18 - Rapids Griffins
Dec. 27 - San Antonio Rampage
Dec. 28 - Chicago Wolves


SPORTS: MILWAUKEE BUCKS (Bradley Center)

Nov. 24 - Dallas Mavericks
Nov. 27 - Philadelphia 76ers
Dec. 1 - Detroit Pistons
Dec. 12 - Orlando Magic
Dec. 15 - Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec. 19 - Sacramento Kings
Dec. 22 - Charlotte Bobcats
Dec. 29 - New Jersey Nets


SPORTS: MILWAUKEE WAVE (U.S. Cellular Arena)

Dec. 7 - Philadelphia KiXX
Dec. 14 - Chicago Storm
Dec. 31 - Detroit Ignition


SPORTS: UWM MEN’S BASKETBALL (U.S. Cellular Arena)

Nov. 24 - Drake
Nov. 27 - Sam Houston State
Nov. 30 - Marquette University
Dec. 12 - University of Wisconsin
Dec. 19 - Central Michigan


SPORTS: UWM WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (UW-Milwaukee)

Nov. 28 - Miami
Dec. 13 - Drake
Dec. 20 - North Dakota State
Dec. 28 - Cardinal Stritch
Dec. 31 - La Salle


THEATER

Nov. 15-Dec. 16 - Trying - Broadway Theatre Center
Nov. 23-Dec. 24 - Twelve Days - A Milw. Christmas - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 23-Dec. 31 - White Christmas - Broadway Theatre Center
Nov. 23-Jan. 5 - A Cudahy Caroler Christmas - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 8 - A Year with Frog & Toad - Milwaukee Theatre
Dec. 18-31 - Winter Tales with John McGivern - Next Act Theatre


VISUAL ARTS

Thru Nov. 30 - Dave Watkins Exhibit - Urban Accents
Thru Dec. 15 - Out of the Suitcase II - Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Thru Jan. 13 - Martín Ramírez - Milwaukee Art Museum
Thru Jan. 21 - Wilfredo Lam in North America - Haggerty Museum of Art
Thru Feb. 18 - Art and Reform - Milwaukee Art Museum
Nov. 21-Jan. 12 - 18th & 19th Century Children's Samplers - Villa Terrace
Nov. 30 - Cedar Block Presents: The Ramirez Box - Milwaukee Art Museum
Dec. 1 - The Grohmann Museum Grand Opening - Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dec. 1-2 - Trunk Show - Milwaukee Art Museum
Dec. 6 - Panel Discussion on Cuban Art - Haggerty Museum of Art
Dec. 8 - Art vs. Craft: Round 7 - Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Dec. 15-Jan. 18 - Southeast Chapter Winter Art Exhibition - Reuss Federal Plaza Gallery


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MUSIC (BY VENUE): Through December 31

BBC
Nov. 23 - The Color Truth

Bradley Center
Dec. 13 - Ozzy Ozbourne & Rob Zombie Live in Concert
Dec. 16 - Trans Siberian Orchestra Live in Concert

Cactus Club
Nov. 23 - Witchcraft

Charles Allis Art Museum
Nov. 30 - Allis After Hours Autumn Equinox 2007
Dec. 2 - Paralleled Inspiraiton with the Florentine Opera

County Clare
Nov. 23 - Rising Gael
Dec. 22 - Hawthorne Hills

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 23-24 - MIlwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents: Rhythmic, Dramatic
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 - Ode to Joy featuring the MSO Chorus

Milwaukee Public Museum
Nov. 23-Jan. 3 - Rock Hall of Fame

Milwaukee Theatre
Nov. 30 - Casting Crowns

Miramar Theatre
Nov. 24 - Fat Maw Rooney
Nov. 28 - Over the Rhine
Nov. 29 - Particle
Nov. 30 - Fever Marlene
Dec. 14 - Cornmeal

Paddy's Pub
Nov. 24 - Athas
Nov. 30 - 5 Card Studs
Dec. 7 - Ian Gould
Dec. 14 - Jeff Ward
Dec. 28 - Frogwater
Dec. 31 - 5 Card Studs

Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Nov. 20 - Engelbert Humperdinck
Dec. 7 - Sister Hazel

Riverside Theater
Dec. 1 - Irish Tenors
Dec. 7 - The Musical Box
Dec. 13 - Michael McDonald

Shank Hall
Nov. 21 - Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans
Nov. 23 - Pat McCurdy
Nov. 24 - Think Floyd USA
Dec. 1 - Freshwater Collins
Dec. 3 - Bob Schneider
Dec. 4 - Wishbone Ash
Dec. 7 - Lowen and Navarro
Dec. 8 - The Boat Drunks
Dec. 13 - The Verve Pipe
Dec. 14 - Devon Allman's Honeytribe
Dec. 15 - Greg Koch Band
Dec. 20 - The Jones Street Boys
Dec. 21 - Pat McCurdy
Dec. 28 - Pat McCurdy
Dec. 29 - Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound

The Rave
Nov. 20 - Papa Roach
Nov. 23 - Motion City Soundtrack
Nov. 30 - Hawthorne Heights
Dec. 1 - Bodog Battle
Dec. 1 - The Cult
Dec. 2 - Kottonmouth Kings
Dec. 6 - Pat Green
Dec. 7 - Jonas Brothers
Dec. 14 - The Sword

Turner Hall Ballroom
Nov. 20 - Deborah Harry
Nov. 26 - Nellie McKay
Nov. 27 - Big D and the Kids Table
Nov. 28 - Bayside
Nov. 29 - Cowboy Junkies
Nov. 30 - The Spill Canvas
Dec. 1 - The Knitters

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Dec. 15 - Women's Voices Milwaukee

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
Dec. 2 - Cafe Sopra Mare: Tre Stagioni

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Dec. 2 - Free for All Sundays
Dec. 6-7 - Conservatory Nights: Robin Pluer and Friends
Dec. 10-11 - Prometheus Trio

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