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September 30, 2026

Two Years, A Lot to Celebrate!

Two years ago, Ryan Laessig stepped into the role of Executive Director of the East Side BID. Somehow, in just two years, he’s managed to squeeze a whole lot of ideas, events, murals, new businesses, bike rides, plaza parties and ambitious neighborhood projects into the mix.

June 22, 2026

Summer Soulstice 2026 Brings Music, Community, and Summer Energy to Milwaukee's East Side

On Saturday, June 13, thousands of people filled the streets of the East Side for another unforgettable Summer Soulstice Music Festival. The neighborhood came alive with live music, art, delicious food, shopping, and the kind of community energy that makes Summer Soulstice one of Milwaukee's favorite summer traditions.
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January 04, 2019

Blick Art Supplies on Farwell is closing

Saturday, Jan. 19 is the last day of operation for the Blick Art Supplies East Side shop, 2219 N. Farwell Ave. The Third Ward location across the street from MIAD, 242 E. Menomonee St., will remain open.

January 04, 2019

Milwaukee's Cat Cafe Showcases Latest Trend In Pet Adoption

If you drive around the east side of Milwaukee, you may have noticed a new cafe near Farwell and North Avenues. New restaurants crop up all the time, so what’s the big deal? At this one, you can play with – or even adopt – a cat.

January 04, 2019

Crossroads Collective food hall opens on Milwaukee’s east side

The food hall concept means there are multiple restaurants under one roof but leaders of Crossroads Collective say it’s not like a public market or food court.

January 04, 2019

Take a look inside Crossroads Collective

In just a few days, an iconic corner of Milwaukee’s East Side will return to life. Crossroads Collective, the much-anticipated food hall located in the old Oriental Drugs building (2238 N. Farwell Ave.), will open its doors on Monday, December 17.

January 04, 2019

Crossroads Collective food hall hosts soft opening: Slideshow

Crossroads Collective neared capacity on Thursday evening as Milwaukee’s newest food hall launched for a soft opening. Check out the attached slideshow to get your first look inside the east side Milwaukee venue.

December 10, 2018

How one Milwaukee couple is helping transform the East Side into a destination

December 10, 2018

Craving ramen? Here are Milwaukee's top 3 options

Topping the list is Kawa Ramen & Sushi. Located at 2321 N. Murray Ave. in Murray Hill, the sushi bar, which offers ramen and more, is the highest rated spot of its kind in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp.

December 10, 2018

Q&A: Hacienda Beer Co. promises the unique with new east side taproom

On Nov. 21, Door County Brewing Co., founded in 2012 by John McMahon and his family, announced it would bring its Hacienda Beer Co. brand to the first floor of the former G-Daddy’s BBC Bar and Grill space on East North Avenue on Milwaukee's east side.

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