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November 13, 2024

East Side Holiday Gift Guide

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October 10, 2024

Food/Drink Roundup: Support East Side Businesses in their Construction Time of Need

Your guide to supporting East Side BID businesses during construction from Milwaukee Record
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February 28, 2022

East Side BID Announces New Executive Director

The East Side Business Improvement District “ESBID”, a partner in the City’s efforts to develop and support strong businesses and the community on the East Side of Milwaukee, has announced the selection of David Smulyan as its new executive director. David will fill the vacancy created by Elizabeth Brodek’s departure in July.

July 06, 2021

Milwaukee's East Side Art Market returns with a full summer schedule

The East Side Business Improvement District (BID) announced Thursday, June 10, they are teaming up with Milwaukee Makers Market for the markets hosted from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth weekends of the month, June through September in the East Side Art Lot

July 06, 2021

Milwaukee Film Festival announces dates for 2022, plans to be in person

The summer movie season is officially underway in theaters right now, but for Brew City cinema lovers, the most exciting film news isn't coming out this month or this season, but almost a year away: the 2022 Milwaukee Film Festival, which today announced its official dates.

July 06, 2021

Milwaukee welcomes its first "selfie studio"

Milwaukee’s first “selfie studio,” opened its doors today at 2410 N. Farwell Ave. The space was formerly occupied by Core Yoga.

July 06, 2021

Black Cat Alley looking for women, LGBTQ and BIPOC artists to create new murals

Milwaukee's Black Cat Alley is looking for Wisconsin-based artists to create three new murals. Women, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists will be prioritized, according to a news release from the East Side Business Improvement District.

July 06, 2021

East Art Lot and Black Cat Alley ramp up for more art and events

The East Side Creative Corridor will see some new art this summer as organizers seek three new murals for Black Cat Alley and relaunch the East Side Art Lot.

May 30, 2021

Milwaukee-area operators seek help through hiring events

Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhoods are making a collective push to address an industry-wide obstacle: hiring workers.

May 30, 2021

East Side Restaurants and Bars Host Job Fair, May 21-22

The pandemic has been extremely difficult for the service industry to navigate. After having to close or significantly adjust operations, which often meant reducing staff, bars and restaurants are finally getting ready to adjust to a busier and more vibrant pre-pandemic schedule.