Dear Volunteers,
Here's a look at what's happening.
Volunteer Needs and Tip
Needs: we're still looking for additional help. Please consider signing up for one of these shifts here.
Tip: when volunteering at the airport, please direct passengers who want to connect with the Amtrak Airport Station to the free shuttle bus outside Baggage Claim Door 4.
Welcome New Partners!
In the last two weeks, we've had the following local businesses join as partners. Please join me in welcoming 600 EAST Cafe, Adventure Milwaukee, Artisan Ramen, BB's (Build-a-Breakfast / Build-a-Burger), Bottle House 42, Broken Bat Brewing Company, Buck Bradley's, Gyro MKE, Milwaukee Jazz Institute, No Studios, Red Star Jerky, Skyline Bar + Lounge, Stamm Media, The Brunow Company, The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward, The Explorium Brewpub Southridge, and Well Dressed Tables to the VISIT Milwaukee family!
Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month in Milwaukee
Along with the warm weather and sunny days, June brings Caribbean-American Heritage Month. To celebrate the Caribbean-American community we have here in Milwaukee, we compiled some ideas for what you can do to support this vibrant group no matter what time of year it may be. Check them out here.
Downtown Dining Week
There's still plenty of time to support downtown restaurants through Downtown Dining Week, which ends June 13. If you need another reason to be excited for it, I recommend this video, the latest installment of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21's Artist Eats series.
PR Wins
Travel journalism is slowly but surely returning to normal levels - as is the interest in Milwaukee. Here are a few recent media wins from the last week that the VISIT Milwaukee communications team helped secure.
- Ardent was featured in "World Class Fine Dining? This Milwaukee Restaurant Measures Up" by Amber Gibson in Newsbreak.
- Purple Door Ice Cream was featured in "10 Cool Midwest Ice Cream Shops" also by Amber Gibson in Midwest Living.
- And many amazing Milwaukee hospitality businesses were featured by influencer Sarah Yi in this incredible TikTok story.
Partner Updates
- Congratulations to White Lodging's Mark Flaherty and The Westin Milwaukee's general manager Chuck Collins on the opening of the Westin's outdoor decks and for throwing one amazing grand opening fete! One deck is open for the public and the other is right off their private dining room; I know I can't wait to bring guests there.
- Retailworks is throwing a yard sale like no other intended for Milwaukee area businesses and artistic individuals who like to upcycle and repurpose. Props, fabrics, crafting elements and more fun objects will be for sale. Bring your imagination and head to their Display Prop Sale!
- Wisconsin State Fair announced some fabulous ticket packages so you can experience more than one amazing attraction or cultural celebration. See the packages here.
- Black Box Fund has announced a series of events sure to inspire called Out of the Box. Out of the Box is a six-week series of family-friendly performances, workshops and more taking place along Lake Michigan's shore south of Discovery World at Lakeshore State Park. Over 75 local non-profits, entertainers, artists and businesses will enliven this summer with multifaceted experiences highlighting a range of national and international awareness events-from African American Music Appreciation to World Nature Conservation. These events will run from June 20- August 1.
- The Miller Time Pub Beer Garden opened this week, and, in addition to a great time and delicious beer, it will offer live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Learn more and see the live music lineup here.
- The Safehouse reopened today, June 9! And no, We won't tell you the password.
- Plan your Father's Day today. The Milwaukee County Zoo is giving all dads free admission on June 20.
- Heads up to the craft beer aficionados: Milwaukee Brewfest returns July 31. Get your tickets here.
Friday Webinar
Join us this Friday, June 11, to celebrate Pride Month. You'll learn why it's important to provide inclusive visitor experiences and spaces to drive LGBTQ+ travel and tourism. This conversation will also touch on advancing and supporting LGBTQ equality in our local hospitality industry. Register online then tune in this Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Lastly, the VISIT Milwaukee team will be at the Juneteenth celebration next week so be sure to stop by our table if you're there!
Thank you!
Tony
