Stay warm and thank you, Volunteers!
- Wisconsin School Boards Registration/Room Count Help: https://volunteer.milwaukee.org/need/detail/?need_id=648583.
- Wisconsin Reading Registration Help: https://volunteer.milwaukee.org/need/detail/?need_id=651962.
- Wisconsin Reading Hospitality/Lunch Seaters: https://volunteer.milwaukee.org/need/detail/?need_id=651961.
Important Reminder
Take a moment to review your volunteer portal profile to ensure that your information is up to date, including your address and emergency contact information. Here is a handy link directing you to your profile: https://volunteer.milwaukee.org/user/edit/.
Save the date!
The Road to the Final Four® stops in Milwaukee March 18 & 20, 2022. We will be asking volunteers to assist with greeting visitors and providing information at downtown hotel welcome tables.
Community Updates
Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood is one of The New York Times' 52 Places for a Changed World! The historic economic and social heart of Milwaukee's African-American community, the Bronzeville neighborhood is the center of major redevelopment efforts and a hub for arts, culture, and commerce.
A main thoroughfare of the Bronzeville neighborhood is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, and that drive is growing! Historic Old World Third Street receives a new name this month, fittingly on MLK Day! The street will be officially renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive during a street renaming ceremony on Jan. 17 at Noon. This expands MLK Drive into the heart of downtown, leading locals and visitors alike into the city center. We celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King, and we commit to making his dream a reality for all.
3rd Street Market Hall is officially open starting Jan. 14. Please share and direct visitors to the former Grand Avenue Mall for delicious dining options.
Incoming Groups
Groups booked by VISIT Milwaukee in town in the coming week. To see all incoming groups for the quarter click here.
- Daydream Productions - 2022 Midwinter Gaming Convention, Jan 14-16, estimated attendance 1,000
- Varsity Spirit Corporation - 2022 DanceFest Milwaukee Grand Championship, Jan 15-16, estimated attendance 370
- Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club - 2022 Wisconsin Juniors Winter Classic, Jan 15-16, estimated attendance 8,000
- Wisconsin Association of School Boards - 2022 State Education Convention, Jan 19-21, estimated attendance 1,5000
- Team Champion - 2022 NCA Challenge, Jan 22-23, estimated attendance 600
- Junior Volleyball Association-2022 JVA MKE Jamboree, Jan 28-31, estimated attendance 6,000
Milwaukee Museum Days is happening at the end of January, giving out-of-towners 23 more reasons to visit Milwaukee this month. With so many great museums to choose from, there's something for everyone during Museum Days!
Partner Updates
Exciting news from our partner businesses.
- Milwaukee Downtown celebrated the U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team Trials with a beautiful ice sculpture at Red Arrow Park. And congratulations to the Pettit National Ice Center for hosting a successful Olympic team trials!
- The Milwaukee County Historical Society launched its 2022 feature exhibit Milwaukee: Where the Waters Meet.
- This Thursday Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Latino Arts present HERE2PLAY, a sneak peek into MCT's upcoming production of MALA by Melinda Lopez.
- North Point Lighthouse Museum is open! Repairs were completed and exhibits moved back after a 15-week closure. Regular weekend hours begin this Saturday, Jan. 15.
- Lakefront Brewery is offering our all-in-one, affordable, and memorable wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. Book your spot for the Valentine's Day Celebration of Love by Monday, Feb. 7.
- First Stage announced its Pay What You Choose schedule for the remainder of the 2021/22 season. Pay What You Choose tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a minimum suggested donation of $5 per person. Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Robert J. Bauman invite the public to Martin Luther King Jr. Street Renaming Ceremony. The event takes place at the intersection of the new N. MLK Jr. Drive and W. Wisconsin Ave on Jan. 17 at Noon.
Media Highlights from the Previous Week
- 52 Places for a Changed World, New York Times, 115,647,677 total impressions
- Milwaukee 1 of 4 Cities Considered to Host GOP Convention, Yahoo! News, 64,809,254 total impressions
- Looking for a place to staycation? VISIT Milwaukee deems January 'hotel month', CBS 58 WDJT-TV, 2,290,361 total impressions
- Sports driving a strong 2022 for events and room nights, Visit Milwaukee says, Milwaukee Business Journal, 11,635 total impressions
- Milwaukee Tonight: Lindsey McKee Weekend Preview, TMJ4 WTMJ-MILW, 27,883 total impressions
Upcoming Webinar
VISIT Milwaukee January Webinar. Scheduled for Jan. 28, 2022, our webinar will discuss upcoming conventions and tradeshows as well as VISIT Milwaukee's marketing plan. Watch your email for registration information.
Thank you for all you do to make Milwaukee shine!
