Seeking Milwaukee Area Artists To Participate in Annual Public Art Event - Business Sponsors Also Solicited

The Shorewood Business Improvement District is pleased to announce its public art event for summer 2010 - and invites area artists to apply to participate. The theme for this year's event revolves around a custom-made bench. Artists whose proposals are selected will be paired with a Village business or organization to be their sponsor. Each decorated bench will reside outside a storefront on public display in Shorewood's business district through the duration of the event (June 5-August 15). A public auction will be held at the end of August, when the benches will be auctioned off to benefit the Shorewood Foundation, the event's presenting sponsor. "Best Seats in the House" is being produced by the Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID).

Cash prizes will be awarded for the best five designs ($400 first place, $300 second place, $200 third place and two $100 honorable mentions). Each artist will receive a $100 stipend to cover the costs of supplies.

Postmark deadline for proposals is Friday, March 12. There is no fee to submit a design, and more than one entry can be submitted. Applications will be juried the week of March 15 with notification by March 19. Artists will need to pick up their bench on Saturday, March 27 in Shorewood. Artists will be given approximately 7 weeks to complete their work before a deadline of May 14 to return the decorated bench. Any media can be used to decorate and embellish the bench, including paint, mosaic and mixed media. The more unique and imaginative, the better!

After Shorewood's very successful "Butterflies in Flight" public art exhibition last summer, this year's "Best Seats in the House" promises to be an even bigger and better event. Let your creativity run wild by custom-decorating one of our handsome benches (size: 48 inches long x 36 inches high x 22 inches wide, weighing approximately 35 pounds). Enjoy the public display of your bench for over 2 months, including a plaque with your name on it. Your name will also be listed in an event brochure and on the Shorewood Business Improvement District website and other marketing materials.

SPECIAL NOTE: Seeking business sponsors for this event!  As a sponsor of the event, your name will be prominently displayed on a plaque mounted to the bench, which will be displayed in front of your store or business from June 5 to August 15. Your name will be included on the Shorewood BID website, in the event brochure, posters and other marketing materials. But most importantly, your business will be a DESTINATION this summer with a bench on display for 2+ months to attract new customers/visitors to your location. The cost for a business sponsorship is only $295.

"Best Seats in the House" will engage Shorewood's attractive, walkable community this summer in a celebration of discovery as residents and guests stroll the business district to discover our fabulous benches! For more information and to request an artist or sponsor application, please e-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com or visit www.shorewoodwi.com.

Hubbard Park Lodge, Shorewood’s much-loved treasure and historic landmark, has a new proprietor. Milwaukee restaurateur Russ Davis has signed a 10-year lease with the Village to operate the Lodge and the nearby Shorewood River Club. Davis brings extensive expertise to the venture with his experience as owner of the Vecchio Entertainment Group, which includes Lakefront Palm Garden (inside the Lakefront Brewery on Commerce St.), Rio West Cantina (on Humboldt Ave. in the Riverwest neighborhood), and The Red Accordion (in downtown Milwaukee).

Davis, a Shorewood resident, has some exciting plans for the Lodge. He says his goal is to attract families on a more regular basis. On his agenda is a Sunday morning family-friendly, lumberjack breakfast with pancakes and an omelet bar. Friday nights will bring the fun, quality and affordability of Captain Rusty’s popular fish fries along with The Brewhaus Polka Kings, already famous at the Lakefront Palm Garden.

Davis is looking forward to the new restaurant. “My wife and I are thrilled to take over operations at Hubbard Park Lodge. This historic building is an absolute gem and we are honored to begin a new era of restaurant operations that we hope will please our neighbors. Bringing the community together for good food and exceptional service in a family-friendly atmosphere are our primary goals,” he says.

The Lodge will keep its tradition of being open to the public on weekends and closed for private affairs during the week – plus the special buffet on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Easter. And as always, it will remain a beautiful setting for Saturday afternoon and evening weddings.

Hubbard Park celebrated 71 years last fall – it is one of 13 identical structures built across the U.S. as a Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) Project initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration during the Great Depression. Our Hubbard Park Lodge is one of only two of the original buildings left standing (the other is just outside Washington, D.C.).

Hubbard Park Lodge is located at 3565 N. Morris Blvd. in Shorewood. The Lodge can be reached at 414.332.4207. The Lodge introduces its new family-friendly, Friday night Polka Fish Fry on January 22 from 5-9 p.m.

Shorewood's vibrant business district is pleased to welcome a variety of new businesses to the community. 

News from Open Book: YOUR Community Bookstore!
Shorewood's new bookstore, Open Book, officially opened its doors in early November at the former site of Harry Schwartz Bookshop, 4093 N. Oakland Ave. As of December 14, the State of Wisconsin has granted recognition to Open Book as an official cooperative. Think of what has been accomplished in a short six months! When Harry Schwartz Bookshop closed last spring, the store was stripped to the bare walls, leaving nothing behind but two fire extinguishers. Today, Shorewood can proudly boast a new, full-service bookstore and cafe - all community owned!

Stop by Open Book soon to finish off your holiday shopping, or sip a cup of coffee in the cafe, a great spot to meet friends or business colleagues. Open Book’s new private coffee blend is now available by cup or bag. Open Book also offers gift certificates - let them choose their own special gift!

Your Card Is Waiting for You
Many Open Book members have not yet picked up their membership cards. Stop by any time, get your card and start enjoying the benefits of membership while completing your holiday shopping. Of course, you can still sign up to be a member if you have yet to do so! Visit the website at www.openbookcoop.com for more information.

Open Book's hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call the store at 414.431.3170.

New Print Publication Calls Shorewood Home
Shorewood welcomes the Wisconsin Gazette, a new LGBT newspaper that is headquartered at 3956 N. Murray Ave. The mission of this free publication is to inform, engage and empower Wisconsin's LGBT community by providing a professional, independent print and online source for news and commentary, as well as coverage of political and cultural issues. The Wisconsin Gazette can be reached at 414.961.3240 or visit www.wisconsingazette.com.

Anytime Fitness Opening Soon
Anytime Fitness will be opening its doors at 4009 N. Oakland Ave. (in the former site of Harleys: The Store for Men) early in 2010. This new Anytime Fitness franchise offers a schedule that meets anyone's busy lifestyle, offering a quick, low-cost and effective workout. Anytime Fitness is the world's largest and fastest-growing co-ed fitness chain, with more than 1,200 clubs worldwide. For more information, call 414.350.3196  or e-mail shorewoodwi@anytimefitness.com.

Popular Event Kicks Off Holiday Season in Village with Ice-Carving Exhibition

Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk on December 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. kicks off the holiday shopping season with free trolley rides, special offers and complimentary refreshments from local merchants, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa. Residents and guests will enjoy riding the trolley along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., compliments of the Shorewood Men’s Club and the Shorewood Foundation. And children will delight in a visit with Santa from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Shorewood’s new bookstore, Open Book, at 4093 N. Oakland Ave. Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk is presented by the Shorewood Business Improvement District.

The signature part of the event is an ice-carving exhibition, featuring world-renowned, award-winning professional ice carvers who sculpt 300-lb. frosty blocks of ice into stunning masterpieces along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. in front of select Shorewood businesses. The carvers are national sculpting champions, and many have represented the U.S. in Olympic and international events. This year, 20 carvers will be featured at the following locations:

 1 Stowell Associates Select Staff 4485 N. Oakland Ave.
 2 American Family Insurance 4484 N. Oakland Ave.
 3 Allstate Insurance 4451 N. Oakland Ave.
 4 Goody Gourmet’s/Vanity Fur 4425/4429 N. Oakland Ave.
 5 The Men’s Room 4423 N. Oakland Ave.
 6 North Shore Bank 4414 N. Oakland Ave.
 7 EYEZ Boutique 4314 N. Oakland Ave.
 8 Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors 4164 N. Oakland Ave.
 9 Goldi 4114 N. Oakland Ave.
10 Robert Laurence Salon/Shorewood Press 4060 N. Oakland Ave.
11 Sendik’s 4027 N. Oakland Ave.
12 Oakcrest Tavern 4022 N. Oakland Ave.
13 Actaea Works/Anytime Fitness 4001/4009 N. Oakland Ave.
14 Gloss Photography Studios 3805 N. Oakland Ave.
15 Harleys: The Store for Men 3565 N. Oakland Ave.
16 Culver’s 1325 E. Capitol Dr.
17 State Farm Insurance 1410 E. Capitol Dr.
18 Shorewood Police Department 3936 N. Murray Ave.
19 Garden Room 2107 E. Capitol Dr.
20 City Market 2205 E. Capitol Dr.

“Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk continues to be a favorite for families and guests in the community. This year an increased number of ice carvers provides a terrific attraction – it is amazing to watch the talented sculptors in action as they carve their blocks of ice,” says Barb Caprile, marketing director for the Shorewood Business Improvement District.   

Shorewood’s vibrant business district features a wide selection of award-winning restaurants, coffee shops and delicatessens, specialty boutiques and apparel stores, salons and spas, and more - all within convenient walking distance. More information can be found at www.shorewoodwi.com or call 414.962.7002.

Annual Awards Recognize Outstanding Commitment to Business District

At its annual meeting in October, the Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) proudly presented its annual Showcase Awards to Shorewood businesses and business partners that have shown outstanding commitment, dedication and support of the Village's business district. In addition, a facade improvement award recognizes outstanding property investment in the business district.

Many thanks to the following businesses and business partners for their support of - and investment in - Shorewood's vibrant business district:

BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR

• North Shore Bank (with two Shorewood locations: 3970 N. Oakland Ave. and 4414 N. Oakland Ave.): North Shore Bank has come a long way from humble beginnings in the early 1920s in the back of a Shorewood hardware store on East Capitol Drive. North Shore Bank offers innovative products and incomparable customer service and is one of the strongest banks in the Midwest, as well as a nationally respected leader in the banking community. The bank is also an ongoing community sponsor of Village/BID activities and special events.

• Eastmore Real Estate (Leonard Sobczak and Deborah Sobczak, owners): Eastmore Real Estate continues to set the standards in high-quality apartment homes in our area. They own the buildings they manage and pride of ownership shows in the immaculate way their buildings are maintained. Many Eastmore properties are located in Shorewood's business district and the company is a strong supporter of community events.

BUSINESS PARTNERS OF THE YEAR

• Shorewood Police Department: Shorewood's Police Department provides a personal level of service to  keep the Village safe and secure that is unlike anything found in other communities. The Village and the BID recognize the deep level of commitment and the extraordinary extra efforts that are made on behalf of residents and business owners by our officers and staff who go over and above the call of duty.

• Shorewood Department of Public Works: The hard work and commitment by Shorewood's DPW staff makes our Village cleaner, our parks and medians prettier, and life in our Village healthier and easier. They provide the highest level of public service possible to Shorewood residents by keeping all Village property, the infrastructure and vehicles properly maintained.

FACADE IMPROVEMENT OF THE YEAR

• Demetrios Dimitropoulos and 3510 Oakland LLC: The newly renovated building at 3510 N. Oakland Ave. at Shorewood's southern border provides a handsome and refreshing entryway to the Village. With its new facelift, partly funded by a Village/BID facade improvement grant, the 3510 N. Oakland building demonstrates a significant investment in the business district by property owner Demetri Dimitropoulos.

Village Promotes All the Great Reasons To Live, Work and Shop in Shorewood!

The name says it all: Showcase Shorewood! And that’s exactly what the Village of Shorewood will do when the spotlight is on the Village and all the great reasons to live, work and shop there. Showcase Shorewood takes place on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the Shorewood business district. The day will be filled with exciting activities including sidewalk sales, special in-store promotions, and a fine art and craft fair and business expo on the lawn of Shorewood High School. Free trolley rides will provide convenient transportation along Oakland and Capitol to see all the action. Plus, live music will be performed all day on the high school lawn. Residents and guests are invited to experience all the great reasons that make the Village of Shorewood such a special place to live, to work and to shop.

Here's a sampling of Showcase Shorewood activities and events - all FREE!
- Trolley rides from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., sponsored by Shorewood prosthodontists Tim Hart D.D.S. and Jesse Smith D.D.S.
- A fine art and craft fair and business expo on the lawn of Shorewood High School, 1701 E. Capitol Dr. Discover unqiue, handmade artwork to buy! Talk to Village and business representatives and learn about Shorewood’s community and civic groups.
- Live music on the steps of the high school auditorium: 10 a.m. Caribbean Eclipse, calypso drums; 11:30 a.m. Peggy James, country rock; 1 p.m. Don Linke, classical guitar; 2:30 p.m. John Egan, jazz vocals ; and 4 p.m. Trio de Janeiro, bossa nova and Latin lounge.
- Food and beverages for sale on the high school lawn from North Star American Bistro, voted one of Milwaukee’s Top 30 restaurants by the Journal Sentinel. Also sample delicious crepes from Satellite Crepes, coffee drinks from Last Drop Coffee Shop and bagels from Einstein Bagels. 
- Face painting by Sparkles the Clown from 12-2 p.m. in front of Wells Fargo Bank, 4015 N. Oakland Ave.
- Balloon twisting from 12-2 p.m.by Jeff Biskowitz at Actaea Works, 4001 N. Oakland Ave.
- End of summer cookout at Nehring’s Sendik’s on Oakland, 4027 N. Oakland Ave.

Showcase Shorewood is a super family event that engages residents and guests in a celebration of the richness of the community. Special thanks are extended to the Shorewood School District for the use of their facilities. In case of rain, the art fair and business expo will be held in the high school Arena, just off the parking lot behind the school on Oakland Ave.

For more information, visit www.shorewoodwi.com or call 414.962.7002.

Tuesday, August 18 Concert To Feature Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz

Shorewood residents and guests are invited to a free outdoor community concert on Tuesday, August 18 at Hubbard Park along the Milwaukee River featuring Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz, the house band for the Milwaukee Bucks. Streetlife is a unique blend of R & B, smooth jazz and contemporary styles combing superb musicianship with an exciting stage presence. Streetlife has been honored with numerous industry awards, and their popular sounds are heard throughout the year at regional and national music festivals.

Attendees are invited to arrive at Hubbard Park at 5:30 p.m. to purchase food and beverages before Streetlife begins playing at 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a lovely summer evening outdoors along the Milwaukee River. The Village of Shorewood is extending a special invitation to new residents, but the entire community is invited to attend.

In the chance of rain, the concert will be held in the Shorewood High School Auditorium at Capitol Dr. and Oakland Ave.

The community concert is sponsored by the Village of Shorewood and the Shorewood Marketing Initiative. (Please note: no carry-in alcohol is allowed – make your purchase in the park before the concert.)

For more information, call the Customer Service Desk at Shorewood Village Hall: 414.847.2700.

30 Custom-Decorated Forms on Display in Shorewood Business District Don't miss the grand opening of "Butterflies in Flight" on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. Designs for the butterflies have been created by talented local artists. See amazing designs using paint, mosaic, fabric and mixed media. (The forms will be on display through August 23.) MEET AND GREET THE ARTISTS from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at their individual butterfly locations. Ride the free trolley from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., compliments of the Shorewood Men's Club. Butterfly face painting from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. by Sparkles the Clown at Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors, 4164 N. Oakland Ave. Summer cookout at Sendik's, 4027 N. Oakland Ave. Plus, plenty of special offers and refreshments from local merchants. Butterflies in Flight is presented by the Shorewood Foundation and produced by the Shorewood Business Improvement District. Additional event sponsors: Shorewood Marketing Initiative, Shorewood Men's Club, Gloss Photography Studios and the Shorewood Department of Public Works. After the event closes in August, the butterflies will be collected and sold during a voice auction to benefit the Shorewood Foundation. The auction will be held on Sunday, August 30, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Hubbard Park Lodge. PICK UP AN EVENT BROCHURE AT ANY PARTICIPATING BUSINESS. VISIT www.shorewoodwi.com for complete information and to download a brochure.

The Village of Shorewood will be all a-flutter this summer with “Butterflies in Flight,” a public art project designed to celebrate the uniqueness of the Village. The “butterflies” are part of an exhibition of custom-decorated forms that will be on display throughout the business district from mid-June to mid-August. Individual businesses and community groups are pitching in to “sponsor” a butterfly. The Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) is managing and producing the event which is presented by the Shorewood Foundation. Additional support from the Shorewood Department of Public Works has made this first-time public art exhibition possible. Designs for the butterfly forms are being created by talented local artists and individuals. See amazing designs using paint, mosaic, fabric and mixed media. The 30 colorfully decorated fiberglass butterflies can be viewed outdoors starting June 20 during regular store hours throughout the Shorewood business district along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., as well as at Village Hall and the Shorewood Library. The exhibition is an extension of the business district beautification that began with last summer’s Oakland Avenue streetscaping project. After the event closes in August, the butterflies will be collected and sold during a voice auction this fall to benefit the Shorewood Foundation. Public art projects such as this enrich communities culturally while creating a synergy among residents, community groups, businesses and artists. For more information on “Butterflies in Flight,” please e-mail today@shorewoodwi.com or visit www.shorewoodwi.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 5, NORTH STAR AMERICAN BISTRO 4515 N. OAKLAND AVE., SHOREWOOD, WIS.

Effective marketing is the key to business survival, growth and success - especially in today’s challenging economy. The Shorewood Business Improvement District is pleased to offer a half-day, marketing seminar (including continental breakfast) with industry expert Al Lautenslager, co-author of Guerrilla Marketing in 30 Days. Guerrilla Marketing has become a landmark book in 41 languages for one simple reason: it works like no other marketing to maximize your profits and minimize your investment. Small and large businesses alike have applied the principles of Guerrilla Marketing because of their simplicity, common sense, and record of being proven in action.

One of the main reasons that businesses fail is lack of marketing insight. Guerrilla Marketing provides that insight. With 14 million copies of Guerrilla Marketing books sold worldwide, and the many university MBA programs offering Guerrilla Marketing, this is now far beyond an opinion. Guerrilla Marketing is the best-known marketing brand in history.

During this seminar, Lautenslager will outline a simple and effective marketing plan that focuses on the day-to-day implementation of key marketing strategies. He will help you cut through the clutter and market your business more efficiently and effectively - without spending a lot of money.

This in-depth workshop will be invaluable to any business owner or marketing executive and is open to the entire Milwaukee business community, and not just Shorewood businesses. The cost is only $55 per person OR $50 per person if two or more people attend from the same organization. Please join us - and learn Lautenslager’s creative strategies.You can also visit his website at www.market-for-profits.com.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:15-8:45 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Welcome
9:00-10:15 a.m. Presentation
10:15-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Presentation Continues
12:00-12:15 p.m. Wrap-Up/Q & A/Networking

Reservations are required. Make check payable to Shorewood Business Improvement District and mail to: 4230 N. Oakland Ave., #295, Shorewood, WI 53211 (sorry, we do not take credit cards). You may also call or e-mail Barb Caprile (414.962.7002 or barb@shorewoodwi.com) to make your reservation. We will call or e-mail your confirmation. We must guarantee the number of attendees at North Star by May 1.

Learn fresh ideas for organizing your office, home and life at this special luncheon event!

The Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to launch its next in a series of Learn Over Lunch programs on Tuesday, March 24. Discover new ways to sharpen your business skills and socialize/network with your colleagues, other business owners and Village representatives at this informative luncheon.

Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Duffy O’Neil at North Star American Bistro, 4515 N. Oakland Ave. (North Star will not be open to the public during these luncheons.) The Learn Over Lunch series is open to the public. Tuesday, March 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “Getting Yourself and Your Business Organized” Learn helpful tips on organization methods, setting up your office to maximize space and efficiency, and time management skills. It’s a new season and what better time to de-clutter your office and your home, allowing you to be more productive and reduce your stress. Presented by Brenden McDaniel of Action Organizing Services.

Everyone has to eat lunch - so why not feed your mind and body and “learn over lunch!” Please contact Barb at 414-962-7002 or e-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com for a brochure with all the details. Cost of lunch and program is only $20 per person.

The Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to launch its popular Learn Over Lunch program this season with an outstanding line-up of guest speakers. Discover new ways to sharpen your business skills and socialize/network with your colleagues, other business owners and Village representatives at these informative luncheons. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Chef Duffy O’Neil at North Star American Bistro, 4515 N. Oakland Ave. (North Star will not be open to the public during these luncheons.) Participate in these luncheon programs customized to the needs of our Shorewood business owners: Tuesday, February 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “Greening Your Business” Learn green and ecologically friendly business practices and how to implement them in your business and home. Presented by Ryan Thompson, Director of Greener Milwaukee and Swee Sim, owner of Future Green in Bayview, Wis. $20 per person. Tuesday, March 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “Getting Yourself and Your Business Organized” Learn helpful tips on organization methods, setting up your office to maximize space, and time management skills. Presented by Brenden McDaniel of Action Organizing Services. $20 per person. Special Opportunity: Tuesday, May 5 “Guerilla Marketing” This half-day seminar (including continental breakfast) features Al Lautenslager, co-author of “Guerilla Marketing in 30 Days.” Learn key marketing strategies to help you combat today’s challenging economy. Everyone has to eat lunch - so why not feed your mind and body and “learn over lunch!” Please contact Barb at 414-962-7002 or e-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com for a brochure with all the details. The Learn Over Lunch series is open to the public.

New Fixtures Compliments of Shorewood Foundation, Village of Shorewood, CDA and BID

Shorewood’s business district along Oakland Avenue is brightly lit this season thanks to new lighting fixtures recently installed by the Department of Public Works. Attractive new light fixtures that include two different variations of brightly lit snowflakes were made possible by the generosity of the Shorewood Foundation and the Village of Shorewood/CDA, which paid for the majority of the costs. The Shorewood Business Improvement District also was an underwriting sponsor.

Since 1964, the Shorewood Foundation has provided funding for a variety of community activities, programs and special events that enhance the quality of life in our Village. The organization supports the community by collecting private donations that are then combined into larger grants for community use. Their altruistic work in the Village is invaluable to life in Shorewood, and we are deeply grateful for all they do!     

We are extremely grateful to the Shorewood Foundation and the Village/CDA for allocating funds to the new seasonal lighting. In-depth research helped select a quality vendor who is well-known for working with other BIDs in the state. Plus, the fixtures are fitted with LED lights to conserve energy. Many thanks to the Shorewood DPW for also custom fitting the brackets to Shorewood’s new lamp posts to accommodate the new light fixtures.

Residents, businesses and visitors can enjoy the new lighting through the next few winter months! Look for additional units to be installed along the Capitol Drive corridor when the street is renovated in 2010.

The Showcase Awards were introduced in 2007 by Shorewood's Business Improvement District to recognize Shorewood businesses that make an important difference to the commercial vitality of the Village. Winners are acknowledged for their outstanding leadership, dedication and support of Shorewood’s business district. Please join us in saluting our 2008 Showcase Award winners, who were acknowledged at the Annual Meeting of the Shorewood Business Improvement District this fall.  

BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR
Hubbard Park Lodge
Shorewood is proud to be the home to Hubbard Park Lodge, one of our country’s architectural treasures. Built during the Great Depression as part of a Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) program, the Lodge is one of only two identical structures that remain standing. Margaret Cibulka, owner of Culinary Artists Ltd., a specialty catering service, has operated the Lodge since 1986, providing catering for weddings and other special events and also opening it to the public for Sunday brunch and Friday dinners. With help from various community groups such as the Shorewood Men’s Club and the Shorewood Foundation, along with the Village of Shorewood, Margaret has lovingly restored the Lodge with new lighting, an outdoor veranda, interior upgrades and new landscaping. We salute Margaret Cibulka and Hubbard Park Lodge for bringing special memories to generations of Shorewood residents.

Tim Hart, D.D.S.
Dr. Tim Hart is a skilled prosthodontist who located his practice in Shorewood in 1996 at 1720 E. Lake Bluff. Besides his expertise in dentistry, Dr. Hart’s other passion is cycling. He has been an active supporter and sponsor of Shorewood’s Criterium International Cycling Classic, held each July in Shorewood’s business district. He serves on the bike race committee and has been the co-title sponsor (along with Rainbow Jersey Bicycles) for the past four years. Dr. Hart has made another important investment in the community through his participation in the Village's Façade Improvement Program. In 2005, he renovated the exterior of his commercial building with improved signs, landscaping and masonry restoration. Thank you, Dr. Hart, for adding to the vitality of Shorewood.

Harleys: The Store for Men
Harleys is celebrating six decades of doing business at its original location on North Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. Tim Ryan, president and owner since 1999, is committed to continuing Harleys’ reputation as a Milwaukee destination for fashion-conscious men by providing distinctive menswear, personal attention and unparalleled customer service. Harleys shares it success through the support of many local charities including its annual golf outing to benefit the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation and participating in fashion shows to benefit causes such as the Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Symphony and Gilda’s Club. Ryan is the president of the Shorewood Business Improvement District, and Harleys has been a sponsor of the Criterium International Cycling Classic since its inception.

Stowell Associates SelectStaff
This quiet company makes a major impact by providing a wide range of professional care management and care-giving services to elderly and disabled adults and their families. Founded in 1983, Stowell Associates has called Shorewood home for 23 years, working with sensitivity and respect to assist clients in making informed decisions for their loved ones. A few years ago, co-founders Phyllis Brostoff and Valerie Stefanich made a major investment in Shorewood with the purchase of space for their headquarters in The Metropolitan at the corner of Oakland Ave. and Kensington Blvd. The company is also is a strong supporter of the business district as a sponsor of many special events, including the Criterium and the Holiday Shopwalk. The community is fortunate that Stowell Associates SelectStaff will continue to make its home in Shorewood for years to come.

FACADE IMPROVEMENT OF THE YEAR: Catholic Family Life Insurance
Catholic Family Life Insurance is celebrating a proud past of 140 years while sharing the challenges of the future. The national headquarters of Catholic Family Life Insurance has been located in Shorewood at 1572 E. Capitol Dr. for more than three decades. Catholic Family gives its generous support to many Village ventures, including the Men’s Club Chicken Bar-B-Q, National Night Out and sponsorship of the Shorewood Concert Band. Their commitment to Shorewood is also evident in major investments in renovation to their property. Two years ago, the offices were updated with new lighting and redecorated in rich, soothing earth tones. The parking lot has been resurfaced and, with help from Shorewood’s Façade Improvement program, new signage captures the building’s tone and architecture. We’re very pleased to have Catholic Family Life Insurance as a good citizen in Shorewood.

Shorewood’s business district is alive and thriving with a diverse mix of shops, specialty boutiques, restaurants and pubs, professional services, and much more. Our vibrant community continues to prosper because our businesses answer all of the needs of today’s customers along with good, old-fashioned, personal service and customer satisfaction. As we salute the success of all our businesses, we celebrate and recognize several long-standing companies marking milestone anniversaries.

North Shore Bank: 85 Years and Going Strong
North Shore Bank has come a long way from its humble beginnings in Shorewood in the back of an East Capitol Drive hardware store in the early 1920s. Today, it is one of the strongest banks in the Midwest and a nationally respected leader in the banking community.

North Shore Bank has grown through mergers, acquisitions and the creation of new branches; 42 offices dot the map from northeastern Wisconsin to northeastern Illinois. Assets have reached $1.7 billion, reflecting sound fiscal management, an eye to the future, innovative products and incomparable customer service.

The bank is a leader in maximizing technology with 24-hour online banking and bill pay, plus the ability to apply and pre-qualify for home loans, re-order checks and more. New e-offerings for business banking and technology innovations have helped the bank’s security team keep customers’ accounts safe.

In today’s difficult financial times it’s reassuring to know that the North Shore Bank has remained strong during the subprime mortgage crisis - primarily because of rock-solid lending practices and a commitment to weathering the storm just as it did the stock market crash of 1929, the Great Depression, five wars and the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980s.

The North Shore Bank Shorewood locations are at Oakland and Capitol Drive and Oakland and Lake Bluff Drive.  North Shore Bank: a strong and vital part of your community.

Hubbard Park Lodge Celebrates 70 Years
Hubbard Park Lodge is nestled in a lovely setting along the Milwaukee River in Hubbard Park in Shorewood. The history of the Lodge and the park dates back more than a century. Way back then, long before anyone thought of water parks, Milwaukeeans were enjoying entertainment at popular spots along the Milwaukee River at restaurants, a beer garden, an amusement park, a motorcycle racing dome, and even a giant water slide.

In the early 1900s, the Village of Shorewood purchased some of the property for a park and named it in honor of William J. Hubbard, a highly respected Village Board President. Construction for Hubbard Park Lodge began in 1936 during the Great Depression as a Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project, and completed in 1938 at a cost of about $30,000.  It is one of 13 identical structures built across the United States during this era, and one of only two left standing (the other houses the United States Department of Agriculture’s research station outside Washington, D.C.)

The Village of Shorewood managed the Lodge for many years working with a number of concessionaires, and over the years Hubbard Park Lodge became a place where memories were made at dances, teas and other special events. Since 1986, the Lodge has been operated by Margaret Cibulka, owner of Culinary Artists Ltd., a specialty catering service well-known for excellent catering for weddings, meetings, business functions and other events. The Lodge is also open to the public for Sunday brunch and Friday dinner. “New memories are being made at Hubbard Lodge and we’re very pleased to be continuing the tradition,” says Margaret. And the Village of Shorewood is proud to be the home of one of the country’s architectural treasures.

Hubbard Park Lodge is located just south of East Capitol Drive in Shorewood at 3565 N. Morris Blvd. Visit www.hubbardparklodge.net or call 414-332-4207.

Harleys: The Store for Men Celebrating 60 Years of Retail Excellence
Harleys: The Store for Men in Shorewood, Wisconsin, is celebrating six decades as a Milwaukee destination for fashion-conscious men. Harleys was founded in 1948 by brothers Harold and Stanley Dubman (who combined their first names to christen their store). Tim Ryan, Harleys’ current owner, was born the same year Harleys was founded, and while a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee he started working in the store. By 1987, when the Dubmans were ready to sell, Tim was well-prepared to take over and Ryan and former business partner, Tom Brill, jumped at the opportunity to be co-owners. When Brill retired in 1999, Ryan became president and sole owner.

Today Harleys is one of the leading men’s specialty stores in Wisconsin. While men’s fashions have seen trends such as leisure suits, Nehru jackets, bell-bottom pants and disco dressing, Harleys has succeeded by staying the course with the finest menswear for office, casual or formal occasions. Harleys describes its merchandise as “handsome, quality garments that have no fear of time.” The shop has a complete selection for the discriminating male: shirts to shoes, outerwear to underwear, suits and sweaters, slacks and sportcoats and everything in between.

The cornerstone of Harleys’ success is personal attention. “We have an unwavering commitment to superior customer service,” Tim says, “including our own in-house tailors who have crafted garments for Harleys for years.”

An important part of Harleys’ mission is supporting the community. The store stages its own annual golf outing to benefit the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, and participates in numerous fashion shows to benefit causes including the Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Symphony and Gilda’s Club. Tim is the president of the Shorewood Business Improvement District.

Shorewood is proud to rank Harleys: The Store for Men, as one of the flagship stores in its vibrant business district. Visit Harleys at 4009 N. Oakland Ave., or call 414-332-3404.

Stowell Associates SelectStaff: 25 Years of Caring Services
Stowell Associates SelectStaff is one of those quiet companies that you don't know much about - until you need them. And then you wonder what you would have done without their help. Stowell Associates SelectStaff provides a wide range of professional care management and care-giving services to elderly and disabled adults and their families. The company is celebrating its 25th anniversary, with 22 of those years spent in Shorewood.

Co-founders Phyllis Brostoff, CISW and Valerie Stefanich, CISW have decades of experience in geriatric social work and dedication to helping their clients. When a need arises in a family, clients can feel confident turning to Stowell Associates SelectStaff for all the resources they need to help explore options and make informed decisions for their loved ones. Phyllis and Valerie stress that when planning for the future of an elderly or disabled person, the first and most important step is an objective, professional evaluation. Stowell Associates SelectStaff’s understanding, professional care managers have a depth of experience in health care, social service, retirement facilities and will follow through with consultation and assessment. Their services include assistance in determining living arrangements; reviewing financial, legal or medical issues; and counseling and support. When home care is an option, care-giving services are provided by sensitive, well-trained caregivers, supervised by managers who carefully monitor in-home help.

Phyllis and Valerie have always loved operating their business in Shorewood, and when space on the street level of The Metropolitan at Kensington and Oakland became available in 2006 they were delighted to have the opportunity to make yet another investment in our community by purchasing space in the complex. According to Phyllis and Valerie, “We appreciate everything Shorewood has done for us and making an investment in the community was important.”

Contact Stowell Associates SelectStaff (4485 N. Oakland Ave.) at 414-963-2600 or visit www.elderselectstaff.com.