Public Dedication Ceremony on September 21 To Include Visit by Artist

A public sculpture by the internationally known Spanish artist Jaume Plensa will be dedicated at Atwater Park (at the intersection of Capitol Dr. and Lake Dr.), in Shorewood, Wis. on Tuesday, September 21 as part of the Village’s new public art initiative. The dedication ceremony for “Spillover II” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. when the public is invited to attend “Plensa in the Park,” a celebration that will include food, drinks and comments by the artist.

Shorewood’s new major art acquisition is an 8-1/2 ft. crouching human form with rounded contours that sits on a two-feet-high concrete pedestal. The letters that form the open framework suggest that language is our primary tool for experiencing the world and each other, and that we are, essentially, both limited and empowered by this abstract means of translating our experiences. “Spillover II” will be lit from within and will glow at night, acting as a subtle beacon for the park and providing a focal point at the end of the Village’s busiest street.

Plensa’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan. In the Midwest, his most famous and recognizable work, The Crown Fountain, is in Chicago’s Millennium Park. This work consists of a black granite reflecting pool placed between a pair of 50-ft., glass-block towers. Digital video images/faces of a broad social spectrum of Chicago citizens are projected on the towers, with water flowing through an outlet in the center of the screen, giving the illusion of water spouting from the mouths of the faces.

Shorewood’s Plensa sculpture is the first work of art in a comprehensive, though still developing, plan initiated by the Shorewood Public Art Committee, formed in 2001. “Spillover II” was made possible by a generous gift from an anonymous donor. Additional sponsorships include the Shorewood Foundation, the Shorewood Men’s Club, the Village of Shorewood Marketing Program and the Village of Shorewood. Sponsors of the dedication event on September 21 are Coalesse and Bentley Prince Street.

The “Plensa in the Park” dedication on Tuesday, September 21 will feature a personal visit from the artist. The public is invited to attend from 6-8 p.m. Spread out a blanket or grab a picnic bench and enjoy the festivities on the night of the Equinox. Beverages and a limited menu will be sold at the event by Hubbard Park Lodge. For more information, please contact Dick Eschner, Public Art Committee Chair, at 414.964.4504 or rceschner@sbcglobal.net

A post-party fundraiser to benefit Public Art Shorewood will be held after the dedication from 7:30-9 p.m. at the home of James and Vida Langenkamp in Shorewood. Refreshments will be catered by Hubbard Park Lodge and music will be provided by Shorewood High School student musicians. Attendance is limited to 150 people and the cost is $50 per person. To request an invitation, contact Pat Algiers at algiers@sbcglobal.net or 414.963.1613.

Bid on your favorite bench to benefit the Shorewood Foundation!

The Village of Shorewood has been decorated all summer long with 41 beautiful, custom-created benches, part of the “Best Seats in the House” public art event that closed on August 15. Shorewood’s benches have been the talk of the town this season and now they will be placed in a public auction on Sunday, August 29 at Hubbard Park Lodge (3565 N. Morris Blvd). The public is invited to attend the auction from 4:30-7:30 p.m. where they can meet the artists, enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Admission is $10 per person. Forty of the benches will be auctioned off to the highest bidders to benefit the Shorewood Foundation. The bench formerly on display at the Shorewood Police Department, sponsored by the Shorewood Foundation Board of Directors, will be held back and auctioned off at the Shorewood Foundation annual dinner/auction on Saturday, November 6.

The bidding process has already begun at www.shorewoodwi.com – just click on the home page photo and you will go right to the bidding page. Submit your bid online and someone will get back to you right away. Bids on the benches will start at $300 and we anticipate a lively auction event as each and every bench is a masterpiece - and will look great on a patio or porch, in the garden, in a playroom, or just about anywhere! The benches have been clear-coated by an auto body shop so they will last a very long time.

Fans of “Best Seats in the House” can also commemorate the event by purchasing notecards featuring color photographs of each of the benches. The notecards are packaged in four groups of 10 cards each and can be purchased for $12 per pack (including envelopes) or save $8 and buy all 4 packs for only $40. Visit the Village Hall Customer Service Desk on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – hurry, cards are available in limited quantities. Any remaining notecards will be sold at the auction on Sunday.

“Best Seats in the House” was produced by the Shorewood Business Improvement District and the Shorewood Foundation was the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include the Village of Shorewood Marketing Program, the Shorewood DPW, the Shorewood Men’s Club and Gloss Photography Studios.

Questions about “Best Seats in the House” can be directed to 414.962.7002.

MRS. FUN To Perform Inside Hubbard Park Lodge

Don’t miss the free Shorewood community concert on Thursday, August 12, at Hubbard Park Lodge featuring MRS. FUN! Because Hubbard Park sustained tremendous damage during the July 22 flood, we are unable to stage this concert outdoors. But the show will go on! Hubbard Park Lodge will open its doors where picnic food and assorted beverages, including beer and wine, will be for sale (please, no carry-ins, you need to make your purchase at the Lodge, altho you are not obligated to make a purchase – this musical event is still free).

Hubbard Park Lodge, located at 3565 N. Morris Blvd. (inside Hubbard Park along the Milwaukee River) opens at 5:30 p.m. and the music begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends to hear this fun jazz/funk duo composed of keyboard player Connie Grauer and drummer Kim Zick (both Shorewood residents). They have played with Robin Pluer, the Indigo Girls, k.d. lang and many more! Enjoy their electric mix of keyboards and drums in a non-stop action show!

Shorewood's summer concert series is presented by North Shore Bank, the Shorewood Foundation and the Village of Shorewood Marketing Program. Other event sponsors include the Shorewood Men’s Club, Chiropractic Company, Culver’s of Shorewood, Edward Jones/Mike O’Brien, Hubbard Park Lodge and Shorewood Family Chiropractic. Register to win VIP concert tickets, compliments of North Shore Bank. Visit either of North Shore Bank’s Shorewood locations (3970 N. Oakland Ave. or 4414 N. Oakland Ave.) to enter to win.

To avoid the Capitol Dr. construction, enter Hubbard Park from Menlo, Newton or Beverly off of Oakland Ave. Go west to Morris and then south to the Park entrance/parking lot.

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

Concerts to be held on three Thursday evenings at Hubbard Park: July 1, July 22, August 12

Enjoy a delightful summer evening under the stars in Shorewood’s handsome Hubbard Park along the Milwaukee River, as you listen to the cool sounds of some of the hottest musical groups in town! The Village of Shorewood is pleased to host a series of free outdoor concerts for its residents and guests - with a special invitation to Shorewood's newest residents! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and make a night of it on three Thursday evenings: July 1, July 22 and August 12. Picnic food and assorted beverages, including beer and wine, will be for sale from Hubbard Park Lodge (please, no carry-in alcohol; make your purchase in the park). Concerts will be held rain or shine (rain location inside Hubbard Park Lodge).

This new concert series is presented by North Shore Bank, the Shorewood Foundation and the Village of Shorewood Marketing Program. Other event sponsors include the Shorewood Men’s Club, Chiropractic Company, Culver’s of Shorewood, Edward Jones/Mike O’Brien, Hubbard Park Lodge and Shorewood Family Chiropractic. Make a night of it and bring the whole family! Hubbard Park opens at 5 p.m. and each concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Register to win VIP concert tickets, compliments of North Shore Bank. Visit either of North Shore Bank’s Shorewood locations (3970 N. Oakland Ave. or 4414 N. Oakland Ave.) to enter to win.

Enjoy this all-star musical line up:
July 1: Darele Bisquerra & Trio de Janeiro
Trio de Janeiro strolls the threshold between sand and sea. Be it BossaNova, Vintage Latin, CafeJazz, IslandSol or a splash of Swing, the music exudes a soothing energy. Explore the shore with Trio de Janeiro!

July 22: Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz
A unique blend of R&B, Smooth Jazz and contemporary styles, combining superb musicianship with an exciting stage presence. Recognized countless times with industry music awards, Streetlife is the house band for the Milwaukee Bucks!

August 12: MRS. FUN
Complex and sophisticated, MRS. FUN is a jazz/funk duo composed of keyboard player Connie Grauer and drummer Kim Zick. They have played with Robin Pluer, the Indigo Girls, k.d. lang and many more! Enjoy their electric mix of keyboards and drums in a non-stop action show! 

Hubbard Park, one of Shorewood’s – and Milwaukee’s – best-kept secrets, is located at 3565 N. Morris Blvd. (4 blocks south of Capitol Dr.). To avoid the Capitol Dr. construction, enter Hubbard Park from Menlo, Newton or Beverly off of Oakland Ave. Go west to Morris and then south to the Park entrance. The park is handicapped-accessible at the lower level turnaround.

For more information, call the Village Hall Customer Service Desk at 414.847.2700 or visit www.shorewoodtoday.com.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 17 • 5-8:30 P.M.

Get ready for world-class cycling through the Shorewood Business District along North Oakland Ave. and adjacent residential streets.

On a new date in a new month, Shorewood’s 7th annual Criterium Cycling Classic, presented by the Shorewood Business Improvement District with title sponsors Tim Hart D.D.S./Jesse Smith D.D.S. and Jerry Pearce/Rainbow Jersey Bicycles, will welcome the summer season to the community. This year’s race on Thursday, June 17, will feature continuous cycling action (beginning at 5 p.m.) with international racers, a Kids’ Roll, and plenty of free family fun!

Ever see a pack of pro bicyclists racing arm-against-arm at speeds topping 35 miles per hour? Now’s your chance to watch from so close a vantage point that the energy and breeze of momentum will blow you away! This year’s race is being staged by Tour of America’s Dairyland  - and Shorewood is the very first race to kick off the series that runs from June 17-27. (Visit www.tourofamericasdairyland.com for a complete race schedule.)

The Shorewood women’s Pro/Am race starts at 5 p.m., followed by a Junior Bike Roll sponsored by Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors (at approximately 6:15 p.m.) for neighborhood children ages 3-7 with helmets. The men’s Pro/Am race starts about 6:45 p.m.

Make it a great summer afternoon and evening in Shorewood! Grab some great grub from North Star American Bistro at Olive St. and Oakland Ave. – or enjoy patio dining and special offers from many of Shorewood’s award-winning restaurants and pubs. Get a frosty brew at the beverage tent (also at Olive St. and Oakland Ave.), sponsored by The Establishment Salon. Then be sure to stay after the race to meet the racers after the awards ceremony about 8:15 p.m. at the start/finish line at Oakland Ave. and Marion St.

Corporate sponsors for the race include the Garden Room, Eastmore Real Estate, The Cornerstone, the Village of Shorewood Marketing Program, Harry’s Bar & Grill, Shorewood Family Chiropractic, Culver’s of Shorewood, Harleys: The Store for Men, Chiropractic Company, Allstate Insurance/Andrew McCabe Agency, Edward Jones/Mike O’Brien, Integrative Health Services, DAAR Engineering, Village Pub & Grill, Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors, North Star American Bistro, The Establishment, LaLonde Contractors, Caprile Marketing/Design, Friends of the Shorewood Library, The Plaisted Group, Starkmedia, Lakefront Brewery, Village of Shorewood Trustees, the Village of Shorewood, the Shorewood Police Department, the Shorewood Department of Public Works and the Shorewood School District.

Catch the complete Tour of America’s Dairyland Pro-Am bicycling series presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board in 11 Wisconsin communitities: Shorewood, Thiensville, Grafton, Appleton, Elkhart Lake at Road America, Sheboygan, Waterloo, Greenbush, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee on Downer Avenue, and Waukesha.

Grab a seat. . .you have 41 to choose from in Shorewood’s newest public art project, “Best Seats in the House.” This exciting event, following in the footsteps of last year’s successful “Butterflies in Flight,” will engage the entire community this summer. Beautifully decorated cedar benches, featuring the talents of local artists, will be on display throughout the Shorewood Business District along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., and other landmark Shorewood locations including the library, Village Hall, Shorewood Police Department, Shorewood Fitness Center and Shorewood Post Office. Meet and greet the artists from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, June 5 at designated bench locations, when they will talk about their work and answer questions.

According to Barb Caprile, marketing director for the Shorewood Business Improvement District which is producing the event, “Public art projects enrich communities culturally and create a synergy among residents, community groups, businesses and artists. Shorewood’s 2010 project will showcase Shorewood’s shops, restaurants and beautiful business district and Village by attracting new visitors/customers to the area throughout the summer months.”

Many of the artists featured in this year’s event live in Shorewood, including Melinda Fishman, Donna Burdge, Don Berg, Amy Thomas, Leann Wooten, Dave and Mary Jo Thome, Jenny Steinman Heyden, Bruce Seeds, Cindy Shuelke and numerous students from both Atwater School and the Shorewood Intermediate School. The benches have been creatively decorated using paint, mosaic, ironwork and mixed media. Brochures listing each bench location and artist are available at each sponsoring business and Village Hall, or by visiting www.shorewoodwi.com. 
 
The Shorewood Foundation is the major underwriting sponsor of “Best Seats in the House.” The event will be on display from June 5-August 15 and a public auction will be held on Sunday, August 29 when the benches will be sold to benefit the Shorewood Foundation. Please call 414.962.7002 or e-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com for more information.

Feed Your Mind and Body at Annual Luncheon Series

Join the Shorewood Business Improvement District for its annual Learn Over Lunch programs tailored to meet a busy workday. Enjoy a delicious meal, network with other business owners, community group representatives and Village staff and learn new strategies to be more successful in 2010. RSVPs are required and prepayment is appreciated. All lunch presentations are $20 per person.

Learn Over Lunch programs will take place in March, April and May. While all lunches take place from 11:30-1 p.m., please check each listing for varying days and dates.

Wednesday, March 31 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • “Shorewood State of the Union”
Hubbard Park Lodge, 3565 N. Morris Blvd.
Special guests Chris Swartz-Village Manager and Pete Petrie-Community Development Authority (CDA) Chair, will talk about about dynamic Shorewood development projects planned and underway.  Learn more about the Capitol Dr. reconstruction as well as plans for more vibrant retail, dining and business possibilities. Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at the Lodge.

Friday, April 23 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • “The Secrets of Social Media”
Village Community Room (lower level of Shorewood Library)
Learn the ins and outs of social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter and how to generate your own blogs from industry expert Starkmedia. Did you know that an average user spends more than 55 minutes on Facebook per day? Learn more at this interactive lunch presentation and make the social media  phenomenon work for YOUR business! An Italian buffet lunch will be served.   

Wednesday, May 12 •  11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • “Ask the Attorneys”
North Star American Bistro, 4515 N. Oakland Ave.
Representatives from McDermott, Foley, Johnson & Wilson LLP will answer frequently asked legal questions that affect your business. “Five Pitfalls To Avoid in Starting/Running Your Business” will educate business owners about maintaining necessary documents, having sufficient trademark protection, having proper employment or noncompete/nondisclosure agreements and much more. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Shorewood’s award-winning North Star American Bistro restaurant.

E-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com to request an event brochure or to register.

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.