A News le t t e r Ce l ebra t ing the Co lo r fu l Brady S t ree t Ne ighborhood December 2015 Vol 21 Issue 11

Holiday Season Greetings to all our Members,Well it’s December a time for Snowflakes and Sparkling Lights. It is always fun to detour off the main streets and look at the decorated homes in all the neighborhoods. No matter how simple or elaborate they always look wonderful particularly after a snowfall.

I hope you will be taking time to meet with friends and family, bake some cookies (love those smells!) take in a movie, play or musical event to celebrate the season. And, of course there’s the shopping to be done.

On behalf of myself and all the businesses in our Brady Street Area. We all thank you for supporting us throughout the year. Your commitment to our local businesses keeps us growing and strong. We have added several new establishments this year LA MASA, CLASSIC barbershop,

BIG CITY GREENS, PERMANENT BAGGAGE STUDIO,

JESSE MEYER SCULPTURE STUDIO, RENA’s CLOSET

and trying to open this month – PEPI’S PLACE and EASY

TYGER. There’s always something new on Brady Street to join

with all of the long established Shops, Restaurants, and Bars

we enjoy. GLORIOSO’S just celebrated their fifth year in their

newly expanded location. Has it really been that long? Thanks

again to the Tom And Cathy Borneman for all their years at the

BRADY STREET HARDWARE STORE you will be missed.

We have a New Year to look forward to with new beginnings

and some endings as well. May you all have a great celebration

to start it off. And speaking of celebrations do join us on the

15th at Renaisance Place for our Holiday Party.

See you in the NEW YEAR!

Teresa Morton, President BSAA

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Brady Street News is published by the Brady Street Area Association and is distributed to all Association members and interested parties. To receive this newsletter in the mail, you must join the Association. The Brady Street Area Association was established in 1988 and is dedicated to revitalizing and sustaining the

Brady Street Area.

Contributions and letters are welcome. Send all contributions to: Brady Street News, 1218 E. Brady Street, Milw., WI 53202 or email to bradystreetnewsletter@gmail.com.

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R STeresa Morton

President

Grant Gehweiler Vice-President

Dan Marusic Treasurer

Chris JohnsonSecretary

Shelby IngersollTeri Regano

Stephanie SalviaJoel OrtizTina Klose

Donny MenefeeMichael Glorioso

Bryce ClarkLynn ForthausJon Richards

Leslie MontemurroJohn Germanotta

Bill ZalenskiMatt Cotey

Tina KloseNewsletter and photography

The Brady Street Area Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month @ 6:30 pm at

1224 (LR) E. Brady St. All are welcome.

For more information or to join the association call 272-3978.

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Monthly BSAA Meeting Report - DecemberThe BSAA had it’s monthly meeting of the Board of Directors and members on Tuesday, December 1 at the Brady Street BID office.

The meeting included a presentation from Ravi and Rosy Sachdeva regarding their request for a liquor license for their proposed Indian grocery store, Bharat Market to be located at 1556 N Farwell St. The Sachdeva’s requested support for their liquor license application from the Board to include craft beers and liquor options as part of the Indian food and crafts planned to be sold at the proposed store.

BSAA members were able to ask questions about the targeted consumers for the market including the growing number of ethnic Indians living in the area as well as other neighbors wanting to purchase Indian food items and spices not readily available at the local grocery stores. Other questions focused on the type of alcoholic products to be sold. The Sachdeva’s indicated that it is their intentions to carry only craft beers and “high end” bourbons, scotches and other hard liquors. They mentioned that they have no plans to carry low cost products nor single serve beers except for craft beers sold in 750 ml bottles. The BSAA Board informed Alderman Kovac on the Association’s position on the application.

The Association also welcomed Claire Zautke, Director of Community Relations for Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. Zautke shared the County’s current programs and initiatives including updates on the County’s UpLift MKE program to provide workforce training, the new Office of African American Affairs as well as reforms to the County’s House of Corrections to name just a few. Zautke indicated that her role in the County Executive’s office is to facilitate communication and information sharing with Milwaukee’s communities.

Lastly, the Board finalized it’s slate of Board Member and Officer candidates to be voted on by all members at the BSAA Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 15 at the Renaissance Place, 1451 N Prospect Ave starting at 5:30 pm. The slate of officers includes Teresa Morton, President; Lynn Forthaus, Vice President; Dan Marusic, Treasurer; and Chris Johnson, Secretary. It was also announced that Frank Alioto has agreed to give a presentation on the history of Brady Street at the Holiday Party.

All BSAA members are welcome to attend monthly meetings which are typically held on the 1st Tuesday every month at 6:30pm at the Brady Street BID office, unless otherwise noted.

- Christopher L. Johnson, Secretary BSAA

member notes

Jon Richards joins Ziino, Germanotta, Knoll & ChristensenLocal attorney, and long-time Brady Street Area Association board member, Jon Richards has joined Ziino, Germanotta, Knoll & Christensen as a partner. He joins fellow long-time board member John Germanotta who has been a mainstay at the firm. Richards, who served our neighborhood in the State Assembly from 1999 to 2014, has been providing a wide range of legal services to individuals, families, small businesses and nonprofits for 20 years. Richards continues to live in the neighborhood with his wife Andrea and son Alex.

Ziino, Germanotta, Knoll & Christensen, located at Farwell and Brady Street, has a rich tradition in the Brady Street neighborhood and provides a full range of legal services including business law, real estate purchases and sales, estate planning and probate administration, family law and divorce and personal injury cases. To reach Jon at his new firm call (414) 272-2295 or e-mail him at jonr@zgkc-law.com. The firm’s website is www.zgkc-law.com.

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Board of directors election at the BSAA HOLIDAY PARTY Tuesday, Dec. 15, 5:30-8pm Renaissance Place, 1451 N. Prospect Ave.

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Visit some great shopping in our neighborhood!

ANNIE’S 2ND HAND CHIC 1668 N. Warren Ave. Vintage clothing

Annie’s is closing shop and will remain open until the middle of January with 50% off everything in her store.

ART SMART’S DART MART & JUGGLING EMPORIUM 1695 N. Humboldt Ave.

BRADY STREET FUTONS 1200 E. Brady St.

CD MAX/MEGA MEDIA 1709 N. Farwell Ave.

CORE ESSENCE YOGA 1437 E. Brady St. Yoga & Pilates - Beautiful studio, great teachers, massage and more!

DRAGONFLY VINTAGE GOODS 1117 E. Brady St.

ECO PET 1229 E. Brady St.

EXCLUSIVE COMPANY 1699 N. Farwell Ave.

FAMOUS SMOKESHOP 1213 E. Brady St.

FAZIO’S CLEANING & TAILORING 1027 E. Brady St.

FEDEX OFFICE (KINKO’S) 1703 N. Farwell Ave.

FRAME & FABRIC 1601 N. Van Buren St. For all your framing needs

GNC 1428 E. Brady Street

GLORIOSO’S GOLD IMPORTS 1018 E. Brady St.

GLORIOSO’S ITALIAN MARKET 1011 E. Brady St. Italian foods and gifts

GREEN FIELDS TRADING COMPANY 1241 E. Brady St. Clothing, jewelry & gifts

MILWAUKEE FOOD TOURS milwaukeefoodtours.com

MARI’S ON BRADY 1218 E. Brady St. Flowers and more

RENA’S CLOSET 1023 E. Brady St.

ROCHAMBO COFFEE & TEA HOUSE 1317 E. Brady St.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 807 E. Brady St. SOLE SALVATION 1693 N. Humboldt Ave. Shoes, clothing & accessories

UNCOMMON ITEMS 1316 E. Brady St.

WATERFORD WINE COMPANY 1327 E. Brady St. And don’t forget to visit many of Brady Street’s great restaurants, coffee shops and watering holes!

Brady Area EventsHandmade Holiday Pop Up BoutiquePermanent Baggage Studio & Boutique and Jesse Meyer Sculpture Studio - 914 Hamilton Street

Open through December 23 Sunday 12-6pm; Monday - Closed; Tuesday-Saturday 12-8pm

The boutique will feature, exclusively, a curated selection of indie fashionable handmade women’s accessories and fiber arts. Forty-five local makers will take part in the event, offering- knit infinity scarfs, slouchy hats, leather bags, modern jewelry in everything from wood to resin to sterling silver, natural woven wall pieces, leather journals, geometric embroidery, graphic pillows, and more!!! More maker info: permanentbaggage.com

BSAA Holiday Party Tuesday, December 15 (see ad on back page)

Brady Street Area Association MeetingTuesday, January 5, 6:30pmAll BSAA members welcome to attend monthly meetings, first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm at the BID office at 1224 E. Brady St. (LR)

Big City Greens Opens to the Public!

Every Sunday and Monday! Sunday - 9am-3pm Monday - 8am-2pm Please help spread the word and share with your friends on where to get the best locally grown products all winter long. Urban Indoor Farm specializing in Microgreens, Heirlooms, Mushrooms and Locally Foraged Edibles. Direct from our farm to your table, year round! Big City Greens, 906 E. Hamilton Street ( 2 blocks north of Glorioso’s) mybigcitygreens.com

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Karen Beaumont, organistSolo Playing Seasonkarenbeaumontorganist.mysite.comTuesday, January 5, 2015, 11:30 a.m.Incarnation Lutheran Church, 1510 W. Keefe • Music by Bruna and Scheidt, FreeSunday, January 10, 2016, 4:00 p.m.St. Casimir’s, 924 E. Clarke, Milwaukee • Music by Mendelssohn, Chant, and others with Susan Platt, soprano and Mike Keegan on Horn, FreeSaturday, February 13, 2016, 2:00 p.m.Milwaukee Catholic Home, 2462 North Prospect, Milwaukee • Music by Bruna and Scheidt, Free

The Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect AvenueFor more information on Charles Allis events call – 278-8295 or www.cavtmuseums.org.

Threshold Thru February 28, 2016This winter, the Charles Allis Art Museum transforms to host Threshold, an exhibition that explores psychological interiority through the integration of contemporary art with the sumptuous spaces in the museum. Every room in the Allis mansion will become a conduit for experiencing fear, fragility, wonder and desire. Facilitated through a variety of media technologies, Threshold draws upon the affective qualities of glass, porcelain, light, soil, fur, and sound to explore corporeal and emotional relationships. Organized by artist and guest curator Niki Johnson, Threshold features twenty-five nationally and internationally recognized artists, craftsmen and musicians.

Exhibiting Artists: Colin Britton, Simon Bukhave, Holly Cole, Michelle Erickson, David R. Harper, Anne Harris, Jeremy Hatch, Kim Hindman, Jed Jackson, Niki Johnson, Kayle Karbowski, Toby Kaufmann-Buhler, William Kentridge, Beth Lipman, Chole Mackinnon, Linda Marcus, Greely Myatt, Heidi Parkes, Catherine B. Peña, Brian Ritchie,

Paul Sacaridiz, Kyle Seis, Julie VonDerVellen, Christina A. West, Glenn Williams

Contributing Wisconsin Institutions: Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, Marcus Corporation, Chipstone Foundation, Brenner Brewing Company

Written Contributions: Brandi Rogers & Nathaniel Stern

CLASSES The Conservatory offers lessons and classes for people at any age and any level. To view our classes for our next semester go to: www.wcmusic.org.

Festive Soiree with Robin PluerDecember 12 @ 7:30pm - 9pm

Chanteuse extraordinaire Robin Pluer will dazzle audiences with three nights of French ballads, jazz tunes and Edith Piaf classics. Joined by a cadre of exceptional artists, Pluer injects the season with merriment and the sultry sounds of cabaret.

Purchase tickets online or call 414-276-5760Tickets: Premium Reserved Seating – $35, General Admission – $25, Students – $15, WCM Students – FREE

Danceworks announces a day of FREE classes FREE FOR ALL December 13, 2015For one day only, Danceworks is pleased to provide FREE classes for all ages. On December 13, this FREE FOR ALL will feature four pairings of youth and adult classes (eight classes total) so that everyone in the family can dance at the same time. The event kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at Danceworks studio, located at 1661 N Water Street in downtown Milwaukee. Participants will be given an exclusive discount to register for Danceworks’ upcoming winter/spring session.

FREE FOR ALL Class Schedule:11:30am-12:15pm: Jazz (adults), Creative Dance (ages 3-4). 12:30-1:15pm: Intro to Barre Workout (adults), Intro to Jazz (ages 5-6). 1:30-2:15pm: Beginning Hip Hop

(adults), Boys Making Noise (ages 5-6). 2:30-3:15pm: Contemporary (adults), Jazz (ages 9-13).

Class descriptions are listed at danceworksmke.org/join-us-december-13-for-a-free-for-all . Please call Danceworks with any questions at (414) 277-8480.

Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Public hours: Wed. - Sun., 1-5 p.m. General Admission: $7/adult, $5/student, senior (62+) and veterans, Free for museum members, children 12 & under, and active military. For more information on Villa Terrace events call – 271-3656 or www.villaterracemuseum.org

Italian Cooking Classes With Chef Elissa Franke - A Traditional Italian ChristmasTuesday, December 15, 2015, 4:30-9pmAuthentic Italian cooking for the holidayPrepare first courses, main courses and dessertsTraditional Italian holiday dishes for the season.$140 per class. RSVP required with Stephanie at (414) 224-5155.

New Hanji: A Korean Paper Tradition Re-ImaginedNow through - January 3, 2016 Celebrating a remarkable tradition of Korean papermaking and exquisite paper arts, this exhibition brings together three artists from Korea and five contemporary Milwaukee artists for a visual conversation which honors and innovates with Korean handmade paper, hanji, a material known to survive for over one thousand years.

Korean works in the exhibition include funerary garments designed by Yang Bae Jeon, intricately carved hanji sewing boxes and objects by master artisan, Haemija Kim, and prints of Buddhist sculptures and architectural elements created in the takbon technique of ink-impression making by Kumgang Seunim. Paper from several of South Korea’s remaining hanji mills will also be on display throughout the exhibition.

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Recently created installations, textiles, sculpture, and prints with hanji as the primary medium comprise the work of Milwaukee based artists, Marna Brauner, Christiane Grauert, Jessica Meuninck-Ganger, Nirmal Raja, and Rina Yoon for this exhibition. Each featured artist draws upon traditional techniques learned in Korea.

Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Pl.

Volunteer PapermakingThursday, December 17, 4:30pm to 6pm Join other Center volunteers and learn the art of recycled papermaking. Then use your new skill to create beautiful gifts for our Center’s supporters. For adults and teens | Free - donations appreciated Do you have questions about this event? Contact: Sam Huenink shuenink@UrbanEcologyCenter.org

Our Candlelight Walk and Candlelight Walk for Kids on Saturday, December 19, are dedicated to enjoying the quiet solace of a winter’s evening on one of the longest nights of the year.

Take a guided stroll down the luminary-lit paths of the Milwaukee Centennial Rotary Arboretum and enjoy stops along the way for readings of seasonal poetry and prose as you experience the serenity of the nighttime forest in the heart of the city. Back at the Center warm yourself by the fire as you enjoy snacks and hot cider as well as live music from Toco Rio, playing a mix of jazz, Brazilian, and seasonal tunes.

Walks begin at 7 and continue every fifteen minutes through 9 o’clock, with no registration necessary.

Christmas Bird Count - East SideSaturday, December 19, 8am to 5pmContribute to bird research during your morning hike -- join volunteers around the world for the annual Christmas Bird Count. Data we collect contribute to an international database of bird population trends. We’ll hike along the east bank of the Milwaukee River, stop for brunch and return via the west bank. Afterwards, follow us to Lake Park for treats and more birding. Dress for a long hike and bring a lunch or money for brunch.

For adults and accompanied teens | Free - donations appreciated. Do you have questions about this event? Contact: Tim Vargo tvargo@urbanecologycenter.org

New apartments and commercial space coming to historic building

A long-vacant, then city-owned building at 827-829 E. Brady St. has officially been sold to Pepperoni Cannoli LLC, led by Milwaukee architect Russell Drewry and

John Miceli. The building was constructed in 1916 and is located in the Brady Street Historic District, which has both a local historic designation and a National Register listing. Plans are to restore the former Pecoraro's Food Market building into 430 square feet of street-level commercial space, a first-floor studio apartment, a studio unit on the second floor and a larger one-bedroom apartment on the second and third floors.

This revitalization at the west end of Brady Street further enhances our unique neighborhood. In addition, the City’s Strong Neighborhoods Plan installed a new sign at the edge of their recenly beautified vacant lot next door. The trees and bushes installed this summer are growing in nicely.

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City news

From the Department of Public Workswww.city.milwaukee.gov/mpw

Winter Parking Regulations Now in EffectRegulations effective December 1, 2015-March 1, 2016Winter parking regulations for the City of Milwaukee take effect Tuesday, December 1, 2015 and remain in effect through Tuesday, March 1, 2016. During this winter period, most residential streets require alternate side night parking, but there are exceptions to the rule. For example, overnight parking is prohibited on major arterial streets and bus routes. These streets are not posted “no overnight parking.”Posted parking rules take precedence - check for posted signs FIRST for winter parking regulations on those streets where you plan to park.

Click on mpw.milwaukee.gov/services/parking_regs

If there are no posted signs, go to mpw.milwaukee.gov/services/winterregsfor more information on the winter parking rules, or call (414) 286-CITY (2489).

Additionally, some streets on the near south side that usually allow for overnight parking on both sides of the street for most of the year, now require residents to park on alternate sides of the street overnight from December 1 to March 1. For more information on overnight winter parking rules in the City’s 5-Day Exception Parking Area (areas of the East Side and Downtown), please see a separate release sent at right.

The Department of Public Works offers a text message alert system called Snow Mobile - Winter Text Alert, which informs subscribers when the City declares a snow emergency or when the “4-inch rule” goes into effect. Sign up for this alert at milwaukee.gov/mpw - look for this logo:

Prefer an email message? Sign up through E-Notify at milwaukee.gov/enotify to receive an email when a snow emergency is declared. Avoid parking citations or a tow! The Department of Public Works encourages City residents to follow the winter parking regulations, which will help our crews remove snow effectively, efficiently, and safely this winter season.

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City of Milwaukee Winter Parking Rules for the5-Day Exception Parking Area Now in EffectWinter parking regulations go into effect in the City of Milwaukee December 1, 2015 and will last through Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Overnight and daytime parking rules in many areas of the city change to allow Department of Public Works (DPW) plows to access more street pavement –curb to curb if possible -to remove snow and ice more effectively, efficiently, and most importantly, safely.

Residents who live in an area of Milwaukee known as the “5-Day Exception Parking Area” are allowed to park on both sides of their street for most of the year. In the past, when winter parking regulations took effect each December 1, residents had to move their vehicles each night to the correct side of the street.

Beginning December 1, residents in the 5-Day Exception Area may continue to park overnight on both sides of the street unlessDPW announces that a snow-plow or other public works operation will be conducted overnight. When this announcement is made, residents must move their vehicles immediately to the correct side of the street –odd side of the street on an odd-numbered day (before midnight) or the even side of the street on an even numbered day (before midnight) -for legal overnight parking. However, any and all posted parking signs on the streetwhere you park TAKE PRECEDENCE over the 5-Day Exception Parking Area rules. Be sure to follow the rules on the posted sign when parking.While DPW will send a notice to media outlets announcing an overnight operation in the 5-Day Exception Area, residents are encouraged to sign up to receive a Snow Mobile 5-Day Exception Parking Area Text Alert message. Subscribers will receive a text message on their cell phone(s) alerting them that a DPW operation has been called, and that all vehicles must be moved to the correct side of the street. Residents who prefer an email message can sign up for an E-Notify 5-Day Exception Parking email message that will transmit the same information.

To sign up for either or both alerts, go to milwaukee.gov/mpw or call (414) 286-CITY for assistance. Once the Area streets have been plowed, DPW will notify residents again that the operation has concluded and overnight parking is once again permitted on both sides of your street, until the next operation is called. Failure to move a vehicle overnight during a declared DPW operation will result in a $20 citation and the possibility of being towed. Towed vehicles are subject to a $105 reclamation fee plus a $20 per day storage fee. Remember - you also need a valid overnight parking permit to park on the street. For more information on all winter parking regulations, please call (414) 286-CITY (-2489) or go to the DPW website at milwaukee.gov/mpw.

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Come join us to celebrate the holidays & another great year on Brady Street!

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 5:30-8pm Renaissance Place 1451 N. Prospect Ave. Soft drinks and coffee are complimentary. ALL Board of Directors bring a food item to be served.

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Tuesday, Dec. 15, 5:30-8pm Renaissance Place, 1451 N. Prospect Ave. Soft drinks and coffee are complimentary. ALL Board of Directors bring a food item to be served.

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