Bronzeville Announcements via Ald. Coggs

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival – 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. & North Avenue
**A festive celebration of Bronzeville, Milwaukee’s Black art and cultural district. Vendors, an array of food
offerings, a kids’ zone and three stages will feature a variety of live entertainment.
Sponsored by Friends of Bronzeville, Core DJs and Heal the Hood.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
Bronzeville Empowerment Sunday – 12:30 p.m.
Bronzeville Clean-Up Meet up at 4th and North Ave.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
A Discussion: Bronzeville Past, Present & Future – 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
BMO Harris Community Room
2745 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. (lower level)
**A lively and insightful panel discussion of local historians, artists and residents about Bronzeville.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
Bronzeville Business Resource Seminar MKE Business Now– 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Urban League, 435 W. North Ave.
**Workshop series focused on small and new businesses interested in locating in Bronzeville.
Guided Trolley Tours of Bronzeville- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
(Meets at 642 W. North Ave.)
**Guided tours of Bronzeville area.
Health Screenings – 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Heritage Health Center, 2555 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
**Free information, blood pressure screenings, vision, hearing and stress tests.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
A Night in Bronzeville –hosted by Kwabena Antoine Nixon 6:30 p.m.
2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
**A night of entertainment hosted by Kwabena Nixon. Will include renowned spoken word artists, live
music, art and food.
Health Screenings – 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Heritage Health Center –
2555 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
**Free information, blood pressure screenings, vision, hearing and stress tests.THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
Paint –N-Sip - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Best Friendz Klubhouse
 2722 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
**Artistically social experience that incorporates paint, canvases, wine and people while creating artwork.
Led by local artists who provide tips while attendees create works of art.
Health Screenings – 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Heritage Health Center
2555 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
**Free information, blood pressure screenings, vision, hearing and stress tests.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble Performance-7:00 p.m.
King Drive Commons Gallery & Studio
2775 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
**An evening of poems, monologues, songs, and scenes inspired by the Bronzeville jazz era.
Health Screenings – 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Heritage Health Center –
2555 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
**Free information, blood pressure screenings, vision, hearing and stress tests.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Bronzeville Art Walk 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Garfield & North Avenue
**Self-guided outdoor tour featuring art from local artists at various locations along N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr