The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection
2025-01-17 08:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection reimagines the Haggerty Museum of Art’s six lower galleries for the spring semester, presenting an entirely new installation of outstanding works from the Museum’s own holdings. The exhibition expands on collection favorites such as Keith Haring and Salvador Dalí paintings with rarely seen works on paper brought out for the special anniversary. The show of modern and contemporary art contains distinct themes within each gallery such as artistic composition through chance, the role of personal biography, artistic use of commercial printing, and artistic creation following wartime.
The Big 4-0 Vol. 2 is the second of a two-part installation of the exhibition galleries. Vol. 2 features a completely new display to demonstrate the breadth and depth of the Museum’s collection. In combination, the Fall and Spring anniversary exhibitions feature more than 100 works of art. Both installations are curated by Dr. Kirk Nickel, Marc and Lillian Rojtman Curator of European Art.
Support for this exhibition is generously provided by the Emmett J. Doerr Endowment Fund and in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Image: Keith Haring, American, 1958-1990, Construction Fence (detail), 1983, Oil on plywood, 94 1/2 x 1153 1/2 x 3/4 inches, Gift of the artist, Collection of the Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, Keith Haring artwork © Keith Haring Foundation

Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art
2025-01-17 10:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00 | 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, 53233, United States
Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking as a path to innovative problem solving. Through art-based activities and small group interactions with artists and STEM faculty, the class emphasizes the similarities between the creative processes of scientists and artists. The class is team-taught by Dr. Deanna Arble, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences and Lynne Shumow, Curator for Academic Engagement, Haggerty Museum of Art.
Featuring work from the Haggerty’s permanent collection, Parallel Play is divided into four sections that coincide with the scientific method—clarify, ideate, develop and implement. Through the exhibited art pieces, connections have been made between the work of artists and scientists with a special emphasis on the essential elements of scientific research—rejection, revision and the formulation of new ideas. Parallel Play aims to demystify the process of innovation across disciplines and to illuminate the multiple routes of discovery and interpretation that art has to offer.
Support for this exhibition is generously provided by the Stackner Family Endowment Fund.
Image: Chris Larkee, American, b. 1983, still from Nanomachine Counterpoint, 2024, Video animation, Collection of the Marquette University Visualization Lab

Community Yoga
2025-04-01 12:00 - 12:45, 2025-04-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-08 12:00 - 12:45, 2025-04-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-15 12:00 - 12:45 | SWIM Movement Room, 831 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Start or continue your yoga journey in community classes led by instructors from A Moment of Retreat (AMOR)

Open Art Therapy Studio
2025-04-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | SWIM Movement Room, 831 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
A weekly event to explore the arts as a tool for connection and self-expression. Open to all ages, no experience is needed and all materials are included.

Public Involvement Meeting
2025-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join us at the Study’s final open-house style public involvement meeting to learn about the latest alternatives developed based on input from stakeholders and the public.

StarGazed Benefit Concert - An Evening of Music
2025-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Turner Hall, 1034 N. Vel Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
The StarGazed Benefit concert is an unforgettable night of soulful melodies and incredible performances featuring a National Recording artist. Also enjoy the sounds of Milwaukee’s talented artists, R&B Live. But that’s not all! This concert is not only about the music, but also about making a difference. By attending the StarGazed Benefit Concert, you’ll be supporting TBEY Arts Center, Inc. and strengthening TBEY’s community footprint.

Zumba
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | C27 Community Event Space, 831 N 27th St, Milwaukee, W, 53208, United States
Dust off the mid-week blahs and banish the winter darkness as you embrace the increasing light with this dance class. All are welcome.

Breathwork
2025-04-04 12:00 - 12:45, 2025-04-11 12:00 - 12:45, 2025-04-18 12:00 - 12:45 | SWIM Movement Room, 831 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Take a break in your day to reenergize with the power of breath!

Washington Park Monthly Meeting
2025-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 | UMCS, 3910 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Information sharing and an opportunity to connect with neighbors and providers.

35th Street Charrette
2025-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Harley-Davidson Campus, 3700 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Near West Side Partners is hosting a design Charrette to reimagine 35th Street as a healthy and vibrant corridor. To ensure this vision reflects the needs and visions of our community members, we are seeking your input and ideas.
What changes would you like to see? What improvements matter most to you?
Your input will help guide this initiative, shaping a future that benefits neighbors, businesses, employees, and visitors alike. We invite you to join the conversation and be part of this important process.
What is a Design Charrette?
A design charrette is a collaborative planning and design session where stakeholders, designers, architects, and other relevant parties come together to address design challenges and develop creative solutions. This process typically involves brainstorming, drawing, and prototyping in an interactive and inclusive environment.
The 35th Street Design Charrette will occur on Thursday, April 10th at Harley-Davidson University. In advance of the day-long event, Near West Side Partners (NWSP) is hosting focus groups to generate ideas for the redevelopment of key opportunity sites along North 35th Street in the Near West Side.
Opportunity Sites
– 35th Street – streetscaping and placemaking;
– Northern section – Mid City Shopping Site;
– North Central section – AT&T site;
– South Central section – 35th and Wisconsin, southwest site;
– Southern section – St. Paul to Park Hill destination district.

NWSP Landlord Compact Meeting
2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Monthly Landlord Compact Meeting. Please enter the building from the Wells Street lot.

Spring Lecture Series: Building the LEGO Mansion
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Join Aaron Williams as he walks you through the process he took to build a Lego model of the Pabst Mansion. What began as a way to outlast COVID-19 turned into an opportunity to re-engage with a childhood toy while celebrating local architecture. The builds, initially monochromatic and minimalist, aim to slow you down, spark curiosity, and enhance the everyday experience.
Focused on simplicity and recognition, the work highlights the subtleties of shade, shadow, and texture in miniature, inviting viewers to connect it back to real-world structures.
@aw_landscapearchitecture

MOMENTUM: Art of the Near West Side
2025-04-11 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Uplifting Mansion, 3121 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, 53208, United States
Momentum is a celebration of Near West Side artists and their influence on Milwaukee’s broader arts scene.
Curated by activist artists Brad Bernard and Erik Eide—who collectively bring over 50 years of experience in using art as a medium for placemaking—Momentum showcases the cultural contributions of our community.
Hosted at the Uplifting Mansion, a new BIPOC cultural hub in the neighborhood, the event promises to highlight the rich artistic influence of the Near West Side on Milwaukee’s creative landscape.

Financial Literacy Series
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Concordia 27, 801 N 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Near West Side Partners and Town Bank invite you to participate in an 7-sessions Financial Literacy Series designed to provide essential financial education and practical money management skills.

Health Fest
2025-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Neighborhood House Garden Park, 2713 W Richardson, Milwaukee, 53208
In partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, the Health Fest brings the doctors to you! Receive routine check ups, consultation, healthy snacks and hygiene kits at this fun community event.

Tom Farley Speaking @ Marquette University
2025-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
Tom Farley will be speaking about his recovery from 6pm to 730pm on April 15th at Weasler Auditorium at the Alumni Memorial Union on Marquette University’s campus

The Beacon - A community talk
2025-04-16 12:30 - 14:00 | CFI – Milwaukee Center for Independence, 2020 W. Wells, Milwaukee, WI, 53233
Aurora Health Care recently announced a $50 million dollar investment to create a health and wellness center the near west side of Milwaukee. We want to hear your ideas on how we can improve access to care and make our community healthier. For questions, please contact: communityengagementevents@aah.org

The Beacon: Learn more about Aurora Health Care’s new Health and Wellness Hub.
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | CFI – Milwaukee Center for Independence, 2020 W. Wells, Milwaukee, WI, 53233
Aurora Health Care recently announced a $50 million investment to create a health and wellness center on the near west side of Milwaukee. We want to hear your ideas on how we can improve access to care and make our community healthier. Join us for a community talk. For questions, please contact: communityengagementevents@aah.org

Good Friday - NWSP Office Closed
2025-04-18 | WI
In observance of the Good Friday holiday, the Near West Side Partners office is closed.
