Mix and mingle with Rotarians at our social from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Tavern at Turner Hall. Appetizers will be provided along with a cash bar. Bring your spouse, a friend, a prospective member, or just yourself.
Please join your fellow Rotarians for a tour of the Warner Grand Theater with Mark Niehaus, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra President and Executive Director. The Milwaukee Business Journal called the MSO’s project to restore and renovate the historic space “arguably one of the most significant community-based projects in Milwaukee’s recent history.”
Located on West Wisconsin Avenue, equidistant from the lakefront and Marquette University, the historic Warner Grand Theater is an acoustic treasure and architectural work of art.
From the modern exterior to the Art Deco lobby and the French-style theater space with stunning murals and elaborate fixtures, the Warner Grand Theater is a rich blend of aesthetics which will both inspire and delight audiences.
Designed by Rapp and Rapp, the theater was originally built as a movie palace in the 1930s. An advertisement for the Warner boasted, “within the dreamlike portals of this enchanted playhouse is imparted a breath of the medieval French and the ultra-modernistic where patrons will glory in the beauty of its inspiring environment.”
The MSO has now raised $111.7 million toward the total campaign goal of $139 million. Of the $139 million campaign goal, $89.9 million is allocated to the theater restoration and symphony center construction. The additional funds will be allocated to endowment and pension relief.
The Grand Theater is located at 212 West Wisconsin Avenue (53203).
Tours begin one block north of the theater at the “Union & Visitors” gated entrance. This is a two-story set of job site construction trailers located on West Wells Street at the midpoint between North 2nd Street and North Old World 3rd Street (see map inset). A member of the MSO staff will meet you at the gate and escort you into the trailer to sign in prior to touring the theater.
All Visitors Must:
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and pants or slacks. Guests wearing shorts, skirts, or open-toed shoes will not be admitted on the tour.
Sign liability waivers for CD Smith and the MSO.
Wear provided safety gear (hard hat, high visibility vest, safety glasses) for entirety of tour.
Stay with and abide all safety officer instructions.
Please remember the Grand Theater and its surrounding area are currently an active construction site. Access to some areas of the theater may be unavailable on given days or entirely restricted. Lastly, note that there are no bathrooms or running water.
Please join your fellow Rotarians for a tour of the Warner Grand Theater with Mark Niehaus, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra President and Executive Director. The Milwaukee Business Journal called the MSO’s project to restore and renovate the historic space “arguably one of the most significant community-based projects in Milwaukee’s recent history.”
Located on West Wisconsin Avenue, equidistant from the lakefront and Marquette University, the historic Warner Grand Theater is an acoustic treasure and architectural work of art.
From the modern exterior to the Art Deco lobby and the French-style theater space with stunning murals and elaborate fixtures, the Warner Grand Theater is a rich blend of aesthetics which will both inspire and delight audiences.
Designed by Rapp and Rapp, the theater was originally built as a movie palace in the 1930s. An advertisement for the Warner boasted, “within the dreamlike portals of this enchanted playhouse is imparted a breath of the medieval French and the ultra-modernistic where patrons will glory in the beauty of its inspiring environment.”
The MSO has now raised $111.7 million toward the total campaign goal of $139 million. Of the $139 million campaign goal, $89.9 million is allocated to the theater restoration and symphony center construction. The additional funds will be allocated to endowment and pension relief.
The Grand Theater is located at 212 West Wisconsin Avenue (53203).
Tours begin one block north of the theater at the “Union & Visitors” gated entrance. This is a two-story set of job site construction trailers located on West Wells Street at the midpoint between North 2nd Street and North Old World 3rd Street (see map inset). A member of the MSO staff will meet you at the gate and escort you into the trailer to sign in prior to touring the theater.
All Visitors Must:
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and pants or slacks. Guests wearing shorts, skirts, or open-toed shoes will not be admitted on the tour.
Sign liability waivers for CD Smith and the MSO.
Wear provided safety gear (hard hat, high visibility vest, safety glasses) for entirety of tour.
Stay with and abide all safety officer instructions.
Please remember the Grand Theater and its surrounding area are currently an active construction site. Access to some areas of the theater may be unavailable on given days or entirely restricted. Lastly, note that there are no bathrooms or running water.
We will be the Silver Sponsor of an education focused documentary, PERSONAL STATEMENT (Directed by Juliane Dressner) at the 2018 Milwaukee Film Festival. You can read a description of the film below:
“Follow Karoline, Enoch, and Christine – three college-bound Brooklyn-based high school seniors who want to bring all of their classmates along with them. Recognizing the lack of college guidance support in their classrooms (much the same across the country), they become the change they seek, counseling their peers through the college entrance process. An inspiring look at social justice in action, PERSONAL STATEMENT reminds us of the immense change we are all capable of creating around us.”
The film will screen once at three different locations and times.
5:30pm on Saturday, 10/27 at Oriental Theatre-Side House
6:30pm on Monday, 10/29 at Times Cinema
1:00pm on Thursday, 11/1 at Avalon Theater
We have 25 pairs of FREE tickets to the October 27th screening which we will give to members on a first come first serve basis. Register here to get a pair of tickets!
You’ve heard about it, you’ve seen it on social media, and you’ve probably seen your friends do it. Now’s the time to try it for yourself with Rotary and Rotaract!
Join Rotary’s 45 and Under Group as they spend a few hours throwing axes and having a few drinks. It’s $30pp so please RSVP to Janine Kolbeck (janinek@engberganderson.com). We are reserving the spots and you can pay when you get there. If we get enough people we can reserve two lanes.
WHERE | AXE MKE | 1924 E Kenilworth Pl. · Milwaukee, WI
WHEN | Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Please wear close toed shoes and bring your ID. IF THE BREWERS ARE PLAYING, THE GAME WILL BE ON AT AXE MKE!
Mix and mingle with Rotarians at our social from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at The Tandem. Appetizers will be provided along with a cash bar. Bring your spouse, a friend, a prospective member, or just yourself.
To kick off On the Table we will have an organized one-hour walk throughout the neighborhood before our October Networking Hour on Thursday, October 4th. Starting at 4 pm, Rotarians will meet at the Brown Street School and see the neighborhood through the eyes of storyteller, Adam Carr. Then at 5 pm we gather at The Tandem restaurant on Fond Du Lac Ave. The social will last from 5-7 pm.
We are proud to be their title sponsor for 2018 HKE MKE fundraiser at the Urban Ecology Center. As the title sponsor, we have already contributed $12,500, so registration fees for Rotarians and guests fees are covered. Of course, if you would you like to do so, you are welcome to create your own fundraising team to raise additional money for the Urban Ecology Center! However, additional fundraising is not required.
Rotary members will hike together at 9:00 am. If this team time doesn’t fit your schedule, you may sign up for any start time that departs between 9:00 am – 11:00 am, however you might not hike with other Rotarians.
Register online here and type Rotary for the sponsor name.
Mix and mingle with Rotarians at our social from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Milwaukee Yacht Club. Appetizers will be provided along with a cash bar. Bring your spouse, a friend, a prospective member, or just yourself.
Join us on August 29th for Live @ the Lakefront’s last concert of the 2018 series to hear Naborí, playing original salsa brava. Rotary’s 45 and Under group will also have a social gathering at the concert. Food and beverage will be provided.