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Downtown Kenosha Inc. Board Members
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John Boldt, Secretary • Heather Wessling, Immediate Past President • Kevin Ervin, Frank's Diner
Racheal Hernandez, Downtown Investor • Matt Monroe, Heartland Bank • Bill Siel, City of Kenosha Alderman
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Where is everybody on In the building which has At Salon on Sixth, your hair is Locally recognized as a his-
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Saturday mornings this sum- been long held by the pampered and treated by pro- breakfast joint, Franks Diner
has been nationally recognized
mer? At the HarborMarket of American Legion Post 21 lies fessional stylists to maintain a as well! Probably their best
course! Every Saturday, the one of Downtown Kenosha’s healthy color and glow. They known breakfast is what is
harbor area near the Museum, little secrets. If you venture into promise their services are affectionately called the
54th Street and 2nd Avenue Garbage Plate: a monster
comes alive with dozens of the basement, you will find 58 worth your time and money, omelet-potato hybrid custom
vendors in an open-air Below - which is always and once you experience what made with your choice of
European-style mixed market. staffed with the friendliest bar- Salon on Sixth has to offer, meats and veggies. Franks
And it’s harvest time! Stop tenders and the coldest drinks! you'll dump your box dye in the takes the time to do things
down this weekend and find Stop in to have a drink while trash and keep comin' back! right; all of their baked goods
some delicious fresh produce catching the big game, or Their staff is friendly, accom- are made fresh in the diner,
along with so much more - come by on the weekends to modating and very knowl- and your food is always pre-
pared fresh to order.
including great products, live see one of our great local edgable and are ready to help
music and ready to eat food bands play on the best stage you find the hair and skin prod-
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Celebration City
with Alexandria Binanti Robinson of Downtown Kenosha, Inc.
Summer in Downtown Kenosha has group of committed artisans that inspire community of talent.
flown by. It seems like yesterday when we every day. Downtown Kenosha comes alive As we continue moving forward through-
were all eagerly counting down the days in its artistry, its craft. Our festivals could not
until the Harbor Market would move out- exist without the efforts of those committed out the year you’ll find when stepping foot
side, to now reaching the tail end of our to sharing an experience with others. It takes downtown there is an artistic hum along the
long summer nights with teasers of the fall months of planning, of behind the scenes streets, especially in the evenings. We will
to come. In the summer haze we have magic, of hard work and practice to make it continue being a city of evening crowds, of
become a celebration city. We have look so seamless. It takes blood, sweat, and need for entertainment, of evolving cultures.
enjoyed the big events - from the tears to lay their talents out so publically. It We come downtown to shop for THE bou-
Wisconsin Marathon, to the Kenosha takes sacrifice – physical, mental, and some- tique clothing, furniture, and unique art. We
Museum Crawl, Tribute Island, and Taste of times financial - to invest in our downtown dine where there’s escape – in culinary
Wisconsin, all the way to Tall Ships and our celebrations. But we in Downtown Kenosha exploration, in nostalgic quaintness, and in
very own Downtown Kenosha Pop Up Beer have an innate drive for connectivity to each excitement of variety. Our music and art
Garden. We have sat in long lines waiting to other. We are proud of our skills, we want to scene will continue bursting with talent right
taste a funnel cake, go on a carnival ride, try show off our great city, and our even greater at our fingertips where an open mic is the
a new beer - just so we could enjoy our lake- hottest ticket in town, where we wait for the
front together. And aside from the massive next event Fusion will inspire, where we
crowd draws, we have been out experienc- keeping checking our calendars for the next
ing the explosion of weekly and monthly out- art display at The Creative Space, and where
door plans – bands in nearly every park the crowds make us all feel a little more at
sprinkled throughout the city, alleyway bash- home.
es and block parties from our local hotspots,
art markets, paint and sips, and more. We We celebrate the big, the little, the ordi-
have reached a time where Kenosha is never nary to become extraordinary. Don’t forget
short on things to do. about us as the summer heat fades, because
we will still be here finding a reason to cele-
The truth is, this talent, this drive for cele- brate all year long.
bration, is not an organic venture. It takes a
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five minute chat 5901 Sixth Avenue-A
with Maria Caravati of Equinox Botanical Boutique (262) 656-1830
It's not the same downtown-based Equinox you might remember. all come with a big dose of fun along with the learning."
"We've spread our wings," says founder and owner Maria Caravati. When Happenings Downtown asked Maria why she operates her
"We're now known as Equinox botanical boutique."
business downtown, she replied "Is there any place else? It's the
Known for the past 21 years as specializing in massage and facial heartbeat of our beautiful city—the lakefront, the diversity, the great
therapies customizable for individual clients, Equinox has moved into people. . . downtown just has so much to offer."
botanicals as well. "Now when you walk into the boutique," Maria
says, "you'll be struck by the changes—indoor plants, seasonal plants To treat yourself from root to leaf, stop in at Equinox Botanical
such as herb and tomato plants and related products. It's always Boutique. They are open Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and
been a passion, and we finally have a chance to share it." She quickly Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3.
adds Equinox will never abandon its traditional services—it's what's
made the boutique so successful over the years. Story submitted by David Heide
Beyond the common herbs and plants you might find at other gar-
den centers, Equinox stocks harder-to-find varieties including herbs
for both medicinal and culinary purposes. But in addition to that,
classes and workshops are being offered to help share valuable tips
in great and healthy organic cooking, herb garden planting and care,
growing and preserving your garden vegetables, and much more.
"Our beliefs are pretty simple: grow what you eat whenever possi-
ble, buy local, and always be aware of and respectful to Earth in all
we do." As an example, Maria recounts her experience at her own
home. "I removed the lawn when I bought my house and replaced it
with what would make me the healthiest and happiest—vegetables
and herb gardens, wildflowers everywhere, and natural beauty most
of all."
As for advice to new gardeners, "Start small, do your research,
grow your favorites and have fun. And check out some of our class-
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harborside common grounds 5159 Sixth Avenue
(262) 652-5111
Brooke & Kristy What others are saying Beyond the charming mismatched furni-
ture, beyond the gorgeous outdoor deck,
It might be too hot today for a steaming “We love going beyond the billion dollar view of the beauti-
cup of coffee for many of us - but an ice there for lunch, sit- ful harbor, there is some rich history behind
mocha espresso sounds delicious, doesn’t ting in the room the building itself. Bobbi gave us a special
it? Add a delicious sandwich on your choice with open windows; tour of the building and gave us a brief his-
of bread including focaccia, croissant, or a feeling the breeze tory lesson into the building, which at one
wrap, and you have a perfect lunch. Then, and eating deli- time was a fish market selling the freshest
maybe, top off the lunch with a little sweet cious sandwiches fish possible.
snack from their pastry case. with Dijon mustard.
So tasty. Generous Back in 1927, the building was known as
In the past 19 years, Harborside Common portions. Try the mango smoothie. Yum!” - Ansorge and Chambers Fish Market and it
Grounds owner Bobbi Duczack went from a Francis K. was THE place to go for the best fish in
wet-behind-the-ears new business owner “The vanilla chai was awesome! The staff town. The lower level of the building was
who didn’t even drink coffee to the owner of were super friendly. The place is so cute. The ready to accept the fish straight off of the
a successful downtown icon, who still decks out back are really nice. Great loca- boat. The fish were then stored in a special
doesn’t like coffee. It doesn’t matter if Bobbi tion! If I lived in Kenosha, I'd be at this place cooler until they were sold. This new inven-
likes her coffee, it only matters that the cus- all the time!” - Michelle T. tion of air conditioning was expensive, so to
tomers do, and judging by her success, they “Common Grounds is anything but com- keep the fish cool, pipes were created
certainly do! mon, it’s definitely the best place to grab a which brought that cool Lake Michigan
coffee in Kenosha. Their staff, drinks, food water straight in to help refrigerate the fish.
and service are excellent!” - Joe W. The cooler is still in the basement of
“When you walk in this small-town coffee Common Grounds, but no longer used to
shop you step into what feels like some- keep their food cool.
body's cozy lakefront beach house - only with
awesome coffee!” - Cherie M.
This aerial photo (provided by Bobbi Duczack) of the current home of Common Grounds hasn’t really
changed too much in the last 100 years.
flashback to the 5100 block of Sixth Avene in 1927!
According to Wright’s Kenosha Street WEST SIDE 5148 John Shurpa, soft drinks
and Avenue Guide and the Householder’s 5100 Leo Haney, soft drinks 5152 John Shimanausksas, soft drinks
Directory of 1927, there were quite a few 5104 John Maliszewski, shoe repair 5164 Grand View Hotel
prominent residents in the 5100 block of 5108 Wm J Threinen, Wallpaper & Paints
Sixth Avenue 92 years ago. It is unclear if (51ST PLACE) EAST SIDE
these are actual businesses, or the resi- 5118 Michael Kulicky, soft drinks 5105 Mrs Marie Knelp & Danl T Tipmore
dences of the business owners (surely 5124 Michael Johanowicz, restr. 5109 Paul F. Nehls
some are one, some are the other, some are 5126 Casimir Pawloski, photog 5119 Fred Rommelfanger
both). To delve deeper into the rich history 5132-34 Frank Goerndt, shoes 5125 Mrs. Minnie Sandgren
of Kenosha, visit the Kenosha History 5136 John Hemmingway, restr. 5131 Standard Oil Company
Center, located on Simmons Island at 220 5142 John Pabarska, shoes 5159 Ansorge & Chambers Fish Market
51st Place (kenoshahistorycenter.org). 5144 Joe Uzusonia, rest.
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union park arts district
downtown art at Union Park
4500 block of Seventh Ave
at the new Kenosha Art Market
Photo - visitkenosha.com New in Kenosha this summer is our city's first all
original outdoor art market. This market takes place
every third Sunday in Union Park from 10am- 2pm
June through October, with the next ones being held
on Sundays, August 17th, September 15th, and
October 20th. Union Park is located on Seventh
Avenue and 46th Street. The market features original
art, music and more special events. Union Park
Tavern is conveniently located across the street and
will be featuring a special Sunday brunch. Enjoy a
variety of originally made art created by area artists,
as well as local acoustic musicians. Union Park also
has a variety of playground equipment so the kiddos
can play and not be bored. Find them on Facebook
for more information!
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events
in downtown kenosha
Tall Ships Challenge Simmons Beach Pop-Up Photo by tkpphotos via Instagram
Beer Garden
August 1st - August 4th Stop Heroin Bbq
Kenosha Harbor, 54th Street and 6th Ave • (262) August 8th - 11th and 15th - 18th
237-8641 Simmons Island, 50th St. & 4th Ave August 24th, noon - 7 p.m.
Welcome a fleet of seven historic vessels known as Downtown Kenosha Inc. presents two weekends on Kennedy Park
“tall ships” to our harbor during the Tall Ships the beautiful Simmons Island beach featuring local Free and open to the entire community, providing
Challenge. Live entertainment, food and beverage beer, live music, family fun, food, and more! Visit food, non-alcoholic beverages, local resources,
vendors, and children’s activities are part of the fes- their website at downtownkenosha.org/beergarden speakers, raffles, and much more.
tivities. Festival admission tickets allow you to for a full line up of activities and performers.
board the ships docked along the south harbor and Art of the Car Show
explore from bow to stern. Festival admission also St. Elizabeth Summer
includes hands-on activities in the Pepsi Kids Zone; Festival August 24th • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
live entertainment at the Miller Lite Entertainment Anderson Arts Center,
Stage and more. Regular priced admission tickets August 16th - 18th 6501 3rd Ave • (262) 925-8040
may be purchased at kenoshatallships.com. Online 4816 7th Ave., (262) 657-1156 Anderson Arts Center is hosting its fifth annual car
ticket prices are $18 for adult admission and $9 for Free, family fun for all ages. Including: live music, show on the Kemper Center grounds.
children’s admission. Discount admission tickets raffles, food trucks, kids’ games and more. Email Carolina@ andersonartscenter.com for more
are on sale at area Festival Foods stores. information.
Beachstock
Border War Beer Fest/5K Pancake & Porky
August 16th - 17th Breakfast
August 3rd • 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pennoyer Park
Pennoyer Park 3601 7th Ave In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the August 31st, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
This fest features Wisconsin and Illinois brewers in Woodstock music festival, the legend lives on with American Legion Post 21, 504 58th St.
a friendly battle to see who takes home the “Willy” two days of brews, brats, and bands in bellbot- Enjoy a delicious breakfast with proceeds benefit-
- a traveling trophy awarded to the state with the toms on the beach of Pennoyer Park. Admission is ting the American Legion Youth Scholarship
best brews - as voted on by attendees at the fest. In $10, visit www.hap2it.com for more info. Program. Suggested donation: $7 adults, $5 kids 5-
addition, the Border War 5K Run/Walk is a friendly 10, under 5 are free.
battle before the #borderwarbeerfest to see which HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm
state has the best average 5K time for runners and & Blues Festival Classic Cruise-In Car
walkers. Besides individual awards, the times of all Show
the athletes will be averaged to find our winner – August 17th
between Wisconsin and Illinois – giving the state HarborPark, 5501 Ring Rd • (262) 654-2412 August 31st • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
bragging rights over the coveted “Willy 5K” trophy. The HarborPark Jazz Rhythm & Blues festival takes Come show off your car and see what the down-
Visit borderwarbeerfest.com for more information. place at Kenosha’s Lake Michigan shore. Visit town area has to offer. Free and open to all makes
mahonefund.org closer to the event for a full line- and models of vehicles and motorcycles. Gates
Pike River Rendezvous up. All proceeds benefit the Mahone Fund. The mis- open at 7 a.m. for show cars. Enter at 56th Street
sion is to provide educational opportunities for eco- and Seventh Avenue. Donations will be accepted of
August 3rd - August 4th nomically and academically deserving youth and to non-perishable food for the Salvation Army. For
Simmons Island Park, 5001 4th Ave. • (262) 653- support healthy lifestyle initiatives in communities more information contact Tony at (262) 818-6410 or
4140 of color. Alex at (262) 385-7707. Rain date September 7,
The Colonial through Western Fur Trade era of the 2019.
1650s through 1850s will come alive on Simmons Twlight Jazz Concert
Island. Step back in time to the fur trade era when Series Cheese-A-Palooza
natives and fur traders gathered to exchange goods
and services. There are games, activities, and enter- August 20th • open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. August 31st - September 1st
tainment for all ages. Food, snacks, and souvenirs Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave. • (262) 925-8040 HarborPark, 400 54th St • (262) 564-8800
will be available from vendors. Admission is free. Jack Plovanich is joined by the Parkside Reunion All things cheese will be celebrated during the two-
Opens each day at 9 a.m.; closes at 6 p.m. on Band with singer Wayne Messmer for Twilight Jazz, day Cheese-A-Palooza festival along the Kenosha
Saturday, and 4 p.m .on Sunday. a free outdoor concert series sponsored by area harbor. Wisconsin is known worldwide for its dairy
businesses and located on the grounds of Kemper production, and Happenings Magazine presents this
Peacetree Music Festival Center, beside Lake Michigan. Food and beverages event celebrating our great state’s tastiest product -
available for purchase. 50/50 Raffle. Bring your cheese! Featuring multiple stages of live entertain-
August 9th – August 10th lawn chairs or blankets. Admission is free. ment, food eating contests, food vendors, family
Sesquicentennial Bandshell at Pennoyer Park friendly activities, and more.
3601 7th Ave • (262) 652-5388
Located on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan,
join a gathering of peace, love, and music…
embracing life and community. While soaking in
the summer rays, find yourself surrounded by great
people, awesome vibes, and the enticing sounds of
an eclectic lineup. With emphasis on family friend-
ly, this is a celebration for everyone. Email peace-
[email protected] with questions.
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events Oktoberfest at Kemper MUSUEMS
in downtown kenosha Kenosha History Center
September 28th
Car Show To Benefit Our Kemper Center, 6501 Third Ave. Open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat. 10
Wounded Veterans Whatever your nationality - come out and celebrate a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 12 - 4 p.m.
German food, beer, music, and dancing at this pop- Closed holidays., 220 51st Pl., 262-654-5770
September 1st, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. ular annual event. For more info, visit kemper- The Kenosha History Center collects and preserves
Simmons Island • (262) 620-4301 center.com. artifacts, records and information vital to the under-
The show is open to all cars, trucks, motorcycles standing of the history of the county’s social, cul-
and military vehicles. $10 show entry. Spectators Songs of Freedom tural, ethnic, and industrial heritage since its settle-
free. The organizers are accepting donations of used ment. Visit their website at www.kenoshahisto-
unbroken toys, books, puzzles, and games for chil- September 28th, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. rycenter.org for a full list of upcoming events.
dren. 100% of all funds raised go to our wounded Pennoyer Park, 3601 Seventh Ave All-American: Kenosha Style
warriors. Not affiliated with the Wounded Warrior Enjoy food, drinks vendors, and two stages (with 8 The Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place, pre-
Project or any other national or state wounded war- different musical acts) at this new event! All of the serves and celebrates Kenosha’s automotive and
rior organization. proceeds from this festival will go to help operation industrial heritage. The common thread among the
Underground Railroad to benefit victims of human cars in this exhibit, open through September, is the
Kenosha Streetcar Day trafficking. paint scheme that AMC made famous: red, white
and blue. This is a collection of cars which repre-
September 7th • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Chili Cook-Off sents Kenosha, and America: big, bold, fast, and
Joseph McCarthy Transit Center quirky.
724 54th St • (262) 653-4287 October 19th, 6 - 9 p.m.
Featuring tours of the “streetcar barn,” interactive 2200 51st Place, (262) 654-5770 Kenosha Public Museum
displays, vendors, and more. Ride all the operating Join the Kenosha History Center for an evening of
streetcars! Presented by Kenosha Streetcar Society, chili, music, and more. Restaurants and fire stations Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
Kenosha Area Transit, and more participants. This compete for the "People's Choice" and "Judges' Sun. 12 - 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
is the seventh annual Kenosha Streetcar Day. Email Choice" awards. Vote for your favorite chili! Eat 5500 First Ave., 262-653-4140
[email protected] with ques- until the chili runs out! All proceeds from this 15th The Kenosha Public Museum is a natural sciences
tions. annual event go towards preserving Kenosha and fine and decorative arts museum. Established
County History. in 1933, the museum's collections have grown to
Kenosha Fall Festival over 80,000 items, including 1,200 works in the fine
Kenosha Winter arts collection. General admission is free. Visit their
September 14th HarborMarket website at museums.kenosha.org/public for a full
Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St. • (262) list of upcoming events.
653-417 Saturdays, starting October 20th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Museum Munchkins
Enjoy family-friendly activities. Free to attend. This Rhode Center for the Arts Free Natural Science program for preschoolers every
is the eighth year for the city-sponsored Fall 514 56th St. Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Learn about a different ani-
Festival. The Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers You'll find about 25-35 vendors inside the historic mal through stories, songs and activities.
will host a weigh-off, with prize money for the Rhode Center for the Arts, including cheeses, arti-
largest pumpkin. san bakery goods, art, crafts, prepared foods, and Civil War Museum
more as the popular HarborMarket moves indoors
Kenosha-Racine Rally for for the season. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
Recovery Sun. 12 - 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
Hot Cider Hustle 5k 5400 First Ave., 262-653-4141
September 21st, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Civil War Museum opened in 2008 and focuses
Library Park October 20th, 8:30 a.m. on the contribution of the Upper Middle West to the
Kenosha-Racine Rally for Recovery's purpose is to Eichelman Park, 6125 Third Ave Civil War. Main exhibit admission is $9 general
create a culture that supports addiction recovery for Grab your running buddy and sign up for the admission; $5 for City of Kenosha and town of
individuals, families and communities through Kenosha Hot Cider Hustle 5K! Head over to Somers residents; free for Friends of the Museum.
advocacy, education and support. WisconsinRuns.com/kenoshahotciderhustle to reg- Visit their website at museums.kenosha.org/civil-
ister. war for a full list of upcoming events.
Spark!
Day of the Dead Spark! is a monthly program for individuals in early
Celebration to mid-stages of memory loss and their caregivers.
Participants are engaged in lively conversations,
October 26th storytelling, interactive exhibit experiences, object
Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave. handling, and other multi-sensory activities. Space
Visit museums.kenosha.org for more information as is limited, so reservations are required. 262-653-
the date comes closer. 4423 or [email protected].
Dinosaur Discovery
Musuem
Open Tue.-Sat. noon. – 5 p.m.,
5608 Tenth Avenue., 262-653-4450
The Dinosaur Discovery Museum in Kenosha,
Wisconsin, is the only museum to focus on the link
between meat-eating dinosaurs and birds, one of
the most complete known fossil records. Visit their
website at museums.kenosha.org/dinosaur for a full
list of upcoming events.
Dino Digs
Experience first-hand the excitement of excavating a
dinosaur fossil! Every Saturday and Sunday at 1
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events Sunday Nights with Jess Ave.) in Kenosha to a coffee shop in Zion, IL every
in downtown kenosha the Ska Kid Saturday morning. It is a weekly 26 mile ride, going
until it snows in November. Weather permitting.
ONGOING EVENTS Sundays, 8 p.m. The ride is mostly flat and suitable for all levels of
Southport Light Station Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Avenue riders. No sign up necessary, just show up. If you
Museum Tours Live from Union Park Tavern it's a brand new music can't make it one week, feel free to come the next.
and artist summer series - Sunday Night with Jess
Thursdays - Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sundays, The Ska Kid Each week come out for live music, Kenosha Comedy Club
Noon - 4 p.m. pop-up artist tables and more. Admission $5.
Southport Light Station Museum Friday at 8 p.m.,
5117 4th Ave. • (262) 654-5770 Second Saturday Saturdays at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Visit the lighthouse and maritime museum, inside Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 Sixth Ave
the keeper's house and climb the 1866 Southport August 10th • September 14th • October 12th Are you ready to laugh? Come out to the Kenosha
Lighthouse. The tower stands 55 feet above the On the second Saturday of each month, participat- Comedy Club at the Wyndham Garden in
lighthouse grounds - imagine yourself as a light- ing Downtown Kenosha businesses and art galleries Downtown Kenosha, every Friday (8 p.m.) and
house keeper in the early days of our fine city. Free roll out the welcome mats with extended hours, Saturday night (two shows — 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.) for
admission to the keeper’s house. Lighthouse climb special promotions and sales, live entertainment, this premier comedy club showcasing professional
costs $10 adults / $5 children 8-12 years old. Must family activities, and much more. Visit www.down- stand-up comics.
be 8 or older to climb. townkenosha.org for details.
On Second Saturdays, the Kenosha County Anderson Arts Center
Red Witch Tall Ship Historical Society presents this guided walking tour Exhibitions
of the historic Library Park District. Each tour will
54th St. & Fifth Ave. • (312) 469-0233 last approximately 90 minutes. Explore the architec- Through - August 29th: Anderson Artists Guild
Take to the high seas this summer with no sailing ture and discover the historical stories associated Exhibit
experience necessary! Relax with a drink and let the with the buildings. Meet at Library Park, 711 59th August 26th - October 12th: Juried Photography
pros point up the mainsail leeward. The Red Witch Place at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10. Contact the Show & Found Object Sculpture by Bruce Furlin.
docks on the Kenosha Harbor South Seawall, just Kenosha History Center for tickets: 220 51st Place, Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha
steps from downtown Kenosha museums, parks, 262-654-5770. (262) 653-0481, open Tues. - Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.
and more. They offer public sails, and private sails Admission is free to this art gallery located inside a
are available. Visit their website, Tuesdays At The Shell historic French Tudor mansion on the Lake
www.redwitch.com and book your sail today. Michigan shore. Visit www.andersonartscenter.com
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. for more information.
Mommy & Me Painting Pennoyer Park
Class 3601 Seventh Avenue • (262) 496-9400 Kemper Center Haunted
This is a free outdoor concert series featuring origi- House
August 1st, 1 p.m. & August 14th, 6 p.m. nal music and cover songs in a variety of genres.
Lulu Birds, 720 58th St Each week features a talented group from the area Friday and Saturday evenings, October 11th - 26th
Bring your little budding artist to a fun painting performing original and cover songs in a variety of 6501 Third Avenue
class where all materials, set up, and cleanup is genres. August 6th - 89 Mojo. August 13th - Kick off the Halloween season and wind your way
provided. All you need to do is show up! This fun Yesterday’s Children. August 20th - Doo-Wop through Kemper Center's Haunted House with your
class is the perfect bonding experience to enjoy Daddies, August 27th - Boys N Toys. family and friends. Kenosha County Teen Task Force
making art, learning about blending and layering of the Concerned Citizens Coalition presents the
color. Sammi from South Paw Designs will walk you HarborMarket annual Kemper Haunted House. Tickets are sold at
through step by step how to paint your masterpiece. the door. Costumes optional but fun guaranteed.
One ticket ($35) per parent/child - yep, just one Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Concession snacks and beverages available for sale.
ticket for both to paint! This class is recommended 56th St. & 2nd Ave. • (262) 914-1252 For more, visit kempercenter.com.
for ages 5 and up. Call 883-4421 for info. A bustling European-style mixed market near
Kenosha’s lakefront. Summer finds 100+ vendors of
Peanut Butter & Jam organic produce, meats, cheeses, artisan bakery
Concert Series goods, arts and crafts, prepared foods, entertain-
ment, chef demos, and more - a great place to start
Thursdays, TWO SHOWS: 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. off your Saturday. Located on 2nd Avenue, between
Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St. • (262) 54th and 56th Streets, along 56th Street and at the
653-4177 adjacent Place de Douai.
This is a free summer concert series with a lunch
show and an evening show on Thursdays this sum- Durkee Mansion Open
mer. August 8th - Love & Rock: A Tribute to Women Tours
of Rock. August 15th - Megan Rüger. August 22nd -
7th Heaven. August 29th - Epic. 1st and 3rd Saturdays & Sundays, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Durkee Mansion, 6501 3rd Ave. • (262) 925-8040
Art Market in Union Park The Durkee Mansion is a cream brick Italianate,
Victorian style home located among the Kemper
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Center properties on the lakefront. The public is
Union Park, Seventh Ave and 46th Street invited to tour the home through October, when it
Kenosha's first all original outdoor art market takes will then close to prepare for the holiday season.
place every third Sunday at Union Park. Featuring Free admission; volunteers and donations are
original art, music and special events. always appreciated.
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Accountants 64 Brookhouse & 82 Ultimate Refinish Auto Body 94 Dawn’s Style 95 Apostolic Missionary Church 65 Kenosha Area Convention
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69 Better Bookkeeping 5725 5th Ave. • 262-764-6065 633 58th St. • 262-914-5718 5824 7th Ave. • 262-652-5300 & Visitors Bureau
1111 55th St., Ste. 1
5455 Sheridan Rd.#202 Banks/Loans 61 Hair by Marty 96 Bradford Community 5500 6th Ave, #140
262-658-3571 262-654-7307
262-658-1334 102 BMO Harris Bank 622 56th St. • 262-960-0197 Unitarian
64 Kristine Davidson, CPA 76 Caviale Law Office 5935 7th Ave. • 262-658-4861 106 Moda Bella Salon & Spa 5810 8th Ave. • 262-656-0544 45 Kenosha Community
5455 Sheridan Road 702 57th St. • 262-657-7666 106 Blackhawk Community 914-60th St. • 262-694-7575 2 Centro Del Alfarero Foundation
262-484-4930 61 Cicchini Law Office Credit Union 59 Perfect 10 Salon 720 Washington Rd. 600 52nd St., Ste.. 110
45 Seymour & 620 56th St. • 262-652-7109 929 59th St. • 262-657-679 5509 6th Ave. • 262-658-8086 262-658-2622 262-654-2412
Associates, S.C.
6 Terry L. Constant 94 Royals Hair Lounge 105 Christ The King Church Computers/Consultants
4124 7th Ave. • 262-654-0297 45 WI Women’s Business 5806 6th Ave. • 262-577-5540 5934 8th Ave. • 262-654-0457
600 52nd St., Ste. 210 Initiative 64 Leeward Business Advisors
67 David E. Celebre 44 Salon On Sixth 74 Daybreak Church
262-658-3500 600 52nd St, Ste 130 520 58th St. • 262-358-4116
5511 11th Ave. 5040 6th Ave. • 262-657-4878 5631 6th Ave. • 262-308-1417
262-925-2580
Antiques 262-652-2150 59 Salon Pure 83 Ecclesia Church Contractors
33 Cypress Tree Antiques 69 Davison Law Offices Banquet/Catering 5531 6th Ave • 262-577-5114 520 58th St. 3rd Flr. 95 JS Pokorny Contractors, Inc
722 50th St. • 262-652-6999
1207 55th St. • 262-657-5165 83 American Legion Club 94 Salon tech.nique 262-308-6978 723 58th St., Ste. 302
Apartments/Condos Guttormsen, Hartley LLC 33
45 504 58th St. • 262-657-7464 643 58th St. • 262-658-0780 108 Holy Spirit Community 262-653-9822
600 52nd St., Ste. 120 Circa On Seventh 14 Kenosha Heating & Cooling
262-658-4800 10 Sandra’s Styling Studio Church
92 Fifth Avenue Lofts 1 & 2 67 Douglas I. Henderson 4902 7th Ave. • 262-764-0601 809 43rd St. • 262-652-4777 5800 11th Ave 4421 Sheridan Rd.
Culinary Infusion 262-652-6900
5815/5819 5th Ave. 33 85 Stella’s Hair Salon 262-551-7517
726 58th St. • 262-515-4210 66 Immanuel United
262-652-6728 5511 11th Ave. 4902 7th Ave. • 262-764-0673
Grover Properties, LLC 109 GFWC Woman’s Club
85 67 262-652-2150 85 Tangles Hair Salon Methodist Copying/Printing
5717 8th Ave. • 262-654-8171 Denise Hertz-McGrath of Kenosha 6 5410 Sheridan Rd.
717 57th St. • 262-515-2727 262-652-3784 44 Copy Center
1020 56th St. • 262-654-0770 Theodore’s Hair Design
105 Landmark Apartments 69 Kupfer Law Offices 6028 8th Ave. • 262-652-1731 5036 6th Ave.• 262-654-9030
5918 8th Ave. • 262-652-9000 81 Madrigrano Marina Shores 4104 7th Ave. • 262-605-0825 68 Reformation Church
1111 55th St., Ste. 2 43 29 1100 55th St. Dance/Gymnastics
02 Library Park Apartments 302 58th St. • 262-658-8731 Bicycles St. Elizabeth Catholic
262-654-5030 Wyndham Garden Kenosha 36 Church 83 Donna's Gym-Nastics
5947 7th Ave. • 262-652-5160 61 Mary A. Losey Harborside Total Cyclery 4816 7th Ave. • 262-657-1156 5717 6th Ave.• 262-818-8888
74 Marco Mars Apartments 5039 6th Ave. • 262-652-2222
620 56th St. • 262-654-9466 5125 6th Ave. • 262-658-3281 Billing Services 97 St. James the Apostle
512 57th St. • 262-818-0718 69 Madrigrano, Aiello
104 Residents At Library Park Dry Cleaners
& Santarelli Bar & Grills Catholic
720 59th Pl. • 262-656-1010 76 Plexus Health Solutions 804 Sheridan Rd. 26 Martino’s Master Dry
51 Stationside Village 1108 56th St. • 262-657-2000 45 Capt. Mikes Beer
61 William P. Michael & Burger Bar 700 57th St. • 262-654-5555 262-658-8071 Cleaning
5118 6th Ave. • 262-658-2278 4700 7th Ave. • 262-657-3121
5215 11th Ave.• 262-656-1010 620 56th St. • 262-652-8144 Century Pub & Eatery Boats/Boat Storage 103 St. Matthews Episcopal
5511 6th Ave. • 262-764-6501 Employment/Staffing
107 Shirley Apartments 83 Michaelis Law Office 59 Mike’s Chicken & 39 Capt. Jim’s Yacht Sales Church
5922 10th Ave.• 262-654-7313 5707 6th Ave. • 262-997-0026 Donut Bar 60 Halpin Personnel, Inc.
707 56th St. • 262-857-2392 35 5017 Sheridan Rd. 5900 7th Ave. • 262-654-8642 618 55th St. #U-1
84 Wi-Star Plaza Inn 75 Milos Law LLC 76 Paddy-O’s Pub 42 262-652-8866 61 Templos De Dios Iglesia 262-658-2996
5711 7th Ave. • 262-652-7322 5606 6th Ave. • 262-694-3826 5022 7th Ave. • 262-652-7223 16 Great Lakes Yacht Sales 83
Slip 56 Rios De Agua Viva 44 QPS Companies, Inc.
Architects/Engineers 59 Rose & Rose 506 56th St. • 262-764-8040 443 50th St. • 262-654-0207 626 56th St. 5022 6th Ave. • 262-605-7000
5529 6th Ave. • 262-358-9243 Stoneface Pub & Grill Kenosha Yacht Club
84 Clark/Dietz Engineers 67 Law Office of Robert F. 37 4701 8th Ave. • 262-654-4335 The Furnace House Of Prayer Financial/Investments
Swede’s 5130 4th Ave. • 262-652-2320 520 58th St., 3rd Flr.
625 57th St. 6th Flr. Sfasciotti 59 510 56th St. • 262-577-5858 Simmons Island Marina 262-764-0941
262-657-1550 5511 11th Ave. Tg’s Restaurant & Pub
4120 7th Ave. • 262-658-8080 4520 Harbor Dr. • 262-653-3910 Clothing/Accessories 85 Eighth Avenue Advisors
83 Manhard Consulting 262-671-4345 The Factory 5717 8th Ave. • 262-654-8171
26 5010 7th Ave. • 262-654-3938 90 Southport Marina or 925-6440
5707 6th Ave • 262-358-9131 61 Van Cuick Law Offices Union Park Tavern 21 56th St. • 262-657-5565 94 Bisou Lingerie 108 Financial Reality
45 Partners In Design 4520 8th Ave. • 262-652-6454 94
Architects, Inc. 620 56th St. • 262-653-1461 59 90 Tall Ship Red Witch 635 58th St. • 262-653-0112 1006 60th St. • 262-705-8557
69 Zievers & Dowse, SC Bars 54th St. & 5th Ave. 74 Duck, Duck, Goose 45 The Fitzpatrick
600 52nd St., Ste. 220 312-469-0233 Resale Shop
1108 56th St. • 262-654-3434 6 58 Below Group/Wells Fargo
262-652-2800 75 State Public Defender 37 504 58th St. • 262-764-6564 Books 5811 6th Ave. • 262-653-3905
83 Seger Architecture 19 Bindelli’s City Zoo Jax Boutique 600 52nd St., Ste. 100
604 57th Street 4601 7th Ave. • 262-654-2646 85 Book Restoration Company 61 262-657-2544
520 58th St., Ste. 120 Champions Sports Bar 5703 8th Ave. • 800-228-1943 5613 6th Ave. • 262-748-1763 76 Prophet Wealth
262-653-6404 719 50th St. • 262-605-4811 Jockey Factory Store Management, LLC
262-214-2012 107 Laura A. Walker Cheers Bar Brewery/Winery 59
69 TGAR Group 4619 8th Ave. • 262-654-4304 5500 6th Ave. • 262-654-5737 708 57th St. • 262-657-5555
Attorney at Law Fec’s Place Little Me Kidz Boutique 64 Prudential-Joyce Wilson
1213 55th St. #200 5523 6th Ave. • 262-925-8820
1024 60th St. •608-512-6649 Interlude II 5501 6th Ave, Upper • 5455 Sheridan Rd. Ste. LL10
262-818-4620 514 57th St. • 262-653-8355 Live A Little & 262-605-9565
Auto/Motorcycle Port of Kenosha 37 Iron Depot Winery Kenosha Crafters 83 Raymond James
Art/Galleries Beverage House 5000 7th Ave. 93
83 714 50th St. • 262-654-1101 5811 6th Ave. • 262-945-4191 5707 6th Ave. • 262-652-7535
108. Affordable Auto Sales Rutz Puzzle House 724-854-0334 Madison Bleu 26 Southport Insurance &
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4326 7th Ave • 262-657-4444 20 1118 60th St. • 312-768-9641 21 85 Public Craft Brewing 4906 7th Ave. Investments
Auto Medix Beauty Shop/ Company 33
19 Artworks/Pencillarium Hair Salons 224-280-3869 4722 7th Ave. • 262-658-3990
4513 Sheridan Road 4500 Sheridan Rd. 37 716 58th St. • 262-652-2739 Mike Bjorn’s Fine Clothing
262-925-0911 Affair With Hair Florists
262-515-5593 4812 Sheridan Rd. 84 Rustic Road Brewing 5614 6th Ave. • 262-652-0648
75 Kenosha Art Association 4 Bad Boyz Auto Repair 22 262-654-1588 Company 75 S.J. Crystals Men Apparel
4103 7th Ave. • 262-764-1886 Bellissima
5615 7th Ave. • 262-654-0065 95 Boosted Warehouse 5700 7th Ave. • 262-653-0867 5706 6th Ave. • 262-320-7623 83
75 Kenosha Creative Space 59 Child Care
723 58th St. • 262-577-4686 5701 6th Ave. • 262-656-9910 74 A Summers Garden Florist
624 57th St. • 262-945-9411 96 Car Source
23 Lemon Street Gallery 74 61 Bright From The Start Coffee Shops/Cafes 5617 6th Ave. • 262-657-7673
5821 Sheridan Rd.
4601 Sheridan Rd. 5522 6th Ave. • 262-605-2221 43 Harborside Common 94 Silk & Satin Floral Shop
262-605-4745 262-652-2277 33 109 Here We Grow Academy 625 58th St. • 262-652-8488
4 McCurdy Auto & Marine Grounds
59 Pollard Gallery & 5159 6th Ave. • 262-652-5111 Furniture/Furnishings
4121 7th Ave. • 262-237-1343 6032 8th Ave. • 262-652-0700
Gift Shop
2 Northside Alignment 6 104 Library Square School Commerce/Tourism/Etc. 85 Lulu Birds
518 56th St. • 262-657-7529
Center CDC 61 Downtown Kenosha Inc. 720 58th St. • 262-914-1576
23 Re: Vision Gallery 5900 7th Ave. • 262-656-1957 Vintage Underground
710 Washington Rd. 5823 6th Ave • 262-842-5354 93 Antiques
4625 Sheridan Road Kenosha Area Business
262-764-6603 262-656-1165 80 Lov-N-Care Children’s 61 Alliance 5817 6th Ave. • 262-331-3910
45 Red Line Cycles
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Sheridan Rd. Auto Sales 1115 56th St. • 262-652-7005 5500 6th Ave., Ste. 200
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1108 56th St. • 262-654-1510 824 Washington Rd. Churches 262-605-1100 106 Gulf Gas Station
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262-654-7828 64 Innovative Recovery 5125 6th Ave. • 262-658-3281 84 Clovis Point Properties 87 Harborside Academy 262-764-0706
34 Mobil Gas Station 5455 Sheridan Rd #LL1 625 57th St. • 847-835-4537 913 57th St.• 262-359-8400 19 Spectrum Pest Control
262-314-0061 Machine Shops 4508 8th Ave. • 262-657-5665
4924 Sheridan Rd. 95 JKP Properties LLC 87 Reuther Central High School 93 He O Coworking Office/
262-653-1200 84 Kenosha Community 38 Harbor Machining 723 58th St. • 847-401-6800 913 57th St.• 262-359-6160 Backyard Dream Studios
Health Ctr. 5001 Sheridan Rd. 5823 6th Ave. • 262-484-4089
Government 625 57th St. Ste. 700 262-605-8980 69 Midwest Investments Screenprinting 37 Venn Patent Illustration
262-656-0044 1111 55th St. • 262-653-1149 5002 7th Ave. • 262-652-9782
67 Kenosha County Martial Arts/Boxing 85 Dad’s Screenprinting 95 Word & Design LLC
Administration 64 Kenosha Dentist 75 Omni Realty Group 728 58th St. 723 58th St. • 262-358-2988
1010 56th St. • 262-653-2460 5455 Sheridan Rd. #201 37 Kenosha Aikikai Aikido 5606 6th Ave. #LL1 262-653-1687
262-244-0700 5016 7th Ave. • 262-237-8175 262-945-5991 Specialty Shops
66 Kenosha County 37 Lettering Machine
Courthouse 45 Kenosha Visiting Nurse 83 Shen Long Tai Chi 69 RNP Investments 725 50th St.• 262-652-4177 84 Authentique
912 56th St. • 262-653-2664 Association 5723 6th Ave. • 262-208-5157 1111 55th St. Ste 3 625 57th St. • 262-612-3032
600 52nd St., Ste 300 262-657-0588 Senior/Assisted Living
48 Kenosha Municipal 262-656-8400 86 US Tae Kwon Do 37 Bird of Paradox Studios
Building 5713 Sheridan Rd. 37 Security National 101 Dayton Care Center 723 50th St. • 262-496-9366
625 52nd St. • 262-653-4000 33 Modern Apothecary 262-652-2556 Mortgage 521 59th St. • 262-657-6121
4924 7th Ave. 5002 7th Ave. #200 102 Equinox - Botanical
85 Kenosha County Museums 262-649-1233 46 Harborside Commons Boutique
Democratic Party 75 Nutrition Revolution 716 51st Pl. • 262-925-0296 5901 6th Ave. “A”
5712 7th Ave. • 262-857-6773 611 56th St. 1st Flr. 54 Civil War Museum 109 Seventh Ave. Properties 262-656-1830
262-764-2985 5400 1st Ave.• 262-653-4140 920 61st St. • 262-654-3091 91 Lakeside Towers
67 Kenosha Police Apartments 94 Gold Standard Social Club
Department 64 Dr. Steven Schwimmer, DO 79 Dinosaur Discovery 83 Stanich & Stanich 5800 3rd Ave. • 262-654-2131 619 58th St • 262-214-2020
1000 55th St. • 262-605-5200 5455 Sheridan Rd. #201 Museum 520 58th St., 3rd Flr.
262-654-2500 5608 10th Ave.• 262-653-4450 262-656-1000 97 St. James Manor 86 The Girl is Polished
65 KPL Administration/ 910 59th St. • 262-656-0652 813 57th St. • 262-287-6796
Support Cntr. 36 Upbeat Wellness 41 Kenosha History Center 59 Trecroci Realty
812 56th St. • 262-564-6100 5029 6th Ave. • 262-515-5027 220 51st Pl. • 262-654-5770 522 56th St.•262-237-0403 82 Virginia Towers 75 Happy Mouth Organics
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41 Kenosha Water Gaming/Collectibles 54 Kenosha Public Museum Recreation/Sports 262-358-1258
Production Plant 5500 1st Ave. • 262-653-4140 Social Services
100 51st Pl. • 262-653-4330 75 Gravity Gaming 40 Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha 85 In The Garden of Eden
621 56th St.•262-533-0676 41 Southport Light Station 1330 52nd St. • 262-654-6200 61 Alano Club 711 57th St. • 262-455-7502
75 Social Security 5117 4th Ave. • 262-654-5770 630 56th St. • 262-654-8246
Administration 102 Inner Child Collectibles 94 Lakefront Dugout 76 Le Esther’s Lamp Shop
5624 6th Ave. • 866-334-4997 & Comics Music/Entertainment 620 59th St. • 262-818-3593 85 Bridges Community Center 710 57th St. • 262-652-3514
5921 6th Ave. “A” 5718 7th Ave. • 262-657-5252
35 United States Coast Guard 262-653-0400 37 Fusion 35 Stellar Sport Fishing Co. 56 Mavra’s Greek Oil
5036 4th Ave. • 262-657-4620 5014 7th Ave. • 708-217-8030 443 50th St. • 620-1611 37 Harborside Therapy 316 56th St • 262-657-5846
Ice Cream/Popcorn 705 50th St. • 262-564-5305
77 United States Post Office 46 Garin Piano Studio 93 Wisconsin Outdoor Games 69 Parker & Barrow Tattoo &
5605 Sheridan Rd. 10 Dairy Queen Harborside 5813 6th Ave. • 262-744-2033 102 Hope Council, Inc Piercing
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108 Wisconsin Community 106 Inter Connections SC 25 Peacetree Originals
Corrections Division 59 Sandy’s Popper 84 GiGhive Independent Artists 71 Ashling On The Lough 920 60th St. • 262-654-5333 4721 7th Ave. • 262-652-5388
1212 60th St. • 262-653-7150 5503 6th Ave. 616 58th St. • 262-657-1075 125 56th St. • 262-653-0500
262-605-3202 62 Kenosha Human 102 The Pine Blossom
Grocery Stores 43 Kenosha Comedy Club 89 Bartley House Development 5925 6th Ave A 262-945-1139
85 Scoops Ice Cream 5125 6th Ave. • 262-564-8800 1212 58th St. • 262-658-1966 5407 8th Ave. • 262-657-7188
38 Sara Lee Outlet and Candy 26 Red Roses Bead Haven
5120 8th Ave. • 262-658-1396 5711 8th Ave. • 262-657-9866 17 Kenosha Conservatory of 32 Boathouse Pub & Eatery 108 KHDS Crisis Prevention 4726 7th Ave. • 262-652-3538
Music 4917 7th Ave. • 262-654-9922 Center
7 Westown Foods Insurance 4501 7th Ave. • 262-653-1033 1202 60th St. • 262-657-7188 26 Serendipity
4222 Sheridan Rd. 51 Choo-Choo Charlie’s 4706 7th Ave. • 262-412-8698
262-564-5244 44 American Family - 95 Kenosha Symphony 5414 13th Ave.• 262-220-3634 64 Society’s Assets
James Pucci Association 5455 Sheridan Rd.#101, 84 Shel’s Bridal
Gym/Fitness/Massage 5115 7th Ave. • 262-652-6265 624 57th St • 262-220-7526 38 De La Rosa's Taqueria 262-657-3999 625 57th St. • 815-901-7280
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75 Anytime Fitness 74 Modern Woodman 102 Pacetti’s Maestro Of Music 262-744-2757 61 United Way of Kenosha 84 Smoque Vapors
611 56th St. • 262-612-3155 Fraternal Financial 5905 6th Ave. “A”. County 5700 6th Ave. • 773-904-8885
512 57th St • 262-945-0058 262-657-5031 83 Franks Diner 5500 6th Ave. Ste. 210
75 Dakini Healing Arts 508 58th St. • 262-657-1017 262-658-4104 84 Something Different
5603 7th Ave. • 262-496-5642 102 Schlax, Christensen & Lee 36 Stolfe's Portside Percussion 5716 6th Ave. • 262-658-3565
5915 6th Ave. “A”. 5029 6th Ave. • 262-818-1173 74 Kaiser’s Pizza & Pub Specialty Foods
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5711 6th Ave. • 262-515-9527 102 Designs In Re-upholstery 5919 Sheridan Rd. 75 Robin’s Nest Cakery 85 Talulah Tattoo
5922 6th Ave.• 262-652-3252 262-997-0504 76 Mike's Donuts & Chicken 5537 Sixth Ave• 262-652-1054 715 57th St.
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611 56th St. #201 21 Holly Henderson 94 Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic 15 Ruffolo International Foods
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61 Dale Jeweler 94 Rettungs-Haus 14 ABS Small Engine Repair
83 Yoga & Friends 624 56th St.•262-605-0561 Shepherds, Inc 44 Oriental Inn 817 44th St. • 262-654-4060 Theatre
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Library 84 Concept Sales Midwest 33 Actor’s Craft
Health/Wellness Photography 74 Sazzy B 625 57th St., Ste. 300 4900 7th Ave. • 262-705-0194
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64 Eye Care 4 U 711 59th Pl.• 262-564-6100 74 Coast And Copper 101 Kenosha Theatre
5455 Sheridan Rd,. Ste LL20 520 58th St.• 262-671-8674 75 Subway Sandwich Shop 76 Delgan & Associates Inc. 5919 6th Ave. • 262-658-2355
262-656-0428 Lodging 627 56th St. • 262-654-0500 702 57th St. • 262-764-5592
75 Optic Light Photography 59 Lakeside Players/Rhode
69 Family Psychiatric Care 61 The Apis hotel & Restaurant 5606 6th Ave. • 262-237-8501 74 The Buzz 45 Dooley & Associates Center
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45 Grady Design Harborside 25 Merry Yacht Inn 1106 55th St. • 262-536-0508 59 Trolley Dogs 5414 13th Ave.• 262-653-4287
Eye Care 4815 7th Ave. • 262-654-9922 5501 6th Ave. • 262-652-3647 93 Imperial Service Systems
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remembering Mike Bjorn
Kenosha was shocked earlier this year when news spread that the unofficial ‘Mayor
of Downtown’ - Mike Bjorn - passed away on May 30th at the age of 72. Bjorn was
born and raised in Kenosha and had a deep adoration for his hometown. His business,
Mike Bjorn’s Fine Clothing, had been so much more than a clothing store for the past
38 years, but a place that must be seen to be believed. The decor of the store reflects
not only Mike’s eccentric personality, but also his artistic talents. A lifelong musician
and artist, Mike enjoyed creating pieces of art, creating music for others to enjoy, cre-
ating life in his home garden, and, as his closest friends and family could attest to, cre-
ating his opinions and thoughts on the latest hot topics in the world. We asked some
of his friends and peers to share some of their favorite memories of this unforgettable
personality of Downtown Kenosha.
“When Mike got out of the service and I got off the road as a full time musician, Mike Bjorn and Judy Crow married in 1976.
we hooked up and formed a rock band with Ken Duller and Bud McGonegle. This He is survived by his wife, daughter Courtney Bjorn,
was one of many bands that we had put together at different times based on who and son Brett Bjorn. Brett and Judy will continue to
operate Mike Bjorn’s Fine Clothing with the same
was available to fill out the group. Since our formation in 1970, we worked with great attitude and personality that made Mike such a
Ken, Buddy, Stan Ginkowski and Dick Froemming among others and finally ended popular character for decades in Downtown Kenosha
up as Bjorn and White for the last 30+ years. The thing that Mike always stressed
“When I first opened my business
was that the band should always look professional and that the audience could Downtown, Mike stopped in to welcome me
always distinguish the band from the rest of the crowd. I would have to say that in and ask if there was anything he could do for
the 49 years that we were together, "Mission Accomplished!” He would always me. Then he handed me a card with his
mingle with the audience on breaks, talk to everyone and was the constant phone number on and said, ‘If you ever feel
entertainer. We prided ourselves as being the "fun garage band,” not taking uncomfortable or unsafe just call and I am
right down the alley, and I can be here in one
ourselves too serious. It's the great memories of how he performed and interacted minute.’ Mike was always that way: ready to
with everyone on the job that will live with many of us forever.” - Jim White help. He knew how difficult it could be at
times opening a new business, and he
wanted EVERYONE to make it.”
- Dawn Bella, Dawn’s Style
“Over the years, we became good friends with Mike Bjorn. He would walk “Mike and I have been friends since we
across the street to our shop to discuss what was going on in Downtown were teenagers - we took music lessons
Kenosha and in the world and occasionally make a few copies of interesting together and worked in the Downtown
newspaper articles he wanted to share. He always talked from the comfort of a neighborhood. We saw a lot of each other in
wicker chair. He enjoyed it so much, it became known as ”Mike’s Chair.” When our teenage years. We both joined the service
Mike walked in the door, we always made sure that "his" chair was clear and ready
for him. We miss that man!” - Lyna Postuchow, A Summer's Garden Florist at about the same time and when we
returned to Kenosha, we were drawn back to
“The best thing about Mike was he knew life was about making memories. So
often moments with Mike were memorialized with a photo, a clever caption, and the Downtown area to open our own
often framed and presented to those involved. One of my favorites is my daughters businesses. Through the years, whether we
were discussing politics over a beer, or hop-
very first outing at only a few days old, our first visit was Mike Bjorn’s Fine ping on the train to Chicago with our wives to
Clothing... and I have a photo to prove it!” - Kim Carmichael take in an event, we always had a great time.
We certainly are going to miss him.
God bless Mike.” - Jim Matzur,
Boathouse Pub & Eatery
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remembering Mike Bjorn
“If you didn't know Mike Bjorn from Downtown you didn't know Kenosha. Bjorn's
was always a flamboyant store unlike any other. It was all about attraction! Just like
P.T. Barnum, Mike knew how to attract business. Back to the late 1980s, it was
close to Christmas and the stores Downtown were preparing for the shopping rush.
Of course, Mike wanted to do something special. He was into penguins and
dinosaurs then. He asked me if I would help him out with a Christmas gimmick. As
usual, I agreed to help without knowing what was in store for me. His store front was
all decked out and he had a painted gold wheelchair on the awning being lead by a
dozen painted gold, miniature horses, 24k gold leaf!?! Here it comes. Mike wanted
me to wear his infamous Gorilla suit and a Santa Claus hat on Christmas Eve and sit
in the gold wheelchair on the top awning and toss rubber dinosaurs at the children
who gathered below. My eyes rolled as I already agreed to help. Well, I did it. Mike
advertised, and the children were there. I had a ball doing it! Watching the rubber
dinosaurs bouncing off the kids heads and them scrambling to pick them up. I have
a vivid memory of Courtney and Brett and my niece Nancy having a blast along with
the other children who braved the chilly day. There are multiple Mike Bjorn
memories, but this is one of my favorites.”
- John Fox
“Every time I ever saw Mike Bjorn he had a quick, warm, welcoming smile. He also had a well-informed opinion that
he was more than ready to share! I loved listening to his insight on business, politics, and family. He was a pillar of downtown
and will be greatly missed.” - Dana Nelson, Kaisers Pizza & Pub
“Mike Bjorn was a great supporter of Downtown Kenosha; he was on the BID board (and now his son Brett follows in his footsteps)
for many years and kept his business Downtown when the area was at its lowest. He was a man who enjoyed life as much as he could,
always ready for a good time. He was a man of strong opinions, and wasn't afraid to voice them. Artist, teacher, musician, business
man, husband, father, grandfather, friend. Mike was a great character, and Kenosha and especially Downtown, will miss him dearly.”
- Kevin Ervin & Julie Rittmiller, Franks Diner
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horror, fantasy, and science fiction of Little Me Kidz offers trendy and
Donovan Scherer, creator of the Fear & unique outfits, shoes, baby bed-
Sunshine series. Prior to the grand ding and kids accessories. They
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during the Open Houses listed Find great gifts for the pint size
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Salon Pure Gordon’s Sports Bar & Grill
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At Salon Pure, they believe in In the spot most recently occu-
the power of Pure Beauty - both pied by Slice of NY, Kenosha native
inside and out. Their vision is to and NFL running back Melvin
create an environment which Gordon has given his blessing to
combines the work of their talent- family members opening this new
ed artists with the warm welcome sports bar and grill in Downtown
of Downtown Kenosha. Stop in to Kenosha. Scheduled to open in
take your first step to accom- early August, the restaurant will fea-
plishing your hair’s wildest ture delicious southern-style cuisine
dreams. as well as traditional bar fare.
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the downtown area has to offer.
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Kenosha Classic Cruise-In.
Aug. 31 &
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the trolley returns! voices
It's pretty easy to figure out where our streetcar goes just by fol- We reached out to our followers on the Downtown Kenosha
lowing the tracks, but there is an additional transit system which was Magazine Facebook page and asked, “What’s your favorite
started two summers ago - a rubber-tired trolley which runs primarily Downtown Kenosha memory from the past?”
north and south in contrast to the east-west route of our current
electric streetcar. The City of Kenosha's seasonal lakefront rubber- “Furr By Us. That place was a trip espe-
tired trolley operates on a route from Carthage College, 2001 cially during Halloween. Try to tell people
Alford Park Drive, through downtown and south to Kemper Center, about it but you just had to be there.”
6501 Third Avenue. The rubber-tired trolley departs Wednesdays - Ben Trecroci
through Sundays at 1:45 p.m. from Carthage College and is
scheduled to arrive at the southern end of its route about 30 min- “I’ll always remember fireworks at
utes later at Kemper Center. The trolley route passes several art Cohorama! It was the official start of
galleries near the Union Park neighborhood. Other highlights on
the route include the Kenosha History Center, the Civil War summer as a kid.”
Museum and the Kenosha Public Museum. At 30-minute intervals, - David Leto
the trolley is scheduled to reach the downtown transit center, 724
54th St. There are marked stops for the "Lakefront Trolley" along the “Christmas time. at the JC Penney
route, but people also can flag down the driver for pickup. Look for Christmas toy store that was in the west
the rubber-tired trolley next time you are in Downtown Kenosha for half of the Alford building. It was
a quick trip, or just for a scenic ride through the neighborhood. specifically set up as a toyland for
Fares are $1 for adults and $.50 for children. Call 262-653-4287 Christmas. Also, Dicklemans toy store
with any questions. which was located where Wine Knot is
today. As a kid it was all about toys!”
- John Fox
Page 30 Downtown Kenosha 2019,Vol. 12 Issue #3 “Scoopin’ the loop!”
- Clair Pauschert
“Taking the escalator at Woolworth's. As
a young boy, it felt like I was living in the
future, as depicted on a 1960s Popular
Science magazine cover.”
- John Bloner Jr
“Crazy Days!”
- Sandra Hawes
“I remember taking the bus downtown in
December for my first time Christmas
shopping like an adult. The snow was
falling and all the stores were lit up. All the
stores had Christmas music on and it was
magical.” - Dawn Bella
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flashback
photo copyright of the Kenosha This photo was taken from an upper window of the Schlitz innovative products and pioneered rolled steel furniture for
County Historical Society Hotel (52nd Street and 6th Avenue). In the background are institutional use. Simmons closed its Kenosha doors in
the lumber and factory buildings belonging to the Simmons 1959, and the lakefront factory was taken over by American
Interested in Manufacturing Company and Bode Brothers. On July 1st, Motors.
purchasing Kenosha 1920, the swinging bridge across Pike Creek on 6th Ave
was removed in preparation for the installation of a new The Bode Brothers Company were dealers in furniture
historic images? bascule-type bridge. The wood and steel swinging bridge and house furnishings. They relocated from a smaller shop
Contact the Kenosha then was floated across the water to connect 50th Street to to this four-story building in the 5400 block of Sixth Avenue
Simmons Island as it does today. An older bridge had in 1912. While the Chicago Bears were winning Super
History Center spanned the harbor diagonally, a short ways south of the Bowl XX on a bitterly cold January night in 1986, firefighters
modern 50th Street bridge. were attempting to extinguish a raving inferno at the Bode
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1 Michelle at Captain Mike’s 5 Little Couch Band at Fusion
2 Mike & Sam at Iron Depot Winery
3 Jaime & Scott at Rustic Road 6 Brittany & Max at Fec’s Place
4 Jenna, Robin, & Liz at Swede’s
7 Kerrie & Greg at Rustic Road
8 Kristian, Makayla, Jessica, & Chris
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five minute chat 5118 Sixth Avenue
(262) 658-2278
with the new owners at Captain Mike’s
Can you tell us a little about yourselves and why you What’s your favorite part about being a business owner
decided to purchase Capt. Mikes? We (Jeanette and Michael) in Downtown Kenosha? Downtown Kenosha has such a great
both love the industry, so the opportunity to own a great place like community feel to it that we just love being a part of it. You can’t
Captain Mike’s was too good to pass up. beat the atmosphere of downtown with the farmers market, P.B&J
and all the different festivals and events throughout the year.
Capt. Mikes is known for its tasty food, how do you
improve on that? The previous owners did a fantastic job and How many beers do you offer? We have 30 on tap with an
created a great product and we intend to keep the burgers and ever changing and expanding craft beer bottle and can list. We
mac & cheese that everyone loves the way it is. want to appeal to everyone so instead of focusing on just beer and
whiskey we’ve added a craft gin section. GIN IS IN! We’ll also have
Are you going to keep the Trailer Park Boys theme? We’ll a new cocktail menu soon.
keep aspects of it and the burger names won’t change but the inte-
rior of the bar will get a bit of a facelift. What do you love about owning you your own business?
Meeting all the locals that come to visit us at Captain’s and also
How will you add your personal touch to the well estab- getting to meet so many people that are in town on holidays.
lished Capt. Mikes? We’ve already made some changes to the
exterior and plan on making some changes to the interior in the fall. Are you going to change the name? Well, we could go with
We’ll also be there working there a lot putting a face to the owners Captain Mick’s since that’s what Michael is called back in Ireland
of the establishment. but we like Captain Mike’s and it was Captain Mike’s long before
the previous owners took over. We feel like we’ve been passed the
baton and we’re very grateful for it and we want to do the place
proud and keep it going.
Besides great food and beer, what else does Captain
Mike’s offer? We have Trivia every Monday with great prizes. We
have Beer Bingo on a Tuesday. Wednesdays in the summer we
have Fresh Oysters, Matt Meyer always rocks the place every
Thursday with live music and every Sunday we have Jason and
Heather Kent hosting one of the longest running open mic sessions
in Kenosha. We also plan on having our official grand opening this
fall, stay tuned for details.
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to keep the things which spelled success in the past - the great crew,
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bartender spotlight with Abbie at Swede’s
Q. How long have you been bartending at Swedes?
A. I've been here since September 2017.
Q. What is your specialty drink?
A. An Olson family recipe, our specialty drink at
Swede's is our Old Fashioned.
I know I'm being a bit biased,but it really is the best!
Q. What is your favorite local band?
A. One of my favorite local bands is Cosmic Railroad
and another personal and Swede's favorite is Jeff Kemen.
Q. What do you love about bartending?
A. What I love about bartending at Swede's is that from
the minute you walk in the door, you're treated like family.
I'm not kidding when I say that it's like Cheers,
everyone knows your name, knows your favorite drink,
and is happy to see you!
Q. Do you know any bar tricks?
A. I'm really good at making shots disappear!
Q. What's the best advice you've received across the bar?
A. Sometimes it just takes cheap whiskey
and weird people to have a good time!
Q. What do you love most about Downtown Kenosha?
A. As someone who both lives and works in Downtown
Kenosha, my favorite thing about it is the community.
We all truly care about our special little area of the city!
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the theaters of downtown kenosha
with Lou Rugani estate of Charles Pacini after his still-unsolved Other former theaters
1920 murder. The Depression caused its clo- in Downtown Kenosha
During the summer months these days, sure but it reopened as the Hollywood in
some of the biggest films of the year are 1938s. Its final double-feature film program was Cameo Theatre. 620 56th Street, aka
playing at the local multiplex. But back in on the night of April 30, 1952. A brief respite in the Burke and the Ken-Gay theatres.
yesteryear, people had a different reason to early 1954 led to a second closure and as a Became a furniture store in the 1940s.
hit the cinema in the summer - it was one of venue for church services. From 1960 it was a Building still standing, currently a law office
the few places to offer air conditioning! Polish Legion of American Veterans post, but by - the marquee is still there!
People would flock to their neighborhood 2015 it had regained much of its theatrical glory
theater to spend a few hours out of the heat. as the Circa on Seventh meeting and banquet Kenosha Theatre, 5913 Sixth Ave.
Kenosha has a rich history of having several venue. The theatre's two-manual pipe organ is in Opened in 1927, closed in 1963. Building
theatres come and go throughout the 20th the B'nai Brith Temple at Library Park. still standing and has been rumored to be a
century. possible renovation project for decades.
Looking west on 56th Street at Sixth Avenue
Star / Cozy Theatre Majestic Theatre, 5715-5717 Sixth Ave.
At 5010 Seventh Grand Theatre Converted to retail in 1927 and demolished
Avenue, the Star Theatre in the mid-1960s to make room for the new
was an early nickelodeon The Grand Theatre in Kenosha opened on Walgreens pharmacy.
with a cast-iron front that
operated between 1910 Christmas Eve of 1908 at 619 56th Street, The Orpheum Theatre in 1957.
and 1914. It was renamed
the Cozy Theatre in about owned and operated by John L. McConnell Jr. Orpheum Theatre, 5819 Sixth Ave.
1915. But by 1917, the new Butterfly Theatre Opened in 1922 and operated into the
one block north had replaced it, and there's evi- Two days later a projection-booth fire caused 1970s. Theatre re-opened with two theatres
dence that both theaters had the same manage- (later four) in 1994, by 2000 the theatre had
ment. The Star/Cozy building survives today as two hundred patrons to evacuate into the rear closed. The building has now been revital-
The Factory, a harborside pub. ized, with new office spaces, retail, and
The original Orpheum/Blue Mill alley. McConnell, operating the projector, said rumors of a return of a movie theatre.
Kenosha’s original, modest Orpheum Theatre
on the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue at 56th an advertising film he was threading caught fire Virginian Theatre, 611-617, 58th St., aka
Street opened on Saturday, September 24, the Bijou and the Princess theatres.
1910 with Mays Pictures and Songs and a five- when it touched a wire in the projector, which Building is still standing, most well known
cent admission. But a $5,000 fire in the summer as the home of the Leader Store retail.
of 1915 and the escapade of its flamboyant was also destroyed. He sustained severe right-
manager Harry G. Smith, Jr. may have led to its information: cinematreasures.org
quick renaming as the Blue Mill that year. Smith hand burns from his attempts to extinguish the
had skipped town leaving a trail of bum checks.
Moline, IL police caught him there driving a flames. 1909 saw McConnell announcing a
repainted $3,000 car stolen from a local Deere
Harvesting official. By 1918, the Blue Mill was grand partnership with William Bottenburg of
razed for the big new Union Dye industrial build-
ing, itself demolished in the 1970s; today it's a Chicago to build a grand statewide chain of film
parking lot. Unfortunately, no good
Orpheum/Blue Mill photos have surfaced. theaters “with a touch of vaudeville”. But by
Butterfly / Hollywood Theatre
The 575-seat Butterfly Theatre (named for its 1912, the Kenosha Business Directory shows
distinctive butterfly-winged ornamentation flank-
ing the proscenium) opened in 1917, operated the Grand’s space occupied by the Postal
by local exhibitor Michael Lencioni. In April of
1921, Racine's Klinkert Brewery - faced with an Telegraph Cable Company and the Conforti
uncertain future at the dawn of Prohibition -
bought it for $12,000 from exhibitors Saxe- Brothers Tailoring Shop. The building itself
Dayton who'd in turn had gotten it from the
became the TMER&L Interurban Station and
the local Wisconsin Gas and Electric offices,
and was destroyed by fire on February 14,
1978. The block is now home to Anytime
Fitness. By Lou Rugani
Once the home to the Hollywood theatre, now In addition to a historian, Lou Rugani is a
the location of Circa on Seventh longtime radio host - his shows
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p.m. to 5 p.m.) & “Music of the Stars”
(Sundays) can be heard on WLIP AM1050.
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five minute chat
with Laura Spair of The Fresh Bar
How did The Fresh Bar get started? serve the nutrients) with other fruits and Handcrafted Acaí Bowls & Avocado Toast made to
The idea of The Fresh Bar began on a road some almond milk to get a creamy consisten- order every Saturday at Downtown Kenosha's out-
trip to Austin, TX in 2018. They have some cy. From there, we add toppings such as gra-
amazing food trucks and I was definitely nola and fresh fruit. Our avocado toast is door HarborMarket… nutritious and delicious!
inspired. I have always enjoyed being in the straightforward - our avocado mash served
kitchen and trying new recipes so when I put on top of toast and we have a variety of top- maintain the freshness and quality of our
my vision together Acaí Bowls and Avocado pings we incorporate for each toast. menu.
Toast really clicked for me.
Do you have plans to open a perma- What do you love about Downtown
How long have you been open for nent location? …Stay tuned! Kenosha? You just can’t beat the
business? We began our venture in May Downtown atmosphere. I’ve met so many
2019. Your Fresh Bar trailer looks amazing! great people Downtown. I love supporting
Did you build that yourself? I did, but with our small businesses and enjoying the beau-
Where can we find The Fresh Bar? The the help of some amazing people. I had a tiful scenery our lakefront has to offer.
Fresh Bar is at the HarborMarket Saturdays vision, then my boyfriend started with a utility
from 9-2 on the corner of 54th St and 2nd trailer and completely gutted it. He built it up With your products being so fresh,
Ave. We also like to participate in local to the supports (he put in a lot of the hard how long is prep time? Let’s just say our
events happening in our community. You can work- that’s for sure!) From there, my sisters Fridays are pretty booked! Ha. We prep on
find our monthly calendar on our social and I built the barn wood bar. To finish, Tess average 12 hours the day leading up to the
media pages @thefreshbarkenosha McTernan did our incredible art work. market. We try to do as much as we can the
day prior (chop toppings, mash avocados,
What’s on the menu? On our menu this What is your business goals for The etc.) to help keep our day running efficiently.
summer is acaí bowls & avocado toast. Acaí Fresh Bar? Our goal in one word is simplic- This is the same routine for any event.
berries are packed with many nutrients. We ity. We love the idea that our customers
blend together an acaí puree (most people know exactly what they are putting into their
don’t know- but acaí berries are not sold as bodies when they eat with us. Our goal is to
the berry itself- the pit is so large that the
berry is taken off the pit then pureed to pre-
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