Downtown Kenosha Magazine 2021

Vol. 14, Issue 1

Spring 2021

#downtownkenoshamagazine

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TATTOOING PHOTOGRAPHY

JOSHUA VAUGHN SAMANTHA VAUGHN

@JVAUGHNTATTOO @BOPS_PHOTOS
CHANTEL MARIE STEPHANIE MAACK
@BOPS.STEPH.PHOTOGRAPHY
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about the cover photo

with Samantha Vaughn
of Bird of Paradox Studios

Bird of Paradox Studios, located above The Lettering
Machine at 723 50th Street, was established in late 2018 by
a husband and wife team, Joshua and Samantha Vaughn,
Joshua as a tattoo aritst specializing in portrait work, and
Sam with her beautiful photography. Initially created as an
outlet for their talents, BoPS has since grown and aspires to
further expand their artistic avenues.

Being a private studio, it allows stronger focus on the
client and prevents major distractions from the artwork. The
studio befriends other establishments in the industry and
strays away from making art a competitive business. The
BoPS family continues to grow by bringing on artists and
supporters. Be sure to like Bird of Paradox Studios on
Facebook and contact them for your next tattoo or photogra-
phy needs, or visit birdofparadoxstudios.com

At right, Samantha Vaughn and an alternate cover photo.

Vol. 14, Issue 1 • Spring 2021
Downtown Kenosha Magazine produced by Carmichael Communications, 1420 63rd St., www.hap2it.com

publisher: Frank J. Carmichael • editor/sales/photography: Donald Stancato
editorial manager: Jason Hedman • Ad design and layout: Matthew Gonya & Jasmine Hundertmark

www.downtownkenosha.org
Alexandria Binanti, Executive Director
Gretchen Covelli, Marketing Coordinator

Downtown Kenosha Inc. Board Members

Riki Tagliapietra, President • Matt Monroe, Vice President • Derek Petersen, Treasurer • Racheal Hernandez, Secretary
Heather Wessling • Bill Siel • A.J. Swartz • Tina Chatmon • Ajillian Day- Burrell • Alex Kudrna • Brit Windel • Mick Kelly • Scott Olson

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Studio Moonfall 5031 Seventh Ave.

If you have been seeing these Color of Kenosha coloring books around town lately and
curious about them, well they are from the mind and studio of Donovan Scherer’s Studio
Moonfall. In addition to these fun Kenosha-based coloring books, Scherer also produces
his own book line of illustrated novels which take readers of all-ages on adventures into

worlds of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Visit studiomoonfall.com for more.

A Summers Garden Florist 5617 Sixth Ave

Bringing beauty to life is important to all of us. And for any occasion, even a day that
ends in a ‘y,’ flowers can convey so many emotions in us. A Summers Garden Florist
offers gorgeous, fresh flowers, wonderful gifts, beautiful plants, and so much more.
Call them at 262-657-7673 and brighten the day for someone you care about.

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Stolfe’s Portside Percussion Studio 5029 Sixth Ave

Is your child constantly banging on your pots and pans? Well, you might have a
drummer in the house and you should pay a visit to John Stolfe’s Percussion

Studio to learn about drum and percussion lessons. John offers a fully equipped,
stand-alone drum/percussion studio. And not just for kids, John offers lessons to

all ages - find his studio on Facebook for more info.

In the Garden of Eden 711 57th St

It might be for adults only - but this is not the grown-up shop you were warned about! In the
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new downtown!

Headquarters Shoes 5507 Sixth Ave

Downtown Kenosha welcomes a new business to
the area this year with the opening of Headquarters,
located next door to Sandy’s Popper! This sneaker store is

for the person who takes their look seriously.
The Headquarters deliver style and class to your look with

their massive collection of top of the line footwear.

In addition to new sneakers, they also have a great
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hard-to-find Jordans, stop on down at Headquarters.
If they don’t have what you are looking for in stock,

the knowledgable staff will be able to talk shoes with you
and help you on your hunt.

If you are a “sneakerhead” - this is the place for you.
In addition to the shoes, they also have a great collection of

tees, hoodies, and caps. Stop on in their shop daily from
noon - 8pm, visit their website at shoesoldier262.com.

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meet the president

q&a with Riki Tagliapietra, new President of Downtown Kenosha, Inc.

Can you tell our readers what group, what made you leave our neighborhood. aren’t exactly sure themselves.
DKI is? the hospitality industry? In your short time on the job, But to their credit, it is a bit com-
That’s an intense first question. Things just kind of lined up for what do you enjoy most plicated.
To put it simply, Downtown me to take a little hiatus from the about your responsibilities The BID (Business Improvement
Kenosha, Inc., is a non-profit restaurant business. I don’t as DKI President? District) board was started by
organization by business owners intend to be gone forever. I just I think ‘enjoy’ is an odd term for Downtown businesses as a vol-
of Downtown Kenosha, with the needed a change. I think 2020 this. But, I am prepared for a very untary incremental tax and was
goal of bettering the community taught everybody that life can be interesting year which will hope- put back into the groups that are
for downtown businesses and in flux at all times. I saw an fully see us return to normalcy involved. These tax dollars are
residents. opportunity to make a difference and continue to grow. I know we reinvested back into these busi-
How did you first get for many businesses instead of will face some challenging steps, nesses. It stands alone without
involved with DKI? just one. Additionally, my new it will not be an easy year by any taking any tax dollars from any-
I originally got involved as a role as DKI president requires means, but I sincerely feel that in where else in the community -
restaurant owner. They knew I more time investment and the end we will come together just the businesses that partici-
was dedicated to downtown and restaurant work can be quite and prevail in Downtown pate.
wasn’t going anywhere, so they demanding. Most importantly, I Kenosha. We can’t ever forget Unfortunately, as a tax-funded
got their hooks into me! am able to spend more time with how we came together last year organization, the BID cannot be
What were your previous my family and attend more of my after the unrest, and how we registered as a non-profit, to
roles with DKI? daughter's activities. joined together to face adversity. recieve governmental support.
I started as a board member and How have your experiences It can be way too simple to fall So, DKI (Downtown Kenosha,
I have since worked my way up brought you to this point in back into an us-versus-them or Inc) was started as an official
through the executive team.I your life? an everyone-for-themselves men- non-profit, and therefore it quali-
have served in most roles of the I think it all falls back to that very tality. I think it will be very impor- fies for grant money and busi-
organization during my time, last first moment I stepped into a tant this year to work together to ness resources from the state as
year I was the Vice President, business in Downtown Kenosha make Downtown succeed. a Main Street organization.
and now taking on the role as and fell in love with the commu- What is the difference Up until a few years ago, all the
President - it should be an inter- nity. I knew Downtown Kenosha between the DKI & BID money generated by BID was
esting year. was the place for me, I was boards? transferred over to DKI to spend.
You used to own a business immediately embedded. I started I am so glad you asked this ques- That has changed in recent years
downtown, The Nook, as well my own restaurant and learned a tion, because so few really know. with BID becoming more
as managing businesses lot from that and I still strive to Honestly, I think some of the involved in where this money is
with the Grease and Honey provide a positive influence on people involved on both sides going. We are happy to see
more checks and balances going
on now between business own-
ers and what DKI is doing.
In addition to that, DKI is a self-
funded organization which oper-
ates more as the ‘action arm’ of
Downtown. We fund independ-
ently through events and other
projects in the community.
How is the relationship
between BID and the DKI
board?
It hasn’t always been this way,
but I am excited to finally see
BID and DKI work together and
form an important bond as we
move into the future. I am now
seeing people who have been
critical of these organizations
now getting involved - and that’s
what I want to see. We don’t
want boards full of people nod-
ding their heads ‘yes’ to every-
thing, we want people to ask
questions and demand answers.
I am excited to have these hard
conversations with them every
month - that is one of the first
steps to progress.

photo: Samantha Vaughn story continues on page 20

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2020 started out with a bang for our small photo: Samantha Vaughn year. This did not come easy. We did not sit
business. We had growth in 2019 and were back and let COVID break our spirit. We
excited to see what the new year had in store like normal, others less. Hand sanitizer and attacked!
for us. We took our team to a trade show in cleaning supplies were a smell in the air we
January, and came back with fire under us to had to get used to, but we had to make sure Starting out with phone calls to our loyal
grow and become a better company. that everyone was safe. patrons, sending letters reaching out to new
Unfortunately, we didn't get much time to customers, showcasing our webstore pro-
execute those plans. Mid March we had to We were one of the lucky small business- gram and diving into online marketing kept
send our team home, not knowing when they es to still see growth throughout this past us in the public eye and let everyone know
could return. Not knowing what this whole we were still here and operational. These are
lockdown meant for our business and future. all things we did to keep us moving in the
right direction. Knowing that we could not
Luckily, we were considered an essential survive if our customers didn't is what
business, as we provide uniforms for even sparked the Support Squad campaign.
more essential workers on the frontline of Through this program, over 2,500 transac-
this pandemic. This was great news! We tions were made at 109 businesses all over
could still operate...even though things Kenosha County.
looked very different. Instead of having open
doors and welcoming our customers with We can not thank our community enough
smiles, we were running out in the chilly for joining together to make sure everyone
spring air to exchange orders...wearing makes it through this interesting time.
masks. Instead of going over details in per-
son, we had to rely on phone calls, emails Please reach out for more information on
and messaging. Instead of being fully how we can help you continue to fight
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The Chatmon family are owners of
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photo: Samantha Vaughn After all that has happened, group and other Downtown
how can you help bring back organizations through what was
q&a with Riki Tagliapietra business to Downtown? indelibly the hardest year ever for
Well, it’s going to sound odd at small businesses in 2020.
continued from page 10 first, but I think we need to capi- Give me one word that
talize on the negative things that describes you the best?
Where do you see DKI in five is important that the community have happened last year. Before Loud.
years time? has a voice in the changes that 2020, we were having trouble What are some of your
2020 has taught us that we can are coming. reaching people west of favorite hobbies or activi-
plan for the future, but that does- Being both DKI President Sheridan Road. Now, awareness ties?
n’t ensure any guarantees. I can and working for a local of the Downtown Kenosha area I am a bike rider, I don’t like to say
set some lofty goals for five years media company, do you has reached a national, if not cyclist, because that makes it
down the line, but I am more believe transparency is global, level. My point is that sound like I’m good at it. I am
focused on what we can do this important to avoid any con- people in Kenosha who haven’t always part of the tail end of any
year. flicts of interest? paid attention to Downtown in a race I have participated in. But I
My goal this year is to try to bring Absolutely. When I was looking long time are paying attention am very happy there.
DKI back to a business first at a position with kenosha.com, I now. My daughter plays hockey, so
organization. We have shifted brought it up to the DKI board It is a critical moment right now that is my life throughout the win-
over the years towards donations immediately. I was preparing for to show them what we are all ter months.
and lending to help with disaster my presidential role, but didn't about in a positive light, or lose I have also been experimenting
relief - which I do feel is impor- want one opportunity to help them again for another ten years. with selling my own homemade
tant. But the thing that I see as Kenosha to affect another. The We need to take that negativity pasta! No matter what, it looks
exciting for the future is getting board voted unanimously for me and turn it into something posi- like I can never get the restauran-
back to the real face-to-face con- to remain in position and take tive. teur out of me! Making pasta is
versations with the community on over as board president. Now I What is the difference something that my family have
a daily basis - with the business am hoping that my media associ- between your role of been doing as long as I remem-
owners. My goal this year is to ation can become just another President and Alexandria ber. So, we have turned it into a
get that back on track. position to be leverage to further Binati's role as Director? home operation - my dining room
What are your thoughts on the goals of DKI. As Executive Director, Alex is a has been transformed into a
the future of Downtown and What is your public relations paid staff member who works for pasta factory. You can visit cut-
Uptown working together? experience? the DKI board. As a member and stonefoods.com for more details
I think it’s going to be really Zero. I make it a point to say what President of the board, I am a on that.
good. Uptown has just started I really think all the time. If you volunteer. The board meets and That’s my life right now - hockey,
the UKI organization which I feel have interacted with me, you discusses and decides what bikes, and pasta!
is way overdue and more neces- know where I stand on issues. Alex’s role is as the Executive What do you personally love
sary now than ever before. There Whether you like me or hate me, Director. Just as DKI is the about Downtown Kenosha?
will be great changes coming to you know I will walk into a room ‘action-arm’ of BID, Alex is the I find it hard to find something I
Uptown - that is inevitable - and it with integrity and honesty. ‘action-arm’ of DKI. Although don’t love about Downtown
many of our volunteer board Kenosha - perhaps it’s the bick-
members are available for dis- ering.
cussion with the public, Alex is But what I really love about
the face of the organization. She Downtown is its unrealized
will be there, in her office, in potential, even on top of all the
Downtown Kenosha, on a full- beautiful things we have. When I
time basis and available for any look at the area, and I have since
questions the community may before I started working at
have. We need a person who is Common Grounds in high
able to make this their profession school, Kenosha is the only city I
and dedicate themselves 100%. have been to in the world on a
The other board members have beautiful body of water like this
their own careers to focus on. which has built away from it, not
She is our ‘boots-on-ground’ on it.
voice. Kenosha continues to this day to
How can people get involved build farther and farther away
downtown? from our greatest natural
Rachael Hernandez who has resource. That is very confusing
recently taken on the Secretary to me. But it has provided this
role with DKI has always been an really cool opportunity, which
amazing first point of contact and may not have existed otherwise,
organizer of volunteer opportuni- and that is that businesses
ties. The first step would be to owned by our community are cre-
join our Facebook group - ating 99% of our Downtown
Downtown Kenosha Inc. Kenosha experiences.
Volunteers and share your talents I love that even when people
with us. bicker about meaningless stuff, it
What are your biggest is still a family. When the chips
accomplishments? are down, we come together. It is
I am proud to have been there to a survive together or die alone
help the Grease and Honey mentality and that is my favorite
thing about Downtown Kenosha.

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building a delicious empire!

The Grease and Honey Group

The Grease and Honey family Garage, they’ve got a place for adventures. At The Apis, Chef From smoked cocktails to pre-
of restaurants believes that the you. Weybright’s originality is prohibition era drinks, no one
best things in life are just a bit unleashed. Their menu is packed does it better. Their beverage
better after a hard days work, The Buzz, 5623 Sixth Ave., is with creativity and seasonality portfolio includes over 30 out-
and they strive to not only pro- Kenosha’s destination for liquid like Kenosha has never seen standing and exclusive cocktails,
vide the reward, but also to earn refreshment. Whether you prefer before. Leave expectation 170 varieties of whiskey, 40
it. craft beer, unique wine, or the behind and get ready for some- unique wines, and 50 craft
finest coffee, The Buzz has you thing new. Their stunning rooftop beers. Skip the usual drink
They currently operate four covered. They stock the necessi- deck boasts iconic Kenosha tonight, and try something you
Kenosha locations, three of them ties and rarities to keep your views with full bar service. This can’t get anywhere else.
located in Downtown Kenosha. taste buds tantalized and your spring, sip on a masterfully craft-
Each of their restaurants are dif- collections up to date. Ditch the ed cocktails with a backdrop of If you need to get out of
ferent but maintain a common lunch meat and try something the old lighthouse, the Kenosha Downtown for a meal, The
theme of dedication to quality of better. The Buzz works with the water tower, the Mayer Drug Garage, 3001 60th St., is a bar
food, drink, and service. They best regional and local deli sign, and Lake Michigan on the for the working man and women,
create environments that they providers to source the best horizon serving up killer burgers, ice-cold
would want to enjoy since they quality meats and cheeses. beer, and you favorite sports.
dine at them too, the customer These products are used in their Sazzy B’s, 5623 Sixth Ave., Lunch, dinner, late night, the grill
experience is always fresh in sandwiches and charcuterie has a menu that is almost impos- is always flaming.
their minds. So whether you are boards and can be purchased to sible to classify, they take influ-
looking for a unique culinary & bring home as well. ence from all around the globe So whether you are looking
cocktail experience at The Apis and the menu is constantly evolv- for a unique culinary & cocktail
or Sazzy B’s, a perfect cup of The Apis Hotel and ing, getting better every time. experience, a perfect cup of cof-
coffee at The Buzz, or a monster Restaurant, 614 56th St., is their The bar staff at Sazzy B is con- fee, or a monster burger & a
burger and a beer at The latest venture, offering unique stantly pushing the envelope. beer, Grease and Honey has a
accommodations and culinary place for you.

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kenosha’s original harbormarket
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As our community begins to return to nor- and 2020 Best of Kenosha Awards recipi- It has always been the mission of
mal in 2021, so will many of our favorite ent. HarborMarket to provide an educational
activities. A highlight of summers in Kenosha Behind the Scenes forum for the understanding of agriculture,
for nearly 20 years has been Kenosha’s orig- sustainable agriculture, art, crafts, cooking
inal HarborMarket. With its picturesque set- What is not seen by a visitor to and performance arts.
ting, nestled among the city’s museum cam- HarborMarket is the role the organization Returning or Visiting for the First Time
pus and next to the sparkling blue water of plays in supporting the vendors and its com-
Kenosha Harbor, every Saturday thousands munity. For 19 years, the original As in the past two decades, the original
of visitors find their way to the Market. HarborMarket has encouraged growth of the HarborMarket will be found at its usual spot:
local/regional food supply by promoting 2nd Ave, between 54th and 56th streets,
HarborMarket and its wide mix of vendors closer ties between producers and con- and on Place de Douai. It is surrounded by
provides growers and farmers with an outlet sumers. Additionally, it has developed green space, Lake Michigan, and the muse-
for the sale of freshly picked produce and sources of marketing, management, and ums, with easy access to the walking path,
related agricultural and horticultural prod- agricultural information for its members. marina and streetcar transportation. Many
ucts. For visitors, that means access to the visitors enjoy parking a few blocks away and
freshest produce without having to visit indi- enjoying a one-of-a-kind ride to the Market
vidual farm stands across the Midwest. on one of Kenosha’s historic streetcars
If You Go
HarborMarket also offers a wide array of
artists, artisans and crafters an outlet for the For summer 2021 and into the fall,
direct sale of their designs and products. If HarborMarket will be open every Saturday
you are looking for a unique gift – jewelry, through October 30. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to
artwork, clothing, accessories, or decorative 2:00 p.m. As the community continues to
items – summer at the Market is a shopping emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the
paradise. Market will adhere to strict safety measures
developed in conjunction with the City of
With its combination of the freshest farm Kenosha, and in accordance with current
products, prepared foods, handmade goods regulations. These regulations were devel-
and the most scenic setting of any market in oped to protect vendors and customers
the Midwest, HarborMarket has become while allowing for this essential business
highly preferred and celebrated among local operation to continue.
shoppers and out-of-town visitors alike. It
was named one of “13 Farmers’ Markets For current updates, such as vendor line-
Worth Traveling For in 2017” by Bon Appetit ups, changes required by local officials, sea-
Magazine. HarborMarket was also named a sonal produce arrivals and other useful infor-
Governor’s Tourism Award Nominee. And, mation, visit Kenosha HarborMarket on
perhaps most important, it is a favorite in its Facebook, or the HarborMarket website:
own backyard, having been named the 2019 kenoshaharbormarket.com

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Accountants Art/Galleries 69 Madrigrano, Aiello Banquet/Catering 74 Interlude II 42 Kenosha Yacht Club
& Santarelli 514 57th St. • 262-653-8355 5130 4th Ave. • 262-652-2320
69 Better Bookkeeping 9 Alpaca Art Pottery Painting 1108 56th St. • 262-657-2000 83 American Legion Club 33 Port of Kenosha
16 Simmons Island Marina
1111 55th St., Ste. 1 4326 7th Ave • 262-657-4444 61 William P. Michael 504 58th St. • 262-657-7464
Beverage House 4520 Harbor Dr. • 262-653-3910
262-658-1334 19 Artworks/Pencillarium 620 56th St. • 262-652-8144 84 Upper East
714 50th St. • 262-654-1101 90 Southport Marina
33 JP Thornber & Assoc. 4513 Sheridan Road 83 Michaelis Law Office 622 58th St. • 262-584-4670 6 Rutz Puzzle House
21 56th St. • 262-657-5565
4906 7th Ave. 262-515-5593 5707 6th Ave. • 262-997-0026 33 Circa On Seventh
4224 7th Ave. • 262-764-3289 90 Tall Ship Red Witch
773-882-8040 75 Kenosha Art Association 75 Milos Law LLC 4902 7th Ave. • 262-764-0601 84 Tavern on 6th
5500 54th St. & 5th Ave.
64 Kristine Davidson, CPA 5615 7th Ave. • 262-654-0065 5606 6th Ave. • 262-694-3826 33 Culinary Infusion
5716 6th Ave 312-469-0233
5455 Sheridan Road 75 Kenosha Creative Space 59 Rose & Rose 4902 7th Ave. • 262-764-0673
262-484-4930 Beauty Shop/ Books
37 Midway Staffing 624 57th St. • 262-945-9411 5529 6th Ave. • 262-358-9243 109 GFWC Woman’s Club Hair Salons
76 Blue House Books
23 Lemon Street Gallery 67 Law Office of Robert F. of Kenosha

5002 7th ave 4601 Sheridan Rd. Sfasciotti 6028 8th Ave. • 262-652-1731 31 Affair With Hair 5615 7th Ave.

262-564-5000 262-605-4745 5511 11th Ave. 81 Madrigrano Marina Shores 4812 Sheridan Rd. [email protected]

45 Seymour & 23 Mahogany Gallery 262-671-4345 302 58th St. • 262-658-8731 262-654-1588 85 Book Restoration Company

Associates, S.C. & Art Space 61 Van Cuick Law Offices 84 The Vault 85 Bellissima 5703 8th Ave. • 800-228-1943

600 52nd St., Ste. 210 1345 52nd Street 620 56th St. • 262-653-1461 625 57th St. • 262-484-2037 5700 7th Ave. • 262-653-0867 Brewery
262-658-3500 [email protected] 69 Zievers & Dowse, SC
59 Pollard Gallery & 43 Wyndham Garden Kenosha 94 Dawn’s Style 84 Public Craft Brewing
Antiques 23 Gift Shop 1108 56th St. • 262-654-3434 Harborside Company
52 518 56th St. • 262-657-7529 75 State Public Defender 45 633 58th St. • 262-914-5718 628 58th St. • 262-652-2739
33 Cypress Tree Antiques Re: Vision Gallery 5125 6th Ave. • 262-658-3281 61 Hair by Marty
722 50th St. • 262-652-6999 69 4625 Sheridan Road 604 57th Street 59 84 Rustic Road Brewing
64 262-764-6603 262-653-6404 83 Bar & Grills 622 56th St. • 262-960-0197 Company
Apartments/Condos Le Freak Art Salon 5706 6th Ave. • 262-320-7623
76 1351 52nd Street Auto/Motorcycle 37 Capt. Mikes Beer 93 Kenosha Beauty Supply
92 Fifth Avenue Lofts 1 & 2 61 805-832-9652 59 Child Care
5815/5819 5th Ave. 6 108. Affordable Auto Sales 26 & Burger Bar 5829 6th Ave.
262-652-6728 67 Attorneys 1118 60th St. • 312-768-9641 59 61 Bright From The Start
69 6 5118 6th Ave. • 262-658-2278 mrsladyhair@kenosha 5522 6th Ave. • 262-605-2221
85 Grover Properties, LLC 45 Donald J. Bielski Law Office 20 Auto Medix 37 Century Pub & Eatery
5717 8th Ave. • 262-654-8171 67 1108 56th St. • 262-654-1510 4500 Sheridan Rd. 43 beautysupply.com 109 Here We Grow Academy
67 Brookhouse & 262-925-0911 5511 6th Ave. • 262-764-6501 106 Moda Bella Salon & Spa 6032 8th Ave. • 262-652-0700
105 Landmark Apartments Hemsing Law 19 Gordon’s Sports
5918 8th Ave. • 262-652-9000 5455 Sheridan Rd.#202 4 Bad Boyz Auto Repair Bar & Grill 59 914-60th St. • 262-694-7575 104 Library Square School
262-658-3571 4103 7th Ave. • 262-764-1886 83 94 Perfect 10 Salon CDC
02 Library Park Apartments Caviale Law Office 21 5703 6th Ave. 5900 7th Ave. • 262-656-1957
5947 7th Ave. • 262-652-5160 702 57th St. • 262-657-7666 95 Boosted Warehouse Paddy-O’s Pub 5509 6th Ave. • 262-658-8086
Cicchini Law Office 723 58th St. • 262-577-4686 Royals Hair Lounge Churches
74 Marco Mars Apartments 620 56th St. • 262-652-7109 5022 7th Ave. • 262-652-7223
512 57th St. • 262-818-0718 Terry L. Constant 96 Car Source Slip 56 5806 6th Ave. • 262-577-5540 84 ACTS Family Worship Center
4124 7th Ave. • 262-654-0297 5821 Sheridan Rd. 5707 7th Ave. • 262-287-2698
104 Residents At Library Park David E. Celebre 262-652-2277 506 56th St. • 262-764-8040 44 Salon On Sixth
720 59th Pl. • 262-656-1010 5511 11th Ave. 8th Ave Tap 59 95 Apostolic Missionary Church
262-652-2150 4 McCurdy Auto & Marine 5040 6th Ave. • 262-657-4878 5824 7th Ave. • 262-652-5300
51 Stationside Village Davison Law Offices 4121 7th Ave. • 262-237-1343 Salon Pure
5215 11th Ave.• 262-656-1010 1207 55th St. • 262-657-5165 96 Bradford Community
Guttormsen, Hartley LLC 2 Northside Alignment 5531 6th Ave • 262-577-5114 Unitarian
107 Shirley Apartments 600 52nd St., Ste. 120 Center 4701 8th Ave. • 262-654-4335 94 Salon tech.nique 5810 8th Ave. • 262-656-0544
5922 10th Ave.• 262-654-7313 262-658-4800 710 Washington Rd. Swede’s
Douglas I. Henderson 262-656-1165 643 58th St. • 262-658-0780 2 Centro Del Alfarero
84 Wi-Star Plaza Inn 5511 11th Ave. 510 56th St. • 262-577-5858 720 Washington Rd.
5711 7th Ave. • 262-652-7322 262-652-2150 45 Red Line Cycles Tg’s Restaurant & Pub 10 Sandra’s Styling Studio 262-658-2622
Denise Hertz-McGrath 5128 6th Ave. • 262-671-0091 85
Architects/Engineers 4120 7th Ave. • 262-658-8080 809 43rd St. • 262-652-4777 105 Christ The King Church
3 Sheridan Rd. Auto Sales Stella’s Hair Salon 5934 8th Ave. • 262-654-0457
84 Clark/Dietz Engineers 824 Washington Rd. The Factory
625 57th St. 6th Flr. 262-605-9387 726 58th St. • 262-515-4210 74 Daybreak Church
262-657-1550 5010 7th Ave. • 262-654-3938 85 Tangles Hair Salon 5631 6th Ave. • 262-308-1417
108 The Real C&M Auto Repair The Lakeside Deck
83 Manhard Consulting 1108 60th St..• 262-764-2244 at The Wyndham 717 57th St. • 262-515-2727 83 Ecclesia Church
5707 6th Ave • 262-358-9131 6 Theodore’s Hair Design 520 58th St. 3rd Flr.
82 Ultimate Refinish Auto Body 5125 6th Ave • 262-564-8800 262-308-6978
45 Partners In Design 5725 5th Ave. • 262-764-6065 Union Park Tavern 4104 7th Ave. • 262-605-0825
Architects, Inc. 108 Holy Spirit Community
600 52nd St., Ste. 220 Banks/Loans 4520 8th Ave. • 262-652-6454 Bicycles Church

Bars 36 Total Cyclery

58 Below 5039 6th Ave. • 262-652-2222
504 58th St. • 262-764-6564
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Bindelli’s City Zoo 76 Plexus Health Solutions

262-652-2800 4601 7th Ave. • 262-654-2646 PO BOX 655 • 262-654-5555 5800 11th Ave
83 Seger Architecture 262-551-7517
1020 56th St. • 262-654-0770 106 Blackhawk Community 37 Champions Sports Bar Boats/Boat Storage
719 50th St. • 262-605-4811
520 58th St., Ste. 120 69 Kupfer Law Offices Credit Union 39 Capt. Jim’s Yacht Sales 66 Immanuel United
22 Cheers Bar Methodist
262-214-2012 1111 55th St., Ste. 2 929 59th St. • 262-657-679
69 TGAR Group 45 WI Women’s Business 4619 8th Ave. • 262-654-4304 5017 Sheridan Rd. 5410 Sheridan Rd.
262-654-5030
1213 55th St. #200 61 Mary A. Losey Initiative 59 Fec’s Place 262-652-8866
262-818-4620
620 56th St. • 262-654-9466 600 52nd St, Ste 130 5523 6th Ave. • 262-925-8820 35 Great Lakes Yacht Sales 262-652-3784
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68 Reformation Church 64 Pulera Financial Services Gaming/Collectibles 86 US Tae Kwon Do 83 Franks Diner 95 Inventory Operations
1100 55th St. 5455 Sheridan Rd. Suite LL20 5713 Sheridan Rd.
75 Gravity Gaming 508 58th St. • 262-657-1017 Consulting
29 St. Elizabeth Catholic 262-652-9696 262-652-2556
621 56th St.•262-533-0676 74 Kaiser’s Pizza & Pub 723 58th St #100
Church 83 Raymond James 102 Inner Child Collectibles
Museums 510 57th St. • 262-653-5897 800-849-1081
4816 7th Ave. • 262-657-1156 5707 6th Ave. • 262-652-7535 & Comics
5921 6th Ave. “A” 54 Civil War Museum 36 Marina Gardens 99 Monfils Loewen Monument
97 St. James the Apostle 26 Southport Insurance & 262-653-0400
5001 7th Ave. • 262-656-0774 5807 13th Ave.• 262-658-8023
Catholic Investments Health/Wellness 5400 1st Ave.• 262-653-4140 94 Olive Tree Restaurant
45 PT Pros Management
804 Sheridan Rd. 4722 7th Ave. • 262-658-3990 83 Canna Vita 79 Dinosaur Discovery
515 57th St. • 262-764-2614 5800 6th Ave. • 262-652-8111 Services
262-658-8071 Farmers Market Museum
103 St. Matthews Episcopal 69 Family Psychiatric Care 44 Oriental Inn 600 52nd St. • 262-925-5000
71 Kenosha Harbor Market 1114 56th St. • 262-725-4426
Church 115 56th St. 5608 10th Ave.• 262-653-4450 5034 6th Ave. • 262-652-5446 83 Schmitt Security and
kenoshaharbormarket.com 107 Genesis Chiropractic
5900 7th Ave. • 262-654-8642 1024 60th St. • 262-657-7744 41 Kenosha History Center 59 Ono Kenosha Investigation
61 Templos De Dios Iglesia 84 Kenosha Public Market
45 Grady Design Harborside 220 51st Pl. • 262-654-5770 512 56th St • 262-748-1003 520 58th St. #200
Eye Care
Rios De Agua Viva Indoor 5134 6th Ave. • 262-652-2020 54 Kenosha Public Museum 74 Sazzy B 262-764-0706

626 56th St. 625 52nd St. 64 Guided Wellness 5500 1st Ave. • 262-653-4140 5623 6th Ave. • 262-925-8499 19 Spectrum Pest Control
Counseling
83 The Furnace House Of Prayer Outdoor 1112 56th St • 262-287-1999 41 Southport Light Station 75 Subway Sandwich Shop 4508 8th Ave. • 262-657-5665
625 520nd St. 5117 4th Ave. • 262-654-5770 74 627 56th St. • 262-654-0500 The O Co Working Office/
520 58th St., 3rd Flr. 94 House Of Nutrition The Buzz 93 Backyard Dream Studios
5824 6th Ave. • 262-652-4787 Music/Entertainment 5621 6th Ave. • 262-220-7782 5823 6th Ave. • 262-484-4089
262-764-0941 Florists
84 Kenosha Community
Clothing/Accessories 74 A Summers Garden Florist Health Ctr. 37 Fusion 33 The Coffee Pot 95 Word & Design LLC
625 57th St. Ste. 700
94 Bisou Lingerie 5617 6th Ave. • 262-657-7673 262-656-0044 5014 7th Ave. • 708-217-8030 4914 7th Ave. • 262-653-8849 723 58th St. • 262-358-2988

635 58th St. • 262-653-0112 94 Silk & Satin Floral Shop 64 Kenosha Dentist 46 Garin Piano Studio 76 The DownTown’R Saloon Specialty Shops
625 58th St. • 262-652-8488 5455 Sheridan Rd. #201
61 Jockey Factory Store 262-244-0700 Harborside 707 56th St.
Trolley Dogs
5500 6th Ave. • 262-654-5737 Furniture/Furnishings 45 Kenosha Visiting Nurse 716 51st Pl. #4001 59 21 American Vengeance
75 Mike Bjorn’s Fine Clothing Association 5501 6th Ave. • 262-652-3647 Tattoo Company
5614 6th Ave. • 262-652-0648 85 Lulu Birds 600 52nd St., Ste 300 262-551-8515 The 1844 Table And Mash 84 4615 7th Ave. • 262-761-9520
93 262-656-8400 93 Authentique
83 S.J. Crystals Men Apparel 720 58th St. • 262-914-1576 84 GiGhive Independent Artists 84 5706 8th Ave. • 262-842-2000 37 625 57th St. • 262-612-3032
5701 6th Ave. • 262-656-9910 Vintage Underground 33 Modern Apothecary 43 616 58th St. • 262-657-1075 Villa D’Carlo Restaurant 94 Bellissima’s Boutique
Antiques 4924 7th Ave. • 262-997-9573 17 5821 6th Ave.
Coffee Shops/Cafes Kenosha Comedy Club 45 5140 6th Ave. • 262-654-3932 Bird of Paradox Studios
5817 6th Ave. • 262-331-3910 75 Lakeshore Nutrition 5125 6th Ave. • 262-564-8800 Wendy’s 723 50th St. • 262-496-9366
611 56th St. Duck, Duck, Goose
43 Harborside Common Gas Stations 262-764-2985 Kenosha Conservatory of 51 5210 Sheridan Rd.
Grounds Music
5159 6th Ave. • 262-652-5111 106 Gulf Gas Station 64 Dr. Steven Schwimmer, DO
5455 Sheridan Rd. #201 4501 7th Ave. • 262-653-1033 262-652-6064 Children’s Shop
262-654-2500
Commerce/Tourism/Etc. 5922 Sheridan R. 95 Kenosha Symphony 74 Wine Knot Bar & Bistro 5811 6th Ave. • 262-653-3905
262-656-9666 36 Upbeat Wellness
94 Downtown Kenosha Inc. 38 Lou Perrine’s Gas & Grocery 5029 6th Ave. • 262-515-5027 Association 5611 6th Ave. • 262-653-9580 102 Equinox - Botanical
5823 6th Ave • 262-842-5537 5145 Sheridan Rd. Boutique
262-654-7828 Ice Cream/Popcorn 624 57th St • 262-220-7526 Schools 5901 6th Ave. “A”
Mobil Gas Station 262-656-1830
61 Kenosha Area Business 4924 Sheridan Rd. 102 Pacetti’s Maestro Of Music Harborside Academy
262-653-1200 913 57th St.• 262-359-8400 94 Gold Standard Social Club
Alliance 34 5905 6th Ave. “A”. 87 Reuther Central High School 619 58th St • 262-214-2020
5500 6th Ave., Ste. 200 Government 262-657-5031 913 57th St.• 262-359-6160
86 The Girl is Polished
262-605-1100 36 Stolfe's Portside Percussion 87
5029 6th Ave. • 262-818-1173
45 Kenosha Chamber of
Pet Care Screenprinting 815 57th St. 2nd Floor
Commerce 262-287-6796
105 K9 Kibble Happy Mouth Organics
600 52nd St., #130 67 Kenosha County 5919 Sheridan Rd. 37 Lettering Machine 75 5606 6th Ave. LL#10
Administration 262-997-0504 262-358-1258
262-654-1234 725 50th St.• 262-652-4177 Headquarters
65 Kenosha Area Convention 1010 56th St. • 262-653-2460 94 Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic
66 Kenosha County Senior/Assisted Living 59
& Visitors Bureau

5500 6th Ave, #140 48 Courthouse 10 Dairy Queen 612 59th St.• 262-653-0067 101 Dayton Care Center 5505 6th Ave.
262-654-7307 85 4301 Sheridan Rd. 94 Kindred Kitties 521 59th St. • 262-657-6121 85 In The Garden of Eden
45 Kenosha Community 912 56th St. • 262-653-2664 262-764-1701
Foundation 614 59th St.• 262-605-0533 46 Harborside Commons 711 57th St. • 262-455-7502
Kenosha Municipal 59 Sandy’s Popper 716 51st Pl. • 262-925-0296 76 Le Esther’s Lamp Shop
600 52nd St., Ste.. 110 5503 6th Ave. Photography
262-654-2412 Building 262-605-3202 91 Lakeside Towers 710 57th St. • 262-652-3514
75 Optic Light Photography Apartments 25 Peacetree Originals
Computers/Consultants 625 52nd St. • 262-653-4000 85 Scoops Ice Cream 5606 6th Ave. • 262-237-8501 5800 3rd Ave. • 262-654-2131
Kenosha County and Candy 4721 7th Ave. • 262-652-5388
64 Leeward Business Advisors 67 Democratic Party 5711 8th Ave. • 262-657-9866 Real Estate/Title/Mortgage 97 St. James Manor 102 The Pine Blossom
520 58th St. • 262-358-4116 910 59th St. • 262-656-0652
5712 7th Ave. • 262-857-6773 Insurance 45 Berkshire Hathaway 5925 6th Ave A 262-945-1139
Contractors Kenosha Police Epic Real Estate 82 Virginia Towers 26 Red Roses Bead Haven
Department 74 Modern Woodman 600 52nd St. • 262-605-1500 5710 4th Ave. • 262-496-4521
95 JS Pokorny Contractors, Inc 65 Fraternal Financial 4726 7th Ave. • 262-652-3538
1000 55th St. • 262-605-5200 512 57th St • 262-945-0058 84 Clovis Point Properties Social Services 26 Serendipity
723 58th St., Ste. 302 KPL Administration/ 625 57th St. • 847-835-4537
Support Cntr. 102 Schlax, Christensen & Lee 61 Alano Club 4706 7th Ave. • 262-412-8698
14 262-653-9822 41 5915 6th Ave. “A”. 95 JKP Properties LLC 630 56th St. • 262-654-8246 84 Shel’s Bridal
Kenosha Heating & Cooling 812 56th St. • 262-564-6100 262-658-4888 723 58th St. • 847-401-6800
Kenosha Water 85 Bridges Community Center 625 57th St. • 815-901-7280
4421 Sheridan Rd. Production Plant Interior Design 69 Midwest Investments 5718 7th Ave. • 262-657-5252 84 Smoque Vapors
1111 55th St. • 262-653-1149
262-652-6900 75 100 51st Pl. • 262-653-4330 37 Harborside Therapy 5700 6th Ave. • 773-904-8885
Social Security 75 Omni Realty Group 705 50th St. • 262-564-5305 84 Something Different
Copying/Printing Administration
5716 6th Ave. • 262-658-3565
44 Copy Center 5624 6th Ave. • 866-334-4997 102 Designs In Re-upholstery 102 Hope Council, Inc 44 Studio MoonFall

5031 7th Ave
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5036 6th Ave.• 262-654-9030 35 United States Coast Guard 5606 6th Ave. #LL1 5942 6th Ave. • 262-658-8166 85 Talulah Tattoo
5922 6th Ave.• 262-652-3252
5036 4th Ave. • 262-657-4620 262-945-5991 106 Inter Connections SC 715 57th St.
77 United States Post Office
Dance/Gymnastics 21 Holly Henderson 69 RNP Investments 920 60th St. • 262-654-5333 [email protected]
5605 Sheridan Rd. Interior Design 37
104 Em’s Dance Studio 4628 5th Ave. • 262-654-4600 1111 55th St. Ste 3 62 Kenosha Human 59 To & From A Gift Shop
5913 6th Ave. A 800-275-8777 Development
262-748-1010 108 Wisconsin Community Library 262-657-0588 5535 6th Ave • 262-577-5100
Security National 5407 8th Ave. • 262-657-7188 83 Down the Rabbit Hole
Mortgage 108 KHDS Crisis Prevention 5721 6th Ave
83 Donna's Gym-Nastics Corrections Division
5717 6th Ave.• 262-818-8888 1212 60th St. • 262-653-7150 109 Gilbert M. Simmons Library 5002 7th Ave. #200 Center [email protected]
711 59th Pl.• 262-564-6100 262-649-1233 1202 60th St. • 262-657-7188 107 Treasures Within
Dry Cleaners
Grocery Stores Lodging 109 Seventh Ave. Properties 64 Society’s Assets 1010 60th St. • 262-359-9827
26 Martino’s Master 920 61st St. • 262-654-3091 5455 Sheridan Rd.#101, 84 Xhale Hookah Lounge
38 Sara Lee Outlet 262-657-3999
Dry Cleaning 5120 8th Ave. • 262-658-1396 61 The Apis hotel & Restaurant 83 Stanich & Stanich 5810 - 6th Ave
4700 7th Ave. • 262-657-3121 7 Westown Foods 33 520 58th St., 3rd Flr. 61 United Way of Kenosha
Employment/Staffing 4222 Sheridan Rd. 614- 56th St 262-656-1000 County Theatre
262-564-5244 The Coffee Pot Inn 59 Trecroci Realty 5500 6th Ave. Ste. 210
60 Halpin Personnel, Inc. 4910 7th Ave • 262-653-8849 262-658-4104 33 Actor’s Craft
522 56th St.•262-237-0403 4900 7th Ave. • 262-705-0194
Gym/Fitness/Massage 25 Merry Yacht Inn Recreation/Sports Specialty Foods
700 57th 4815 7th Ave. • 262-654-9922 101 Kenosha Theatre
5919 6th Ave. • 262-658-2355
44 262-658-2996 75 Anytime Fitness 12 Southport Bed & Breakfast 40 Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha 15 Ruffolo International Foods
QPS Companies, Inc. 75 4405 7th Ave. • 262-652-1951 94 1330 52nd St. • 262-654-6200 4420 Sheridan Rd. 59 Lakeside Players/Rhode
611 56th St. • 262-612-3155 Lakefront Dugout 262-658-3663 Center
5022 6th Ave. • 262-605-7000 Dakini Healing Arts 86 The Stella Hotel & Ballroom 620 59th St. • 262-818-3593 514 56th St. • 262-657-7529
5706 8th Ave. • 262-842-2000 Specialty Services
Financial/Investments 5603 7th Ave. • 262-496-5642 Transportation
43 Wyndham Garden Kenosha
85 Eighth Avenue Advisors 37 Define Yourself Yoga Harborside 35 Stellar Sport Fishing Co. 84 Concept Sales Midwest 51 Kenosha Metra Station
45 84 5125 6th Ave. • 262-658-3281 5414 13th Ave.• 262-653-4287
5717 8th Ave. • 262-654-8171 83 5016 7th Ave. • 262-770-2504 443 50th St. • 620-1611 625 57th St., Ste. 300
74 or 925-6440 75 Fit Fam Machine Shops 48 Bus/Streetcar Transit Center
76 The Fitzpatrick 93 Wisconsin Outdoor Games 262-652-5236 724 54th St.• 262-653-4287
Group/Wells Fargo 75 5700 6th Ave. • 563-217-0386 38 Harbor Machining
Flex & Burn Fitness 5001 Sheridan Rd. 5813 6th Ave. • 262-744-2033 76 Delgan & Associates Inc. Travel Agency
600 52nd St., Ste. 100 83 262-605-8980 702 57th St. • 262-764-5592
262-657-2544 5711 6th Ave. • 262-515-9527 Restaurants 45 Dooley & Associates 60 La Macchia Travel Agency
Modern Woodmen Hot Yoga Martial Arts/Boxing 618 55th St. • 262-656-8300
71 Ashling On The Lough 600 52nd St. #200
512 57th St. 5708 7th Avenue 37 Kenosha Aikikai Aikido
262-945-0058 217-220-4120 5016 7th Ave. • 262-237-8175 125 56th St. • 262-653-0500 262-925-4769
Prophet Wealth Stay Relax LLC
Management, LLC 83 Shen Long Tai Chi 32 Boathouse Pub & Eatery 95 Helene Sobin Consulting
611 56th St 2nd Flr
708 57th St. • 262-657-5555 262-226-2648 4917 7th Ave. • 262-654-9922 723 58th St. • 262-496-8837
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flashback

with the Kenosha
History Center

At right, this granite cornerstone was laid in a ceremony on
Sunday afternoon, July 31, 1938, at would would be known
today as American Legion Post 21 in the main level and 58
Below downstairs in the 500 block of 58th Street. The
inscription on the cornerstone reads "For God and Country,
A. D. 1938." A metal box of mementos was placed inside the
stone and sealed in place. Franks Diner was already celebrat-
ing their 12th anniversary at this time. Below, a view of this
location today.

At left, Polonia Liberty Hall was located on 7th Avenue where
Marina Garden restaurant is today. This photograph is credited by
C.E. Dewey and was taken in April, 1941. The hall was very pop-
ular throughout several decades for wedding receptions, teen
dances, and other events. By the early 1960’s, Polonia Hall was
demolished and Henry’s Drive-In, a national hamburger chain
based out of Chicago, opened in July 1963 at 5001 Seventh Ave.

photos copyright of the Kenosha County Historical Society

Want to learn more about old Kenosha?
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thinkin’ back

with Ben Trecroci
of Trecroci Realty

During our most recent lockdown(this time photo: Jason Hedman
because of 16 inches of snow) I was doing
some spring cleaning and came across an Kenosha has come a long way since this photo was taken at 58th and 7th in 1999
issue of the 2004 Kenosha Area Visitors
Guide. While thumbing through it, passing Downtown that I can count on my fingers, we to happen Downtown in the form of a gro-
an ad promoting Dairyland Greyhound Park have to remember to keep things in perspec- cery store, more retail shops,etc we can’t for-
among other bygone businesses I found a tive from how we went from AMC\Chrysler get the growth that has occurred in the last
full page ad for “Kenosha’s Lakeshore” aka leaving in 1988 and the ill-fated pedestrian 17 years.
Downtown Kenosha. mall project to what we have today in a rela-
tively short amount of time. By Ben Trecroci
Now keep in mind this is 2004; the Ben is a second-generation realtor at
Kenosha Marina is just six years old, Harbor Almost everything today is all about NOW Trecroci Realty, 522 56th Ave, #101, and
Park is just two years old, the Kenosha and the past almost doesn’t exist or is in has fond memories of exploring numerous
Public Museum was brand new. Common some odd time continuum that is unattain- Downtown Kenosha properties growing up.
Grounds has just opened along the harbor. able by many.
Downtown back then was not the bustling
food paradise that we know today. Wine While there is still some growth that needs
Knot would open later in ‘04, no Kaisers, no
Buzz/Sazzy B’s, not even Trolley Dogs was
there to choose from.

There were a few coffee shops and restau-
rants that would come and go without much
fanfare. Downtown was mostly filled with
some random antique shops, a couple dive
bars and that was about it. There wasn't the
walking and car traffic we are so used to see-
ing everyday. Again, this is way back in 2004
(sarcasm alert).

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How long have you been bartending at Swede’s?
Four years.

What do you love about bartending?
Seeing people having a great time at the bar.

Favorite musical act you have seen at Swede’s?
Jeff Kemen.

What do you love about Downtown Kenosha?
It’s where the action is!

What is your favorite cocktail to make?
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What’s your favorite meal at Swede’s?
Any of Joan’s soups.

Best advice you’ve received behind the bar?
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hopping and having a great
Chicken Dinners time on a beautiful summer
day. Well, that experience is
(2 or 4pc. Chicken, Slaw, coming to Kenosha this sum-
Choice of Potato. Dine in only.) mer with Lakeshore Pedal
Tours - a multi-passenger,
And of course tacos! open-air, pedal-powered,
rolling party through
Wednesday: Italian Plate Downtown Kenosha. They
have made the Kenosha Yacht Club on Simmons Island
Thursday: German Plate their home base and when you reserve a time you pick the
stops you are interested in, or just ask them for sugges-
Tues. - Karaoke 9pm • Wed.- Open Mic • Every 1st Thursday Pat tions! ‘Dry-rides’ and family friendly tours are also avail-
Garrett’s Pick & Pull (all original open mic) Every 4th Thursday able. Their pedal trolleys can hold between six and 14 rid-
8pm The Rhythm Dogs open blues jam • Sun. Cy’s Piano Jam 4-7pm ers - plan your next party by visiting lakeshorepedal.com.

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q&a with Aimee & Danny Crucinelli at Fusion

How did you both get What makes Fusion special? month and it stays until the end. What do you love about Dow
involved with taking over Fusion has become a staple in Those artists hold a premiere ntown Kenosha?
Fusion? Kenosha for great shows in an and hopefully can sell some Harborside! We live downtown
We were concerned that it intimate setting. Performers work. We are all dealing with our now as well, so we love walking
would close permanently so enjoy playing on an actual stage own struggles - artists and musi- to get our coffee or a quick din-
when we were offered the complete with professional cians have really been hit hard ner. There are so many cool
chance, we jumped at it. We sound and lighting. we wanted to find a way to help locally owned businesses in this
wanted do our best to save a What kind of music can peo- out. area and they all support one
great venue like this and help ple expect at Fusion? Besides the obvious 2020 another. It is super dog friendly.
promote local musicians and All kinds! We are also musi- issues, what has been the Our dog, Melody, loves it here -
artists. We took over at the end cians, and both have wild tastes biggest challenge at Fusion? sometimes she might even make
of August but were not able to musically. That is one of the new Our talent deserves compensa- an appearance at Fusion!
open right away due to the aspects we bring to the table as tion. We want to pay our per-
unrest and pandemic. the new operators, we look for- formers for their work. We really at Fusion
To someone that is new in ward to having all genres of don’t want to do an admission
the area can you describe music on our stage. fee, but sometimes it is needed March - Featured Artist - JKalani
what Fusion is all about? What goes into booking your to pay them. For anyone com- 3/12 Kim Banis and the Prince
We are an eclectic music and art entertainment? plaining about paying a cover at of Wails ($7) 8pm
venue. Fusion provides a top-of- Lots of time and conversations, the door of Fusion or any other 3/13 Yoga 1:11pm
the-line sound and video system and now in this day with what is place in town, remember that 3/13 Space Echos ($7) 8pm
while allows an excellent experi- going on, it is very difficult. Many this is money that is going to the 3/19 3 A.M. Saints ($5) 8pm
ence for people at the venue and bands are still not playing live. performers. Let’s not be afraid to 3/20 Yoga 1:11pm
even for those who are not yet Can you tell us about the support our local artists and 3/20 Kyle Young Band ($7) 8pm
comfortable with going out and monthly artists that decorate musicians. 3/27 Yoga 1:11pm
can stream online. Visit kenosha- the walls of Fusion? Can you tell us about your 3/27 Karaoke (Free) 8pm
fusion.com to see some great Each month we choose a local Covid safety precautions? 4/2 Spirit Shakers ($7) 8pm
videos of past performances and artist to grace our walls with their We are taking it seriously and April Featured Artist - Mathew
keep an eye on our Facebook talent. The artist hangs their want to try to be as safe as pos- Mayes
page for upcoming events. work in the beginning of the sible.When entering you will find 4/3 Kenosha Creatives
sanitizer and we have free masks Fundraiser 1pm-6pm (free)
www.kenoshafusion.org available if you do not have one. 4/3 The Masquerade ($7) 8pm
5014 7th Ave. Kenosha, WI We require the mask be worn 4/10 Would You Kindly ($7)
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Doors open at 6pm Friday and Saturday the venue and encourage social 4/16 DANiel (free) 8pm
Doors open 7pm Monday • Doors open 3PM Sunday distancing. There are additional 4/23 Rust Belt ($7) 8pm
sanitizing stations throughout 4/24 Grateful Dead Night ($10)
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT the building as well. Musicians 8pm
must bring their own micro- 4/25 Enchanted Tea Party
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for private shields for some of the perform- 4/30 Karaoke (Free) 8pm
every Sunday 3-6 ($5) ers depending on what they play. May Featured Artist - James
Open Mic with Brent Mitchell every parties or work What do you have planned Namio
presentations. for this upcoming summer? 5/8 Kewl Zoo ($7) 8pm
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Open Jam with Michelle Warneke shows in our gorgeous beer gar- 8pm
every Monday 7pm to 12Am (free) is open! den. Lots of hands-on art proj- 5/16 1950s Spring Fling all day
ects and tons of open jams and event (advanced tickets). Doors
Private Social open mics. You gotta stop in to open at 1pm
Distance Parties find out about monthly special
events!
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