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The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks are proud to present the Jamie Breiwick Sextet at Chill on the Hill this week.  You may have heard Jamie Breiwick on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, 91.7 WMSE or NPR’s Says You!  He can also be found playing regularly in and around Milwaukee with We Six, Clamnation or Chill on the Hill alum, De La Buena.  At age 27, Breiwick has been a fixture on the Milwaukee jazz scene for nearly a decade, with influences ranging from Miles Davis to Bright Eyes to Freddie Hubbard.

Join us at 6:30pm, Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell.  Spread out on a blanket with family and friends; the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

Jazzreview.com calls the Jamie Breiwick Qunitet album, Song to a Rose “Trumpet with a mellow tone, bluesy lines, sounding somewhat gritty and phrasing that keeps you listening intently.”  Song to a Rose features some of the area’s best jazz performers and can be purchased at Border’s, iTunes and CDbaby.com.

Chill on the Hill has more great music to come!  Don’t miss these great acts:

July 8         Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

                  sponsored by Triskele’s Restaurant

July 15       The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22       The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29       Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

                  sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5     The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

                  sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12   Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19   The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26   Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

                  sponsored by Delaware House

Finally, the Bay View Neighborhood Association’s newest feature:  click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Dover Street School, Monarch Creative, St. Ann Center, Veritas Church, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., and Global Union World Music Festival.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available.  If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts every Tuesday night this summer, please contact Carol Voss at (414) 339-3045 or cvoss8@wi.rr.com.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood.  .  The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members.  For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.

by Jenn Rollings

Start celebrating Independence Day early and enjoy patriotic standards as the Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks present The Milwaukee American Legion Band at Chill on the Hill this week!  This Tuesday's music is generously sponsored by Community Care, Inc.

Chill on the Hill happens every Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell.  Bring a lawnchair, a blanket and a friend and lounge on the lawn; parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

The Milwaukee American Legion Band is a non-profit organization consisting of talented and dedicated musicians from all over Southeastern Wisconsin. An award-winning group with an over-85-year history, the Band specializes in traditional and patriotic Concert Band music – music that captures the very heart of American culture.  Check them out at www.milwaukeeamericanlegionband.com.

Finally, our newest feature:  click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

There’s plenty of chilling yet to be done on this hill this summer.  Tune in here for more info on Chill on the Hill entertainment.  Coming attractions are as follows:

July 1         Jamie Breiwick Sextet – Jazz

July 8         Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

                  sponsored by Triskele’s Restaurant

July 15       The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22       The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29       Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

                  sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5     The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

                  sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12   Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19   The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26   Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

                  sponsored by Delaware House

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Dover Street School, Monarch Creative, St. Ann Center, Veritas Church, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., and Global Union World Music Festival.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available.  If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts every Tuesday night this summer, please contact Carol Voss at (414) 339-3045.

Get ready for Polish Fest and polka music as the Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks present The Squeezettes at Chill on the Hill this week!  The Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble and Syrenka Polish Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble kick off the evening at 6:00 pm, so don’t be late!

It all happens Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell.  Bring a lawnchair, a blanket and a friend and lounge on the lawn; parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

The Squeezettes are comprised of former members of The Riverwest Accordion Club and are sure to provide the polka-fix you need - check them out at www.squeezettes.com.  You can find more info on Syrena and Syrenka at www.syrenadancers.com and www.syrenkachildrenspolishdancers.org.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to extend a special thank you to Polish Fest – enter to win Polish Fest tickets at the BVNA booth to complete your Polish experience.  More thanks go out to Veritas Church, who has generously sponsored Chill on the Hill’s June entertainment.  Visit them online at www.veritasunderground.com.

Finally, our newest feature:  click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

There’s plenty of chilling yet to be done on this hill this summer.  Tune in here for more info on Chill on the Hill entertainment.  Coming attractions are as follows:

June 24      The Milwaukee American Legion Band - Patriotic and Standards

                  sponsored by Community Care, Inc.

July 1         Jamie Breiwick Sextet – Jazz

July 8         Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

                  sponsored by Triskele’s Restaurant

July 15       The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22       The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29       Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

                  sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5     The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

                  sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12   Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19   The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26   Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

                  sponsored by Delaware House

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Dover Street School, Monarch Creative, St. Ann Center, Veritas Church, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., and Global Union World Music Festival.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available.  If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts every Tuesday night this summer, please contact Carol Voss at (414) 339-3045.

http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id=759320

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks want you to “warm up” before you attend the summer-long “Chill on the Hill” concert series in Humboldt Park.  Bay View-area school groups will provide a warm-up to the concert series this Tuesday, May 27th; expect to be impressed as area school groups play for your musical enjoyment.  The show starts at 6:00 pm and parking is plentiful!

The Chill on the Hill concert series is a family-friendly event taking place every Tuesday night in summer beginning June 3rd.  Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an eclectic mix of music. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand for refreshments.

The complete Chill on the Hill line-up is as follows:

      May 27      “Warm-Up” – Bay View School Groups

June 3        De La Buena – Afro/Cuban Latin jazz

June 10      Uptown Savages - Rockabilly

June 17      The Squeezettes - Polka

June 24      The Milwaukee American Legion Band - Patriotic and Standards

July 1         Jamie Breiwick Sextet - Jazz

July 8         Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

July 15       The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22       The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29       Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

August 5     The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

August 12   Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19   The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26   Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

The BVNA wishes to thank current event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, OnMilwaukee.com, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, The Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Global Union World Music Festival and The Shepherd Express.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available.  If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts Tuesday nights this summer, please contact Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair at (414) 339-3045 or cvoss8@wi.rr.com.

by Anne Fisher 

The Bay View Neighborhood Association will hold a membership networking and social event at 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 15^th at The Sugar Maple bar, 411 E. Lincoln Avenue.

BVNA members, potential members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend.  This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, the BVNA Board and find out what’s going on in the community!

The Sugar Maple boasts 60 American microbrew beers on tap, along with a smoke-free atmosphere. Triskele’s Restaurant will provide the hors d'oeuvres.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood.  .  The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members.  For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.

by Dana Jones

Thanks to Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, April 22^nd is now known as Earth Day around the globe.  The Environment and Transportation and Public Spaces Committees of the Bay View Neighborhood Association have teamed up to bring a handful of activities to our neighborhood in honor of Earth Day and Earth Week.  Earthweek.org has declared the theme for 2008 to be Global Change/Local Action.

Pre-registration appreciated: http://mkeriverkeeper.org/milwaukeerivercleanup/reg.htm

Learn more about Seminary Woods: http://www.mkeconservancy.org/localpartnerships.html

Bay View Neighborhood Cleanup - Saturday, April 26th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Meet in the parking lot of Bay View United Methodist Church, 2772 S Kinnickinnic Avenue.  Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.  Lunch will be provided courtesy of Klement’s Sausages.  Sign in at the registration table and learn about targeted cleanup areas.  Youth groups, schools, and church groups are encouraged to attend.  Free admission coupons for Milwaukee County Recreation facilities will be provided to volunteers.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Presentations - Presented by Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers - Saturday, April 26^th, 12:30 and 2 p.m. - Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers will offer two power point presentations on how we as citizens can help reduce storm water runoff that pollutes our lakes and waterways.  These presentations will take place at the Bay View United Methodist Church, 2772 S Kinnickinnic.  No registration required.  Come to one or both!

Environmentally Friendly Lawn and Yard Care:  2 p.m. – 3 p.m. - This presentation raises awareness of the environmental impact of green lawns. It provides environmentally friendly lawn care techniques, including soil testing, composting, and minimizing use of herbicides and insecticides, and introduces feasible alternatives to green lawns.

New officers were elected to the Bay View Neighborhood Association Board of Directors.  The new executive committee consists of president Patty Pritchard Thompson, vice president Mercedes Chavez, treasurer Dana Jones and secretary Anne Fisher.  Earlier in the month, district representatives, committee chairs and at-large members were elected.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a 501c3 charitable organization entering its fourth year of success in a vibrant, hip neighborhood.  With the help of its many volunteers, made up of both residents and local businesses, the BVNA has accomplished and continues to sponsor the Chill on the Hill summer concert series in Humboldt Park, nighttime trick-or-treat, the Winter Fun in Bay View event, KK Holiday, neighborhood clean-ups and beautification projects.

The BVNA looks forward to continuing its mission to maximize the quality of life for Bay View residents and promote economic growth though activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood.  For further information, please contact Patty Pritchard Thompson at 414-297-9783 or bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com.

The Chill on the Hill concert series in Humboldt Park is looking to book music for its Tuesday night lineup.  A wide range of musical genres is sought:  if your band plays rockabilly, salsa, swing, country, reggae, campesino, jazz, blues, polka, Irish music or something else entirely, the BVNA wants to hear from you!  Sound will be provided for bands and lineup will be completed by April 1^st.  Final band selection will be made by the Chill on the Hill planning committee.

Bands are required to arrive between 4:30 and 5:00 for sound check and will perform from 6:30 until 8:30, allowing for two sets with one 15 minute break.  Certain dates will have an opening act from 6:00 until 6:30 comprised of local school groups.

Please send media kits or web links containing the following:

1. Band name
2. Band contact person information (name, email, phone number, mailing address)
3. Band music sample (myspace page or other web link, or recording)
4. Band references (minimum of two professional references from previous bookings;  include name, contact information and website)
5. Band fee – remember, sound will be provided.  Please note whether your rate is negotiable
6. Date preferences – Please choose two possible dates;  the committee will assign a date from the options provided
7. Let us know what your Bay View connection is, if any

The Chill on the Hill concert series is a family-friendly event with the goal of providing an eclectic and diverse musical mix for the community to enjoy.  Concerts draw a large audience of music fans from Bay View and beyond;  average concert attendance is 400.

For further information, please contact Carol Voss at cvoss8@wi.rr.com with “Chill on the Hill” in the subject line of your email or call (414) 339-3045.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood.  .  The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members.  For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association’s Annual Meeting was held February 18th at beautiful Mercy Hill Church in Bay View’s Hide House.  After a recap of BVNA successes and discussion of upcoming events, new members were elected to the board.

Board members for 2008 are as follows:

District 1:  Karen Block

District 2:  Patty Thompson

District 5:  Dana Jones

Districts 3 and 4 remain open.

Safety Committee:  Ann Phillippi

Public Spaces Committee:  Stephanie Harling

Communications Chair:  Jennifer Rollings

Environmental and Transportation Committee:  Christa Marlowe

Membership Committee Chair remains open.

At Large:  Mercedes Chavez

At Large:  Jennifer Bickel

At Large:  Carol Voss

At Large:  Mary Fisher

Past President:  Anne Fisher

The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to thank everyone who braved the weather to attend our annual meeting and cast your votes.  Special thanks go out to new board members Mary Fisher, Karen Block and Ann Phillippi.  We thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to the community!

The Bay View Neighborhood Association owes a debt of gratitude to outgoing members this year:  Membership chair Jane LeCapitaine is relocating to New Hampshire and her insight, creativity and drive will be sorely missed.  Vice President Michelle Wright has been a tireless volunteer and represented District 4 for three years.  At Large board member Heather Ryan is largely responsible for bringing Night Time Trick or Treat back to Bay View.  We have loved having you all at the BVNA and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

If you are interested in filling an open position on the Bay View Neighborhood Association Board, please contact Anne Fisher at (414) 297-9783 or visit our website at bayviewneighborhood.org.

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Schedule:       

8:55-9:15pm        Seat: Aldermanic District 14
                                Candidates: Andrew Reid, Tony Zielinski (inc.)
9:20-9:40pm        Seat: Judge, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 40
                                Candidates: Rebecca Dallet, Jeffrey Norman

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to thank everyone who bundled up and braved the elements to attend the 6^th Annual Winter Fun in Bay View event on February 10^th.  Thanks to massive coordination efforts by Public Spaces Chair, Stephanie Harling, residents enjoyed children’s games, live music and many other activities, including the first annual Chili and Soup Challenge.  Amongst some very tough competition, restaurant participant Challenge winner was Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant for their delicious tortilla soup.  Conveniently located at 2258 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, we highly recommend you stop in and order a bowl to see what all the fuss was about.  You’ll be glad you did!

Resident Challenge participant and newly elected at-large board member Mary Fisher won for her black bean chili.  Ms. Fisher has graciously agreed to share her winning recipe with Bay View for your dining pleasure.

Mary Fisher’s Award-Winning Black Bean Chili: 

3 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup green pepper
2 - 3 cans black beans - rinsed and drained
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can tomato sauce
1 large can crushed tomatoes
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger
 
Mix spices together and add to browned meat, onion, green pepper, beans and tomatoes.  Simmer and serve!

Resident Challenge participant and aspiring chef Leah Gray of Hales Corners earned an honorable mention for her chili and we look forward to welcoming her back next year!

The Bay View Neighborhood Association wishes to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Winter Fun in Bay View event so much fun:  The Soup Otzie’s, G. Groppi’s Food Market, LuLu Cafe and Bar, Wild Flour Bakery, Sven’s European Café, Bella’s Fat Cat, Klement’s Sausages, South Shore Park Watch, The Milwaukee Wave, Rainbow Randa the Clown, John Stanos, Triskele’s Restaurant, Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant and VISIT Milwaukee.  We thank you for your community investment and support.

CONTACT:

Stephanie Harling

Public Spaces Committee

414-297-9783

stephharling@hotmail.com

The Bay View Neighborhood Association’s Chill on the Hill outdoor concert series is one of Bay View’s many gems.  Live music can be found at the Humboldt Park band shell Tuesday nights in summer where friends and families congregate to relax and enjoy the sounds of an eclectic mix of music from week to week.

Summer may seem like it’s a long ways away given the falling snow and further falling temperatures, but it’s time to get planning!  The Chill on the Hill committee could use a few extra hands to plan dates, schedule bands and brainstorm!  The first meeting will be this Tuesday, February 26^th at 6:30 at Highbury Pub’s backroom.

BVNA business member Highbury Pub is located at 2322 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, so grab yourself a beverage and pitch in!

by Jenn Rollings

This year’s Bay View Neighborhood Association annual meeting included a special awards ceremony to honor the businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond for the Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) and for the Bay View community.  The Good Neighbor Award, Volunteer of the Year went to BVNA member Brian Van Klooster for his tireless work championing the Bay View Bash.  The Good Neighbor Award, Business of the Year was presented to Bay View Homes for their instrumental support of the BVNA mission.  Bay View Homes was also recognized along with Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center for their much-appreciated financial support of the Chill on the Hill concert series.