Happening in Bay View
| Sat Mar 13 @01:00PM - 04:00PM Winter Carnival |
| Tue Mar 16 @06:30PM - 07:30PM Safety Committee Meeting |
| Thu Mar 18 @06:30PM - Bay View Bash volunteer kick-off meeting |
| Thu Mar 18 @06:30PM - 08:00PM BVNA board meeting |
| Wed Mar 31 @06:30PM - 07:30PM District 6 Crime & Safety Meeting |
Chill on the Hill Sponsorship Opportunities
Written by Patty Thompson Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:00
In belief that we share a common dedication to contribute to the quality of life of individuals and our community, The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) extends this sponsorship opportunity to you, or neighbors and supporters!
June 8th- August 31st, 2010
Bay View is home to Humboldt Park, a Frederick Olmstead designed park that features a beautiful, permanent Band Chalet. This Chalet is specially designed for acoustic excellence with a seating area nestled into a vast hillside, created to minimize noise spillover into the neighborhood and maintain the performance sound. Since 2005, the Bay View Neighborhood Association, in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks, has brought it to life on Tuesday nights with live music and a gathering of neighbors on the hill under the open sky with our concert series, “Chill on the Hill.”
The Bay View Neighborhood Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, presents “Chill on the Hill” on Tuesday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It has demonstrated success for the series, growing each year since its inception in 2005. Last year extraordinary crowds averaging 1,500 per night enjoyed themselves hearing eclectic, high caliber music. Strong media coverage drew people from Bay View and throughout the 5 county region as reported by prize drawing entries each evening.
The concerts are set in a family friendly atmosphere with ample free parking, hillside seating, picnic baskets and blankets, with a focus of bringing the neighbors out to Humboldt Park not just for one night, but for all nights. The potential for growth of “Chill on the Hill” in 2010 and beyond is large. As a sponsor, you will have multiple opportunities to reach a local market, and if you choose, can have a local presence at the events.
There are a number of new sponsorship levels this year, including an “Opening Act” level. This will allow local musicians and talent to give a glimpse into their potential, along with other more experienced groups to add flavor to the evening.
Your support goes toward band fees, a solid sound system, and promotion in a variety of forms to ensure success in this year’s “Chill on the Hill.” With a variety of sponsorship packages, there are affordable options available for businesses and groups. Please consider being a part of this wonderful concert series, and come out and join us for "Chill on the Hill!”
Nominate Bay View for Google Fiber Optics
Written by Bob Schneider Thursday, 11 March 2010 11:18
Google is looking for test markets of 50,000 to 500,000 citizens to install Internet access that is 100 times faster than average. Mayor Barrett is making a strong push to bring it to the City of Milwaukee. You can help by sending Google your reasons why Milwaukee (or specifically Bay View) should be the subject of this revolutionary experiment. Hurry! Nominations close on March 26th!
Show Us Our History!
Written by Bob Schneider Tuesday, 09 March 2010 00:00
Bay View has a stories from the past that would make most cities jealous. We would like to collect them here on this site for all to share. We want your accounts of Bay View history told in words and pictures. A bit of your family history mixed-in is fine, but please focus on a story affecting the community as a whole. As a registered Member you can submit your article by simply going to the Member Tools portion of the top menu and click "Submit an Article". All articles are subject to editorial review and may be modified at the discretion of the BVNA. Please help us create an "online museum" of the great legacy of Bay View!
Buses & Quality of Life in Bay View
Written by Bill Sell Sunday, 28 February 2010 11:18
There’s a bill pending in state legislature that’s going to affect the quality of life in Bay View, regardless of its outcome. The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority (RTA) legislation will have a profound effect on our neighborhood and the businesses lining Kinnickinnic.
We’ve often heard, “I don’t take the bus,” or “Americans are too independent; they love their cars,” or “it’s a waste of money.” Here are some thoughts on public transportation by Bill Sell, Bay View’s passionate public transportation advocate, and a member of the BVNA.
“Yes, that car works fine as long as traffic flow doesn’t slow you down. One full bus carries the equivalent of a single line of 30 cars six blocks long. Would you rather follow 29 cars to work or pass one bus along the way? Every day, transit carries 150,000 passengers. That adds up.
