43rd+Vliet: Denizen MKE, Washington Park Media Center, JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories, and Artists Working in Education (AWE) transform our indoor and outdoor spaces into lively artistic hubs showcasing performances, installations, media-making, refreshments and activities with local creatives. These events celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural diversity while fostering vibrant street life along Vliet Street.
Featured Artist:
Adekola & Neal Davis performing from 6pm to 7pm
Intermission:7pm-7:30pm
Live Jam Session Inviting any and all artists to join the stage: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Bring in your own games or grab one from our game pile.
Drink Specials:
$4 Beer
$7 Wine
Food Options:
Dom Sera Grazing Co
Washington Park Media Center: In addition to powering the livestream on YouTube, Washington Park Media Center will host Hip Hop Chess Club in the Blanket Fort and an All Play Pictionary Mural in the Ideation Room. Hip Hop Chess Club is the flagship program of Your Move MKE, which combines hip hop and chess to encourage foresight. Martin Drive Game Night happens twice a year, and various games and gamified activities will be available for play at all of the 43rd+Vliet businesses.
Featured Artist: Your Move MKE’s Hip Hop Chess Club
Livestream: Washington Park Media Center YouTube Channel
Refreshments: Martin Drive Neighborhood Association
Artists Working in Education: Come play, create and collaborate in our studio space during the Martin Drive Winter Game Night. Play @ AWE with two games of Bingo for fun prizes at the start of each hour, as well as other family-friendly games. Create @ AWE by making your very own good luck tchotchke to take home with you. It could possibly help you win your Bingo game! Collaborate @ AWE is key for building community. Join us in a visioning session hosted with our partner Rooted and Rising. We will imagine a new vibrant, intergenerational community art project on 40th+Galena, as well review our 43rd+Vliet streetscaping designs, as all are intended to improve pedestrian safety, connect neighbors and promote creative expression with our Washington Park and surrounding neighborhoods. AWE artists will be facilitating conversation as your feedback is vital to these projects. Every voice counts – come share yours!
Featured Activities: Bingo at the start of each hour (5pm-6pm-7pm-8pm); Other family-friendly games, tchotchke creation activities and streetscaping design visioning session.
JazzyRae’ Jewels and Accessories
JazzyRae' Jewels & Accessories offers a variety of trendy styles for women. We know that fashion is ever-changing which is why we believe in keeping up with the trends. We know that our customers are not only looking for what's HOT, but for what's DIFFERENT and will make a statement.
Featured Activities: Connect 4 and Jenga
Refreshments: Martin Drive Neighborhood Association