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SOHI District Newsletter

SOHI District Update May 2009
Hello Mainstreeters,
 
BarbecueAs you can see the SOHI District is moving forward with new technology and support.  This is our very first newsletter by Constant Contact.  A shout out to Catrina Crane of Menomenee Valley Partners for introducing the SOHI District to this new technology.
 
Taste of SOHI a Success

David Weber T.O.S. 2009David Weber of NIDC enjoys fresh corn at this year's Taste of SOHI.  Despite a cloudy overcast, SOHI supporters enjoyed great music and food.  In addition, Alderman Bauman spoke to the crowd and Right Step, Inc. performed a drill. 

To see additional photos of the event visit us at our new Flickr site, Taste of SOHI 2009 Pictures .
Development Opportunity (Slabey's Corner) 
Slabey's Corner Ballroom
A large dance studio is just one of the many features of Slabey's Corner now up on the market by the City of Milwaukee.  Other features:  
        • -3,872 SF building on a 3,960 SF lot.
          -Large family unit with attached income producing units
          -Solid construction
          -Full-floor ballroom/studio on second floor of north wing
          -Ample workshop and storage space
           
For more information call Yves LaPierre at 414-286-5762 or email at [email protected] .
 
For additional pictures visit our Flickr site at:
Slabey's Corner Pictures .
2009 Summer Youth Dance Company
 
The SOHI District is home to Dancing Ground and the group will have a 7 Week Camp and Performance Company at 527 N. 27th Street.
 
Students will participate in:
  • Daily technique class alternating in modern & African dance,
  • Daily composition and theory workshops to create dances,
  • Daily rehearsals with DanceCircus and Xalaat Africa.
For more information contact DanceCircus at 414-277-8151 or email Betty at [email protected]
 
Great SOHI Partners
Penfield Children's Center Flower Garden
Penfield Children's Center is located in the heart of the district and they work hard keeping a clean lot that is well landscaped and maintained. As summer fast approaches, it is good to see flowers bloom in the district.  Thanks Penfield for your hardwork and support of the SOHI District.  
The SOHI District would like feed back on this e-newsletter.  What information interest you?  What topics would you like to read more about?  Let me know at [email protected].
 
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
 

Keith Stanley
SOHI District Manager
In This Issue
Taste of SOHI 2009
Slabey's Corner
Dance Company
Great Partners
Artists in SOHI
Right Step
Artists Moving to SOHI?
Tower Theater
This weekend the SOHI District held its first Artists & Antique Dealers Business Symposium.  Attendees heard from George Tzougros, Wisconsin Arts Board's Executive Director and got a special treat with a tour of the 88 year old Tower Theater.  Pictures are available of the event with video soon to follow.
 
Thank you to Jack Takerian and Milwaukee County for supporting the SOHI District!
Right Step at Taste of SOHI
Right Step and Alderman Bauman
Above Ald. Bauman poses with Right Step, Inc.  in front of the Pheonix Mural at Taste of SOHI. 
 
Right Step, Inc. located on 28th and Wisconsin volunteered at this year's Taste of SOHI.  From setting up tables to keeping the lot clean, these youth have tremedous discipline and focus.
Featured Video of the Month
SOHI You Tube 
Featured Pictures of the Month
Flickr 
Restaurant Survey
 
A local resident is not far from opening the doors to a new restaurant in SOHI.  If you would like to participant in a survey to assist him with the menu visit the website and complete the survey.  You can email or fax the completed survey to me at [email protected]
or (414) 933-0641.
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