It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.

Tiffany Miller is one of the cofounders of the Bronzeville Collective MKE, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this week. (NNS file photo)

1. Reimagining WIS 175 Walking Tour: Monday, Oct. 2

Walking tours with the Reimagining WIS 175 Study Team will begin Monday, Oct. 2. The tours start at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee are working on a study to rethink the WIS 175, also known as the Stadium Freeway or the Stadium Spur. This six-lane freeway, constructed in 1962, impacted Washington Park and other properties as part of a larger freeway network that was never built.  The Reimagining WIS 175 Study seeks to examine alternatives for the future WIS 175 corridor. Meet in the parking lot of the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St., to begin the walk. More information here.

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2. Rake Your Leave Into Streets: Now through Nov. 15

Residents can rake their leaves into the streets now through Nov. 15. More information here.  

3. AI Workshop: Wednesday, Oct. 4

The Milky Way Tech Hub and Latinos in Tech are sponsoring “Accelerate Your Developer Path with AI” as part of Wisconsin Tech Month. The workshop on artificial intelligence, or AI, will help junior developers become midlevel developers and improve their coding skills. The workshop will take place Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 507 S. 2nd St. Registration is free and required. More information here.

4. Bronzeville Collective MKE Anniversary: Wednesday, Oct. 4

The Bronzeville Collective MKE will celebrate its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 339 W. North Ave. A ribbon cutting ceremony will occur at noon. A “happy hour” from Honeybee Sage and Wellness and Delicious Bites will happen at 3 p.m. along with an unveiling of a new anchor brand. More information here. From the archives: Pop-Up MKE on North Avenue gives birth to collective for black, brown entrepreneurs

5. Kickoff of Culture and Communities Festival: Thursday, Oct. 5

The 2023 Culture and Communities Festival kicks off Thursday, Oct. 5. The eight-day event features films, speakers and public forums. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.