Newaukee is a group of young professionals that love the city of Milwaukee and the people in it. Our goal is to showcase all the unique destinations Brew city has to offer by hosting happy hour and social events for you and all of your friends. We make sure to select a different venue each week, whether its a local establishment, a county park, a brewery, or any other random gem Milwaukee has to offer.
HOW
Come alone or come with your crew, order a red wine or maybe just a brew. No cost, no membership, no dress code. Most events are Thursdays between 6 – 9 pm so you can meet some new friends, enjoy a couple drinks and still make it home before the Daily show at 10.
WHO ATTENDS
Mostly made of of young professionals age 23 – 35, Newaukee is a diverse group of fun seeking Milwaukeeans. People come from downtown, the east side, the MKE burbs, and yes, we’ve even got a few friends from the Franklin area that make our events.
Think back to college. You met 25 new people every day, your social calendar always full and there was a friend around every corner. In this stage of life, it’s a bit different. You just got your first job, or just moved to Milwaukee and sometimes it’s tough getting acclimated to the new scene. That’s why Newaukee exists! Just pull up a chair and meet some peeps just like you. Everyone’s friendly, almost nobody bites and we all love Milwaukee.
Behind the Scenes
IAN ABSTON
» Business Development Director
Favorite things about Milwaukee: The free summer concerts in the parks, and of course, the people.
Favorite hangout: Paddys Pub.
Favorite festival: Locust Street Fest.
What he loves about NKE: I've met so many great people I never would have known, and visited amazing places I wouldn't have stepped foot in.
JASON LARCHEID
» Large Event Director
Favorite things about Milwaukee: Exploring the incredible summer festivals and the ever changing night life.
Favorite hangout: Fire on Water or the Horny Hideaway when it is nice out.
Favorite festival: Summerfest.
What he loves about NKE: Finding the hottest new establishments and events for the city to enjoy.
Profession: Medical device, logistical planning and sales.
HALEY LANDSMAN
» Social Media Director
Favorite things about Milwaukee: The people, the shows and the restaurants.
Favorite hangout: A patio filled with friends, music and sunshine or a general admission show at the Pabst.
Favorite festival: Summerfest.
What she loves about NKE: All of the new friends I've made and the new spots I've checked out with them!
Profession: Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Events and Social Media.
LAURA DONAHOE
» Community Relationships Director
Favorite things about Milwaukee: Milwaukee's free summer music series - Jazz in the Park, River Rhythms, & Chill on the Hill, Fish Fry & A Flick, Lake Front Brewer Tour, Disc Golf courses, Edelweiss, Pabst Theater and the Bradford Beach renovations.
Favorite hangout: My favorite hangout varies from the exploring the fine dining establishments this city has to offer such as: La Merenda, Balzac, Cafe LuLu and Coquette, to soaking up the sun at any of the remarkable parks/beaches to living Milwaukee's fabulous Nightlife at places such as Bad Genie, Hi Hat, Cafe Hollander BBC, RC's and yes, even the occasional stop at the Up & Under and Club Brady.
What she loves about NKE: The people.
Profession: I am an executive assistant.
DANA HOFFMANN
» Public Relations Director
Favorite things about Milwaukee: Sitting in the Pabst Theatre while watching a performance of 'A Christmas Carol' at Christmastime. And the fish fry at Brocach.
Favorite hangout: Anywhere with a rockin' outdoor patio.
Favorite festival: Summerfest
What she loves about NKE: I love visiting and showcasing new and different venues in Milwaukee.
Profession: Social Media Specialist.
GRAHAM BAXTER
» Finance Director
Favorite thing about Milwaukee: Summertime.
Favorite hangout: Irish Pub.
Favorite festival: Summerfest.
What he loves about NKE: Experiencing new places and meeting new people.
Profession: Banker.
SCOTT DIVINE
» Photographer
Favorite things about Milwaukee: The people, the architecture and the history.
Favorite hangout: The Lakefront
Favorite festival: Summerfest
What he loves about NKE: First: all of the great people i've met and lasting friendships i've formed since we started this thing. Second, the feeling of connection and citizenship I have with the city as Newaukee gets more established and integrated into the community.
Profession: Global sales and logistics
MARK VONHODENBERG
» Event Coordinator
Favorite Thing About Milwaukee: Summer. There is NO better place to be than Milwaukee in the Summer. When this town thaws out every year, we take the chance to celebrate every weekend, ALL weekend. This statement is best validated by our population’s uncanny ability to participate in Sunday-Funday. You’re not going to find THAT in Cleveland…..
Favorite Hangout: Brutal. I couldn’t pin it down to one. All my favorite places have something awesomely unique about them, that keep me coming back (more often than not that happens to be a distinctly delicious menu item, with more than a healthy serving of bacon). ANY-where with a good patio, a respectable beer list, and an Hour where I’m Happy…Oh..and Brunch. I hang out at Brunch.
Favorite Festival: North Ave. Block Party – A.K.A Summer Solstice. Welcome to the neighborhood…..
What I love about NKE: The Community. Newaukee has folded in people from various jobs, neighborhoods, and stations in life. They all share a common desire: to meet each other, and experience Milwaukee. I’ve been to a lot of places in Milwaukee, but I keep finding new ones to try out, and it’s so much fun experiencing it all with great people who are in the same boat.
Profession: Marketing / Advertising
