Hackett Party People

Peters-Shimko.com is a collaboration of four individuals located on amazing Hackett Avenue in Milwaukee, WI.  From the cosy atmosphere of our turret table these four create all kinds of unique content for both personal and professional exploration.

Stay tuned here for details of these works as the subject matter and content evolves over time.

Coping with Corona Podcast

Everyone’s lives have recently been changed by the impact of the Corona virus, join Maia, Tarek and their father, Jason Shimko, as they explore the impacts and coping mechanisms that friends family and their community utilizing.Maia, Tarek and Jason live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and interview youth’s and adults from the community.

What we love in MKE

Food

Wow, so much great food in Milwaukee.  I really don’t know where to start.

Drinks

At Random – Take a step back in time and get an ice cream cocktail made by hand in a dimly lit romantic original 50’s vibe atmosphere.

Bryants – Equally amazing to At Random, it is rumored to be the predecessor to At Random.  I don’t know if its true or not, I just know they are both great.

Great Lake Distillery – The first distillery in Wisconsin since prohibition – go taste some great spirits!

Lake Front Brewery – One of the original craft breweries in Milwaukee, Lake Front has a great tour and more importantly great beer.  Also a great patio along the Milwaukee River to enjoy.

Inside

Antique Shopping – Milwaukee has some great different shops with cool old things.  Take some time to find something with a history.

Museums – Milwaukee has a lot of great museums from the obvious like Discovery World, Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Milwaukee Public Museum to more obscure like the North Point Lighthouse.

Outside

  • BayView Farmers Market – June 16 will likely be the first weekend this market is hosted in 2018 so expect a lot of greens to be sold, but it is one of the largest in Milwaukee and the view from the park is lovely.
  • Lake Park – Originally built in 1894, Lake Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted  who also designed Central Park and U.S. Capital Grounds.  We love the architecture of the bridges and the lighthouse and the paths along the lake are one of our favorite places for walks or runs.  Many of our outdoor shenanigans are hosted here as we can play outside without having to mow the grass.
  • Lakefront – Milwaukee’s lakefront is the hub of residents and visitors during the summer and we are no different.  We like to walk along the sidewalks, get custard at NorthPoint Custard (although Kopp’s is better) and play at Bradford Beach.  A little known fact is that this stretch of land was built beginning in 1907 and wasn’t completed to its current state until the 1980s.  This is why the road along the lake is Lincoln Memorial but the road along the bluff is Lake Drive – prior to 1907, Lake Drive was the closest road to the lake until the park was built.
  • Sailing Center – It is no secret that Lake Michigan is the crown jewel of Milwaukee, but unfortunately most people never experience getting on the lake.  The beauty of the sailing center is that for a modest membership, you can use any of their sixty boats.  All four of us love getting out to sail, although Laura doesn’t like heeling over nearly as much as the kids do.
  • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center – The kids will be quick to tell you that they love this place in part because they both were able to go to preschool here.  We all love it today as it is a great escape from the city without having to drive very far.
  • Urban Ecology Center – The gateway to the bike path that Laura and Jason like to ride and a nice place for a walk or a run on the river.  The UEC provides great opportunities to spend time in nature and has one of the best prairie restorations around.

Other Random Thoughts

We love Milwaukee, if you are struggling to find something to do, just ask.