Category: Downtown Kenosha Magazine

Developments 2025 & beyond!

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Developments 2025 & beyond!
Have you found yourself driving or walking around Downtown Kenosha wondering what is all this construction about? Let’s take a stroll through some of the developments that are happening as of February 2025. Right now, the one that you most likely have noticed is the future home of The Karrick, a five-story 158 apartment complex on the northwest corner of 56th & 7th Ave (formerly Chase Bank drive through) which is currently closed to traffic from 8th Ave to 54th St. The Karrick is expected to be completed by January 2026 and is the first phase as part of a broader nine block radius (from Sheridan Road to Lake Michigan between 52nd and 56th Streets) development project which is scheduled to have a market hall, retail spaces, hotel, office buildings and a total of possibly up to 1,000 housing units. There’s a 10-story proposed apartment complex in the works on... More

Sallese & Company: A New Kind of Salon in Downtown Kenosha

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Sallese & Company: A New Kind of Salon in Downtown Kenosha
In downtown Kenosha, a new kind of beauty business is making waves. Sallese & Company, 709 56th Street, founded by Chelsea Sallese, is more than just a salon—it’s a community-focused space that prioritizes health, sustainability, and local collaboration. Chelsea’s journey from stylist to business owner is one of passion, resilience, and a deep commitment to her family and her community. This new venture is a testament to her desire to create a space where beauty and wellness go hand in hand, where clean beauty is celebrated, and where everyone is treated like family. At Sallese & Company, it’s not just about looking good—it’s about feeling good too. Chelsea’s vision for the salon is one of warmth, inclusivity, and community. “When people walk in, I want them to feel like they’re part of something,” she explains. “I want them to feel like they’re walking into a family, not just a business.... More

Beautify your life with a visit to A Summer’s Garden!

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Beautify your life with a visit to A Summer’s Garden!
A Summers Garden is a full service florist and gift shop in the heart of Downtown Kenosha. No matter the occasion: weddings, funerals, anniversaries, birthdays and the best occasion of all, just because – make your stop at A Summer’s Garden, 5617 Sixth Ave. Visit their website here for more! More

Hold my beer and watch me throw this axe!

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Hold my beer and watch me throw this axe!
Earlier in 2023, Meghan Mills and Luke Faulkner opened Kenosha’s first axe-throwing tap house with Hold My Beer, located at 621 56th Street. Enjoy this exclusive Q&A and visit their website for more info! More

Keep ‘er movin stress-free with About Time Moving!

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Keep ‘er movin stress-free with About Time Moving!
Quinn Smith opened About Time Moving Systems in August 2014. Since then he has built a solid reputation of 100% customer satisfaction! Visit their website here and keep them in mind when you make your next move, your back (and friends) will thank you.  More

Coffee’s Ready! Q&A w/ Anna Pitts of Anna’s on the Lake

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Coffee’s Ready! Q&A w/ Anna Pitts of Anna’s on the Lake
Many people were devastated when Common Grounds shut their doors last fall. But the building, set overlooking our gorgeous harbor, would not sit still for long. Anna’s on the Lake, 5159 Sixth Ave., took all the great things More

Variety and customization make a great drink at Smarty’s!

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Variety and customization make a great drink at Smarty’s!
Marty Perez operates Smarty’s Sweets & Treats, located in the Orpheum building at 5821 Sixth Ave. Enjoy this exclusive Go Downtown Kenosha Magazine interview as we get the scoop about Marty’s sweets & Treat. Like and follow them on Facebook for all your sweet updates! More

Meet your bartender – Drew at Public Craft

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Meet your bartender – Drew at Public Craft
Meet Drew of Public Craft Brewery Co. He is one of the most popular bartenders in downtown Kenosha! Raise you glass as we sit down w/ Drew as we shine the bartender spotlight on him. Q. How long have you been bartending at Public? A. I’ve been a beer tender at Public for 8 months now! More

Lemon Street Executive Director Shelby Nesmith embraces the creativity of the community!

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Lemon Street Executive Director Shelby Nesmith embraces the creativity of the community!
With the recent well-deserved retirement of longtime director Beth Dary, Shelby Nesmith is excited to usher in a post-COVID art scene in Kenosha as the new director of Lemon Street Gallery & Art Space. Visit their website here to see more! More
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