"It's also a chance for Milwaukee to shine and highlight some of its LGBT landmarks." "We're not doing this to make a lot of money on it, but create a safe place where our friends and allies can congregate at a young age," Schneider said.
They can admit people under 21 with a permanent visual art display that has cultural or historical significance, in accordance with the Center for Visual and Preforming Arts license Schneider was hoping the shows could be like an event at Turner Hall or Pabst Theater where anyone is welcome, but This Is It! doesn't have enough space to gain the same license. "We tried to design the space where we could remove all alcohol and then a garage door that closes in the middle if we have an event, but the way the ordinance is written, we couldn't do that," he said. When the bar expanded, This Is It! began to bring in bigger drag queen acts. Schneider said he got a lot of inquiries about allowing those under 21 to come to the shows.
Schneider said he approached the history project about a display to share LGBTQ history and later realized it could help This Is It! gain a Center for Visual and Performing Arts license. This next step will add up to 14 panels that will feature local LGBTQ history, mostly related to bars, each on an 18x12 printed panel.
The crosswalks near This Is It! were painted rainbow colors in November, thanks to fundraising by the bar. The purchase expanded the bar by 1,200 square feet. This Is It! purchased a part of neighboring Louise's after that restaurant closed. This Is It! has remained mostly the same since it opened in 1968, but this last year brought some upgrades to the bar. We're able not only to showcase this fantastic exhibit of LGBT history, and we can open the doors on select nights to our 18- to 21-year-old LGBT community," Schneider said. The bar is co-owned by Michael Fisher, but Schneider previously owned This Is It! with Joe Brehm, and Brehm's mother, June, founded it. "My late business partner, my current business partner and myself are dedicated to our history," said George Schneider, This Is It! co-owner. In doing so, This Is It! will also be able to open its doors to an 18 and older crowd on select nights. The bar, at 418 E Wells St, will become home to the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project's first permanent public display since the project began 25 years ago. Tullio Café might have changed, but used to be quite bad.Īsk people who work in bars/cafes, and every one looking 18, and I'm sure you will figure it out, or be invited to a private party.This Is It! is the longest running gay bar in the state, and is paying homage to the important role it has played. Per på Hjørnet, is a bar with live music Tuesday and Sunday. There is also a couple of bars in the center. If you're not into football, you probably want to stay away from this pub those days. Watch out for important football games, though.
Here you will find the English pub, Highbury Pub. This is also quite close to the Vigelandsparken, which is worth a visit. Here you can find Tørst (bar/cafe) and the irish Shamrock Pub.īogstadveien is Oslos shopping street number one, also with nice cafes, but without the cozyness of Grünerløkka. Grünerløkka is a really nice part of Oslo, both night and day, with lots of nice cafes/coffeeshops, Oslos best american diner and the best vintage shops. I'm sorry you were turned down by so many bars! There are a few bars that will let you in, but I don't know how good they are.