Four times a year, the group hosts large networking receptions, usually at hotels with food and cocktails. The galas are very well-attended. Nelson says she and her colleagues are optimistic about the future of black night life in Milwaukee. She may not be wrong. A proposal being backed by the city would create an entertainment district on W. North Ave., between N. 4th and N. 7th streets.
Supporters see the new district as a possible location for new restaurants, theaters and nightclubs.
Gray believes if things work out at Liquid, his club could be the start of a new era. Whether you're young or old, black or white. Journal Sentinel Inc. All rights reserved.