A celebration of the Brew City: "Milwaukee Day" in its sixth year, and there's something new!



MILWAUKEE -- Thursday, April 14th is "414 Day" or "Milwaukee Day!"

Andy Silverman, the co-founder and organizer of "Milwaukee Day" appeared on Studio A on Tuesday, April 12th to talk about the annual celebration of community pride on the date that corresponds with the city`s area code.

"Milwaukee Day" is in its sixth year.

The celebration this year will include a concert and fundraising event at Turner Hall Ballroom on Thursday, April 14th.

With a roster of five local headliners and one youth arts ensemble, what`s new this year is a community partner in TransCenter for Youth`s Escuela Verde. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the non-profit charter school, with all proceeds benefiting their programs.

An environmental clean-up will be held on April 14th from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., with volunteers invited to meet at Escuela Verde.

Jaill, Def Harmonic, Midnight Reruns, Lex Allen and Space Raft will perform at Turner Hall.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with Skai Academy kicking off the performances at 6:00 p.m.

Admission to the event is $10.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Milwaukee Day and the events you can take part in to celebrate our city.