Being Nau is unfortunately no longer, um, being. At least in South Milwaukee.
Brian Nau and his family are headed to Park City, Utah, for a great opportunity working with renowned photographer Michael Fatali. That means his art gallery, opened just a few months ago on Milwaukee Avenue, is closing.
I wish Brian the best, and we’ll miss him and his energy and passion for downtown revitalization. As fellow local blogger Jerrianne Hayslett noted this week …
We are sorry to lose these energetic, enterprising and talented South Milwaukee neighbors and the promise their gallery bringing art, music and poetry held for our city. But we are happy and excited about the opportunity and adventure they are about to embark on.
However, as Brian leaves downtown, another new business appears close to joining us: Schroeter’s Bakeshop, a gluten-free bakery that will occupy the former Chevy’s space at 1309 Milwaukee Ave. With Wild Flour ceasing its local retail operations earlier this summer, there is absolutely a niche to fill there, and I look forward to giving Schroeter’s a try.
Also, Frank’s Snack Shack opened recently next to Being Nau. And across the street are two businesses new to downtown in the past year or so: Beyond the Tutu and the Animal Hospital of South Milwaukee (subject of this great bit of feedback from one customer recently).
So, lots of turnover. While that’s not always great news — I’d love to have more stability in our city center — it is nice to know that downtown South Milwaukee is appealing to small business owners. I hope that continues.
There are still far too many vacant storefronts downtown.
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