- Friday, Sept. 9 The West Allis West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce will host it’s annual Corks and Forks event at the West Allis Farmer’s Market. This year, Forks and Corks will feature wines from Lo Duca Brothers and Syriana Wine Company and our beers are carried by Beechwood Sales and Service. More than 60 beers and wines will be available for sampling and more than 20 restaurants will be serving food. Live music and art will also be highlighted. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Register online at www.wawmchamber.com
- Friday, Sept. 16 The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin will hold its monthly breakfast meeting from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave. Matt Seaholm of American for Prosperity will be the keynote speaker for the morning. The cost to attend is $30 for IBA members, $40 for non-members. For more information or to register, go to www.ibaw.com, or call (608) 251-5546.
- Sunday, Sept. 18 The Capital Grille in Milwaukee will host a wine dinner to benefit cancer research at The Medical College of Wisconsin and the Peter K Antaramian Fund for Cancer Research at The Medical College of Wisconsin.
The Fund was established in memory of Peter Antaramian who died of a childhood cancer at 28 years of age. The wine dinner will feature pairings from Stone’s Throw Winery in Door County. Tickets cost $200 per person exclusive of tax and tip, with all proceeds benefiting the Medical College’s Cancer Center. A silent auction will also be held with the proceeds also benefiting the Cancer Center. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m., with dinner to follow at 6p.m. For more information, contact Hannah Torkelson at the Medical College, jtorkelson@mcw.edu, or Makisha Porter at The Capital Grille, Milwaukee@tcgdine.com.
