Press And Awards

We are so excited to announce that the Kinn Guesthouse is hosting a beautiful creations trunk show event this week!  The event will feature designs by Ani Compton with a special appearance by Ms. Compton herself joining us all the way from Laguna!   A.COMPTON fine jewelry by Ani Compton is all about sharing and living in gratitude, raising the vibration.  Each piece is specially designed and inspired by Ani’s world travels and experiences. Her hope is to bring a sense of the same lasting joy, passion and energy that she gained from her travels to each and every person who puts on a piece from her line. Each stone that she uses has been carefully chosen for the specific energies and vibrations that they are said to carry.  Ani was specifically inspired by Japanese temples, where all intention is placed on a sacred place filled with the smells of [...]

One of the things that we love most about Bay View and the surrounding Milwaukee area is that it’s just bursting with talented artists.  That’s why we’re proud to share our support and encourage all Milwaukee-area musicians to apply, now through June 25th, for the first Backline accelerator session and $20,000 in grants!   The Backline session is a grant and educational initiative that’s looking for applicants from local musicians for its first 12-week intensive mentorship program, which includes $20,000 grants to be used toward chosen musicians’ career goals.  Any interested applicants can send submissions through the following link where they’ll also find details on the selection process: https://www.backlinemke.org/apply.  Selection criteria include: Applicants must be an individual artist (songwriter, instrumentalist, vocalist or producer) or band creating original music, of any genre. Applicants must live within the seven-county Greater Milwaukee area (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha Counties). Applicants [...]

Our entire team here at Kinn Guesthouse MKE is thrilled to announce that our boutique guesthouse hotel has been awarded the coveted Mayor’s Design Award for 2018!   Since 1997, the Mayor’s Design Awards have been given as an ongoing effort to recognize design excellence throughout the City of Milwaukee.  Projects, both big and small, are selected for adding value to their neighborhoods by contributing to the urban fabric and the character of their surroundings.  Recipients of the award have upheld these values by restoring, constructing or enhancing their properties for all to enjoy. Each year, projects as big as a neighborhood parks and as small as sitting chairs are celebrated for design excellence and their positive contributions to the city.  Nominees have included everything from new and refurbished signage and art projects, to apartments, offices, commercial buildings and outdoor public spaces.   Each project is nominated by the public [...]