Event VENUE! Social HOUSE! Alarming Adorable! MKE.TOSA
Truly a " One of A Kind" event venue.
Historic 1927 Bungalow Style FireHouse with modern touches
Milwaukee. Tosa. West Allis
BEST OF MKE
GET TO KNOW US
MEET JANELLE, THE OWNER.
Janelle has had a career spanning 30+ years, working for some of the biggest names in the Milwaukee area. Planning amazing corporate events and weddings. She has acquired an incredible array of expertise in every aspect her clients need to plan the perfect event.
Janelle created evenement planning in 2011 after deciding to pursue her dream of owning her own business forcing her to leave her position as General Manager/Director of Catering for Bartolotta Catering at Pier Wisconsin, in which she opened successfully in 2005/06 running events as large as 6,000 people in attendance and LOVED every minute of it….evenement has been a huge success ever since.
ALL while building great relationships with forever clients and Milwaukee’s finest venues and providers, She purchased and brought new life to this FireHouse and has a very talented and experienced events team, BEST in Milwaukee!
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Congratulations to Janelle Meyer-Brown, Owner of Story Hill FireHouse and Evenement planning, on being named one of our "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch"! in 2024
MEET AMY, EVENT PLANNER.
Amy has had a career in the hospitality business for over 30+ years, working along side some of the most amazing people in the Milwaukee area business's!
Amy LOVES everyone and EVERYONE LOVES Amy!
Amy has been with the FireHouse since 2019 when opening this Gem...
You may have the pleasure of working with Amy on your upcoming event!
MEET SAMANTHA, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER.
MEET SAMANTHA, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER.
Please meet Samantha! Samantha has been with us from the beginning and is the queen of our social media.
Sam handles not only all of our social media but is also the key planner for our Spring, Summer and Winter Small Business Markets AND creater of all the FUN community events.
She is an important piece to our Story Hill FireHouse Family and we couldn't do it without her.
"ALARMINGLY" ADORABLE!
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The history behind the gates.....
I saw a post on this event space over a year ago, and put it on my "bucket list" of event venues to visit. The charm of the building and the "Story" behind it intrigued me. I messaged Janelle Meyer-Brown, who also owns evenement an event planning business, and she responded that I was more than welcome to come take a look. Story Hill Firehouse,
Located just a short distance off the freeway and American Family Field, just between Wauwatosa & West Allis, it was easy to get to and plenty of parking available,
Janelle purchased it in 2018 and set on renovating it into exactly what she envisioned. They created a bar from old lockers (creating space for the women's restroom), put in new ceilings, carriage doors, sprinkler system, and updated heating and AC. In the process many pieces and artifacts of the original firehouse were incorporated in the decor.
The beautiful carriage doors open for more space and lighting and wonderful photo opportunities.
The bungalow style firehouse was originally built in 1927, this was one of five of this type firehouse in the Milwaukee area. All five remain (one as an active firehouse), and they all were originally designed by Charles Malig, with the goal of integrating firehouse engine architecture into residential neighborhoods.
Once the renovation was done in 2019, down, but she persevered and re-opened in March of 2021.
The space is able to accomodate 120-150 people. If you are looking for a space with charm, history and unique character, (even a custom made birdhouse by Janelle) visit Story Hill FireHouse!
COMMUNITY EVENTS AT STORY HILL FIREHOUSE
99->100 celebrating all year starting April 9th - each month- the 9th ending with 100th year Bash
Story Hill FireHouse
OLD ENGINE HOUSE #35
99 Years of Stories-100 Years of Legacy
A Year-Long Celebration
Bridging Into Our 100th Year — 2027
For nearly a century, these walls have held stories—
of service, celebration, resilience, and community.
In 2026, we invite you to be part of the bridge.
A full year of curated gatherings, signature events,
and meaningful moments—each one honoring the past
while ringing in what’s next.
Before the Bell Turns 100
Pop-Up Celebrations
Signature Socials
Community Moments
Legacy Events
Stories Old & New
schedule: 9th of each Month: 6.9, 7.9, 8.9, 9.9, 10.9, 11.9, 12.9, 1.9, 2.9, 3.9, 4.9
The Bridge from 99 → 100
From Engine House #35 to a new century of connection,
this is more than an anniversary—it’s a living legacy.
The Bridge from 99 → 100
Celebrations Throughout 2026
100th Year Anniversary — 2027
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Follow along. Join the story. Ring in the legacy.
THURSDAY, JULY 16 AN EVENING OF EXPRESSION "A ONE WOMAN SHOW" BY CHASTITY WASHINGTON
AN EVENING OF EXPRESSION 
A one-woman show written and directed by Chastity Washington — kicking off its tour at Story Hill FireHouse!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of comedy, storytelling, truth, and raw expression as Chastity Washington brings her newest show to the stage for the very first stop of the tour.
Thursday, July 16th
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Show: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Tickets: $25 (includes your first drink)
Highlighting five different womens experiences of joy, pain, resilience, sorrow, remembrance and resurgence. Their common thread is using their voices to tell their story.
Followed by a side splitting stand up comedy performance written and directed by Chastity Washington.
Act l
5-6Character Performance 40 mins
Intermission 15 mins
Act II
Stand Up Performance 45 mins
With a career spanning more than 30 years, Chastity Washington has performed at colleges and comedy clubs across the country and continues to leave audiences laughing and inspired. She is an NBC Diversity Finalist and HBO Comedy Wings winner, with appearances on BET Comic View, HBO Def Jam, the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, and the Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest.
She has headlined iconic venues including Zanies Chicago/Rosemont, Milwaukee Improv, Chicago Improv, Comedy on State, The Lincoln Lodge, and more, while also opening for legendary comedians including Tommy Davidson, Sommore, Michael Che, Roy Wood Jr., Charlie Berens, Josh Johnson, and Jackie Kashian.
Her stand-up special Live at Dandy is available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and YouTube Movies, and she recently appeared on Season 2 of Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Showcase.
Trailer:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPHexuRj49q/
Media Coverage:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ5X6rcod-N/
Come experience the launch of this powerful new production in an intimate setting before it hits the road. Seats are limited — grab your tickets early!
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 11AM-1PM CAKE POTLUCK
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Calling all dessert lovers, home bakers, local bakeries, sweet tooth havers and everyone in between! Join us for Milwaukee's only Cake Potluck 
Show up to share and enjoy sweets on Sunday afternoon:
Pay $25.00 for ticket:
- Every attendee brings a whole cake, and serving/cutting utensil.
- Home-baked or purchased, either will do!
-Participants will get a pizza box and timed rounds for entry to get as many slices as you desire!
-More info after ticket purchase before event.
Limited tickets! This is expected to sell out!
*No carry-in beverages allowed. Full bar available.
Interested in being a sponsor? Email us at: s.jo.thorn.socialmedia@gmail.com for more information on how you can be apart of this event.
Before the Bell Turns 100
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 BLOODY BOURBON SUNDAY 4:00PM-8:00PM
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Skip the Fair Crowds. Sip Something Better. 
Join us at the FireHouse yard for a laid-back Sunday Garden while the State Fair buzzes elsewhere. Settle in for an afternoon of great music, good company, and summer sipping in a relaxed outdoor setting.
LIVE MUSIC: BY PUPY COSTELLO - "BACKYARD PICKING" VIBES
Bring a lawn chair and claim your spot—weather permitting—for a casual afternoon of music and drinks!
Bourbon Bloody Mary Bar
Build your perfect Bloody Mary at our garnish garden station, or try one of our smoked bourbon cocktails.
Garnish Station
Customize your drink with a variety of fresh garnishes and bold flavors.
Live Music + Lawn Seating
Kick back in the FireHouse yard
Sunday, August 9th
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Story Hill FireHouse Yard
$10 Cover
(Please note: No outside food or beverages permitted.)
Bring a chair, grab a drink, and spend a summer evening with us.
Before the Bell Turns 100
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Sunset Jazz & FALL Spritz 4:00PM-8:00PM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Sunset Jazz & FALL Spritz 4:00PM-8:00PM
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EARLY FALL KICKOFF CELEBRATION
Welcome Fall at the FireHouse 
Join us for an early fall kickoff celebration in the FireHouse yard as we soak in the season’s first crisp evening together.
As part of our 99-year celebration, enjoy special entry pricing—just $9 to join the festivities!
Enjoy the magic of golden hour with live jazz, cozy vibes, and a menu designed to welcome autumn in style.
What to Expect:
• Live music by The J Ryan Band in the yard setting the perfect laid-back, sunset mood
• A curated Spritz Bar featuring Aperol, Hugo, Peach, and our signature Harvest Flair spritz
• Mini harvest-inspired bites to celebrate the flavors of the season
Celebrate the changing seasons, gather with friends, and enjoy the golden hour at the FireHouse as we kick off fall in style.
As part of our 99-year celebration, enjoy special entry pricing—just $9 to join the festivities!
Come raise a glass, relax to live music, and welcome fall with us.
Before the Bell Turns 100
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026 Streisand Unplugged and Soulful 8pm-10pm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Sunset Jazz & FALL Spritz 4:00PM-8:00PM
Streisand Unplugged and Soulful
Friday, October 9th
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$25 ticket (includes your first beverage)
Settle in for an evening of timeless music, heartfelt storytelling, and an intimate tribute to one of the greatest songbooks in music history.
Join Marcya Daneille as she performs from the songbook of Barbra Streisand! The hits you love stripped down for the ultimate intimate experience. Featuring soulful renditions of Barbra Streisand’s greatest hits. It’s not just a concert—it’s a heartfelt connection. Don't miss it
Artist Bio
Passion, performance, and mentorship resonate through every note Marcya Daneille sings and every lesson she teaches. A dedicated jazz vocalist and vocal coach, Marcya shares her mastery of vocal technique and love of performance to entertain, enlighten and educate audiences from all walks of life.
Marcya's extensive performance history includes a wide range of settings, from festivals and educational institutions to intimate jazz clubs and theaters. After time abroad in Italy and England, Marcya settled in New York where she recorded her debut CD, Keeping it Simple, which was executive produced by jazz luminary Wycliffe Gordon.
Upon returning to the Midwest and settling in Wisconsin, Marcya became a regular on the local jazz scene, holding residencies at prestigious venues such as Blu in the historic Pfister Hotel, the art immersive Saint Kate the Arts Hotel, and the chic Ambassador Room (formerly the Pump Room) in Chicago. Her notable festival appearances include Summerfest and the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival. Marcya was also a featured artist on the PBS Wisconsin educational series Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin.
Marcya maintains a selective performance schedule as she continues to channel decades of real-world performing experience into her other passion: bespoke vocal coaching. Committed to advancing vocal excellence through self-exploration, Marcya partners with vocalists who are ready for a serious deep dive into their technique and artistry.
Before the Bell Turns 100
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026 Monday Mystery Trolley Night 6pm-9pm
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The FireHouse Cold Case
Monday Mystery Trolley Night at Story Hill FireHouse
A 100-Year-Old Crime.
Reopened for One Night.
Nearly a century ago, a mysterious crime took place at the FireHouse… and it was never solved. Now, as we approach our 99 → 100 year milestone, the case file has officially been reopened.... and you’re invited to crack it.
Step into the story as a detective for the night. Board the FireHouse trolley and travel through time, gathering clues both on and off the trolley as the mystery unfolds around you.
Work with your team to piece together evidence
Interact with suspects and uncover hidden secrets
Race against the clock before the final reveal
Do you have what it takes to solve a century-old crime?
Gather your team, follow the clues, and uncover the truth before time runs out!
Tickets: $35 (includes your first beverage).
Now, as the FireHouse approaches its 99 → 100 year milestone,
the case file has been reopened.
Guests become detectives for the evening, traveling through time on and off the FireHouse trolley to uncover the truth.
Work with your team to uncover the truth before the final reveal.
An immersive mystery experience celebrating the FireHouse journey from
99 → 100 Years
The past left clues.
Tonight… you solve the case.
Before the Bell Turns 100
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026 BOOKS, BUBBLES AND BANTER STORY NIGHT AT THE FIREHOUSE
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Books, Bubbles & Banter 
A Literary Social Night at the FireHouse
Book Club • Poetry • Storytelling Game Night
Step into a cozy, creative evening designed for book lovers, storytellers, and anyone who enjoys a little wit with their wine. Books, Bubbles & Banter is a relaxed, slightly intellectual—but always playful—night of shared stories, laughter, and connection.
Wednesday, December 9
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening Flow:
6:30 PM – Arrival & Bubbly Social
Sip on champagne or prosecco as you settle in
Browse our curated book swap table
Enjoy light jazz or acoustic music to set the mood
7:00 PM – 5-Minute Book Share
Bring a favorite quote, poem, or passage to share
(Keep it to 5 minutes—short, sweet, and inspiring!)
7:30 PM – Storytelling Games Begin
Jump into interactive, creative fun with:
• Story Circle – Build a story together one sentence at a time
(Theme: “A Strange Night at the FireHouse”)
• Poetry Pull – Create a quick poem from randomly drawn words
• Book Title Mash-Up – Combine famous titles into hilarious new story ideas
The FireHouse Mic
Step up and share your voice:
• Read a poem
• Tell a funny or meaningful story
• Try your hand at spoken word
Simple Literary Games Throughout the Night
• Two Truths & A Lie – Author Edition
• Finish the Famous Quote
• Blind Date With a Book (wrapped surprise reads!)
Whether you come to participate or simply listen and sip, this is a night to unwind, connect, and celebrate creativity in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Bring a book, bring a friend, or just bring your curiosity
Before the Bell Turns 100
