Milwaukee and the upper Midwest are trending up, attracting attention of the coasts in the areas of tech innovation, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and political importance. "Meeting in Middle America,'' a new video-audio podcast originating from UW-Milwaukee's Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and coproduced by UWM and WisPolitics.com, will capture the trends, culture and personalities that are bringing people together in the Midwest. The new podcast, hosted by the Millennial Action Project's Steven Olikara, kicks off at a launch party with live music, appetizers, drinks and a lively program. Program starts at 6:15 p.m.

Parking is available in the Union Parking Garage located one block away at 2200 East Kenwood Blvd. Pay stations are located on both levels. Take your ticket to the pay station before exiting the garage.