Events
Shop the Historic Third Ward during Diva Night!
Visit participating retailers on Thursday, February 10 from 5 to 9pm and get your Diva Card punched at each store you visit. Then bring the card to Club Charlies (320 E. Menomonee St.) at 9pm for the prize drawing (must be present to win). The more punches, the more entries you’ll receive to win prizes from participating retailers. Plus, the first 25 Divas to arrive at Club Charlies after 9pm with three or more punches receive a swag bag full of goodies! Visit www.shoptheward.com for complete details!
Feb 7th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Microbial contamination of drinking water: US and global perspectives
Timothy Ford, Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, University of New England presents Microbial contamination of drinking water: US and global perspectives ***School of Freshwater Sciences Ballroom*** 600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Directions: http://www4.uwm.edu/freshwater/about/directions.cfm
Feb 4th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Capital Improvements Committee Meeting
The Capital Improvement Committee is tasked to develop, maintain, and update a long-term capital improvements program for the City’s construction and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities. It is made up of the Commissioner of Public Works; the Department of Administration – Budget and Management Director; the Comptroller; the chair of the Public Works Committee; the chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee; the Common Council President; and a public member appointed by the Mayor. All except the public member may name an alternate. The public member is subject to Common Council confirmation to a three-year term. The President of the Common Council names the chair of the committee. Agenda
Feb 4th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Common Council Meeting
City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 Agenda
Feb 4th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Downtown Dining Week
Be prepared to salivate! Downtown Dining Week is back for its sixth season with sizzling deals like $10 three-course lunches and $20 or $30 three-course dinners at 40 restaurants. More Info
Feb 3rd, 2011 by Dave Reid
State of the City Address
Please join Mayor Tom Barrett as he delivers his State of the City Address Monday, February 21, 2011 Milwaukee Job Corps Center 6665 North 60th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mayor’s Reception 8:00 a.m. Welcome 8:25 a.m. State of the City Address 8:30 a.m. RSVP by email to mayorrsvp@milwaukee.gov or by calling (414) 286-2200 2011 State of the City Invitation
Feb 1st, 2011 by Dave Reid
Carnival Milwaukee
UEDA’s 4th annual fundraising event, Carnival Milwaukee! The Zoofari Conference Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo 9715 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin At Carnival Milwaukee you will find… Local restaurants and caterers showcasing their specialties for your sampling pleasure (think African, Cajun, Caribbean, French, German, Jamaican, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Puerto Rican, soul food…) Just as along the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, help us fill the Zoofair with revelers on March 5th! Live entertainment by internationally known Congolese musician, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca Activities representative of the Carnival celebrations from around the world Opportunities to win fabulous raffle prizes Guests in Carnival costumes or cultural attire – this year we have partnered with Miller and Campbell Costume Service Individual tickets: $40 per person Just as along the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, help us fill the Zoofari with revelers on March 5th! Visit www.carnivalmilwaukee.com or call 414.562.9904 to purchase your tickets. This fundraiser for UEDA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will help support the organization’s homeownership outreach and foreclosure intervention project that addresses the current housing crisis facing Milwaukee.
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
The Wheel & Sprocket Expo
The Wheel & Sprocket Expo will be April 7-10, 2011 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. It’s the nation’s largest single bicycle event. Admission is free. This event is a great way to learn and communicate with others about cycling. If you register for UPAF’s Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, at the Expo you will receieve a $5 discount.
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting
The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting
The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Meeting
The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Jan 24th, 2011 by Dave Reid
