June 9 – 15
The weather might not feel like June, but oh boy is that summer feeling ever-present in Milwaukee's many performance spaces -- open air bandshells and dark, cozy stages alike. While this week has only a small sample of offerings as various entities like Danceworks and First Stage Theater Academy hold summer camp, the rest of Wisconsin is abuzz with community events and performances, from Lake Geneva Theater's Mystery of Irma Vep to American Players Theatre's opening night of The Philanderer. So in this edition, we have featured a few of the shows happening across the best Midwestern state in the world. Road trip!
Jun 9th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Greater Expectations (33-24)
Standing just a few games past the one-third mark of the season, weeks like the past one that will begin to frustrate fans exponentially more as the calendar turns toward September. No matter how common they are during the season, they're the equivalent of abandoned swimming pools for mosquitos, breeding nothing but rampant speculation and trade rumors.
Jun 9th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Newsmaker Luncheon to Feature Milwaukee Brewers Manager Ken Macha
MILWAUKEE, WI – May 11, 2009. Milwaukee Brewers Manager Ken Macha will be the featured guest of a Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, June 10. The public is invited to attend the Newsmaker Luncheon, which will include a discussion between Macha and a panel of local journalists. Macha also will take questions from the audience. The journalists’ panel will include Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel baseball beat writer, Dan Needles, sports director at WISN-TV, Bill Michaels, host of WTMJ 620 AM’s Sports Central and Parker Gabriel, UW-Madison student journalist. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Miller Park , in the Right Field Corner. Free parking available in the Brewers 2 parking lot. Enter the stadium through the Clock Tower Entrance on the north side of the stadium near the Home plate plaza area; this will be on your right when facing the stadium from the parking lots. The Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Series is sponsored by Journal Communications and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Press Club presents the Newsmaker Luncheons monthly to shed light on issues of the day. The public is invited to attend the luncheons. The cost to attend is $25 per person. Lunch is included. Pre-registration and advance payment is required and may be done online at www.milwaukeepressclub.org. Checks may be mailed to the MPC at PO Box 176, North Prairie , WI 53153-0176 . Cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Please contact Joette Richards at the Milwaukee Press Club at milwaukeepressclub@gmail.com with any questions; or to pay by credit card, call 262-894-2224.
Jun 8th, 2009 by Laura Heller
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 08. June 2009
More uses for lakefront than play and recreation – JSOnline Transit = Insurance « Walker’s Point Should wealthy seniors get property tax breaks? – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Downtown gets 24-hour parking areas “Be Heard”: Jordan In The Morning | Jazz In The Park « Unified Milwaukee Will the design community think big and support the H2O school? – JSOnline Bus bike racks require more muscle than mechanical skill – JSOnline Milwaukee-area housing values rebound – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: County Grounds sale could help fund express buses, Walker says – JSOnline Zoo Interchange job stuck in neutral « The Daily Reporter Waukesha may need less Lake Michigan water than predicted – JSOnline Ease up, Human Press Conference – JSOnline Zoo Interchange price tag: Do we get a new zoo with that? – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Trying to clear the air regarding alcohol carry ins at Jazz in the Park Milwaukee economy shows some improvement in May – BizTimes No alcohol carry-ins at Jazz in the Park – BizTimes Hide House Lofts Zoo Interchange price tag: Do we get a new zoo with that? – JSOnline County supervisors test bike racks on buses – JSOnline Commission OKs Flynn’s reshaping of police districts – JSOnline Downtown Staybridge developers sued – JSOnline Work begins on $22M cleanup of KK River – The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
Jun 8th, 2009 by Dave Reid
June 8-14
This week in Milwaukee: Grizzly Bear attacks The Pabst, Milwaukee celebrates Pride, 48-Hour Film screenings and a crap-ton of free music!
Jun 7th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Milwaukee’s fresh (water) festival
This week, the Friends of Milwaukee's Lakeshore State Park hosts a landmark event: the Gathering Waters Festival, featuring dozens of activities, demonstrations and hands-on exhibits that promote the wellness of our city's freshwater resources. With kayaking and canoeine, catamaran rides, rock climbing, fishing, music, food and drink, it's a must-attend summer kickoff at Wisconsin's only urban state park.
Jun 7th, 2009 by Dugan Nichols
TCD @ BONNAROO! Manchester TN, June 11-14
Easy Otis & ThirdCoast Digest are going gonzo style deep into Bonnaroo, posting Twitter and blog updates 24/7 from June 10-15. Who know's who we'll meet: artists and filmmakers from the Third Coast? Lifer waitresses at road side diners? Scary people at 3am? I can't wait either. It's all going down, live and direct. Set the guns to stun.
Jun 7th, 2009 by Howie Goldklang
The 48 Hour Film Festival Milwaukee – Go!
Don’t blink, cos you’ll miss it! The most exciting weekend for any and all independent Milwaukee filmmakers has arrived! The 48 Hour Film Project. Be the ball.
Jun 5th, 2009 by Howie Goldklang
Milwaukee Police District Boundaries Redrawn – Will Affect New UWM Dorm
Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn has had his new police district boundaries approved by the Common Council Public Safety Committee. The new boundaries will have the most significant effects on the East and South sides of Milwaukee.
Jun 5th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Jonathan West will be on “The Story” with Dick Gordon on Friday, June 5
A quick note about something kind of cool happening today. As you may or may not now, Jonathan West has a 20-year history with The Sunset Playhouse. He was an enthusiastic participant in his youth, was away from The Playhouse for many years doing very “un-Playhouse-like” things, and now has returned to the fold for loads of fun. Today, Friday, June 5th, his story will be profiled on the National Public Radio program “The Story” hosted by Dick Gordon. Listen in at 1 pm today in the Milwaukee area on WUWM 89.7 FM. If not then, you can download the episode as a podcast from the program’s website at http://thestory.org/. Thanks for listening in if you can!
Jun 5th, 2009 by Laura Heller
Lee Bergquist Book Celebration
MPC Announcement Thursday, June 18, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. NEWSROOM PUB 137 E. Wells Street ~ Milwaukee, WI 53202 Lee Bergquist Book Celebration Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Lee Bergquist has completed a marathon – as in a marathon quest to publish his labor of love – Second Wind: The Rise of the Ageless Athlete. To celebrate his accomplishment, the Milwaukee Press Club will be hosting an informal get together with the author himself at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells Street , from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18. Lee will talk about his book a bit, sign and sell copies and of course accept our toast for a job well done. Questions? Contact Jim Nelson, jnelson@journalsentinel.com Lee’s website is www.secondwindathlete.com
Jun 5th, 2009 by Laura Heller
Free Family Day at Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Of Greater Milwaukee To Host Free Family Day Saturday, June 20 The Salvation Army Milwaukee Citadel Worship & Community Center, 4129 W. Villard Avenue will hold a free family day on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 1-3pm. Come and enjoy movies, refreshments, gym activities and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Jun 5th, 2009 by Laura Heller
