Little Women at Acacia Theatre
Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth sing! It doesn’t help.
Jul 15th, 2009 by Russ Bickerstaff
Carol Grossmeyer
This week on the podcast, Mark talks to Carol Grossmeyer, former owner of Harry W. Schwartz bookshops and current owner of its sister company, 800-CEO-READ.
Jul 14th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
7/15 – 7/21
Milwaukee stages are jumping with fearless productions, including offerings from Youngblood, Danceworks, and Uprooted Theatre. If you're ready for something fresh, edgy and fabulous, get out there.
Jul 14th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Savage in Limbo
Youngblood’s eponymous crew delivers in this immersion theatre piece, performed at Landmark Lanes
Jul 14th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Villard Square Receives Strong Support From City Plan Commission
Gorman & Company has been working with the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation to construct a mixed-use development on the 3400 block of W. Villard Ave. The four-story, 47-unit building will also include 12,000 square feet of space to house the Villard Avenue Library. The file before the City Plan Commission on Monday was an amendment to a previously approved Detailed Planned Development which specified the zoning and design of the proposed building.
Jul 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Rivianna Proposal Takes A Step Forward
The developer, Rivianna LLC, was seeking three approvals for the $80 million Rivianna development proposal at Monday's City Plan Commission meeting. The building would contain a maximum of 236 hotel rooms and 186 apartments, and 430 parking spaces, of which 276 parking spaces will be reserved for the residential component.
Jul 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid
A poetic interlude
A passive-aggressive ode to cube farm life, in acrostic poem form.
Jul 13th, 2009 by Molly Swenson
Comedy of Errors
If this interpretation appears over the top, the audience gathered at the Up the Hill outdoor stage assimilated quickly to this campy, if not nostalgic take on Shakespeare.
Jul 13th, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
What’s Happening
Country legends come to Potawatomi, Brewing Grounds for Change contemplates the global water crisis, bonfires blaze at the beach and Festa Italiana lights up the lakefront.
Jul 13th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 13. July 2009
Milwaukee Talkie: Interesting tidbits from Texas Transportation Institute Study Metro home sale prices off 11.8% at midyear – JSOnline Battery innovation thrives in area – JSOnline Milwaukee-area home sales up, prices down – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: House approves bill to prohibit commercial development at Milwaukee veterans grounds – BizTimes Rivianna developers ‘very close’ to getting financing – BizTimes 5th Ward site on sale block – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Policy watchdog takes on TIF troubles « The Daily Reporter Athletic Club lot again surfaces as possible office tower site – JSOnline UWM land sale money sparks spending debate « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee and Tower owners strike a deal « The Daily Reporter Report: Traffic congestion in Milwaukee area costs $307 million per year – JSOnline Milwaukee to purchase part of former Tower site – BizTimes Housing gets green look – JSOnline AirTran to add routes from Milwaukee – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Southwest Airlines sparks $30 fare war with American, Delta, United – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: The Political Environment: New Report On TIF In Wisconsin Raises Questions Developer pushes for data center in valley – JSOnline U.S. Bank Center parking structure moving forward – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: Is there an optimal rate for municipalities to use tax increment financing? Competing airlines lower fares out of Milwaukee – BizTimes State brownfield grant will help fund UWM’s new dorm – BizTimes Wisconsin railroads receive stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Freeway Air Pollution Is So Much Worse Than You Thought » INFRASTRUCTURIST Hide House owners appeal historic designation (10:31 a.m. 7/9/09) « The Daily Reporter Housing gets green look – JSOnline UWM land sale money sparks spending debate « The Daily Reporter US Railcar to Resume Production of Former Colorado Railcar DMU « Trains For America New state budget permits car rental fee to soar 800% – JSOnline Reed Street Yards Street Farmer – NYTimes.com East Bay Express | News | You’re Not an Environmentalist If You’re Also a NIMBY The railroad not taken – JSOnline Alderman wants city to help finance New Land high-rise – JSOnline We must preserve the Hoan Bridge – BizTimes
Jul 13th, 2009 by Dave Reid
It’s All Downhill From Here (45-43)
As we cross the official mid-point of the season, let's stop and congratulate a few of the most-deserving Brewers from the first half of the season. Join me, Ken, in the first-and-potentially-last-ever presentation of the Dear Ken Macha Mid Season Awards.
Jul 12th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Upcoming Events for the Week of July 13th, 2009
Urban Milwaukee’s Upcoming Events & Meetings Calendar should help you keep up to date on important events effecting our neighborhoods, the City of Milwaukee, and our region. July 13, 2009 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development Meeting July 13, 2009 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research […] City Plan Commission Meeting July 13, 2009 1:30 pm 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 […] July 14, 2009 Milwaukee Arts Board Meeting July 14, 2009 4:00 pm The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) was created to enhance the development, cultural diversity, accessibility and enjoyment of the arts for Milwaukee’s citizens.[…] Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting July 14, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm This public hearing is being held to obtain citizen comments on both the proposed Consolidated Strategy and Plan and the proposed 2010-2014 Funding Allocation Plan.[…] July 15, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting July 15, 2009 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways.[…] 2010 City of Milwaukee Budget Hearing July 15, 2009 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm The City of Milwaukee in working to construct a 2010 City of Milwaukee Budget that balances the needs of the community. The public hearing is to inform citizens about the choices city leaders have to weigh in setting priorities for improving Milwaukee.[…] City of Milwaukee: West Side Plan Visioning Workshop July 15, 2009 5:30 pm West Side residents, business owners, and interested parties are welcome to attend:[…] Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting July 15, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm This public hearing is being held to obtain citizen comments on both the proposed Consolidated Strategy and Plan and the proposed 2010-2014 Funding Allocation Plan.[…] July 16, 2009 Steering & Rules Committee Meeting July 16, 2009 1:30 pm The Steering and Rules committee, which consists of the Council President and the chairs of the other standing committees, formulate polices and rules for the Common Council, oversees charter schools, and considers extraordinary matters affecting multiple committees.[…]
Jul 12th, 2009 by Dave Reid
