August 24-30
The Florentine Opera comes to Riverwest, Brewcity Bruisers say 'thanks' with a free picnic and concert, MAM After Dark celebrates all things DIY and Motorhead proves you're never too old to shred.
Aug 24th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Eulogy For Bill Hall (60-63)
This week's letter to Ken reflects upon Bill Hall's career (RIP).
Aug 23rd, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Weekly Bookmarks – Sunday, 23. August 2009
Hoan Bridge battle heating up – JSOnline Prevailing-wage debate gets new legs « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Wheres our Madison farmers market? How to create more Midwest university start-ups: looking to Utah for an example (WTN News) No secret, no disaster in storm sewer system – JSOnline Coakley calls for development cash « The Daily Reporter Now Hanging: The Park East Museum & Information Center at the Sydney Hih | Features | Arts | A.V. Milwaukee IN:SITE MILWAUKEE « Unified Milwaukee OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: 10% could just save Our Milwaukee Milwaukee Talkie: NYC inspired by Milwaukee Debating Milwaukee’s Other East Side Walker’s Point business park plan review today – JSOnline Trail bill targets transportation money « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee area home prices holding value better than other major metro areas – BizTimes State home sales and prices fall in 2nd quarter – BizTimes BizTimes Milwaukee Commercial Real Estate & Development Conference will feature prestigious national panel of experts – BizTimes New construction – BizTimes: Pabst Boiler House Sites get stimulus for cleanup work – JSOnline President shifts focus to renting, not owning – The Boston Globe Trucks to be diverted from some Zoo Interchange ramps – JSOnline Milwaukee snatches stimulus money « The Daily Reporter Uplifting Milwaukee Real Estate News – Wisconsin Real Estate Blog | First Weber Group Doyle decision sets off scramble for governor’s seat – JSOnline New life for an older suburb – JSOnline Horny Goat beer now sold at Miller Park – JSOnline Miller Park sales-tax collections way down – JSOnline Bradley Center’s Payne steps down – JSOnline City proposes spending $6.5 million on south side business park – JSOnline Day camp may come downtown – JSOnline Harlequin Bakery will close on Friday – JSOnline Craft brewers will focus on water conservation at Milwaukee conference – BizTimes Buffalo Water Beer Bar to open in Milwaukee Public Market – BizTimes Milwaukee officials propose water technology business park at Reed Street Yards – BizTimes http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/state/docs/railtaskforce.pdf Zielinski to seek Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor – BizTimes http://www.publicpolicyforum.org/pdfs/2009TaxPoster.pdf Milwaukee Talkie: Slow growth in property values could mean higher tax rates Traffic at regional airports drops off – JSOnline MPS committee to consider boarding school option – JSOnline Doyle, Barrett say mayor should pick MPS leaders – JSOnline New Midwest Airlines owner to cut 100 local jobs – JSOnline Trucks to be diverted from some Zoo Interchange ramps – JSOnline Low water raises PCB concerns near Lincoln Park – JSOnline Suburban transit systems land federal stimulus funds – JSOnline Free summer concerts, movies reel in the crowds – JSOnline Coggs, Taylor Consider Run for Lt. Gov. | Newsradio 620 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather | Local Headlines Milwaukee World: DEMOLISHED BUILDING TO BE DECLARED “BLIGHTED” UrbanReview Sites get stimulus for cleanup work – JSOnline IMAX movie screen coming to Mayfair – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Chins Asia Fresh is closed Milwaukee snatches stimulus money Pension fund contribution rule fuels debate – JSOnline
Aug 23rd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Eriks Klavins, long-time MSO violinist
Eriks Klavins, long-time principal second violinist of the MSO, has died.
Aug 21st, 2009 by Tom Strini
Steampunk Night at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
MCT hosted a steampunk night on Thursday, in honor of the style and design of Mark Brown's "Around the World in 80 Days."
Aug 21st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Tableclothes, Tea and Take-out at Dean Jensen and WPCA
Commentaries on culture and impermanence run deep in two current gallery shows: Susanna Raab at Dean Jensen and Decorative Directive (closes this Saturday) at Walker's Point Center for the Arts.
Aug 21st, 2009 by Kat Murrell
Friday Photos Friday, 21. August 2009
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Aug 21st, 2009 by Dave Reid
Oriental Drugs
Root beer floats and french fries at the famous twisted lunch counter in our continuing series on long-gone, but not forgotten, places.
Aug 21st, 2009 by Ryan Findley
Tony Zielinski to Run for Lieutenant Governor
Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski will announce his candidacy for the position of Lieutenant Governor on Friday.
Aug 21st, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Dale Gutzman Returns to the Skylight
Gutzman, banished from the Skylight in the 1980s, returns in the summer where anything can happen.
Aug 20th, 2009 by Tom Strini
Suspect Charged in Barrett Assault
Anthony J. Peters has been charged with the assault on Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. Police have recovered an 18-inch tire iron which they believe Peters used to beat Barrett in a dumpster apparently covered with blood and gray hair.
Aug 20th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow
The Water Column
The word “Milwaukee” comes from an Algonquian word, "Millioke," meaning Good/Beautiful/Pleasant Land, and a word in the Ojibwe language, "Ominowakiing:" Gathering place by the water.
Aug 20th, 2009 by Ryan Thompson
