Much ado about nothing
Despite the hand-wringing about President Obama's speech to schoolchildren, his message mirrored what parents tell their children all the time: work hard.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Patti Wenzel
Highlights from 9/9 to 9/15
This week will see music of the present with John Adams' Gnarly Buttons, farce and wit with Gogol's Inspector and just about every theater type in other fall premieres.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
That’s how the interchange crumbles
The crumbling Zoo Interchange forces truckers to take detours that disrupt commerce and commutes in western Milwaukee County.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Patti Wenzel
Chicago Bears Season Preview
With a fresh new quarterback and customary Chicago optimism, the Bears have high hopes for this season. This week, Divisionaries previews the Chicago Bears.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Divisionaries
“We can put a wrench in the process”
So says Jill Capicchioni, of the Historic Brewers Hill Association, in an email to the neighborhood mailing list.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Hip Hop, Modern and Kathak dance to play Kohler
Rennie Harris re-stages a classic. Liz Lerman goes eco, and Kathak dance comes to Wisconsin
Sep 7th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Labor Day Parade through Milwaukee
See scenes from the downtown march to Laborfest parties at the lake involving labor unions, workers, Harleys and paper mache loan sharks.
Sep 7th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Five Questions for Ross Bigley
Milwaukee's Short Film Festival will feature strong titles and some film titans this season.
Sep 7th, 2009 by Laura Heller
Unruly Music Festival doesn’t ‘play’ by the rules
Now in its fourth year and expanded to three nights, this UWM concert series explores new ground.
Sep 7th, 2009 by Hope Stolarski
A farcical musical, Narnia tale and Wild West Shakespeare
Theater Department Chair David Oswald talks about the daring, upcoming set of shows by Milwaukee's northern university students
Sep 7th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 07. September 2009
Tower project prompts spending debate « The Daily Reporter Read The Hoan Bridge & Harbor Redevelopment Study « Walkers’ Point I-794 extension plan may be reborn « The Daily Reporter Better for BicyclistsDooring Legislation UWM drops plan to put freshwater school at lakefront site – JSOnline 36% more for water? Suburbs say Milwaukee’s all wet – JSOnline UWM withdraws Pieces of Eight site proposal – JSOnline Carroll University to partner with UWM for engineering degrees – BizTimes Beer may soon flow again at Blue Ribbon Hall – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Politics: Zielinski, Barrett clash over the classroom Skeptical neighbors greet Milwaukee hotel project « The Daily Reporter Gov 2.0: It’s All About The Platform Regional transit summit will include ‘call to action’ – BizTimes Milwaukee Condo & Real Estate Scene: Downtown Milwaukee Condo Market Update: September 1, 2008 – September 1, 2009 Trek Life | News | Trek Sponsors ‘Ride The Drive’ Madison Judge dismisses part of Park Lafayette condo suit – JSOnline You’re not steaming in traffic. You’re becoming one with the street grid – JSOnline Gipfel brewery future tapped out « The Daily Reporter Study fingers state for Milwaukee’s financial woes – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: City of Milwaukee finances: between a rock and a hard place UWM drops plan to put freshwater school at lakefront site – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Madisons Ians Pizza on its way to Milwaukee Milwaukee County Transit receives stimulus funds – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Judge dismisses part of Park Lafayette condo suit – JSOnline Milwaukee County to consider limiting Hoan Bridge options (11:18 a.m. 9/3/09) « The Daily Reporter
Sep 7th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of September 7th, 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. September 9, 2009 Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit September 9, 2009 9:00 am The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters […] September 10, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting September 10, 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.[…] September 11, 2009 S. 2nd Street Public Meeting September 11, 2009 10:00 am There will be a public meeting and presentation pertaining to the 2010 streetscaping effort to improve S. 2nd Street in the Walker’s Point area. The meeting will be held Friday., September 11, 2009 at the Comedy Sportz place at 420 S. 1 St. at 10:00AM. Please join Alderman Witkowiak and others from the City there to discuss […]
Sep 7th, 2009 by Dave Reid
