Cheap scores at Retique
Third Ward thrift boasts a number of (surprising) high-end finds.
Nov 26th, 2009 by Judith Ann Moriarty
James Pickering takes on Scrooge again and again
As the stage version of A Christmas Carol returns to the Pabst Theater, the accomplished actor who plays the lead talks turkey. (Podcast included.)
Nov 26th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
The Skylight’s holiday show
Paul Helm is forever plaid. Seriously; he was in Forever Plaid in Platteville, and now he's in the holiday spinoff, Plaid Tidings, at the Skylight.
Nov 25th, 2009 by Tom Strini
RENT the Broadway Tour at the Marcus Center
Even if you've seen a locally staged version of RENT, the national Broadway tour still wows audiences.
Nov 25th, 2009 by Hope Stolarski
Have a Happy Urbanist Black Friday!
Black Friday is just around the corner, and we want in with the Wal-Mart's and Best Buy's of the world. No we're not opening a big box store at Pabst Farms, but we are unveiling a new feature on the site. If you're one of those inquisitive types that likes to read books (or even someone that just likes to own books to look smart), please consider buying a book from our list of recommended urbanist books.
Nov 25th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Diana Carl Alioto gets thee to a nunnery
As Sister's Christmas Catechism: Mystery of the Magi's Gold unfolds, the actress chats with TCD about the role (Podcast included).
Nov 25th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
2009 Holiday Fun Guide
Skate your way through Milwaukee this holiday with art, music, decorations, carriage rides, artisan gift markets and more. There is something for everyone!
Nov 24th, 2009 by Laura Heller
Matt Daniels and theater as barroom
What if a theater were like a bar — a place where you could show up, meet your community and see what's going on? Isn't telling a joke in a bar a kind of theater as ancient as cave paintings and firepit storytelling?
Nov 24th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Ban Sticker Advertisements on Cars
Undoubtedly if you've walked around the East Side of Milwaukee for an extended period of time you've encountered a "Part Time Cash" sticker on the window of a car, or laying next to the curb. And therein lies the problem.
Nov 24th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Taking their show on the road
The "dynamic" duo prepare to hit the campaign trail. But outside Milwaukee county, will anyone care?
Nov 24th, 2009 by Chris Beem
Weekly Highlights from 11/25 to 12/1
Gobble, Gobble! It may be a short week, but it marks the start of some major holiday shows. Christmas Carol and Nutcracker, anyone?
Nov 24th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
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. CPC Agenda 12/03/2009
Nov 23rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
