Highlights from 10/21 to 10/27
Fairy tales are afoot, jazz and modern dance flow and youth are the focus in this week's edition.
Oct 20th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
The Bookends Development Receives Approval from City Plan Commission
New Land Enterprises received unanimous approval at the October 19th meeting of the City Plan Commission. The 19-story building will have 224 residential units, 292 parking spaces, and 3,000 square feet of retail.
Oct 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
RunUp to the Runway
Get a glimpse of the fashions and fashionistas that made the weekend's style shows a success.
Oct 19th, 2009 by Third Coast Daily
RunUp to the Runway recap
Milwaukee Style Weekend was an ongoing party of beautiful people, on and off the runway.
Oct 19th, 2009 by Kat Murrell
Wiggling with the Wiggles
TCD's Brian Jacobson enlists his tot niece to weigh in on the live stage show. Plus, a sweeping look at the Milwaukee children's entertainment scene.
Oct 19th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
True West by Pink Banana Theatre Company
The novel approach of setting Shepard's play in an actual apartment works, but some of the acting does not.
Oct 19th, 2009 by Michael Madden
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 19. October 2009
KK River project siphons from city tax base « The Daily Reporter The Political Environment: Former High-Profile Milwaukee Ald. Mike D’Amato Hired As Waukesha Water Consultant Zilber unveils ambitious plans to redevelop Milwaukee neighborhoods – BizTimes Zilber districts unveil plans – JSOnline Milwaukee Talkie: Pittsburgh’s model of school governance reform OnMilwaukee.com Politics: Gun debate triggers grandstanding, hand-wringing OnMilwaukee.com Politics: Waukesha thirst puts pressure on Milwaukee ‘You don’t have a hometown airline anymore’ – BizTimes OnMilwaukee.com Sports: 19 years later, Wilt returns to lead the Wave Career Decision: Full Circle with the Milwaukee Wave | Pitch Invasion County seeks state funds for Estabrook Dam – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Board Approves $100M Engineering School County board approves furlough days – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Large Asian market proposed for northwest side – JSOnline Unions, trades lobbying Milwaukee officials for loans for apartment building projects – BizTimes New Land apartment tower seeks Plan Commission approval – JSOnline Barrett’s proposed cuts to arts, services decried – JSOnline Saint John’s high-rise groundbreaking set for Thursday – JSOnline Commercial building planned for vacant Brady Street lot – BizTimes Peter Wilt to join the Wave – JSOnline Brownfields as renewable energy sources? Say yes! « Haas414 Ex-warehouse, originally planned as condos, selling for offices – JSOnline BikeSkirt » Blog Archive » Milwaukee Bike Collective Amtrak Hiawatha ridership down – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Wanted, New Alderman for Downtown 4th district Suburbs call 36% water rate increase unfair – JSOnline Another Upside to E-ZPass: Healthier Babies – Real Time Economics – WSJ
Oct 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Joan Didion’s Year of Magical Thinking
The Rep stages Didion's renowned memoir in a one-woman show.
Oct 18th, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Upcoming Events for the Week of October 19th, 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. October 19, 2009 City Plan Commission Meeting October 19, 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 […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting October 19, 2009 3:00 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to […] October 20, 2009 Milwaukee – A City Built On Water October 20, 2009 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm How water is woven into the fabric of Milwaukee’s past, present and future. An evening with John Gurda telling the story of how Great Lakes freshwater, numerous rivers and rich and abundant habitat was a cornucopia for many Native American tribes and European immigrants to gather and settle in Milwaukee. These waters were highways for transportation […] October 21, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting October 21, 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. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit October 21, 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 […] October 22, 2009 City of Milwaukee: West Side Plan Open House October 22, 2009 6:45 pm There will be a discussion of plan recommendations followed by a presentation of the market analysis. This meeting is open to all residents and property owners located in the West Side. Please invite your friends and neighbors! Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:45 p.m. Faith United Church of Christ (Auditorium) N. 78th and Hope Street (parking available) October 24, 2009 History of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area Conference – UWM Urban Studies Programs October 24, 2009 8:45 am to 6:15 pm This event is free an open to the public. Hefter Center 3271 N. Lake Dr. UW-Milwaukee Conference on History of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area October 24, 2009 (Schedule as of September 22, […]
Oct 18th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Bel Canto sings Handel; nice try
We all know "Messiah." Richard Hynson airs "Israel in Egypt," one of Handel's 18 other oratorios.
Oct 17th, 2009 by Tom Strini
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to alter historic buildings. The HPC meets monthly on Mondays in City Hall, Room 301A, 200 E. Wells Street at 3:00 P.M. unless otherwise indicated. Agenda
Oct 17th, 2009 by Dave Reid
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. Agenda
Oct 17th, 2009 by Dave Reid
