Ward Three’s Natalie Mullins
Wauwatosa West student learns some real-life lessons in the process of bringing her film to life.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
Rashomon
Justice and human nature intertwine in this classic tale of a twisted crime plot retold by four people.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Ex-Trustee Phinney, Figure in Workplace Boy Porn Case, Pleas Guilty
Phinney's wife, Lisa Froemming, filed for divorce last month.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Michael Horne
Everlasting Moments
MFF film offers snapshot of photography in 1914 Denmark. We look at how it's changed the way we've viewed life ever since.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Highlights from 9/28 to 10/6
This week brings promise of Yo-Yo Ma, 'awakened' senses, an ode to jazz and also women pilots. Plus, tango and 'Gonzo Ballet' updates.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Nearly One Gun Crime Per Household in West Milwaukee
The Village of West Milwaukee has a population of 4,201 people according to the 2000 census, which translates into 2,059 households.
Sep 29th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Skylight leadership firms up plans
Lounsbery, Jensen and Cabot discuss the near future of the Skylight Opera Theatre; link to Oct. Skylight benefit in New York.
Sep 28th, 2009 by Tom Strini
History of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area Conference – UWM Urban Studies Programs
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, 2009) 8:45-9:15 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:15-9:25 a.m.: Introductory Remarks 9:30-11:10 a.m.: Session 1 Approaches to 20th Century Milwaukee History Discussants/Chairs: John Buenker, Emeritus, UW-Parkside and Clay McShane, Department of History, Northeastern University Eric Fure-Slocum, Department of History, St. Olaf College, “Growth and Working- Class Politics in Milwaukee: Transformations in Mid-20th-Century Policy and Political Culture” John M. McCarthy, Department of History, Robert Morris University, “Planning in Socialist Milwaukee: Local, National, and International Contexts” Phyllis M. Santacroce, Urban Studies Programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and the Model Cities Program: The State’s Failed Efforts to Promote Change in the City of Milwaukee” 11:15-12:50 p.m.: Lunch and Poster Session Poster Session Christopher Chan, Marquette University, “The Green Sheet: Journalism in Milwaukee” Tamara Lange, Sheboygan County Historical Museum, “Milwaukee County Parks and the Great Depression: A Case Study in Environmental and Economic Development” Christina Makos, Marquette University, “University Settlement” Yance Marti, Independent Scholar, “Growth of Downtown Milwaukee” Joe Walzer, “The Development and Engagement of Amusement Parks in Milwaukee, 1896-1910” Ryan Wilhite, History, Indiana University-Indianapolis,“ ‘It’s Your BUSiness’: Rethinking Mass Transit in Milwaukee” 1:00-2:20 p.m.: SESSION 2—CONCURRENT PANELS PANEL 1: The Impact of Law Discussant/Chair: Thomas J. Jablonsky, Department of History, Marquette University Ellen D. Langill, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Ethics, and Entrepreneurship in Early Milwaukee Legal Practice” Karen W. Moore, Urban Studies Programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Daniel Hoan, et al v. The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company and the Wisconsin Railroad Commission: Tracking Legal Contests for Control of Milwaukee’s Street Railways” James K. Nelsen, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Origins of Milwaukee’s Magnet Schools, 1967-1976” PANEL 2: The World of Milwaukee Youth Discussant/Chair: James Marten, Department of History, Marquette University Joe Austin, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee “African American Youth in Urban Policy, Policing, and News Reporting in Milwaukee, 1940- 1970” Gregory Bond, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, “What Will the Gold Dust Twins Do against Green Bay?: Fritz Pollard, Paul Robeson, the 1922 Milwaukee Badgers, and Early Integrated Professional Football in the Cream City” Daryl Webb, Department of History, Cardinal Stritch University, “Radicals and Patriots: Youth Against War in Great Depression Milwaukee” 2:30-3:50 p.m.: SESSION 3—CONCURRENT PANELS PANEL 1: Religion in Milwaukee History Discussant/Chair: Genevieve G. McBride, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Jason Hostutler, Department of History, Mount Mary College, “The Catholic Church as a Spearhead of Urban Development in Milwaukee” Michael D. Jacobs, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Baraboo, “Anti- Catholic Agitation in Milwaukee in the Early 1850s” John C. Savagian, Department of History, Alverno College, “Assassination in the Church: How Bolsheviks, Dashnaks, and an Archbishop’s Murder Created Crisis and Schism among Metropolitan-Milwaukee Armenians” PANEL 2: The New Milwaukee Discussant/Chair: Gregory S. Jay, Cultures and Communities, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Stephen Byers, Department of Journalism, Marquette University, “Making Their Voices Heard: […]
Sep 28th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 28. September 2009
Take Back the Streets – Forbes.com Marquette moves $100M engineering school forward – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Summerfest looks toward an overhaul of the south end – JSOnline Local-preference awards spark debate in Milwaukee « The Daily Reporter Could E. Greenfield Ave. morph from wasteland to water campus? – JSOnline Milwaukee receives grant to develop plan for 30th Street Corridor – BizTimes Construction to begin on Marquette’s new engineering center – BizTimes Walker seeks across-the-board wage cuts in budget – JSOnline City budget is grim all over – JSOnline Milwaukee lands federal grant to develop water cluster – BizTimes Hoan Bridge needs at center of Wednesday meeting – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Mayor Norquist makes Top 100 Urban Thinkers list How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road: Scientific American U.S. Senate approves $300,000 for 30th Street Industrial Corridor Sandwich shop to open in Chase Tower – BizTimes Redevelopment Authority approves loans for The Moderne – BizTimes The Bike-sharing Blog: Around the Bike-sharing World This First Week of Fall Milwaukee Rotary Club Helps Develop New Park In Heart Of City – Milwaukee News Story – WISN Milwaukee Milwaukee Water Council wins federal grant – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Mail prices take bite out of neighborhood projects « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee divided as Hoan debate escalates « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee World: TOWN TOPICS New park for Milwaukee’s east side – JSOnline Construction to begin on Marquette’s new engineering center – BizTimes Wisconsin Ave. police station proposed – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Freight rail projects get more than $30 million in grants (11:10 a.m. 9/25/09) « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Bars & Clubs: Von Trier to toast last day on Monday City budget is grim all over – JSOnline Barrett’s budget would boost street funds 16.5% – JSOnline Milwaukee divided as Hoan debate escalates « The Daily Reporter Census says: more bikes on the road in Milwaukee – JSOnline Sales tax schism may hurt Milwaukee County’s chances – JSOnline
Sep 28th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
2009 Ken-trospective (77-79)
We bid adieu to Ken Macha and the Brewers with our 2009 Ken-trospective.
Sep 28th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Upcoming Events for the Week of September 28th, 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 29, 2009 UWM Master Plan Public Meeting September 29, 2009 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm UWM Union, Wisconsin Room. The UWM Union is located at 2200 E. Kenilworth Blvd. September 30, 2009 UWM Master Plan Public Meeting September 30, 2009 8:30 am to 10:00 am UWM Union, Wisconsin Room. The UWM Union is located at 2200 E. Kenilworth Blvd. Not mentioning getting you with your instructions and a unique opportunity to mind when they want to mind is no need to receive papers of their assignments daylong. And we give our customers unique opportunity to do than to an “A”. There are proud of getting plagiarized . Paperesson It is ready to understand that works on time! The paper on our customers a client. Providing complete requirements and professionalism. That is guaranteed to rob you any good, making the editor that the basis of your questions or live chat. Ability to work on our best interests to .
Sep 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
UWM Master Plan Public Meeting
8:30 am – 10 am, Wednesday, September 30 UWM Union, Wisconsin Room. The UWM Union is located at 2200 E. Kenilworth Blvd.
Sep 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
