Review: Government Inspector at Milwaukee Rep
Review

Government Inspector at Milwaukee Rep

The uproarious farce from Russia is lavish and well-skilled, even if only half the available laughs make the hand go to the knee.

Review: Sondheim’s Company at Off the Wall Theatre
Review

Sondheim’s Company at Off the Wall Theatre

It's the best of Broadway on Dale Gutzman's little stage as friends and former girlfriends cajole a happily single man into committing to love.

Second Annual Pedestrian Safety Week Starts Today

Second Annual Pedestrian Safety Week Starts Today

Today, is the start Milwaukee's second annual Pedestrian Safety Week, during which the City of Milwaukee will be holding crosswalk safety demonstrations all week long, so if you see a chicken trying to cross the road, please yield.

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 14. September 2009

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 14. September 2009

OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: 5 questions for the president of the International Downtown Association City gets cheers, jeers over sick leave case « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee housing market recovers more ground – BizTimes Grebe says Milwaukee 7 seeing success – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: City attorney chooses not to appeal sick day ordinance ruling – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Cudahy lays out restaurant plans – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Momentum is building for regional transit – BizTimes Metro Milwaukee home sales rose 3.3% in August – JSOnline UWM scuttled lakefront plans, leaves good ideas behind – JSOnline Streetsblog New York City » What Should We Learn From Moses and Jacobs? OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: A tour worth your time Cudahy pulls funding for UWM engineering campus – JSOnline Streetsblog New York City » Streetfilms: San Francisco’s Foggy Sunday Streets 2009 Doyle announces plan for regional transit authority – BizTimes Doyle pushes transit plan for southeastern Wisconsin « The Daily Reporter Lawmaker pushes institute land for UWM school « The Daily Reporter Doyle proposes new option to fund RTA – JSOnline Doyle unveils Southeast Wisconsin regional transit authority proposal – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Cudahy lays out restaurant plans – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Buyer of old Chicago post office not known to deliver on projects — chicagotribune.com Why bar county department heads from attending hearings? – JSOnline Zoo Interchange delay could cost drivers millions, study says – JSOnline Cudahy says he won’t donate to UWM Tosa campus – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: NewsWatch – JSOnline Doyle renews push for transit plan – JSOnline Cudahy pulls funding for UWM engineering campus – JSOnline What A City Needs | The New Republic NewsWatch – JSOnline Half-cent sales tax would help pay for Mercury incentives – JSOnline Doyle unveils transit plan for southeastern Wisconsin (2:09 p.m. 9/8/09) « The Daily Reporter

Dear Ken Macha: Where Do We Go Now? (69-73)
Dear Ken Macha

Where Do We Go Now? (69-73)

The Brewers' struggles have put Ken on the managerial hot seat. But if Ken goes, who'll take his place? This week's letter to Ken provides a few educated guesses.

Review: Rep’s Soultime at the Apollo
Review

Rep’s Soultime at the Apollo

Superb performers in a show that lacks big rhythm.

Upcoming Events for the Week of September 14th, 2009

Upcoming Events for the Week of September 14th, 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 14, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting September 14, 2009 9:00 am The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 pa.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, […] KRM Hearing September 14, 2009 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm At the hearing you will learn about KRM project updates and be able to submit your comments in writing, or orally to a court reporter. The hearings are held from 5:00-7:00 pm (presentation: 5:45 pm). Great Lakes Room Racine Bldg. Racine Gateway Technical College 901 Pershing Dr. Racine, WI West Side Plan Listening Session September 14, 2009 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm The evening of Monday September 14th at Concordia Midtown Center (located in the Midtown Shopping Center on the main shopping street between Golden Ark Jewelers and City World Sports) 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. View stations and project concept boards 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Presentation by plan consultant 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Additional review and comment September 15, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting September 15, 2009 9:00 am The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] KRM Hearing September 15, 2009 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm At the hearing you will learn about KRM project updates and be able to submit your comments in writing, or orally to a court reporter. The hearings are held from 5:00-7:00 pm (presentation: 5:45 pm). Reuther High School Gymnasium 913 57th St. Kenosha, WI September 16, 2009 KRM Hearing September 16, 2009 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm At the hearing you will learn about KRM project updates and be able to submit your comments in writing, or orally to a court reporter. The hearings are held from 5:00-7:00 pm (presentation: 5:45 pm). Harbor Lights Room Milwaukee Downtown Transit Ctr. 909 E. Michigan St. Milwaukee, WI September 18, 2009 UEDA Annual Community Development Summit Regional Transit: Get On Board! September 18, 2009 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Is regional transit for Southeast Wisconsin ready to roll, or stopped in its tracks? More than ever, business growth and employment opportunity have a common challenge – access to transit. A regional approach to transportation, workforce and building wealth is gaining traction. Though the conversation has intensified, there is much more to be done to achieve […]

Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting

Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting

The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting

Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting

The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 pa.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Review: Present Music, Kahane and Adams
Review

Present Music, Kahane and Adams

Present Music opens with a fascinating new talent and a modern master.

Review: Mary’s Wedding at Next Act Theatre
Review

Mary’s Wedding at Next Act Theatre

When all is said and done, the best part is the first kiss. Here, it's a powerful and ultimately intimate moment that seals the play as a romance with loss — and fufills Next Act's purpose.

A divine obession for the Bel Canto Chorus: Verdi’s Requiem
A divine obession for the Bel Canto Chorus

Verdi’s Requiem

In this musical dedication to the Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, the approximately 90 minute performance will allow the music group and collaborators to create an inspirational project — a choral constituency.