Review: The Milwaukee Ballet’s Nutcracker
Review

The Milwaukee Ballet’s Nutcracker

MBC's The Nutcracker opens with gorgeous classical dancing and high energy.

City’s unsung hero groups get their due

City’s unsung hero groups get their due

Station 88Nine RadioMilwaukee showcases community orgs that help out the needy.

Films fly high in Racine tonight

Films fly high in Racine tonight

Original work by regional filmmakers will be showcased during RAC's first Film Night event.

Unemployment, “official” or not, stinks

Unemployment, “official” or not, stinks

We could spend hours talking about who the unemployed are, but what is even scarier is who is working.

Off the beaten path: Shopping on Martin Luther King Drive
Off the beaten path

Shopping on Martin Luther King Drive

While many hit the malls or look for bargains online, may we suggest a unique set of retail shops to scope out for a few precious finds?

Exit Freeway, Get Drunk?

Exit Freeway, Get Drunk?

A driver pulls his Ford 150 off at an exit on I-94, and proceeds to cut across the parking lot of the newest sprawling mall development in Wisconsin. He then takes two spots in the Flingers parking lot, far enough from other cars to avoid door dings, but more importantly aimed perfectly for a quick exit. At Flingers he orders extreme fajitas, throws down a few bombs, be it the car bomb, Jaeger bomb, cherry bomb, and a couple that he's convinced the bartender just made up.

Friday Photos Friday, 11. December 2009

Friday Photos Friday, 11. December 2009

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Early Music Now presents Anonymous 4

Early Music Now presents Anonymous 4

Milwaukee has been an important stop for A4, long the hottest attraction in early music.

Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development Special Meeting
Milwaukee County

Committee on Economic and Community Development Special Meeting

The Milwaukee County Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. This special meeting will meet at 10:00 A.M. in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda

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 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Art accessible: Sale at Dean Jensen Gallery
Art accessible

Sale at Dean Jensen Gallery

Art sale brings more than 100 acclaimed works by 30 artists closer into view.