A few new ways to see Shakespeare
There is a lot of Shakespeare on film – much of it declaimed, pompous and stale. Here are two takes on Shakespeare that everyone can love.
Jul 20th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
Beauty’s Daughter for Uprooted Theatre
Milwaukee's new African-American Theate company opens with a powerful, poetic, and late-night experience as told through Marti L. Gobel's one woman performance from a famous Orlandersmith play.
Jul 20th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
July 20-26
This week: indie rock invaders, Milwaukee Film hosts a sudsy fundraiser, The Riverwest 24 and Downer Avenue Classic shred the streets, German Fest raises a few steins and a very special Gallery Night party - with US!
Jul 20th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 20. July 2009
Eliminate the Milwaukee County executive position? – JSOnline Barrett bids for Talgo train facility (3:47 p.m. 7/17/09) « The Daily Reporter Interchange project splits three cities « The Daily Reporter The Business of Water Hide House developer seeks to raze building for apartments – JSOnline Gov. Doyle: Announces agreement with Talgo to bring new trains, Assembly and maintenance facilities to Wisconsin Milwaukee aldermen take shots at WisDOT over Zoo Interchange project (3:45 p.m. 7/16/09) « The Daily Reporter Curbside cuisine – JSOnline County supervisors would revive economic development department – JSOnline Fate unknown for Art Deco building at ex-Tower site – JSOnline Development not enough for Milwaukee’s budget « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Travel & Visitors Guide: Discovery World builds The City of Freshwater Hide House developer seeks local support « The Daily Reporter Barrett warns that 2010 budget will be tough (4:16 p.m. 7/15/09) « The Daily Reporter City plans for $3 million in riverwalk work at Habhegger, Schlitz sites – JSOnline Construction starts on apartments at Farwell and Kenilworth – JSOnline Deal of the Week – BizTimes: Tower Automotive Rivianna developers get property option, Plan Commission approval – BizTimes Aloft building topped off – BizTimes Alderman Zielinski invites feedback about proposed Hide House development from residents for Mayor Barrett, Senator Plale : The Bay View Compass Rivianna proposal revives old arguments « The Daily Reporter Tower plan includes $32 million cleanup (11:12 a.m. 7/14/09) « The Daily Reporter Downtown Aloft hotel has "topping off’ ceremony today – JSOnline Von Trier Tavern faces foreclosure suit – JSOnline More development for North Avenue – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Hide House developer seeks to raze building for apartments – JSOnline Dermond buys site for project – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: NewsWatch – JSOnline Committee backs higher taxi fares – JSOnline Rivianna proposal revives old arguments « The Daily Reporter Doyle to offer bus funding plan soon – JSOnline Rivianna has option to buy development site – JSOnline
Jul 20th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Restless Trade Syndrome (47-45)
There's more trading-deadline hysteria as the Brewers finally make a move. Plus, Prince Fielder shows his true colors and Frank Catalanotto's battle for the rights to an ironically bad 80's song.
Jul 19th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Upcoming Events for the Week of July 20th, 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. July 20, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting July 20, 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, […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting July 20, 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 […] July 21, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting July 21, 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.[…] July 23, 2009 Special Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting July 23, 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.[…] Special Public Works Committee Meeting July 23, 2009 1:30 pm 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.This meeting of the Public Works Committee meetings will start at 1:30 p.m. and be held in the Room 301-B, […]
Jul 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
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
Jul 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Special 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
Jul 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Special Public Works Committee Meeting
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. This meeting of the Public Works Committee meetings will start at 1:30 p.m. and be held in the Room 301-B, City Hall. Agenda
Jul 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
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
Jul 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
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
Jul 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Hide House Debate. Historic Preservation Or?
On Monday July 20th, General Capital will go before the Historic Preservation Commission and request permission to demolish a portion of the Hide House complex. This demolition would allow for the construction of a 60-unit affordable housing apartment building.
Jul 18th, 2009 by Dave Reid
