Urban Milwaukee

Miller Brewing Unevils Annual Holiday Lights

In what serves as the unofficial start of winter in my book, MillerCoors (still weird to say) unveiled their annual holiday lights display last week. This year's display features 250,000 LED lights and as in years past, the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Dec 8th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene

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Prometheus Trio

Spirit and awareness trump the occasional imperfection as the Prometheans play Mozart, Sibelius, Hohvaness and Schumann.

Dec 7th, 2009 by Tom Strini

My friend, my journey with comedian Lewis Black

TCD's Mark Metcalf reminisces about the good old days that led to this cranky comic's meteoric success and to last Saturday's performance at The Riverside.

Dec 7th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf

Holidays at a Parisian cafe

The sounds of French torch songs, holiday jazz and blues warmed up the stage at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music this weekend.

Dec 7th, 2009 by Patti Wenzel

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 07. December 2009

Brewers interested in land near Miller Park – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: TIF bill targets exemption trend (UPDATE) « The Daily Reporter SEWRPC’s challenge: Connect with public « The Daily Reporter ‘Road Rage’ Case Highlights Cyclist Vs. Driver Tension : NPR MIAD chooses General Capital for housing project – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: MIAD chooses General Capital building for 3rd Ward dorm – JSOnline Johnson Controls downtown plan includes ex-Universal Foods site – JSOnline Park is marvelous, as he would say – JSOnline Business leader backs Milwaukee County government overhaul – JSOnline Aloft hotel will open Dec. 17 – BizTimes Lubar shares ideas on ‘fixing’ Milwaukee – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Streetsblog New York City » In New Orleans, LaHood Unveils $280M in Streetcar and Bus Grants Empty land in Milwaukee’s north side getting redeveloped at last « Haas414 Common Council OKs apartment certification program – JSOnline Lengthy dispute limits options for Hoan’s future « The Daily Reporter MIAD chooses General Capital building for 3rd Ward dorm – JSOnline Transit bill links MPS overhaul, discounts, sales tax – JSOnline Asian carp found in Chicago canal during poisoning – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Midwests first Capriottis Sandwich Shop opens Monday Milwaukee to Bachowski: Piss or get off the pot! | Riverwest Neighborhood Johnson Controls division to stay – JSOnline Regional Transit Authority stuck in transit funding tangle – JSOnline Johnson Controls downtown plan includes ex-Universal Foods site – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Bars & Clubs: No-frills Bar None caters to anyone and everyone Johnson Controls says it’s NOT considering relocation to Tosa – JSOnline Council delays vote on Bookends North loan guarantee – JSOnline

Dec 7th, 2009 by Dave Reid

The Monarch Trail?

"Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them." - Bill Vaughan

Dec 6th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Upcoming Events for the Week of December 7th, 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. December 7, 2009 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development Meeting December 7, 2009 9:00 am 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 […] December 8, 2009 Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment December 8, 2009 9:00 am All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy […] Integrating Urban Planning Into Municipal Water Quality Monitoring Programs December 8, 2009 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm The Department of Urban Planning, in collaboration with the School of Public Health, is pleased to announce the next lecture for its Fall 2009 Smart Growth Seminar Series. Dr. Julie Kinzelman, Director of Racine’s Health Department Laboratory, will make a presentation, entitled “Integrating Urban Planning Into Municipal Water Quality Monitoring Programs.” She will discuss the […] December 9, 2009 Public Works Committee Meeting December 9, 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.[…] Green Drinks December 9, 2009 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Green Drinks is a monthly event where you can meet people, network, do a business deal, learn something new or maybe even find a job! Check out green drinks to get an idea of the scope of this movement!Join like-minded people in an informal and unstructured setting to talk about the latest sustainability happenings in […] December 12, 2009 Santa Cycle Rampage December 12, 2009 10:00 am Dress up as Santa and come barreling through the streets of Milwaukee spreading holiday cheer and discovering hole-in-the-wall taverns.Cafe Hollander 2608 N Downer Ave For more information contact: Shea Schachameyer 414-431-1761 x2

Dec 6th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Green Drinks

Green Drinks is a monthly event where you can meet people, network, do a business deal, learn something new or maybe even find a job! Check out green drinks to get an idea of the scope of this movement! Join like-minded people in an informal and unstructured setting to talk about the latest sustainability happenings in Milwaukee and globally. Meet people in various green professions. Have a drink (alcoholic or not), order food (or not), but enjoy lively conversations and good ideas. Anyone interested in green and sustainability is welcome. No RSVP is necessary and feel free to pass this notice on to others who might be interested. Location: Club Charlies (located between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St. – across from MIAD in the third ward). 320 E. Menomonee, Milwaukee, WI 53202. The back area of the bar will be reserved for Milwaukee Green Drinks and there is lots of street parking out front.

Dec 6th, 2009 by Dave Reid

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. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Dec 5th, 2009 by Dave Reid

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