Carousel Resurrects the Slide Projector
Last Friday, on the hottest and most beautiful day of the year, it was difficult to stay indoors. But the promise of a quirky and intriguing slide show was tempting enough to bring me in. As I settled into my seat in the back room of Woodland Pattern, I didn't know what to expect from my first Carousel.
Apr 28th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
The Sky is Falling! at Danceworks
The concept of falling —whether in love, out of love, off bridges or off a bike–creates an intriguing performance through the Danceworks, Inc. production of The Wide Sky is Falling! , which closed out the 2008-09 season at their studio theater last weekend. The program collaborated the choreography of Artistic Director Dani Kuepper together with “countless contributions” from the Danceworks Performance Company while incorporating text from their Aurora Adult Day Care Project. Even the audience participated on that Friday night with a contribution to the medley Falling Over & Over & 0ver, with a two-line rendition of Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head that expanded on this theme. The falling theme resonated through each number with fresh inspiration in the hour plus performance. Steps of Caution reminisced about protecting the young from the worries of tricycles and skateboards set to the background music of Rock A Bye Baby. Another number, Landing is Hard, demonstrated soulfully through dance how one partner keeps another from falling apart emotionally during which Simon Eichinger and Kim Johnson-Rockafellow performed a poignant duet that imaginatively used a three-tiered step for a platform. The familiar song London Bridges also delivered an unsettling urgency later in the program through rhythmic movements in The Warning. But more humorous elements appeared throughout the program including Roller Coaster, offering a choreographic look at this frightening amusement ride as did the company finale, Fast Fall. Each DPC member dressed in tropical floral sundresses or bright polo shirts which added a note of spring’s color to these scenes, and skirts that flowed with each dance step. While perhaps slightly less compelling or cohesive than other Danceworks productions this year, the evening again appreciated the versatility of DPC and their ability to communicate ideas– including the complexities of falling–through the art of dance. It promotes excitement for their DanceLab events which begin through the summer months starting with “Screen Dance” on July 11. A summer season pass is 60 dollars for these four performances through August 8, promising to become an entertaining element to Milwaukee’s seasonal live arts scene. For more information regarding summer dance classes for children and adults, or the DanceLab season series call: 414.277.8480 or www.danceworksmke.org
Apr 27th, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
further details and terms
We posted last week that auditions are being held at the Milwaukee Theatre before the June 5-7 run of the national tour of The Wizard of Oz for additional munchkins in the form of local children. A closer look at the tour's website revealed, however, some qualifiers that will be a boon for some local groups, but a limitation to individual parents that should be known.
Apr 27th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 27. April 2009
RTA lobbying increases as lawmakers waver Alderman wants to green-light TIF money for streets The Edge condo complex opens – JSOnline Developer: no apartments at Park Lafayette – JSOnline MATC seeks bids for 6-acre Milwaukee solar farm OnMilwaukee.com Arts & Entertainment: Five questions for the United Performing Arts Fund Grocery store planned for Brady Street neighborhood – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Cognitive Dissidence: County Board Members Forget What Day It Is Veolia donates $1.5M for water research – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: MilwaukeeWorld: COUNTY BOARD DIPS PINKY TOE INTO VAST OCEAN OF INTERNET Nehring’s Family Market planned for Brady and Water – JSOnline Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – BizTimes Study: Milwaukee housing market undervalued – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: OnMilwaukee.com Bars & Clubs: Black Rose sprouts up on the East Side JS Online: High-rise envisioned ‘where east side meets downtown’ Upscale grocery store plans develop for downtown Milwaukee – JSOnline University Club Tower contractors hit with lawsuit – JSOnline Grocery store planned for Brady Street neighborhood – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Renewable energy facility proposed for Port of Milwaukee land – JSOnline Pabst shows signs of life – JSOnline Hare Strigenz moves to 3rd Ward Firehouse – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Habhegger looking for new home – JSOnline RTA lobbying increases as lawmakers waver Alderman wants to green-light TIF money for streets Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – BizTimes Will there be city help for Park East proposal? – JSOnline Planners approve turning Waynz World rec center into labor temple – JSOnline Manpower Inc. – Manpower Inc. World Headquarters First New Construction Project in Milwaukee To Achieve LEED Gold Certification Hyatt hopes to attract more customers now that renovations are done – JSOnline
Apr 27th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Anvil! The Story of Anvil vs. Heavy Metal in Baghdad
both films share a very important message for every struggling musician out there trying to keep the faith while grasping for the brass ring (be it rock stardom or the freedom to grow your hair long without getting lynched): stick with it long enough, and eventually, a documentary filmmaker will come along to tell your story and make you famous.
Apr 27th, 2009 by DJ Hostettler
April 27-May 3
Welcome to What's Happening, your weekly guide to the goings-on.
Apr 26th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Don’t Fear The Beard (8-10)
Dear Ken Macha, Nicely done, Ken. Sometimes a manager needs to find unorthodox ways to motivate a struggling team. Ned used to pick random games to completely freak the fuck out on an umpire over a bad call or because his favorite NASCAR driver lost. I can’t say I’ve never heard of managers embracing the beard in order to inspire their team, but it’s pure genius nonetheless. Corey Hart dyes his beard black, becoming a slightly more athletic version of Mose Schrute in the process, and after a four game winning streak all criticism about the front office, your grandfatherly looks and your players’ performance vanishes. Just look at how it helped your offense: Ryan Braun, spurred on by the Amish work ethic symbolized in Corey’s Pennsylvanian chinstrap, hit 3 HRs, knocked in 8 runners and raised his average by over 100 points. He even had the game-winning RBI in Saturday’s back and forth game against the ‘Stros. After struggling mightily for the first three weeks, Prince Fielder responded to the beard like no other. No stranger to facial hair himself, Fielder had his first multi-homer game and doubled his season RBI total over the weekend. It’s always nice to have your two best sluggers hitting well on the road and it looks like your plan worked perfectly, Ken. JJ Hardy, fan of the goatee, had a three-hit game for the first time this season, bringing his batting average that much closer to local gas prices than the week before. Baby steps, Ken, baby steps. If that wasn’t enough proof of your managerial brilliance look no further than your pitching staff’s response to the beard decree. After a tumultous three weeks full of walks, walks, and more walks, this year’s staff is on pace to shatter the 2001 staff’s record for runs walked in. I know you weren’t around at the time, Ken, but no one wants to relive the days when Ruben Quevedo was a part of our rotation. But, I digress. Motivated by your embrace of the beard, serious beardsman Dave Bush was this close no-hitting the Phillies if not for mythic Matt Stairs’ home run in the eighth inning (I’m sure they hammered your ass for that, Matt). Chinstrap enthusiast Yovani Gallardo even looked impressive in a complete game win against the hopeless Astros. Is it possible that Braden Looper would pitch even better if he had a chin curtain or extended mutton chops? Think about it, Ken. Not everyone benefited from your beard shenanigans, though. Rickie Weeks still needs to remember what it’s like to take a walk or cleanly field and throw a baseball, and Jorge Julio needs to be left at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. But apart from those minor issues, your unconventional moves are starting to pay off. Keep it up, Ken. Best Regards, Rob Vosters
Apr 26th, 2009 by Adam Lovinus
Lower East Side Grocery Store To Open
John and Anne Nehring will open Nehring Family Marketplace in a building owned by New Land Enterprises at the intersection of Brady and Water Streets.
Apr 26th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 27th, 2009
April 27, 2009 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting April 27, 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, […] April 28, 2009 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting April 28, 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. […] May 2, 2009 PhotoCampMilwaukee May 2, 2009 9:00 am to 9:00 pm PhotoCampMilwaukee is a BarCamp-like event fully focused on photography. It’s an ad-hoc “un-conference” for people who love photography to get together and teach what they know, and learn what they don’t. It’s about sharing in an open environment. Everyone has experience to share, and getting everyone together in one place, for a full day, seems […]
Apr 26th, 2009 by Dave Reid
The EPIC FAIL of MySpace (and why Facebook is next)
As users of Facebook.com "vote" for a bill of rights and the founders of MySpace starting turning a foot towards the door, some thoughts about how low-culture and not 'the nightclub' analogy is to blame for social networking sites downfalls
Apr 26th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
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
Apr 25th, 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
Apr 25th, 2009 by Dave Reid
