Weekly Highlights from 3/17-3/23
It's a big week on the Milwaukee music scene with Libby Larsen in residence at UWM and a highly anticipated premiere opening at Florentine Opera.
Mar 16th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
Lola Montes
After reaching the peak of her career, Lola Montes is forced to participate while her life is exploited, pandering to bloodthirsty crowds as the "repentant whore."
Mar 16th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
2010 Strut for the Cure
The American Cancer Society's second annual Strut for the Cure tastefully combines the urgency of their cause with a heavy dose of fun.
Mar 15th, 2010 by Kerith Iverson-Vosters
What Explains the Decline in Bus Ridership?
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker blames the economy and is downplaying his decision to raise fares over the past several years, and transit advocates are saying that the drop is due to large fare increases and service cuts (fewer routes).
Mar 15th, 2010 by John Kovari
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 15. March 2010
This message from your transit committee By The Transit Services Advisory Committee Korb and Tredo: Two of Milwaukee’s finest connectors By Libby Castro Milwaukee seeks federal money to lure Astronautics By Sean Ryan Milwaukee sets up shop in real estate market By Sean Ryan A look at the Mercy apartments proposed for east side By Tom Daykin Water fees viewed as economic spark By Pete Millard Marquette, Opus North Break Ground on $35M Engineering Facility By Randyl Drummer Transit supporters push for sales tax to fund Milwaukee County buses By BizTimes Daily Transit supporters push for RTA By Jason Stein “Everybody is speaking in favor” of Transit bill, says Assembly Transportation Chair By Charlie Rosenberg Supporters Urge Lawmakers to Approve Regional Transit Bill By WISN.com Marquette, UWM receive grant for freshwater research center By The Business Journal of Milwaukee Tell Google to broadband Milwaukee! By Mayor Barrett Milwaukee to vie for Google Internet service By The Business Journal of Milwaukee Google map feature built for bikers by bikers By Tom Held We need RTA now By Willie L. Hines Jr. Milwaukee to make play for super-fast Google Web service By Sharif Durhams City seeks fed funds to brew new HQ at Pabst for Astronautics By Tom Daykin Rave on, Jim Kunstler By Kaid Benfield It’s time this train left the station By Ted Bobrow Angry neighbors want access to Mercy Housing project By Sean Ryan Stats on Biking & Walking in U.S.: Obesity and sedentary lifestyles correlate By John Michlig Recycling changes on the way for city residents By Larry Sandler Vandalism of Pragmatic Construction Homes in Riverwest By Nikolai Usack Tom Barrett interview (AUDIO) By News Desk East side apartments plan gets chilly reception at City Hall By Tom Daykin The Nomad celebrates 15 years and goes smoke-free By Jeff Sherman Waukesha residents express wariness of lake water plan By Don Behm Bill seeks to protect water supply By Lee Bergquist Staff prefers harbor site for UWM water school By Tom Daykin The Decade’s Ten Most Expensive Transit Projects By The Infrastructurist Milwaukee County bus ridership down more than U.S. total By Larry Sandler Council President Hines: Now is the time for RTA By Common Council President Hines Start-up solar seller seeks city loan for valley venue By Tom Daykin UWM Water School faculty don’t like Reed Street Yards site By Tom Daykin Mercy Housing Lakefront Inc. Proposes East Side Apartment Building By Dave Reid UWM Delaying County Grounds Land Deal By James Rowen The Predictable Outcome of Raising Fares and Cutting Services: Lower Ridership for Milwaukee County Transit By Dan Cody UWM wants more time to buy County Grounds site in Tosa By Tom Daykin Pedestrians should not have to apologize to drivers for walking in residential areas By John Michlig Gambling and Corruption Linkage Was Predicted By Jim Rowen Another Grab for Park Land About to Happen on Milwaukee’s Lakefront? By Dan Cody UWM Students Vote Yes for On-Campus Arena By Sharif Durhams County Raises Transit Fares, […]
Mar 15th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Ideas for living-Metamorphosis at Villa Terrace
What does your desk look like? Where do you eat your meals? What does your furniture say about your history — personal and otherwise?
Mar 15th, 2010 by Kat Murrell
Collapse
To drink the Kool-Aid or not? That seems to be the question director Chris Smith and Co. posit in this Errol Morris-inspired documentary about conspiracies come true.
Mar 15th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Why your uninsured neighbor costs you money
When patients can’t afford to pay their medical bills, doctors and hospitals pass along those uncompensated fees through higher prices on individuals and businesses with private health insurance.
Mar 15th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 15th, 2010
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. March 19, 2010 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting March 19, 2010 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.[…] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting March 19, 2010 1:30 pm The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget.The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…]
Mar 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting
The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Mar 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Neighborhood Group Says No to Mercy Housing Lakefront’s East Side Development
Wednesday night the Greenwich Village Neighborhood Association held a meeting to discuss Mercy Housing Lakefront's East Side apartment proposal.
Mar 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Red Cliff
John Woo's "Red Cliff" is like a chess game played by gods. Except the gods are men-complicated, flawed and necessarily devious men.
Mar 14th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
