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MFF Winter Review

Fish Tank

One morning, Mia is making tea in the kitchen when her mother’s new boyfriend appears. A complicated and bruising relationship develops, lubricated by a steady stream of alcohol.

Mar 14th, 2010 by Ryan Findley

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Grim energy from Wayne McGregor’s Random Dance

The daring dance company in residence of Sadler's Wells, London, landed at Alverno College Saturday night.

Mar 14th, 2010 by Tom Strini

St. Patrick’s Day Guide

St. Patrick’s Day 2010 is fast approaching. Not set on plans? No sweat. TCD has a quick guide to culture, food, music and dance to make everyone feel a little more Irish.

Mar 13th, 2010 by Cesar Rojas

MFF Winter Review

Mine

"Mine" cleverly uses the guise of an emotional, animal loving documentary to show just one more way in which the victims of Katrina have been neglected in the storm’s aftermath.

Mar 13th, 2010 by Nick Schurk

Review

Skylight’s Day in Hollywood/Night in the Ukraine

A little strain Hollywood, a whole lot of Marx Brothers fun in the Ukraine.

Mar 13th, 2010 by Tom Strini

Review

MSO’s All-American program

Guest Giancarlo Guerrero leads lively Copland, Adams and Gershwin; Todd Levy premieres Marc Neikrug's beautiful new Clarinet Concerto.

Mar 12th, 2010 by Tom Strini

Milwaukee Riverkeeper

15th Annual Spring River Cleanup

We are calling on volunteers for our 2010 15th Annual Spring River Cleanup. It takes place Saturday, April 17 from 9am-Noon at 40+ parks and river-WestBend10parkways throughout the Greater Milwaukee area. HOW DOES IT WORK? We provide all the garbage bags and gloves, we just need you to help pick up trash & debris. After you’re done pulling shopping carts from the river come over for food, drink, and merriment at the Milwaukee Riverkeeper Clean upTrash Bash at Gordon Park from 12:30pm-3:00pm. Join us for one of the largest volunteer events in the State and be a part of the biggest cleanup day in Milwaukee! To ensure we have enough supplies please: REGISTER TODAY!

Mar 12th, 2010 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

Mar 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid

City Plan Commission Meeting

The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Mar 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid

Gallery Night and Day

Gallery Night and Day is the premier art event in Milwaukee for both the experienced art connoisseur and most beginning admirer. An evening of gallery hopping and art viewing begins Friday, April 16 and continues during the day on Saturday, April 17. This April, the quarterly event showcases 66 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area. Admission is free to all venues during event hours and free parking is available in the Historic Third Ward parking structures located at 212 N. Milwaukee St. and 225 E. Chicago St. For more information, including venue event hours visit: http://bit.ly/GalleryNight or pick up a brochure at any participating venue.

Mar 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid