Detour: American girl in Deutschland
Detour

American girl in Deutschland

Things don't always go according to plan, but sometimes the alternative is rewarding. Introducing Detour, a new column about venturing down the road less traveled.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly Highlights from 4/7-4/13
On Stage with TCD

Weekly Highlights from 4/7-4/13

Legally Blonde continues it's Broadway tour, two renowned String Quartets end their seasons and a veteran Hollywood actor pays homage to his mentors.

Reviewed: Beach House at the Pabst Theater
Reviewed

Beach House at the Pabst Theater

Abbie's take on Beach House's new, ornate stage show.

Reviewed: Meat Puppets at Club Garibaldi
Reviewed

Meat Puppets at Club Garibaldi

The thrill of seeing the country-punks live and up close is upstaged by a mind-blowing celebrity cameo.

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 5. April 2010

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 5. April 2010

You know those roads? They’re heavily subsidized By David R. Riemer Americans rebuild for the ‘new urban century’ By John Blake No UWM Freshwater School decision at April regents meeting By Tom Daykin Alterra plans new wholesale bakery in Bay View By Tom Daykin State panels OKs taxing authority for county RTAs By Jason Stein Setting A Course for Cycling By Jessica Wineberg Binder and Kevin Luecke # Urban Almanac: The problem with melted snow is … By Outpost Exchange Why it’s only going to get worse By Chris Larson # A birthday wish list for the mayor By Outpost Exchange New poll shows Americans strongly support public transportation; more walking & biking By Stephen Lee Davis Grassroots Protection – Our MIlwaukee River By Nik Kovac Dream Bikes By Vince Bushell ‘Smart Growth’ Taking Hold in U.S. Cities, Study Says By Gabriel Nelson Milwaukee’s unlikely “Garden District” By Matt Hrodey Catalano Square may be spot for music and art By Mary Louise Schumacher The Zorro of Bay View By Matt Hrodey Lawmaker tries to slow high-speed rail By Paul Snyder Milwaukee targets contractor for city site By Sean Ryan Conservation district north of Brady St. may be scrapped By Tom Daykin Transportation is more than cars By Tad Johnson Milwaukee start-up licenses UWM nanotechnology By Kathleen Gallagher Many trucks ignored Zoo Interchange weight limit By Tom Held MMSD approves $2.1 million pipe purchase By Don Behm Development law splits Milwaukee neighborhood By Sean Ryan In Diversion Estimate, Waukesha Includes Unspecified Side Payment To Milwaukee By James Rowen South side tavern along Kinnickinnic River adding patio, boat slips By Tom Daykin DreamBikes makes dream jobs for Milwaukee teens By Julie Lawrence

Dear Ken Macha: 162 reasons
Dear Ken Macha

162 reasons

Dear Ken Macha returns with a preview of the 2010 Milwaukee Brewers.

View from the Waiting Room: Cutting through the red tape
View from the Waiting Room

Cutting through the red tape

Wisconsin has consumer advocates for seniors covered by Medicare, why not have advocates for younger people who need coverage and can't find it?

Tidbits: News you need to know
Tidbits

News you need to know

Joining a CSA for the first time? Looking for a new one? Not sure what a CSA is? Well, join the CSA club.

Review: Next Act’s The Value of Names
Review

Next Act’s The Value of Names

Jeffrey Sweet's play peels away the layers of meaning and worth bound up in names.

Review: The Boulevard’s It’s Your Mother
Review

The Boulevard’s It’s Your Mother

Durante and Tuxill's string of vignettes about mothers and daughters skates on the surface of the relationships.

Renewable energy is good for Wisconsin and America

Renewable energy is good for Wisconsin and America

Opponents claim that a higher standard for renewable energy would wreck the state's economy but promoting wind and solar power creates jobs and is patriotic.

Threads: Buy, Sell, Luv
Threads

Buy, Sell, Luv

What's better than buying new clothes? Getting cash for your old ones.