The Perpetual Mark E. Smith
Once upon a time, Jeff went and saw The Fall, and they kinda sucked. But that's ok. Their new album doesn't suck.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
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
Apr 27th, 2010 by Dave Reid
More Parking for Summerfest. Really?
Summerfest recently announced plans to acquire additional land in the Third Ward for more parking.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Championing Milwaukee Music “Like No Other?”
Exiting 88.9 Music Director claims they are "the only [station] that gives Milwaukee artists significant, meaningful airplay." Um...whaaat?
Apr 27th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Weekly Highlights from 4/28-5/4
Up is down this week as Wisconsin Hybrid Theatre re-imagines Carmen, In Tandem packs three shows into one, goats & monkeys take to the road, and the MSO jams with Wynonna at the Riverside.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
So long, Midwest Airlines. You’re already missed.
Air travel has evolved from an experience where passengers were treated as “guests” to a budget-focused, miserable ordeal.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Seen and heard at Florentine’s “Opera Showcase”
The 2009-10 Studio Artists bring the power of Puccini, Verdi, and others at the Florentine Opera Center. An audio slideshow from the first half of the night.
Apr 27th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Carte Blanche’s “Streetcar” electrified
Watching Tennessee Williams' Streetcar Named Desire in such an intimate space is almost like voyeurism.
Apr 26th, 2010 by Paul Masterson
RTA – On Hold For Now
Any hope for a regional transit authority in southeastern Wisconsin is on hold, as the Wisconsin State Legislature adjourned without passing a transit bill of any form for southeast Wisconsin. The bill, AB282, was close to passage in the Assembly, but lacked a few key votes from Milwaukee-area Democrats, notably Representatives David Cullen, Peggy Krusick, and Anthony Staskunas.
Apr 26th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Sergio
"Revolutionary to the core." Milwaukee Film and HBO present a film about the world's go-to guy
Apr 26th, 2010 by Nick Schurk
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 26. April 2010
Cycling advocates pedal to the mainstream By Tom Held Apartments created at ex-Hotel Wisconsin facing foreclosure By Tom Daykin Monona Terrace has right stuff for Amtrak station By Dave Zweifel Wauwatosa residents want campus, preservation By Sean Ryan The dream of a Milwaukee Chinatown By Matt Hrodey Earth Day planted seed of conservation By Lee Bergquist Milwaukee transit bill dies in Senate By Sean Ryan “The Neighborhood Project”: Walker’s Point | Coming Together By Adam Carr Plenty of skepticism over UWM proposal for County Grounds By WauwatosaNow Diversion Politics Driven By Image, Money By James Rowen Environmental concerns raised on UWM plan for County Grounds By Tom Daykin Summerfest to purchase vacant building for more parking By BizTimes Daily Milwaukee reminds new Waukesha mayor of water deal’s terms By Don Behm Park East apartment project getting new developer By Tom Daykin Milwaukee County Board opposes Waukesha’s plan on returning lake water By Steve Schultze City gets cleanup grants for downtown, north side development sites By Tom Daykin Park East apartment project getting new developer By Tom Daykin Regional transit, renewable energy on deck for lawmakers By Daily Reporter For walkability and community, put the building on the street and the parking in back By Kaid Benfield Waukesha, once swimming in water resources, now struggles By Don Behm So Long Suburbia: Construction in US Cities Shifting Back to Urban Core By Jesse Fox “The Neighborhood Project”: Walker’s Point | A Historical Tour with John Gurda By Adam Carr 3rd Ward building lands large tenant, seeks tax credits By Tom Daykin Harbor House set for former Pieces of Eight site By OnMilwaukee.com State Assembly to Vote on RTA Bill By Jeramey Jannene Lawmaker holds back transportation sales tax bill By Paul Snyder Sales finally picking up at The Point on the River condos By Pete Millard Amtrak station possibilities narrowed to four, including two Downtown By Matthew DeFour Dispute pits playground vs. historic preservation By Tom Tolan
Apr 26th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Slap on wrist proves lawmakers weak on drunk driving
The Wisconsin Assembly's failure to expel Rep. Jeff Wood after 5 drunk/drugged driving arrests highlights hypocrisy
Apr 26th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
