Requiem For a Band Van
After three national tours, countless weekend trips, and even countlesser hijinks, DJ toasts the memory of the dear departed band van.
Jul 9th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Hey you! F***face!
And here we are--the reunion Fan-Belt's been waiting for! Kathy Nichols previews this Saturday's Miramar extravaganza.
Jul 9th, 2010 by Kathy Nichols
Monsters of Techno Vol. 2
The electronic extravaganza Monsters of Techno Vol. 2 invades the Cactus Club tonight.
Jul 8th, 2010 by Erin Wolf
Erie Street Plaza
Much like the recently opened Zilber Park, the new Erie Street Plaza differs from a typical park in Milwaukee, as it isn’t a lot of grass and trees, but it is certainly a unique space. The design as implemented has changed significantly from originally planned, it was to have bamboo, but was built with quaking aspen trees due to budgetary concerns, neighborhood opposition, and failed test plantings.
Jul 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
“Intoxicology”
As the creators of Bittercube, Nick Kosevich and Ira Koplowitz have taken cocktailing to another level and parlayed their collective expertise into an intriguing business venture.
Jul 8th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Summer Reading, pt. 4
Poetry anthologies, Food Rules and a closer look at the ad industry provide food for thought for writers Danielle Romo, Brigitte Kiepert and Annie Vihtelic.
Jul 8th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Button, Button…
Who's got the button? Tara Donovan.Donovan's "Bluffs" is part 2 in our series on the MAM's collection. (Enter the Bluffs-related contest at the end of the story.)
Jul 7th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit
The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Jul 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Fan Belt @ Summerfest – Modest Mouse, Miller Lite Oasis, Saturday, July 3
I’ve come to think of Modest Mouse as an excellent studio band, but not the greatest group to see live. By the end of “Bury Me With It,” I began to rethink my position.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Detroit
Detroit is called the Motor City for a reason.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Devo, Miller Oasis, July 4
In 1978, Devo invaded my childhood television set wearing yellow jumpsuits and deconstructing classic rock. 30 years later, they still have "Something for Everybody."
Jul 7th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
An urban(e) voice returns
Local urban radio gets a boost as Eric Von returns with "The Morning Show" to WMCS 1290-AM on July 19.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
