Have Art, Will Travel

Have Art, Will Travel

Traveling arts. What does that mean, you ask? For the Walker's Point Traveling Arts Festival, it means nurturing creativity and fostering future growth.

Book Review: City Comforts – How to Build an Urban Village
Book Review

City Comforts – How to Build an Urban Village

“City Comforts - How to Build an Urban Village” by David Sucher is almost a CliffsNotes on the topic of urban planning.

2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing

2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing

The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2011 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community. Mayor Tom Barrett, Finance and Personnel Committee Chair, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Budget Director Mark Nicolini and budget staff will provide information regarding the budget planning process and give attendees an opportunity to share input on city services. City residents are encouraged to attend. WHAT: 2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing WHEN: Monday, August 2nd 5:30-7:00 p.m. WHERE: Zeidler Municipal Building, Room 102 841 N. Broadway (use the Broadway Street entrance) Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the office of the Mayor, 286-2200, (TDD) 286-2025, or by writing to the Office of the Mayor at Room 201, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Information

Caste of Killers

Caste of Killers

Jason Hillman and Damon Millard are the minds behind this branded comedy show that seeks to promote the most talented voices of the Milwaukee comic scene.

PODCAST: Poetry, from the page to the stage
PODCAST

Poetry, from the page to the stage

Must a poem always follow traditional forms? Or can it evolve and free itself from the page to become something else entirely?

Mission to M.A.R.S.

Mission to M.A.R.S.

What are these rusty fans doing on the corner of 1st and Pittsburgh, and better yet, what is the Milwaukee Art Reform Syndicate?

One Piece at a Time: Gabriele Munter’s “Green House, Murnau”
One Piece at a Time

Gabriele Munter’s “Green House, Murnau”

Fourth in a summer series on piece from the MAM's permanent collection -- which happens to include the largest collection of Munter paintings outside Germany.

Reviewed: Cap’n Jazz Reunion Show at the Bottom Lounge
Reviewed

Cap’n Jazz Reunion Show at the Bottom Lounge

90's legends Cap'n Jazz shared the stage with Gauge last Saturday at Chicago's Bottom Lounge for a sold-out reunion show.

Bronzeville Takes a Small Step Forward

Bronzeville Takes a Small Step Forward

At the July 20th, 2010 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee the committee unanimously voted to approve $171,000 in TIF funds, from TID #59, to assist in the redevelopment of a building at 642 W. North Ave.

Radio Summer Camp continued: Zola Jesus at Stonefly
Radio Summer Camp continued

Zola Jesus at Stonefly

After Saturday's show, Jeb Ebben struggles to find the words to describe Zola Jesus's captivating performance.

Stripwax: What’s It Gonna Be, M.I.A?
Stripwax

What’s It Gonna Be, M.I.A?

M.I.A.'s new elpee is a mess of electronic trash and poorly thought out politics. What exactly is she doing?

A Visual Feast: July Gallery Night 2010
A Visual Feast

July Gallery Night 2010

It's that time again. As always, TCD has you covered with a few cherry-picked morsels for your viewing pleasure this Gallery Night & Day.