EMN’s “Fretwork” mixes new and old, with mixed results

EMN’s “Fretwork” mixes new and old, with mixed results

Early Music Now presents the British viol ensemble in a suite of pieces from Sir Francis Drake's day, laced together with new bits by composer Orlando Gough.

Pink Banana’s “Tape” checks into the Downtown Best Western

Pink Banana’s “Tape” checks into the Downtown Best Western

Milwaukee theater company stages a play set in a hotel room in a real hotel room.

“National Ransom” : Rich music for bankrupt times
“National Ransom”

Rich music for bankrupt times

This week in Stripwax: Elvis Costello critiques big banks, champions the plight of the working class and still manages not to be overtly political.

The Giving Season: Milwaukee Food Drives
The Giving Season

Milwaukee Food Drives

Take a look at a few local food drives with unique approaches to feeding the hungry this season.

Election 2010: To the highest bidder?
Election 2010

To the highest bidder?

If nothing else, this election proved that we must do something about campaign finance reform, lest we lose our better selves to political weaknesses.

Steering & Rules Committee Meeting

Steering & Rules Committee Meeting

The Steering and Rules committee, which consists of the Council President and the chairs of the other standing committees, formulate polices and rules for the Common Council, oversees charter schools, and considers extraordinary matters affecting multiple committees. Agenda City Hall 200 East Wells Street Room 301-B Milwaukee, WI 53202

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers. Agenda

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Featured Photographer – Todd Montgomery: People Living Milwaukee
Featured Photographer – Todd Montgomery

People Living Milwaukee

This is the first of our featured photographers, Todd Montgomery, and his shots of People Living Milwaukee.

Friday Photos Friday, 05. November 2010

Friday Photos Friday, 05. November 2010

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Annual Meeting of the County Board of Supervisors

Annual Meeting of the County Board of Supervisors

Budget Adoption Milwaukee County Courthouse Room 200 Agenda

The Giving Season: Cranksgiving
The Giving Season

Cranksgiving

Local bike messengers offer a different approach to charitable giving with an annual food drive on two wheels.