Menomonee River Open House
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), together with Alderman Michael Murphy, will be hosting an open house meeting for the public to learn about upcoming projects along the Menomonee River. on Tuesday, November 16th between 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. at the Marine Credit Union. The meeting will focus on the removal of 1,000-ft of concrete channel liner that will be replaced with natural rock material and pool/riffle features.
Nov 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Unique, intimate, intense
The Best Western's room 902 is the setting for Stephen Belber's play about sex and perception.
Nov 14th, 2010 by Matthew Reddin
A Mixed-Use Library to Replace the East Library?
Alderman Nik Kovac, whose district includes the East Library on 1910 E. North Avenue, held a public meeting on November 11th to solicit feedback on the proposal of converting the one-story, single-use library into a mixed-use building.The meeting, which was held at the East Library meeting room, attracted a standing-room only crowd, and included representatives from the Library Board (of which Kovac is a member), the Department of City Development, and the Mayor's office
Nov 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
The Anti Eat, Pray, Love
The tale of one teenage runaway who panhandles, grifts and smuggles her way around the world -- and who lived to write about it.
Nov 14th, 2010 by Jennifer Kaufman
Holding the GOP accountable
After a midterm sweep, GOP leaders have adopted "A Pledge to America" to reform government over the next two years. Let's hold them to their promises.
Nov 14th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
What’s in the bag, lady?
I'm Annie. I'm a bag lady, and I'm ready to change. This week: How to find a purse that's sensible, stylish and versatile enough for everyday use.
Nov 13th, 2010 by Annie Vihtelic
Invisible Hand is your favorite new band
Invisible Hand is the stuff of dreams. This band and this record are both well worth your while.
Nov 13th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to alter historic buildings. The HPC meets monthly on Mondays in City Hall, Room 301A, 200 E. Wells Street at 4:00 P.M. unless otherwise indicated. Agenda
Nov 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Street Art
More photos from featured photographer, Todd Montgomery. His shots of Street Art.
Nov 12th, 2010 by Todd Montgomery
Friday Photos Friday, 12. November 2010
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Nov 12th, 2010 by Friday Photos
Basses are Aces at the MSO
Edgar Meyer and Zachary Cohen burn up the big strings; Perry So conducts an elegant MSO debut.
Nov 12th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Marriott Proposal to Go Before Historic Preservation Commission on Monday (Renderings)
Wave Development, LLC is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the buildings located at 319-327 East Wisconsin Ave., and 625-631 North Milwaukee St. to construct a Marriott Hotel. This request will be taken up at the November 15th, 2010 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Nov 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
