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Pickering shines as Scrooge in The Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”

The Rep presents Charles Dickens' classic tale of generosity and good cheer, sure to melt the heart of any modern-day Scrooge.

Dec 5th, 2010 by Matthew Reddin

Scrooge in Rouge routs holiday blahs

In Tandem Theatre revives its saucy holiday hit, A Christmas Carol in which anything that can go wrong goes hilariously wrong.

Dec 4th, 2010 by Paul Masterson

Artworks for Milwaukee’s 3rd Annual Gallery Night Event “Art in the Neighborhood”

Artworks for Milwaukee unveils the completed art work of our Apprentice Artists created in the two Fall 2010 programs: “Positive Influence Project” and “Safe Place Mural”. Under the guidance of Lead Artist Kasia Drake-Hames, the “Positive Influence Project” give accolades to Milwaukee residents who make a difference in our communities. The “Safe Place Mural” Program with Lead Artist Katie Van Velzer, creates powerful anti-gun/gang/drug messages by youth, for youth through stunning arrays of color and mixed media. Artworks for Milwaukee is a 501(c)3 nonprofit which prepares underserved teens to enter Milwaukee’s workforce by utilizing the arts as a method to teach employability skills. Support our youth, meet the artists and view their work on January 21, 2011 from 5-8pm at Artworks for Milwaukee (706 S. 5th Street). For more information visit www.artworksformilwaukee.org or contact Meghan Koven at (414)708-9996. Art will be available for auction and sale. All proceeds will support future programs and operations. The event is free and open to the public. Location: 706 S. 5th Street Milwaukee, W

Dec 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid

Milwaukee Bike Swap

Mark your calendars for the Bike Fed’s 3rd Annual Milwaukee Bike Swap on December 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Union in the 2nd Floor Ballroom. Come to buy and sell parts, accessories, complete bicycles, clothing and bike-themed crafts. The event attracts people from as far north as Green Bay, as far west as Madison and as far south as Chicago. (With the lake right there, about as far east as they’ll be coming from is Lincoln Memorial Drive.) Want to sell your stuff? Through November 29, retailers can reserve two display tables for $150 ($50 each for additional tables), and individuals and non-profits pay $40 per table. After that, the fees go up to $175 for two retailer tables and $50 for one individual/non-profit table. There are only 70 tables, so reserve yours now. The swap is a fundraiser for the Milwaukee Junior Cycling Team and the UW-Milwaukee Cycling Club. The Junior Cycling Team gets Milwaukee middle and high school kids involved in bicycle racing first for fun and then for health, recreation and enjoyment to last a lifetime. Location: UW-Milwaukee Union 2200 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee, WI, 53211

Dec 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid

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

Dec 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid

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

Dec 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid

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