World holiday traditions warm an American heart
John Smart shares his beloved Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions and picks up a few new ones while volunteering in Uzbekistan during the holidays.
Dec 3rd, 2010 by John Smart
Bringing joy to veterans in need
Hospitalized veterans have paid a heavy price for our freedom. You can make their holidays brighter with a simple gift.
Dec 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Paint with Purpose: Morgan Oldenburg of SPILL
Color is her cue; abstraction her muse. From the spacious confines of her Marshall building gallery, Oldenburg is setting off on an art adventure.
Dec 3rd, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Mandel Group Receives $24 million of WHEDA financing for The North End Phase II (Renderings)
WHEDA announced today that Mandel Group Inc. will receive a $24.1 in financing to support the development of the second phase of The North End.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Jeff Tyzik’s Holiday Pops
Jeff Tyzik takes the Pops seriously because, well, it's music.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Tom Strini
Blue Sky Sustainability Lunch
Inspired by the success of Green Drinks Milwaukee. The idea is to get folks together to talk about sustainability, to network and build momentum for the sea change in sustainable consciousness that is on its way! Buy your own lunch and/or beverages, and get in there and meet people! No RSVP necessary and feel free to pass this around. Every fourth Tuesday at NOON held at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water Street. Meet in the 2nd floor common area. For more information, contact Mike Mangan at ebikemike@yahoo.com
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Green Drinks
Green Drinks is a monthly event where you can meet people, network, do a business deal, learn something new or maybe even find a job! Check out green drinks to get an idea of the scope of this movement! Join like-minded people in an informal and unstructured setting to talk about the latest sustainability happenings in Milwaukee and globally. Meet people in various green professions. Have a drink (alcoholic or not), order food (or not), but enjoy lively conversations and good ideas. Anyone interested in green and sustainability is welcome. No RSVP is necessary and feel free to pass this notice on to others who might be interested. Location: Club Charlies (located between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St. – across from MIAD in the third ward). 320 E. Menomonee Milwaukee, WI 53202. The back area of the bar will be reserved for Milwaukee Green Drinks and there is lots of street parking out front.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting
All matters concerning county parks and parkways are the responsibility of this Committee. Members set policy for the parks department, organized recreation, cultural activities, the University Extension program, the Environmental Services Division of the Department of Public Works and Zoo park services. Members have jurisdiction over matters concerning the conservation of all uses of energy and make recommendations relating to conservation of air, water, energy and all other resources. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Tuesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
The Great Good Place by Ray Oldenburg – Book Review
The Great Good Place, by Ray Oldenburg, discusses a part of community life that is fading in the U.S.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Doyle reflects on his tenure as Governor
Before he passes the torch to Scott Walker, Jim Doyle reflects on his tenure as governor and offers a few words of advice to his successor.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Holiday Tales, pt. 2: Blitzen the talking reindeer
One season, many voices. This week, Sunset Playhouse Managing Director Jonathan West tells the story of how he found creative salvation in a talking reindeer.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
APT’s new “Gift of the Magi” enriches the season
James DeVita and Josh Schmidt added music and songs to their adaptation of O. Henry's sweetly ironic tale of Christmas love and sacrifice.
Dec 2nd, 2010 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
