The Invention of Lying
The question of truth and faith is comically explored in this religious satire that gets Mark to thinking, too.
Jan 26th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Weekly Highlights from 1/27-2/2
Milwaukee stages are in for a rare treat this week with concerts by the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Wild Space Dance Company and the long-anticipated Marriage of Figaro at Skylight.
Jan 26th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
Wisconsin Bike Summit
Please join the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin for the 2010 Wisconsin Bike Summit on April 21st and Lobby Day on April 22nd in Madison. Last year at the 2009 Wisconsin Bike Summit over 450 bicycle leaders from around the state gathered in Madison to celebrate Wisconsin bicycling. We learned how bicycling can be a simple solution to our state’s health, economic and mobility challenges. We learned that Wisconsin is uniquely positioned to be one of the world’s great bicycle places. Most importantly, we asked our legislative leaders to support a more bicycle-friendly Wisconsin through the following legislation: increased funding for bicycle infrastructure, one of the country’s first state-wide Complete Streets statues, and an anti-dooring law to protect bicyclist’s position on the roadways. Within 60 days of the 2009 Summit all three pieces of legislation were signed in to law by Governor Doyle. We joined together, we asked, and we created a more bicycle friendly Wisconsin! The 2010 Wisconsin Bike Summit is going to be even bigger and more exciting. We’ve expanded the program to include informative and interactive breakout sessions: * “From Planning to Implementation: Safe Routes to School Programs in Action” lead by Wisconsin’s Safe Routes to School expert practitioners. * “Bicycle Friendly Wisconsin” lead by the national expert Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclist. The session will also include lessons learned from Milwaukee and La Crosse leaders. * “Building Community Partnerships for Effective Bicycle Trails Advocacy” lead by La Crosse’s Human Powered Trails. * “How to Build an Economic Case for Your Community to Develop & Maintain Mountain Bike Trails” lead by the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association. * “Wisconsin Mountain Biking Forum” organized by the Wisconsin Off-Road Bicycling Association, Human Powered Trails and the International Mountain Bicycling Association. These sessions will be followed by a plenary session at 6 p.m. Our keynote speaker is Andreas Røhl, the head of the City of Copenhagen’s Bicycle Program. In central Copenhagen residents and visitors take over 50% of all their trips–to work, to the store, running errands–by bike. Andreas is going to share Copenhagen’s inspiring story and show us a path to make Wisconsin among the world’s great bicycling places. Click here to see an inspiring BBC interview, “Cycling is like brushing your teeth,” with Andreas. Click here for a fun music video on Copenhagen Cycling. Following Andreas’ presentation, Chris Fortune, president of Saris Cycling Group, will lead a panel of Wisconsin political, business and civic who will have just return from a tour of the great cycling cities in Europe. The panel will include trip attendees Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, UW Associate Vice Chancellor Al Fish, and others. Their stories of great bicycling in Europe will certainly inspire us to continue creating world-class bicycling in Wisconsin. Summit and Lobby Day registration is only $25. More detail can be found on the Bike Federation of Wisconsin website here or in the attached document. Flyer
Jan 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Local show run canceled after actor injury
Youngblood's performance of Red Light Winter is forced to end after lead actor Andrew Voss is hospitalized.
Jan 25th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Love Your Bike Party
Warm up with complementary Fat tire beer and celebrate your admiration of biking with hundreds of other Milwaukee bike lovers at the 2010 Love Your Bike Party! Thank you to Trocadero’s for graciously hosting this year’s bash. More event details coming soon. Trocadero 1758 N. Water St.
Jan 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Soup, art and ideas
This visual arts group sets out to microfund projects for budding artists (and feeds a hungry audience in the process).
Jan 25th, 2010 by Lisa Townsel
Wild at heart
Dr. Awkward and Gloria Hole host TCD's webcast recap of every Brewcity Bruisers match. The season heats up as the Shevil Knevils upset the mighty Crazy 8s, newbie Skittle tears up the track and, of course, much more.
Jan 25th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 25. January 2010
DCD cancels Eco-Bay development plan at former Army Reserve Base, will call for new RFPs : The Bay View Compass Downtown’s hidden treasures – JSOnline Marcus Theatres still looking downtown – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Plans for Marcus theater, offices in Park East moving forward – JSOnline North End gets two retail tenants – BizTimes Apartment building planned near downtown – BizTimes Theater, office building plan for Park East moving ahead – JSOnline Park East apartment construction to begin this spring – JSOnline Plans for Marcus theater, offices in Park East moving forward – JSOnline Supervisors want tighter taxing authority – JSOnline Property owner, city settle dispute over Bronzeville lot – JSOnline RTA plan would allow Milwaukee County sales tax for transit – JSOnline Real Estate Weekly for Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – BizTimes UWM plans $75 million academic building on east side campus – BizTimes The adrift Aloft Hotel – JSOnline
Jan 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of January 25th, 2010
Urban Milwaukee’s Upcoming Events & Meetings Calendar should help you keep up to date on important events effecting our neighborhoods, the City of Milwaukee, and our region. January 25, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development Meeting January 25, 2010 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research […] City Plan Commission Meeting January 25, 2010 1:30 pm The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land […] January 26, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment January 26, 2010 9:00 am 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 […] Mixing Green with Gray: Retrofitting Stormwater BMPs into Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor. January 26, 2010 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm Tory Kress, P.E., AICP, of the The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, will share a presentation, entitled “Mixing Green with Gray: Retrofitting Stormwater BMPs into Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor.” She will discuss an innovative stormwater planning study underway with goals of improving Milwaukee’s surface water quality and creating economic development in […] City of Milwaukee’s 164th Birthday Party January 26, 2010 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Cost: $25.00 Per Person Location: Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202 January 27, 2010 Public Works Committee Meeting January 27, 2010 9:00 am 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.[…] January 28, 2010 Public Safety Committee Meeting January 28, 2010 9:00 am 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.[…] January 30, 2010 Milwaukee Art Museum: Green Fair January 30, 2010 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Learn what it means to live green! Join us for an activity-filled day, featuring talks by green leaders in the midwestern […]
Jan 24th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Retrofitting Stormwater BMPs into Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor.
Tory Kress, P.E., AICP, of the The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, will share a presentation, entitled “Mixing Green with Gray: Retrofitting Stormwater BMPs into Milwaukee’s 30th Street Industrial Corridor.” She will discuss an innovative stormwater planning study underway with goals of improving Milwaukee’s surface water quality and creating economic development in the Corridor. Design considerations, construction issues, and long-term maintenance solutions for stormwater management will be outlined. Details: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 12:00 PM – 1:20 PM Room AUP 345 Free pizza will be provided, courtesy of the Department of Urban Planning. This lecture is registered for 1.0 CM Credits for AICP members. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone whom you know that might be interested. For more information, please see the SARUP website: http://www.uwm.edu/SARUP/planning/smartgrowth/index.html
Jan 24th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Happy days are (sort of) here again
Area business leaders see a slow, but real, recovery in 2010 and share strategies to in troubled times.
Jan 23rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
The Thief Lord at First Stage
For kids, this epic children's tale is a visual fantasy. For adults, it's a frothy adventure of runaway youth, but could it be more?
Jan 23rd, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
