12th Annual MANDIs
The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs) pay tribute to the people and organizations working tirelessly to make Milwaukee a great place to live, learn, work and grow. 5pm Awards Presentation 6:30-8pm Dinner and Celebration Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee
Oct 18th, 2010 by Dave Reid
First Stage finds the ‘second star on the right’ in “Peter Pan and Wendy”
This enchanting production of Peter Pan and Wendy adeptly tells a story that, like Peter Pan himself, never grows old.
Oct 18th, 2010 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
2010 Our Milwaukee Buy Local Fair
The Our Milwaukee Buy Local Fair, in conjunction with the Outpost Alternative Gift Fair is back and better than ever! The Buy Local, Give Local Fair is a positive holiday experience for everyone. Shop for holiday gifts that support locally owned, independent businesses and local non-profit organizations – products and services unique only to metro Milwaukee. Food and beverage are available for purchase. Support local independent businesses and non-profits and keep your holiday spending dollars local. Check out some of last year’s fun. Location: Lakefront Palm Garden 1872 N. Commerce Street FREE admission!
Oct 18th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 18. October 2010
The inanity of airport connectors By Stephen Smith New Portland Grocery Store Has More Parking for Bikes Than Cars By A.K. Streeter 2011 Milwaukee County Executive Budget Review [PDF] By Public Policy Forum Oh beautiful Beerline By Michael Horne Beerline Trail Map By Dave Schlabowske ‘Suburban Nation’: 10 Worst Things About Suburban Sprawl (PHOTOS) By Jeff Speck Proposal calls for converting downtown building to hotel By Tom Daykin BizTimes Bubbler: Mandel teams up with artists to create public studio By BizTimes Daily Thursday, October 14, 2010 Great high speed rail Wisconsin video on the Madison-Milwaukee expansion By Dan Johnson-Weinberger Silk operator sues city over license denial for additional strip clubs By Tom Daykin Chicago developer proposes converting Loyalty Building to hotel By Tom Daykin New King Drive apartment building, food market opening By Tom Daykin Saris Cycling president shares 20By2020 vision By Tom Held The Fast Foodie introduces us to the globaco By Julie Lawrence Grand Avenue auction unlikely to change ownership control By Tom Daykin There’s safety in numbers for cyclists By Elly Blue More cuts for county transit By Peggy Schulz
Oct 18th, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
Beware of health reform scare tactics
Tea Party Republicans Rebecca Kleefisch and Ron Johnson’s doomsday rhetoric on health reform might win some votes, but it won’t help people live longer.
Oct 18th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Campaign on your own time
We get it -- unions love Democratic candidates. But can the AFSCME Council 24 just stop using taxpayer time and state equipment to campaign for Tom Barrett?
Oct 18th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
RunUp to the Runway in review
Local boutiques brought their best couture, but the funky designs by Mt. Mary students really captured my attention. Words and photos from RunUp '10.
Oct 18th, 2010 by Annie Vihtelic
Upcoming Events for the Week of October 18th, 2010
October 18, 2010 City Plan Commission Meeting October 18, 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 […] October 19, 2010 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Hearing October 19, 2010 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Hearing October 19, 2010 1:30 pm The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] October 20, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit October 20, 2010 9:00 am The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters […] Public Works Committee Meeting October 20, 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.[…] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Hearing October 20, 2010 1:30 pm The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] October 21, 2010 Public Safety Committee Meeting October 21, 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.[…] October 22, 2010 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Hearing October 22, 2010 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting: Budget Hearing October 22, 2010 1:30 pm […]
Oct 17th, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
Down-home fun on MCT’s Main-Travelled Roads
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's musical after Hamlin Garland stories of rural Wisconsin, reflects its American Folklore Theatre roots.
Oct 17th, 2010 by Michael Barndt
Walker or Barrett?
Two weeks to go and the gubernatorial candidates are full of promises and accusations. Soon you'll get to decide who's best suited for Wisconsin's top job?
Oct 17th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
African/Modern dance at Alverno
Compagnie Jant-Bi's "Waxtaan" is witty, worldly, up-to-date and thoroughly African.
Oct 16th, 2010 by Tom Strini
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
Oct 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
