Santa’s Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller, durable and inexplicable, plays its Christmas show at the Milwaukee Theatre; other local holiday shows roll on.
Dec 21st, 2010 by Tom Strini
Social media grows up
The recent merger between Hanson Dodge Creative and upstart Comet Branding signals that social media has a found a foothold in the marketing services business.
Dec 21st, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Frank Almond and Tom Strini
MSO concertmaster and violinist Frank Almond and our very own Culture Editor Tom Strini collaborate for a stirring performance of "What Child Is This?"
Dec 21st, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
A video Christmas card from Elizabeth Johnson and YMD
A sweet, simple dance that embodies the warmest, noblest sentiments of the season, from Your Mother Dances to you via TCD.
Dec 20th, 2010 by Tom Strini
How are the New MCTS Buses?
Starting this past summer, new buses hit the streets in Milwaukee County. Now that they have been out on the road for a few months, it's likely that the "new car" (bus) smell has worn off. How do you feel about them now?
Dec 20th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Legacy” : Making the case for seeing films in 2D
With the glut of movies being touted in 3D, a realization is made after watching "Tron: Legacy" twice about a loss in technological translation.
Dec 20th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 20. December 2010
Bay View apartments win zoning committee approval By Tom Daykin The Battle for Control of Smart Cities By Greg Lindsay Departing rail money puts freight line in a pinch By Joe Lanane I-94 repaving project will slow traffic between Waukesha, Milwaukee By Tom Held Bank to soon take ownership of Park Lafayette condo development By Tom Daykin Milwaukee water technology company makes acquisition By John Schmid 400 Santas Walk Into a Bar By bikesafer.blogspot.com Should Minnesota sue Wisconsin over high-speed rail? Probably not yet By Steve Berg Walkable neighborhoods have higher levels of trust, community participation By Kaid Benfield Arts-driven revitalization in Kentucky – yes, Kentucky By Kaid Benfield TheStreet and Bundle Special Report: America’s best and worst commutes By Joe Mont Harmony Initiative considers Marcus Center parking structure site By Real Estate Weekly Ten Water Tech Startups To Watch, All 2010 Imagine H2O Competition Finalists By Lora Kolodny Talgo to keep 60 jobs here, saving state millions By Larry Sandler Dems say Walker’s train rejection could cost state $113 million By BizTimes Daily Car-Sharing Service Zipcar Adds $21 Million To Its Coffers By Robin Wauters High-Speed Train Derailed in Wisconsin By Sam Newberg Historic Preservation Commission wants facades preserved for Marriott project By Real Estate Weekly UWM waives contingency, moving forward on Wauwatosa land purchase By Tom Daykin Historic Preservation Commission approves Pabst hotel project By Real Estate Weekly Why the Division Over High-Speed Rail? By Bruce Murphy Grit Patterns Gallery Event By Microcosm Studio Smart growth principles for the 21st century By Kaid Benfield Downtowns Get a Fresh Lease By Anton Troianovski New report: State transportation decisions could save money and reduce carbon emissions By Alex Goldschmidt A windfall for California By L.A. Times Why a Gas Tax Is About Deficit Reduction By Robert Puentes Money disappears for Intermodal train shed work By Marie Rohde Destroying the Transportation Fund in Order to Save It By Dave Cieslewicz Historic Buildings vs. New Hotel Downtown By Ann-Elise Henzl Aloft Hotel could get temp parking lot in Park East Sydney Hih block By Tom Daykin Plan for downtown Marriott Hotel supported, but with conditions By Tom Daykin Razing of historic buildings approved for Marriott – if facades preserved By Tom Daykin Hotel proposed for Pabst site undergoes historic review Monday By Tom Daykin
Dec 20th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Pezzetino
Pezzetino's "Salve" was written just for us at TCD and WMSE. Listen to her touching song and feel special that it's one-of-a-kind.
Dec 20th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Hillary and me
John Smart recalls First Lady Hillary Clinton's warmth and unfailing courtesy with his students in Uzbekistan; excellent characteristics in a Secretary of State.
Dec 20th, 2010 by John Smart
Upcoming Events for the Week of December 20th, 2010
December 20, 2010 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting December 20, 2010 9:00 am The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, […] December 21, 2010 Common Council Meeting December 21, 2010 9:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202[…] Blue Sky Sustainability Lunch December 21, 2010 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm 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 […] December 22, 2010 Capital Improvements Committee Meeting December 22, 2010 9:00 am The Capital Improvement Committee is tasked to develop, maintain, and update a long-term capital improvements program for the City’s construction and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities. It is made up of the Commissioner of Public Works; the Department of Administration – Budget and Management Director; the Comptroller; the chair of the Public Works Committee; the […]
Dec 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Black Swan
It may be said that "Black Swan" is a bit overwrought. It is, but brilliantly so.
Dec 19th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Invade Rome
A psychedelic rock version of "O Holy Night" by Invade Rome. Who knew Christmas could rock so hard?
Dec 19th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
