Not in my backyard
The public says no to strip clubs in downtown and Walker's Point - a victory for the morality police, and a defeat for new business development in Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Live from Milwaukee
Step right up -- MIAD hosts the 2010 Performance Art Showcase, a carnival-esque event that will (literally) stick with you.
Sep 21st, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Music, music, music
The Milwaukee Symphony and Frankly Music open their seasons, and the previously launched theater season rolls on.
Sep 21st, 2010 by Tom Strini
Milwaukee’s Fourth Annual Tomato Romp!
We sent our new photo intern Matthew Dwyer on his first assignment, armed only with a camera and a tarp to capture the red splats in action.
Sep 21st, 2010 by Matthew Dwyer
ArtWorks for Milwaukee’s Annual Fundraiser
As labor markets tighten, Milwaukee’s teens are not being prepared to successfully transition out of high school and into the workforce. Low skill-levels and high unemployment stand in the way of even the best students. ArtWorks for Milwaukee, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that hires and pays an hourly wage to teams of teenage apprentices for each of its programs, who work with a local, professional Lead Artists to create visual, literary, and mixed media art projects. This collaboration uses an art project- complete with a budget, deadlines, and performance reviews- to teach valuable job and life skills to teenagers that need it most. All of our programming promotes teamwork, tolerance for diversity, project management, and prepares young people to successfully enter the workforce in any industry. Can you think of someone who helped you prepare for your career? Now’s your chance to help the next generation! The goal of this event is to raise the funds needed to support ArtWorks’ 2011 programming. With your help, we can reach our goal to raise enough money to add an additional program session next year to train even more underserved teens. The need for our services is increasing. Be a part of the solution! Join us on November 5, 2010 from 6-9pm: Craft Beer & Fine Wine Tasting Delectable Hors d’oeuvres View of the Milwaukee River Eclectic Silent Auction Local Art Work Live Auction Hosted by emcee Mark Metcalf, Seinfeld’s “Maestro” Night by the River tickets cover the entrance fee to the event, food, entertainment and tastings. Location: Manpower, Inc. Global HQ 100 Manpower Place Milwaukee, WI 53212 More information: http://www.nightbytheriver.com Phone: 414-708-9996
Sep 20th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Park(ing) Day
Although, we just had a basic setup for our Park(ing) Day installation, we did have a great turnout of interested citizens stop by to take part in our efforts to look at the urban hardscape in a new light.
Sep 20th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Pfister broadens its commitment to the arts with in-house storyteller
The Pfister Hotel is holding an open call for experienced writers interested in a 6-month residency. Details here.
Sep 20th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 20. September 2010
Supervisors say county should not make hasty decision about O’Donnell Park By BizTimes Daily The power of buttons and being normal (credit cards and taxis) By Seth Godin Bing Maps Gets Transit Directions By Kristin Meldahl High-speed rail construction begins in Illinois By Biz Scott Walker’s “68 Page Jobs Plan!”? Reduce the Huge Text Size and It’s Three Pages By Dan Cody MCTS upgrades fleet, rider experience with new low-emission buses By Andrew Wagner Cream City Rickshaw closes out season with new digs, more insight By Molly Snyder FDIC orders closure of Maritime Savings Bank By BizTimes Daily Walker picks former Doyle high-speed rail planner for key county post By Steve Jagler Aldermen back new road map for cycling in Milwaukee By Tom Held “Buy American” drives up cost of transit By Stephen Smith Sup. Lynne DeBruin’s Misguided Proposal to Privatize Public Park Land at O’Donnell Park By Dan Cody New Friday Photo Contest: Cyclechic Milwaukee By Dave Schlabowske De Bruin wants county to redevelop O’Donnell Park, Transit Center By Steve Schultze Park East developer considering market rate apartments after setbacks By Tom Daykin LGBT center will move to Blatz Boiler House building By Andrew Weiland DOT reimbursed for Milwaukee Intermodal Station property taxes By Andrew Weiland Jan Gehl Soundbites By John Hill A new library arises By milwaukeenewsbuzz.com Water City USA By Matt Hrodey Stop the suburbs; I want to get off By JF Urban renewal: See 4 iconic cities in a new light with these out-of-the-ordinary breaks, perfect for fall By David Landsel Deregulating food By Stephen Smith Harley seeks delay on city action regarding plan to scrap offices By Tom Daykin New Heartland Corridor Increases Freight Capacity Between East Coast and Chicago By Yonah Freemark Turn unused bikes into working bikes – collection Thursday through Saturday By Tom Held Going beyond bike lanes: New video from NYC By Dave Schlabowske Use train money for roads, Thompson says By Patrick Marley Eaten away, one grain at a time By Michael Horne Rail line can connect region to prosperity By David M. Smith Milwaukee becoming a biking town By Matt Hrodey Transit projects await state, local approvals By Larry Sandler Former Bucks star plans Old World 3rd St. club By Andrew Wagner
Sep 20th, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
Next Act’s tragi-comedy about endgame
Conflict and comedy play out in Joel Drake Johnson's "Four Places," as an aging parent and her anxious adult children bump heads over lunch.
Sep 20th, 2010 by Matthew Reddin
Women leaders make a difference
When businesses involve women in large numbers, quality has been shown to improve. But there is still a long way to go before the glass ceiling is shattered.
Sep 20th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Upcoming Events for the Week of September 20th, 2010
September 20, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development September 20, 2010 9:00 am The Milwaukee County Committee on 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 […] City Plan Commission Meeting September 20, 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 […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting September 20, 2010 4:00 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to […] SARUP Lecture Series: The Placemakers Guide to Building Community September 20, 2010 4:30 pm Nabeel Hamdi, Emeritus Professor of Housing and Urban Development, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England Nabeel Hamdi is one of the pioneers of participatory planning and his book Small Change has been highly influential in describing the role that informality plays in urban life. It sets out a way of thinking on cities that gives precedence […] September 21, 2010 Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting September 21, 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 […] 2011 Milwaukee County Budget Public Hearing September 21, 2010 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Finance and Audit Committee has announced two public hearing sessions regarding the 2011 Milwaukee County Budget. The public is invited to attend these hearings to express their thoughts on funding for county programs and services, including transit service. Location: Kosciuszko Community Center 2201 S. 7th Street ▪ Milwaukee (Bus Routes: 53, […] September 23, 2010 Special Common Council Meeting September 23, 2010 9:00 am Message from His Honor, Tom Barrett, relative to the proposed executive budget for the year 2011 and to consider the following: Communication from the Mayor transmitting the proposed budget for the year 2011. City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 More Information[…] Milwaukee Film Festival September 23, 2010 to October 3, 2010 For information http://www.milwaukee-film.org September 24, 2010 SARUP Lecture Series: Infrastructural Ecologies September 24, 2010 […]
Sep 19th, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
Skylight fun and nostalgia with “Dames at Sea”
The Rep, in "Cabaret," shows the 1960s looking back at dark, pre-war Germany. In "Dames," the Skylight shows the 60s looking back at sweet, silly, pre-war Broadway.
Sep 19th, 2010 by Kat Murrell
