Working against intolerance
Between the ruckus over a community center and inane rants of a minister in Florida, anti-Islam sentiment is on the rise. Not only is it hateful, it's un-American.
Sep 17th, 2010 by John Smart
Turntables, String Quartets at Present Music Saturday
When a high-brow meets a low-brow, they might both be British composer Gabriel Prokofiev, PM's guest artist Saturday.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
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 alter historic buildings. The HPC meets monthly on Mondays in City Hall, Room 301A, 200 E. Wells Street at 4:00 P.M. unless otherwise indicated. Agenda
Sep 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Downtown Plan Gains Approval at Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee
Department of City Development staff presented the Downtown Plan Update at the September 15th 2010 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee meeting. Similar to the City Plan Commission meeting staff presented the overall themes and the eight catalytic projects, which are geared towards increasing density and connectivity throughout downtown, whiles creating a sense of place.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Special Common Council Meeting
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 Agenda
Sep 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Pavement at the Pabst Theater
How, exactly, am I supposed to review my favorite band of all time? Very carefully, I suppose.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Brian Whitney
Take One
Mark and Milwaukee Film intern Jessica Farrell offer their picks for Take One and discuss how every detail counts when creating a successful film festival.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Dames at Sea can inspire us all
Skylight insists "Dames" isn't a spoof, just good entertainment and a testament to the power of pluck. Perhaps it's a perfect message for us all.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Ryan Findley
Theatre
New companies, new projects, new talent, and new collaborations all come together to form a season of one exciting prospect after the next.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Alan Piotrowicz
Would you be my date to the prom?
The annual Pedal Pusher Prom boasts "no free food, no free drinks-- just the most awesome night of your life." See you on the dance floor.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
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
Sep 15th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Never Mind The Arcade Fire, Here’s Superchunk!
Superchunk's new elpee is pure, joyous rock and roll energy from start to finish. Rock and roll this good transcends time, era, scene and trend.
Sep 15th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
