The AFrames’ opening shot in the upcoming Seattle Invasion
Milwaukee's getting lots of visitors from the Pacific Northwest in the next couple weeks. DJ recaps the AFrames and previews Unnatural Helpers and Helms Alee.
Aug 22nd, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Upcoming Events for the Week of August 23rd, 2010
August 23, 2010 City Plan Commission Meeting August 23, 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 […] August 24, 2010 Milwaukee Intermodal Station Train Shed Public Meeting August 24, 2010 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is announcing a public information meeting to discuss reconstruction of the train shed at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The train shed is a 50,000 square foot facility immediately south of the station that is used to protect trains and passengers from the elements. The project will bring the facility […] The Monarch Trail Summer Moon Picnic! August 24, 2010 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Join the Monarch Trail Friends for a picnic and watch the sunset and moonrise over the County Grounds.Irish Music provided by: Ceol Cairde www.ceolcairde.comWhere: The Monarch Trail – Milwaukee County Grounds, 9480 W Watertownplank Rd. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin When: 6:00 – 8 pm, (simultaneous sunset/moonrise: 7:15 pm) What: There will be a guided tour at 6:15 pm Why: Due […]
Aug 22nd, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
The Saga of Rita Sue LaDeux
I alone know who swung that ax. I can see her now … her flaming red hair blowing in the wind.
Aug 22nd, 2010 by Stella Cretek
The Vinyl Princess
Yvonne Prinz's young adult novel highlights a female protagonist that needs more representation in pop culture: one that is smart, relatable and interesting.
Aug 22nd, 2010 by Jennifer Kaufman
How to make your best friend’s wedding cake (and not screw it up)
Martha Stewart's got nothin' on this.
Aug 21st, 2010 by Erin Petersen
The turtleneck’s resurgence
Sure, the clothing item can look lame -- especially on guys -- but worn the appropriate way, it's kind of flattering.
Aug 21st, 2010 by Annie Vihtelic
Friday Photos Friday, 20. August 2010
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Aug 20th, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
Politicos clamor for a shot at the Number Two spot
A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans seek the voters attention in Wisconsin Lt. Governor's race but by and large, their platforms are the same. After wading through the rhetoric, I suggest throwing a dart.
Aug 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival
Sample more than 200 wines from around the world this weekend at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Aug 20th, 2010 by Skip Forrest
ArtWorks presents the Upside of Art
ArtWorks combines the benefits of creative work with real-life job skill for local youth. Check out the fruits of their labor with a free event this Saturday.
Aug 20th, 2010 by Kat Murrell
A Mighty Wind on the Silk Road
Serious music is heading down the Silk Road. Yo-Yo Ma is its Marco Polo.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Tom Strini
More MKE Than EC
Christopher Porterfield of Conrad Plymouth has Linneman's to thank for his musical transition from Eau Claire to Milwaukee and returns to the source to release a new LP on local Ten Atoms Records tonight.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Erin Wolf
