Milwaukee Intermodal Station Train Shed Public Meeting
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 into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new structure will be 121 feet wide, 400 feet long, and 56 feet high. The train shed will include a partial mezzanine spanning 5 tracks and 3 boarding platforms, stairways, escalators, elevators, ventilation systems, lighting, and signage. The meeting is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on August 24, 2010 at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station Atrium, 433 West St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee and will include information on the train shed’s reconstruction. Members of the WisDOT project team will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the project. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, provide input and ask questions concerning the project. Drawings showing the proposed train shed will be on display. If you are unable to attend the workshop or would like more information, contact Alyssa Macy at (414) 550-9407. Written comments regarding the project can be mailed to Wisconsin Department of Transportation, High-speed Passenger Rail Team, 433 W. St. Paul Avenue, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3007. Citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing and require an interpreter may request one by contacting Alyssa Macy at least three working days prior to the meeting via the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dial 711). For more information, contact: Alyssa Macy, High-speed Rail Program (414) 550-9407, Alyssa.macy@dot.wi.gov
Aug 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
The Monarch Trail Summer Moon Picnic!
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.com Where: 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 to development plans, this may be one of the last opportunities to see the moonrise and sunset in this vast open space. Bring: Pack a picnic or snacks, and skeeto repellant 2010 will be a much better year to view the migration. This pre-migration event will provide information for people who would like to come out in September to see where they gather and where they roost at night. Themonarchtrail.org will update the migration daily the 2nd and 3rd week in September. Rain Date: We will hold a Migration launch on September 11th, same time, same place. The moon will not be attending that evening! Contact: Barb Agnew, 414-454-0222
Aug 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Beth Lipman’s dazzling glass
Ninth in a series on MAM's permanent collection: Beth Lipman's "Laid Table," a virtuoso showpiece with a meditative after-image.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Chicago and Milwaukee – Large Public Art and Placemaking
The latest iteration of Chicago's fascination with large public art is located across the street from the iconic Harold Washington Library in Pritzker Park just northwest of the intersection State Street and Van Buren Street. What is it? A three-story tall eye balll, dubbed the EYE.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
The Darwin Poems
A walk through Australia's Blue Mountains sent Emily Ballou on a cross-continental journey to bring Charles Darwin's reality to life through poetry.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Democrats duke it out in assembly and senate races
Local assembly and senate primary races focus on Democratic credentials, job creation and MPS.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble at the Pabst tonight
Violinist Johnny Gandelsman talks about life on the Silk Road.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Tom Strini
FREE on Saturday
After showcasing the best of Milwaukee's local scene, WMSE strives to make the local scene even better with a ton of fascinating panel discussions.
Aug 19th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Sad to See Chancellor Santiago Leave UWM
Recently, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago announced his resignation from UWM to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Hispanic College Fund in Washington, D.C.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Mea Culpa
Sorry, Toadies : Jeff pens an apology for getting his albums mixed up and waxes on FM radio, the music industry and the anxiety that goes with putting your opinion in print.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
We’re Not Colorblind
Come on, get real. Racism is as American as apple pie.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Donald Kaul
Milwaukee Children’s Film Festival
Milwaukee Film blends awesome kid’s films with important lessons in media literacy for the whole family.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
