Elizabeth Johnson, dancing on her own grave
"But it's really kind of cheery," she says. And there's the holiday cheer of David Parker's "Nut/Cracked" on this Your Mother Dances outing.
Dec 14th, 2010 by Tom Strini
A Possible Solution for the Marriott Proposal?
Last night the Historic Preservation Commission voted to allow Wave Development, LLC to demolish the historic structures located along Milwaukee St. and Wisconsin Ave. to build a new Marriott Hotel. Under the condition that the project would save and restore the buildings' facades as part of the new development.
Dec 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Wisconsin’s Small Government Experiment
Nobody in favor of small government has experienced it, though many of them have prospered despite pesky taxes. Are they really ready for what's coming?
Dec 14th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
The 12 Songs Holiday Project
TCD brings back the 12 Songs Holiday Project, a collaboration with WMSE and local musicians. Today, guitarist Peter Mac reimagines "We Three Kings."
Dec 14th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
“Hostages,” “In a Black Mood.” Merry Xmas.
Sure, sure, they sound a little grinchy. But even the season's darker shows have their grins, too.
Dec 14th, 2010 by Tom Strini
A Room With A View for the New Preservationists
No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Marriott Hotel proposed for downtown Milwaukee has received a lot of attention lately. It parlays questions going far beyond the buildings themselves.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Anna-Marie Opgenorth
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 13. December 2010
With the site decided, move to other concerns By Journal Sentinel Cavalier Johnson Press Release: Notes on High Speed Rail By Cavalier Johnson MPD, MPS, and Open Data By Dave Reid Feds may not help pay for Intermodal train station upgrades By Marie Rohde Holloway: Top county appointees must resign and reapply By Steve Schultze The Politics of Open Government By Christian Madera Bikes on Bridges: A How-To Guide for Advocates By Tanya Snyder Fort Worth’s streetcar plan is derailed By John Henry Playing in the Street – Smacking The Culture of Fear on the Nose By Michael Colville-Andersen DOT redirecting $1.195 billion for high-speed rail projects nationwide By Ray LaHood Milwaukee mayor offers angry response to death of high-speed rail By Marie Rohde Marriott developer claims Bauman has conflict, asks him to not vote By Tom Daykin UWM health school plan for Pabst site wins final Regents approval By Tom Daykin Talgo: ‘We can’t stay and manufacture in Milwaukee’ By Marie Rohde Preserving the History By Yance Marti Preservationists, developer prepare for Monday hearing on Marriott By Tom Daykin A creative solution to save historic buildings By David J. Brown And Dawn H. McCarthy Obama administration to take $1.2 billion in high-speed rail money from Wisconsin, Ohio By fox6now.com More U.S. Rail Funds for 12 States as Two Reject Aid By Michael Cooper Report: Wisconsin to lose high-speed rail project By BizTimes Daily Feds will pull, redistribute state’s high-speed rail money By Larry Sandler Wisconsin High-Speed Rail Money To Go Elsewhere By WISN.com U.S. Department of Transportation Redirects $1.195 Billion in High-Speed Rail Funds By DOT Park East project a potential site for Harmony Initiative By Sean Ryan A note from Will Allen -Farmer, Founder and CEO By Will Allen Summerfest to sell $25 million in bonds By The Business Journal Mandel gets $24 million in bonds through WHEDA for North End project By Real Estate Weekly Historic Preservation Commission to review hotel projects By Real Estate Weekly Immigrant Flow Shifts to Smaller Cities By Frank Nelson Two major bridge closures downtown prompt concerns By Larry Sandler Santa Claus ditches his sleigh for a Schwinn By Bob Purvis 10 Great Gift Ideas for Urbanists By Yuri Artibise ‘State loan’ for Mandel apartments isn’t being borrowed from the state By Tom Daykin UWM plan to lease Pabst space for health school goes to Regents By Tom Daykin Proposed MSOE soccer field will have no seats, president says By Tom Daykin Plan Commission recommends approval for east side apartments By Tom Daykin Mercy Housing’s East Side Proposal is Recommended for Approval by City Plan Commission By Dave Reid Political battle escalates over proposed Milwaukee Marriott By Marie Rohde UW-Milwaukee to cut 700 free parking spaces By Zach Erdmann Park East developers seek more time to land UWM, ballet project By Tom Daykin MSOE parking plan gets positive reception from county supervisors By Tom Daykin It’s time to update the definition of “smart growth” By Kaid Benfield Congress Must Act to Keep […]
Dec 13th, 2010 by Dave Reid
The train is gone, why does Talgo have to go with it?
Talgo plans to leave in 2012, citing the loss of the high-speed train project. Following that logic, Bucyrus and Ladish should be leaving for China any day now.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Less government, but more pain?
Wisconsin’s new prescription for health reform will involve less government, more tax breaks and cuts in public programs and services.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Upcoming Events for the Week of December 13th, 2010
December 13, 2010 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting December 13, 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, […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting December 13, 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 […] December 15, 2010 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting December 15, 2010 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings start at 1:30 p.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] December 17, 2010 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting December 17, 2010 9:00 am The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…]
Dec 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
The Lionheart ensemble in glorious polyphonic sound
Early Music Now's Christmas concert offered an immersion into 15th Century religious polyphony. Six voices blended into one resonant sound.
Dec 12th, 2010 by Michael Barndt
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
Dec 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
