The Cougar Den is closed

The Cougar Den is closed

One of Milwaukee's smartest and more interesting hardcore bands packs it in Sunday at The Spot.

Cambridge Commons Tour

Cambridge Commons Tour

In August UW-Milwaukee will begin occupying Cambridge Commons, their new 700-bed residence hall. Owned by the UWM Real Estate Foundation and developed by the Mandel Group, the near-complete residence hall raises the bar for Milwaukee student housing when it comes to quality and ecological sustainability.

Shakespeare, Actors and a Master Teacher at Ten Chimneys

Shakespeare, Actors and a Master Teacher at Ten Chimneys

The Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship brings nine seasoned actors to Genessee Depot to brush up their Shakespeare with master teacher Barry Edelstein.

Sizzlin Saturday Outdoor Market

Sizzlin Saturday Outdoor Market

Visit the Historic Third Ward on June 19 when over 40 merchants will sell antiques, art, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, fresh produce and more! Enjoy jazz by local musicians; a fashion show and a fun kids’ corner! Great food and fun! Location: Commission Row in the Historic Third Ward 300 N Broadway (between St. Paul and Buffalo) Milwaukee, WI For more info: http://www.historicthirdward.org/events/sizzlinsaturdays.php

Milwaukee County: Committee on Parks, Energy and Environment Meeting
Milwaukee County

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

One Piece at a Time: Rudy Burckhardt’s “An’ I’ve got a nickel”
One Piece at a Time

Rudy Burckhardt’s “An’ I’ve got a nickel”

The third entry in our summer series on the Milwaukee Art Museum's permanent collection is an art photograph that's just like a jazzy pop tune.

Let the youth games begin

Let the youth games begin

The U.S Youth Games showcase athletic and academic skills of 15 and under athletes. Welcome to Milwaukee!

Not your average Gal Friday

Not your average Gal Friday

After years in the industry, two local women combined their collective ambition to create a company committed to gender equality and local, sustainable filmmaking.

PODCAST:Vacuum-packed poetry
PODCAST

Vacuum-packed poetry

What makes a poem different than a story? Jennifer L. Knox likes to think of poems as narratives with all extemporaneous detail sucked out -- like air out of a vacuum bag.

Camping with Ryan Schleicher and WMSE

Camping with Ryan Schleicher and WMSE

Man, are we psyched for this weekend. Fan-Belt chats with WMSE's Ryan Schleicher about the second annual Radio Summer Camp.

BzyBodies cassette release at the Borg Ward Collective, 7/15

BzyBodies cassette release at the Borg Ward Collective, 7/15

Jeb Ebben previews Thursday's BzyBodies tape release at the Borg Ward.

MCTS Unveils New Buses

MCTS Unveils New Buses

The Milwaukee County Transit System unveiled one of the 90 buses set to join their fleet in 2010.