Review: The MSO’s Mahler Third
Review

The MSO’s Mahler Third

Yes, this symphony means something. Something important.

Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit
Milwaukee County

Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit

The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda

Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting

Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting

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. Agenda

Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting

Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting

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, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Thoughts and notes as the season winds down

Thoughts and notes as the season winds down

The Fine Arts Quartet, Frankly Music, those incredible dance students at UWM, Edo and Antwerp, the MSO and Carnegie Hall.

A lovely evening for Jazz in the Park

A lovely evening for Jazz in the Park

Blue skies, mild temperatures and a good crowd made for a great start to the first concert in the series.

Young pianists stroke keys in weeklong competition

Young pianists stroke keys in weeklong competition

One player will be crowned the North American Piano Competition king/queen this Wednesday

Pirates invade Port Washington!

Pirates invade Port Washington!

Shiver me timbers! Port Washington's annual (and free!) Pirate Festival kicks off tonight.

Friday Photos Friday, 04. June 2010

Friday Photos Friday, 04. June 2010

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Gospel Gossip Returns to MKE to Spread the Word of Shoegaze

Gospel Gossip Returns to MKE to Spread the Word of Shoegaze

You don't really have to look at your shoes to understand the intensity of distortion rockers Gospel Gossip - it just takes a pair of ears (with earplugs, of course).

Milwaukee Film unveils partial lineup for 2010 festival

Milwaukee Film unveils partial lineup for 2010 festival

The local premiere of Fritz Lang's now fully-restored Metropolis is just one of the treats in store for film lovers this fall

Wisconsin Artists Capture Nature

Wisconsin Artists Capture Nature

“Breathtaking natural wonders and moments of majesty,” trumpeted the press release. I’ll make up my own mind, thank you.