Stripwax: Two guys named Tapes and Englebert Humperdinck
Stripwax

Two guys named Tapes and Englebert Humperdinck

On their new LP, the oddly-named guys that make up Tapes 'n Tapes weave together multiple layers of genre and sound - and they do it with flair.

Open Call

Open Call

UPDATED: The Marcus Center auditions for "Church Basement Ladies" and the Racine Theatre Guild seeks actors of all ages for "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing."

Threads: The Swimsuit Edition
Threads

The Swimsuit Edition

Believe it or not, now is the best time to buy a swimsuit. This week, Emily offers a few tips on finding the best cut and fit for your body type.

South Beach Delights: Alice Waters’ Grapefruit Avocado Salad
South Beach Delights

Alice Waters’ Grapefruit Avocado Salad

Renown chef and sustainable food activist Alice Waters shares a refreshing citrus salad.

MSO: Geoffrey Gordon’s Trombone Concerto, Megumi Kanda a hit
MSO

Geoffrey Gordon’s Trombone Concerto, Megumi Kanda a hit

Guest conductor James Gaffigan impresses with a complex new concerto, contemplative Ives and essential Mozart.

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

Common Council Meeting

Common Council Meeting

City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 Agenda

Capital Improvements Committee Meeting

Capital Improvements Committee Meeting

The Capital Improvement Committee is tasked to develop, maintain, and update a long-term capital improvements program for the City’s construction and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities. It is made up of the Commissioner of Public Works; the Department of Administration – Budget and Management Director; the Comptroller; the chair of the Public Works Committee; the chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee; the Common Council President; and a public member appointed by the Mayor. All except the public member may name an alternate. The public member is subject to Common Council confirmation to a three-year term. The President of the Common Council names the chair of the committee. Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

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

Friday Photos Friday, 14. January 2011

Friday Photos Friday, 14. January 2011

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Marriott Hotel Project Wins Appeal on 3-2 Vote at Zoning Committee

Marriott Hotel Project Wins Appeal on 3-2 Vote at Zoning Committee

At yesterday's meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Jackson Street Management LLC won an appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission's ruling regarding their request to demolish five buildings within the East Side Commercial Historic District to make way for a new Marriott Hotel.

Q & A: The Rep’s Gerard Neugent dishes on “The 39 Steps”
Q & A

The Rep’s Gerard Neugent dishes on “The 39 Steps”

Milwaukee's versatile vet illuminates what it's like to quick change and on playing over 20 characters in a play.