Marquette/Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s “Lion in Winter”
Pointed comedy and royal rivalries, as succession to the British throne plays out against Christmas, 1183.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
Spring Gallery Night and Day in photographic review
Photo interns Nicole Peaslee and Nickolas Nikolic take their cameras out during Milwaukee's weekend art shows.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Women warriors fight, die and live with a Band of Sisters
Make no mistake, our female soldiers are in the thick of combat. Author Kirsten Holmstedt starts the discussion about these women warriors.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Khaen compositions blend Asia with the West
A unique fixed-reed bamboo instrument is traditional, contemporary and at times, unruly.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 18th, 2011
April 19, 2011 Third Annual Wisconsin Bike Summit April 19, 2011 The Bike Fed’s 3rd Annual Wisconsin Bicycle Summit brings together hundreds of bike enthusiasts from every corner of the state to stand in support of making every ride we take in Wisconsin safe, enjoyable, and fun. Attend a variety of workshops led by the state’s leading bicycle experts. Learn from exciting international speakers who […] Keeping the Dream Alive April 19, 2011 11:30 am to 1:00 pm For over 20 years, the community based non profit My Home Your Home, Inc. is proud to announce their 2nd Annual “Keeping the Dream Alive” Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, at the Harley Davidson Museum – Rumble Room located 400 West Canal Street in Downtown Milwaukee. My Home Your Home, […] April 20, 2011 Public Works Committee Meeting April 20, 2011 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] April 21, 2011 Public Safety Committee Meeting April 21, 2011 9:00 am The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers.[…] Steering & Rules Committee Meeting April 21, 2011 1:30 pm The Steering and Rules committee, which consists of the Council President and the chairs of the other standing committees, formulate polices and rules for the Common Council, oversees charter schools, and considers extraordinary matters affecting multiple committees.[…]
Apr 17th, 2011 by Dave Reid
NEW! A Gay Spring for Milwaukee Theater
Paul Masterson rounds up three productions on gay themes or by gay playwrights.
Apr 17th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
Garbage Land – Book Review
Garbage Land, by Elizabeth Royte, is billed as a book about "the secret trail of trash". The author follows her waste streams from her Brooklyn home to their various destinations across the Northeast. This includes ride alongs with "san men", visits to metal scrappers, discussions with composters, tours of MRF plants (materials recovery facility), water treatment plants, and the Fresh Kills landfill.
Apr 17th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Artsy storage options: A How-To
Is your jewelry box a tangled mess? Carly's got the solution! This week: Repurposing antiques to create storage options that are as lovely as they are practical.
Apr 17th, 2011 by Carly Rubach
Theater, computers and composition intersect
For the second Unruly Music concert, David Bithell explored the mix of action, computer manipulated tools and live music to stage an indeterminate performance
Apr 16th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
NEW! Yarn/Wire features three local contemporary composers
Yarn/Wire piano and percussion opens the four-night Unruly Music festival at Marcus Center Vogel Hall.
Apr 16th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
TV On The Radio Glows In The Darkness
TVONTR call on Bowie and Peter Gabriel as an influence, but how about adding Pere Ubu to the mix? They are just one of the lights shining on this new elpee.
Apr 16th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
Style that swings both ways
Add a layer of intrigue to your look by crossing the department store gender divide. Ladies and gents, trade clothes. Annie's tips for a hip, confident look.
Apr 16th, 2011 by Annie Vihtelic
