Mark Morris Dance Group feels the music, at the Wilson Center

Mark Morris Dance Group feels the music, at the Wilson Center

A genius choreographer at the top of his game, with a brilliant company as his muse and instrument.

Capital Improvements Committee Budget Hearing

Capital Improvements Committee Budget Hearing

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

Capital Improvements Committee Budget Hearing

Capital Improvements Committee Budget Hearing

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

Common Council Meeting

Common Council Meeting

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

Good Read: Every Little Thing
Good Read

Every Little Thing

"Every Little Thing" wasn't written to transform your life. It’s here to entertain, and it achieves just that.

Stripwax: THWOK! Goes The Death Set
Stripwax

THWOK! Goes The Death Set

THWOK! is the sound The Death Set makes on "Michael Poiccard," and BAP! is the sound of their latest LP hitting your skull.

It’s De-So-So: Hamlisch’s MSO Pops Cole Porter show
It’s De-So-So

Hamlisch’s MSO Pops Cole Porter show

The Pops soldier on at the Riverside Theater while Uihlein Hall is closed for repairs.

Friday Photos Friday, 08. April 2011

Friday Photos Friday, 08. April 2011

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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) is in independent agency authorized to hear appeals in matters relating to all zoning ordinances and to review zoning ordinance interpretations made by the Department of City Development. Because the Board acts somewhat like a court, it is called a quasi-judicial body and is required to follow accepted procedures and to fairly evaluate the relevant facts in each case that comes before it. The Board schedules approximately 15 hearings per year (one every three to four weeks) and hears roughly 700 cases each year. Agenda

Milwaukee County: Committee on Economic and Community Development
Milwaukee County

Committee on Economic and Community Development

The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda

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

Wisconsin school funding cuts create “accidental activists”

Wisconsin school funding cuts create “accidental activists”

Gov. Walker's cuts and changes to K12 education bring people out in support of schools. Share your story with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.