A Photo Gallery
Hardcore cyclists test their metal on stationary bikes to benefit the WI Bicycle Federation with a rip-roaring, head-banging contest at Great Lakes Distillery.
Mar 1st, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
The Peace Corps at 50
With new cuts proposed in the federal budget, will civil service organizations like the Peace Corps be able to survive?
Mar 1st, 2011 by John Smart
Art and Absinthe
Great Lakes Distillery pays homage to the Green Fairy and the bohemian art of La Belle Epoque with a poster contest for their Amerique 1912 absinthe.
Mar 1st, 2011 by Tea Krulos
Got those Eroica Black Bottom blues, oh yes
An August Wilson classic, the MSO goes classical, classical guitar at UWM, plus string quartet, accordion, Afro-Caribbean, dinner theater.
Mar 1st, 2011 by Tom Strini
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 28. February 2011
Race for Milwaukee County Executive candidates interview By Bay View Compass Race for 14th District County Supervisor candidate interviews By Bay View Compass Hotspotting could work for MPS By Jay Bullock Solar powers up former stockyards By Thomas Content Three area water projects need your help By Jeff Sherman Brewer and non-profit partner for third annual grant competition By Milwaukee Courier Pabst and present: Tapping into the history of Pabst Brewing Company By Renee Lorenz Law firm to move from Greenfield to Pabst brewery building By izTimes Daily M-7 strategic campaign passes $6 million By BizTimes Daily Former Pabst brewery building lands law firm as office tenant By Tom Daykin Tahrir Square By Dave Reid Downtown: Kohl’s, Target or Walmart? By Jeff Sherman The Beauty of (Not) Biking in Winter By Dave Steele Third Annual Wisconsin Bike Summit Announced By Dave Schlabowske Miller Lite Free Rides on St. Patrick’s Day By Milwaukee County Transit System Unions enjoy jobs on Milwaukee Moderne By Sean Ryan Milwaukee officials discuss public loans By Sean Ryan Barrett offers alternative to budget-repair bill By Larry Sandler Southwest to grow in Milwaukee, CEO says By Rich Rovito Barnes & Noble eyes Borders spaces By Stacy Vogel Davis Two Milwaukee groups get federal tax credits to help finance developments By Tom Daykin How Walker Will Transform Wisconsin By Bruce Murphy Chicago’s bold new bike boss By Dave Schlabowske Walker signs supermajority bill By Matt Hrodey How about an Alterra at the Downtown Borders space? By Jeff Sherman Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker: Let Them Drive Cars By Angie Schmitt Mixed-use project in Shorewood moves forward By Real Estate Weekly Voucher school enrollment declines By Matt Hrodey Elevator Statement By Dave Schlabowske Barrett looks for savings, partners and improvements By Patti Wenzel Hundreds turn out to support rail transit, raise more than $11k for campaign By Randy A. Simes The Road To Sprawlville, Chapter 48: Wetlands Filled, But Franklin, WI Grand Scheme Unravels By James Rowen Milwaukee Preservation at Stake By Megan E. Daniels Metro Milwaukee real estate update for January, 2011 By First Weber Group Milwaukee’s Mayor Says Walker’s Budget Will Impact City By wisn.com Republicans oppose local control By Charlie Rosenberg Transcript: Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2011 State of the City address By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers Milwaukee Mayor shares his State of the City speech By Fox 6 Now Milwaukee panel considers urban farm plan By Tom Tolan Target in Downtown Milwaukee By Jeramey Jannene Barrett backs high-speed rail to Chicago By Sean Ryan Goldmann’s renovation plan resurfaces By Sean Ryan
Feb 28th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Gov. Walker holds to his message, almost
During appearances on national television and the local Sunday Insight, Walker stays consistent, defending the budget bill and telling the Wisconsin 14 to come home.
Feb 28th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Milwaukee needs a good kick in the a$$
Budget cuts are coming and Milwaukee is not ready. But whose fault is that? Guest commentator Dan Knauss suggests a look in the mirror.
Feb 28th, 2011 by Dan Knauss
the Pearl Harbor of the class war
Scott Walker dropped his bomb on the workers of Wisconsin. But the middle class is standing -- and ready to fight.
Feb 28th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Soprano Vovkova’s US debut in a Milwaukee recital
Familiar arias, with feeling from soprano based in the Czech Republic, with an assist from her baritone husband.
Feb 27th, 2011 by Marianne Kordas
Upcoming Events for the Week of February 28th, 2011
February 28, 2011 Milwaukee County: Committee of the Whole February 28, 2011 1:00 pm Some matters coming before the County Board have a significant policy impact or a unique set of circumstances which overlap specific committee jurisdiction. One example is the closing of a major county facility. On such occasions, the Committee of the Whole will meet at the call of the County Board Chairman. All 19 supervisors are […] March 1, 2011 Innovative Planning Lectures: Art Planning as Part of Smart Growth and the Neighborhood Planning Process March 1, 2011 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm Ms. Karin Wolf, Arts Program Administrator, Madison Arts Commission March 2, 2011 Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit March 2, 2011 9:00 am 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 […] Capital Improvements Committee Meeting March 2, 2011 9:00 am 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 […] March 4, 2011 Milwaukee County Executive Forum with Candidates Chris Abele and Jeff Stone March 4, 2011 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm IndependenceFirst, 540 S. 1st Street , Milwaukee This is a great opportunity to hear from the candidates about their views on transportation, mental health services, Family Care and long-term care services, housing and more. RSVP to Melinda Kiltz at ARC of Greater Milwaukee at 414-774-6255 or melinda@arcmilwaukee.org March 5, 2011 Carnival Milwaukee March 5, 2011 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm UEDA’s 4th annual fundraising event, Carnival Milwaukee! The Zoofari Conference Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo 9715 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin At Carnival Milwaukee you will find… Local restaurants and caterers showcasing their specialties for your sampling pleasure (think African, Cajun, Caribbean, French, German, Jamaican, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Puerto Rican, soul food…) Just as along the […]
Feb 27th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Capitol Police clear building at 4 pm: Watch it live
70,000 protesters believe the Capitol is their house. Will the police force them out? Will these so-far peaceful protests turn ugly? Watch here.
Feb 27th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Patrick Sims’ moving ’10 Perfect’ an extraordinary performance
One actor brings 18 characters to life in segregated 1920's Indiana, inspired by James Cameron's experience of a near-lynching.
Feb 27th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
