What’s on your head and at Uihlein Hall?
"Hair," of course! Also this week: lots going on at UWM, a European soprano recital, "Murder at Howard Johnson's" and "10 Perfect" at Stritch University.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Tom Strini
Target in Downtown Milwaukee
With the announcement that Target is opening a CityTarget store on State Street in Chicago's The Loop Neighborhood, the idea of a downtown Milwaukee Target has been generating a considerable amount of buzz in the past few weeks. Unfortunately for those wishing to shop at a downtown Target, none of that buzz has come from Target. Assuming Target was interested though, what location and store format would best match the desires of Target-loving shoppers with the needs of the city to continue to develop a healthy urban core in and around downtown? Let's explore.
Feb 21st, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra recasts “romantic” music
The MCO transforms romantic music in the emotional expressionism of Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht and the structured elegance of Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances
Feb 21st, 2011 by Michael Barndt
What’s in the bill?
Madison has been under siege for a week over the proposed weakening of employee unions. But what's in that bill that we're not talking about?
Feb 21st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Movies for Senators
Conservative guest commentator Rick Esenberg offers a roster of must-watch movies for senators on the lam.
Feb 21st, 2011 by Rick Esenberg
highlight, tweak, copy, paste
Liberal guest commentator James Rowen compares budget bill remarks from two Republican Senators. Are they speaking from the heart or reading cue cards?
Feb 21st, 2011 by James Rowen
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 21. February 2011
Treasurers association cancels Milwaukee conference By The Business Journal MB3: Milwaukee Business By Bike By Dave Schlabowske Barrett endorses Abele, DCD plan By The Business Journal State unveils new Zoo Interchange plan By The Business Journal HUD investigating New Berlin WI housing controversy By Bob Voelker Could Milwaukee get a downtown Target? By Stacy Vogel Davis Republicans prepare to kill KRM By Rich Kirchen Alderman Hines and Alderman Bauman Urge State Legislature to Be Consistent, Fair in Budget Repair Bill By Willie L. Hines, Jr., and Robert Bauman Tom Barrett Endorses Chris Abele for Milwaukee County Executive By Brandon Lorenz Walmart plans smaller grocery for neighborhood east of State Fair Park By Tom Daykin Florida Gov. Rick Scott Has Some Strange Ideas About Job Creation By Angie Schmitt A Chronicle of A.F. Gallun and Sons Demolition: The North Building By Megan E. Daniels Milwaukee Bicycle Association… or something like that By Dave Schlabowske Lawmakers: Dissolve transit authorities By The Business Journal Federal transit aid gets mired in budget bill By Larry Sandler and Patrick Marley Walker to gut MPS, break up UW, education leaders say By Sharif Durhams Silver City to celebrate community at ‘pop-up’ public art venue By Yiting Mao UWM affiliate closes on purchase of Innovation Park site in Wauwatosa By Tom Daykin We Energies ponders Valley plant’s future By Thomas Content Site preparations begin for UWM School of Public Health project By Real Estate Weekly Interview: Bicycle Federation of WI By Dave Schlabowske Walker bill could put millions in transit aid at risk By Patrick Marley University of Wisconsin Purchases Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital By Melissa Sweeney A better plan for county transit system By Bob Chernow Prep work starts for UWM health school at Pabst site By Tom Daykin Land sale negotiations ‘going quite well,’ MSOE president says By Tom Daykin MMSD panel backs $252,000 contract to deconstruct 6 KK River houses By Don Behm Imported from Detroit Reminds us that Milwaukee Matters By Dave Reid UW-Milwaukee health school work begins By The Business Journal Diverse coalition calls for Milwaukee County government reforms By BizTimes Daily GMC proposes a downsizing for county government By Steve Schultze Olive Fine Organic Living coming to Downer Avenue By Jeff Sherman MCTS needs to step their game up By Zach Erdmann Downtown Milwaukee office foreclosed By Sean Ryan A Velorution Inspired By Dave Schlabowske Historic south side convent proposed for apartment project By Tom Daykin
Feb 21st, 2011 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of February 21st, 2011
February 21, 2011 State of the City Address February 21, 2011 8:00 am to 9:00 am Please join Mayor Tom Barrett as he delivers his State of the City Address Monday, February 21, 2011[…] Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting February 21, 2011 9:00 am 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 Plan Commission Meeting February 21, 2011 12:30 pm The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land […] February 22, 2011 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting February 22, 2011 9:00 am 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.[…] February 23, 2011 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting February 23, 2011 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] All Things Water: Charting New Waters: National challenges, local solutions February 23, 2011 12:00 pm Charting New Waters: A Call to Action to Address U.S. Freshwater Challenges is a groundbreaking report released by The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread and its partners on September 15, 2010, and presented to the Obama Administration at a meeting of federal agencies convened by the White House Council on Environmental Quality. This report is the […] February 24, 2011 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting February 24, 2011 4:00 pm 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 […]
Feb 20th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Boulevard’s Becky Shaw, a sweet romantic comedy — NOT!
In Gina Gionfriddo's comedy, five characters obsess on their feelings, hurt one another and have no idea of how amusing they are.
Feb 20th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Bullies bested in comedy at Windfall Theatre
Light comedy addresses a serious subject in "Nurture's Wonders" - a world premiere with many satisfying twists and turns.
Feb 20th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Funky and fabulous accessories for winter
TCD introduces Valerie Moody, fashion maven and the newest contributor to Threads. Today: a few fun items to help you break out of a bland winter wardrobe.
Feb 20th, 2011 by Valerie Moody
Unions and Tea Party march on the Capitol Saturday
Lawmakers head home for the weekend, but protesters and supporters continue to make their voices heard.
Feb 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
