MPS would lose up to 25% of its funding
MPS School Board President Michael Bonds at Fratney Escuela meeting: school funding to be cut statewide, Federal Title 1 dollars on chopping block.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
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
Feb 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Meeting
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 disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Feb 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Charting New Waters: National challenges, local solutions
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 culmination of an intensive two-year, diverse collaboration of leaders from business, nongovernmental organizations, agriculture, academia, government, foundations, and communities, and is believed to be the first such comprehensive, cross-sector examination of U.S. freshwater challenges and solutions. It explores the nature and breadth of these challenges, articulates potential solutions, and offers recommendations to ensure our freshwater resources are secure for the 21st century. In her presentation, Ms. Seidelman will outline this report’s findings, what lies ahead, and how this pertains to our region. SPEAKERS: Susie Seidelman, Environmental Program Associate The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread, Racine EXTRAS: See the Charting New Waters report at http://www.johnsonfdn.org/chartingnewwaters. LOCATION: UWM Union 240 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53201
Feb 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Chamber Theatre puts its stamp on “Mauritius”
In Theresa Rebeck's play, two sisters and a trio of shady men try to get their hands on a pair of rare, valuable stamps.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Tom Strini
100 Years of Reagan
Before we get all nostalgic over the Gipper's 100th birth anniversary, let us not forget that the Father of Modern Conservatism was not Saint Ronny.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Will Durst
Variety and confidence mark Prometheus concert
Prometheus masters Alfred Schnittke's intensity and romps through some pleasant Franz Berwald. Violist Robert Levine joins in for a satisfying Dvorak quartet.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
primary election results
With little campaigning Jeff Stone comes out on top; Chris Abele narrowly wins second place in the County Executive showdown.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Vaudeville, orchestras and stamps. Oh my.
Setapen with the MSO, Chamber Theatre's thriller, Chamber Orchestra gets busy, First Stage for the little kids, Windfall's dark comedy
Feb 15th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Bug:Me!” offers a glimpse of springtime
"U:Bug:Me!" rushes in the season, bringing life to enchanting insects and compelling audiences to fall in love and be young (or young at heart) once again.
Feb 15th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
This Iron Cupcake gallery may cause screen-licking
Sunday's Pro/Am Cupcake Clash brought out fierce competition, "Ace of Cakes'" Duff Goldman, and many a sugar crash. The day in photos.
Feb 15th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Summer Soulstice Music Festival
It’s time to start thinking about original live music, high flying Division BMX stunt teams, Milwaukee’s dodge ball competition and enjoying an ice-cold Miller Beer on North Avenue! Summer Soulstice Music Festival, Milwaukee’s best street music festival, is back for our eleventh time – Saturday, June 18 on Milwaukee’s East Side. Now accepting band kits and dodge ball team inquiries. Vendor applications will be available in March. Contact Lisa Liljegren at 414.224.0212 or lliljegren@meyerwallis.com for more information.
Feb 15th, 2011 by Dave Reid
