Charles Allis at 100
The Charles Allis Museum celebrates 100 years with "Allis in Wonderland," a nine-month long exhibition extravaganza, beginning this Friday.
Jan 31st, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
County Executive candidate Chris Abele
Chris Abele doesn't need the job, but he feels it's time for unbiased discussion and bipartisan cooperation to get Milwaukee County back on track.
Jan 31st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Upcoming Events for the Week of January 31st, 2010
January 31, 2011 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting January 31, 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 January 31, 2011 1:30 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 1, 2011 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting February 1, 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.[…] Lincoln Park Project Update Informational Open House February 1, 2011 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Lincoln Park and Milwaukee River Channels Sediment Project will be holding an informational open house to go over major project elements as we move forward toward project implementation. The open house will be held on Wednesday February 1, 2011 from 4-7 pm in the upper level of the Blatz Pavilion. We would like you to come […] February 2, 2011 Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting February 2, 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.[…]
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Carnival Milwaukee
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 Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, help us fill the Zoofair with revelers on March 5th! Live entertainment by internationally known Congolese musician, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca Activities representative of the Carnival celebrations from around the world Opportunities to win fabulous raffle prizes Guests in Carnival costumes or cultural attire – this year we have partnered with Miller and Campbell Costume Service Individual tickets: $40 per person Just as along the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, help us fill the Zoofari with revelers on March 5th! Visit www.carnivalmilwaukee.com or call 414.562.9904 to purchase your tickets. This fundraiser for UEDA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will help support the organization’s homeownership outreach and foreclosure intervention project that addresses the current housing crisis facing Milwaukee.
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
The Wheel & Sprocket Expo
The Wheel & Sprocket Expo will be April 7-10, 2011 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. It’s the nation’s largest single bicycle event. Admission is free. This event is a great way to learn and communicate with others about cycling. If you register for UPAF’s Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, at the Expo you will receieve a $5 discount.
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting
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. Agenda
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting
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 Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting
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. Agenda
Jan 30th, 2011 by Dave Reid
The mind reels, the heart aches
Wear your thinking cap to this fugue of love, lust, betrayal, crime and suspicion.
Jan 30th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
Auditions and entries
Update: RedLine seeks new artists in residence and submissions for one-act plays at the Pink Banana close Feb. 2
Jan 30th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
The Skylight’s “Brel,” on the outskirts of greatness
The words and music of Jacques Brel, the mid-century singer-songwriter, still wound and amuse today.
Jan 30th, 2011 by Ellen Burmeister
My Disco’s Sustained Inferno
My Disco's "Little Joy" unleashes a torrent of white-hot sustain, creating an LP that's simultaneously relaxing and agitating. It's great stuff for your ears.
Jan 29th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
