MPS isn’t Coke or Pepsi, it’s Walmart
America's suburban landscape has become littered with empty blight inducing big-box stores. As Walmart uses up a market, the company shutters stores and moves on to the next neighborhood, leaving hulking vacant boxes and thousands of empty, litter-filled parking spots in its wake.
Jan 17th, 2011 by Dave Reid
The Magic Bicycle runs on imagination
John Oliver's new play, for First Stage Children's Theater, is entertaining, thought-provoking fare for the over-8 crowd.
Jan 17th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Milwaukee celebrates MLK Jr. birthday with a gala show
Sunday's 27th annual event celebrated ethnic identity and togetherness in a showcase featuring the city's children. A TCD Photo Gallery.
Jan 17th, 2011 by Brian Jacobson
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 17. January 2011
Design refinements needed on Marriott proposal By Mary Louise Schumacher Renew: Bill would slam door on wind development By Thomas Content Study recommends lower city loan for Mandel apartment expansion By Tom Daykin Marriott Hotel Project Wins Appeal on 3-2 Vote at Zoning Committee By Dave Reid Marriott setback lifted by council committee By Patti Wenzel Mayor meets Marcus executives on downtown hotel concerns By Tom Daykin Alterra creating new bike corral on Prospect Ave. By Jeff Sherman Auf Wiedersehen, Gallun By Megan E. Daniels Plan for lakefront wind turbine stirs debate By Thomas Content Walker’s wetland bill is criticized By Lee Bergquist Panel approves Marriott plan without setback condition By Sean Ryan Marriott appeal wins zoning committee approval By Tom Daykin Wisconsin and Ohio Scrapped HSR – So What Are They Doing Instead? By Eric Jaffe Marriott developer’s appeal wins zoning committee approval By Tom Daykin David Uihlein says report on Marcus/Marriott meeting is a ‘lie’ By Tom Daykin Wind turbine by port: What would it look like? By Thomas Content Downtown apartment market strong, condo demand still weak By Tom Daykin Making quick work of Marriott review By Sean Ryan Common Council panel to review Marriott appeal Thursday By BizTimes Daily Metro Milwaukee apartment rents level off By Real Estate Weekly Marriott developers to appeal Historic Preservation Commission ruling By Real Estate Weekly Washington Square could reach 26 stories tall By Real Estate Weekly Construction begins for The Moderne By Real Estate Weekly Common Council may consider planned Marriott’s jobs on appeal By Tom Daykin Mercy hopes to begin building east side apartments this summer By Tom Daykin Yes to turbines By Journal Sentinel Marriott developers to appeal Historic Preservation Commission ruling By BizTimes Daily Solar boom? By Matt Hrodey New office tower to be built near Pfister By BizTimes Daily Highway Expansion Rampant in Wisconsin, Which “Can’t Afford” Rail By Angie Schmitt Commission OK’s Marriott — on one condition By Patti Wenzel New Milwaukee office tower planned By Sean Ryan “Washington Square” office tower name has roots in ’80s proposal By Tom Daykin Marriott OK’d, but with a big catch By Tom Daykin The Case for a Parks District in Milwaukee County & Wisconsin By Dan Cody What can Milwaukee look forward to in 2011? By Dave Reid Bonds, Hines argue school building sales By The Business Journal Godfrey & Kahn commits to anchor proposed downtown office tower By BizTimesDaily Ald. Witkowski seeks council review of Historic Preservation Commission By Tom Daykin King Drive Commons seeks tax credits for apartment expansion By Tom Daykin City considering lakefront wind turbines By Thomas Content 22-story office tower planned By Tom Daykin
Jan 17th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Honoring service on MLK Day
On the 25th anniversary of the MLK holiday, TCD talks to a Milwaukee couple serving in the Peace Corps in Moldova.
Jan 17th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
The Rep’s “39 Steps” is a jaunt of theatrical fun
The Rep’s re-imagining will upend your expectations with a fantastic evening of laughs, gags, and theatrical fun.
Jan 16th, 2011 by Kat Murrell
Upcoming Events for the Week of January 17th, 2010
January 19, 2011 Common Council Meeting January 19, 2011 9:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202[…] Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit January 19, 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 […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting January 19, 2011 1:30 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to […] January 20, 2011 Capital Improvements Committee Meeting January 20, 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 […] January 21, 2011 Milwaukee County Executive Candidates Forum January 21, 2011 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm The major candidates in the race for Milwaukee County Executive will make their first joint appearance Friday, Jan. 21, at Marquette University Law School during a forum co-sponsored by the Law School and the Milwaukee Press Club. The 75-minute event will begin at 12:00 noon and will be held in the […] Artworks for Milwaukee’s 3rd Annual Gallery Night Event “Art in the Neighborhood” January 21, 2011 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Artworks for Milwaukee unveils the completed art work of our Apprentice Artists created in the two Fall 2010 programs: “Positive Influence Project” and “Safe Place Mural”. Under the guidance of Lead Artist Kasia Drake-Hames, the “Positive Influence Project” give accolades to Milwaukee residents who make a difference in our communities. The “Safe Place Mural” Program with Lead […] Gallery Night and Day January 21, 2011 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Gallery Night and Day is the premier art event in Milwaukee for gallery hopping and art viewing. This January 21 and 22, the quarterly event showcases 47 venues throughout downtown. Admission is free to all participating venues during event hours. For more information, including venue event hours visit: http://bit.ly/GalleryNight or pick up a brochure at […]
Jan 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Food & Froth
Sip stout in the Streets of Old Milwaukee, devour hors d’oeuvres with the dinosaurs, and rhumba in the rainforest during the 13th Annual Food & Froth Fest at the Milwaukee Public Museum. A celebration of all types of beer – from across town to halfway around the world – Food & Froth will also feature appetizers from a variety of local restaurants and caterers and music from local bands. www.mpm.edu Purchase tickets today! This event sells out fast! Call (414) 278-2728 or (888) 700-9069 during museum hours.
Jan 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee’s City Birthday Party
A block party in January? Yes! The Milwaukee Press Club is proud to celebrate the City of Milwaukee’s 165th birthday this year with The Ultimate City Neighborhood Block Party. The Press Club also will be unveiling the ultimate neighborhood trivia contest on January 10 that will lead up to the annual City of Milwaukee Birthday Party, to be held January 25, 2011 in the Expo Center at Potawatomi Bingo Casino from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. The ultimate neighborhood trivia contest, developed with assistance from Milwaukee historian John Gurda and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel neighborhoods reporter Tom Tolan, will challenge contestants in their knowledge of historical, fun and quirky trivia regarding Milwaukee’s storied neighborhoods. In addition to complimentary neighborhood-inspired food and beverages, live local music and giveaways, party guests will also enjoy a short historical presentation by Gurda and Tolan, and join Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Willie Hines and others in a toast to the City’s 165th birthday. Those interested in attending or learning more about the Ultimate City Neighborhood Block Party can register immediately at www.milwaukeepressclub.org. Official contest rules and entry instructions will be available on the site beginning January 10. Information is also available by following the Milwaukee Press Club on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MKEPressClub, or follow the hashtag #MKEbdayparty. The trivia contest winner’s name will be announced by at the event, to be hosted by the Press Club from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Expo Center at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 West Canal Street. Admission is $25. Free parking is available in the garage south of the casino, or guests may take advantage of complimentary valet parking, courtesy of Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
Jan 16th, 2011 by Dave Reid
iPhone Apps for Travelers
This week, we review some of our favorite iPhone apps for travelers, recommend a key piece of gear, and answer a few reader questions.
Jan 16th, 2011 by Robert Bundy
Two guys named Tapes and Englebert Humperdinck
On their new LP, the oddly-named guys that make up Tapes 'n Tapes weave together multiple layers of genre and sound - and they do it with flair.
Jan 16th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
Open Call
UPDATED: The Marcus Center auditions for "Church Basement Ladies" and the Racine Theatre Guild seeks actors of all ages for "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing."
Jan 16th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
