A look back at “Vintage Wisconsin Gardens”

A look back at “Vintage Wisconsin Gardens”

This Wisconsin Historical Society Press publication is an informative look into the changes in landscaping and gardening in Wisconsin.

On Stage 11/1: Welcoming in Milwaukee’s first November guests
On Stage 11/1

Welcoming in Milwaukee’s first November guests

Milwaukee greets an ice-hearted princess, a man channeling seven dancers, and a company exploring a dark "Underland."

Milwaukee Gallery Scene: “New Photo Expression”
Milwaukee Gallery Scene

“New Photo Expression”

Susan Barnett ponders eight Milwaukee artists showing at Blutstein-Brondino.

Off-the-Wall’s “Baby Jane”: Perfectly campy
Off-the-Wall’s “Baby Jane”

Perfectly campy

Dale Gutzman's take on the 1962 Bette and Joan movie, with Jeremy Welter and Mark Hagen as the grand dames, is a hit.

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 31. October 2011

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 31. October 2011

Milwaukee Talks: The Alliance School’s lead teacher Tina Owen By Royal Griggs Bronzeville’s “Life’s Garden” newest artwork and great history lesson By milwaukeecourieronline.com Builder Magazine sees strong Milwaukee housing market for 2012 By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers County budget panel increases levy for 2012 over Abele’s objections By Steve Schultze WisDOT Hoan Bike Path Study Identifies 5 Options By Dave Schlabowske Milwaukee County awarded federal bus grant By Sean Ryan Milwaukee County to get $19.1 million for express bus routes, DOT says By Larry Sandler Abele praises award of $12.7 million in transit funding that enables county to create express routes, maintain service By Bay View Compass Milwaukee County lands $12.7 million in federal funding for transit By The BizTimes Daily City closes downtown Renaissance Book Shop By Rick Romell Shorecrest Hotel sold to Astor Hotel owner By Tom Daykin Market tied to eminent domain dispute opens new building By Tom Daykin Is a new arena in UWM’s future? By Don Walker Night and day, galleries display work by local artists By Phoua Xiong How a Twin Cities Community Fought For Transit Equity — And Won By Carolyn Szczepanski MCTS Announces Steady Increase in Bike Rack Usage By Milwaukee County Transit System Bike racks on buses being used more often in Milwaukee County By fox6now.com Use of bike racks on county buses doubles in 2011 By Tom Held Bike Use on Milwaukee Buses Up 50% In 2011 By Kevin Hardman Abele selects Busalacchi as county transportation and public works director By The BizTimes Daily Another Spanish company to establish Milwaukee operations By The BizTimes Daily New bicycle law will make passing safer By Tim Damos Assembly relaxes bike-passing rules By fox6now.com County panels advances lakefront development plan By Steve Schultze Former DOT head Busalacchi named county transportation chief By Steve Schultze First Raised Bike Lane In Wisconsin By Dave Schlabowske County panel restores some parks funding By Steve Schultze Postal Service looking at alternate plans for Oak Creek site By Tom Daykin Residents have plenty of thoughts about Waukesha water request By Don Behm Wind turbine issue turns slowly By Thomas Content UWM to start water school project in early 2012 By Sean Ryan Forest County Potawatomi increase renewable energy use By milwaukeecourieronline.com The invisible bus By Peggy Schulz

Milwaukee coalition rallies against Wisconsin SB 207

Milwaukee coalition rallies against Wisconsin SB 207

New legislation would override County's "Ban the Box" and allow employers to refuse or terminate any convicted felon, regardless of relevance to the position.

Night Of The Living Dead: The Puppet Show
Night Of The Living Dead

The Puppet Show

We bring you an audio and video recap of the Angry Young Men, Ltd. and MUTES production at the Oriental Theater on this All Hallows' Eve.

A Dem Bones Fairytale: The Scribe
A Dem Bones Fairytale

The Scribe

High on a hill in a tower built of bones, the Scribe etches tales on the boulders themselves. Stella offers a creepy tale for your Halloween pleasure.

The Lamb lies (way) down on Broadway at the Pabst Theater

The Lamb lies (way) down on Broadway at the Pabst Theater

Genesis' Rock Opera, re-created by The Musical Box, does not hold up well over time. Plus: How I discovered the fire escape while trying to flee my seat.

They Might Be Giants at the Pabst – Oh, boy

They Might Be Giants at the Pabst – Oh, boy

Math rock knows no age, and TMBG proved it Friday at Milwaukee's Pabst Theater.

Stripwax: The THUNDER and the ROAR
Stripwax

The THUNDER and the ROAR

In celebration of the new Tom Waits album, "Bad as Me," Jeff recollects a storied history of Tom Waits fandom.

TCDIY: Get Organized! Stretched Fabric Bulletin Board
TCDIY

Get Organized! Stretched Fabric Bulletin Board

Get organized now before the holidays bury your home - and your sanity! Start with this easy stretched fabric bulletin board.