Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 12. September 2011

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 12. September 2011

Parks director Black declined Chicago job By Steve Schultze MCTS Participates in the First Annual Doors Open Milwaukee By Milwaukee County Transit System PARK(ing) day project rolls into Shorewood By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers Transit supporters plan open houses By The Business Journal Keep system running By jsonline.com Walmart to donate $1 million to Growing Power By The BizTimes Daily Art and gardening in Milwaukee By Mary Louise Schumacher Two-way traffic to be extended all along Wells St. By Jesse Garza Milwaukee County Transit System running on fumes By Larry Sandler Gannett Fleming coming to Milwaukee By Sean Ryan Milwaukee throws open city’s doors By John Gurda

Tammy Baldwin announces candidacy for Kohl’s senate seat

Tammy Baldwin announces candidacy for Kohl’s senate seat

Madison-area legislators begin to line up to keep her congressional seat in Democratic control.

One Piece at a Time: Reality Television
One Piece at a Time

Reality Television

There are few words to aptly describe the tragedy of 9/11. On its tenth anniversary, Judith lets art speak for her instead.

Stripwax: Wild Gift For A Birthday Grrrl
Stripwax

Wild Gift For A Birthday Grrrl

Jeff pens a special birthday letter to his teenage daughter, and turns her onto the fearless femme rock of Wild Flag.

TCD.tv: Frank Almond, the Lipinski Strad and the “Devil’s Trill”
TCD.tv

Frank Almond, the Lipinski Strad and the “Devil’s Trill”

Joel Van Haren captures the charm and virtuosity of violinist Frank Almond.

Friday Photos Friday, 09. September 2011 – UrbanMilwaukee.com from Sofia, Bulgaria

Friday Photos Friday, 09. September 2011 – UrbanMilwaukee.com from Sofia, Bulgaria

I recently took a trip to Bulgaria, and thought I’d share with you a little urbanism from across the globe. – Dave Reid Streetcar only street in Sofia, Bulgaria. Narrow street in Sofia, Bulgaria. Street scene in Sofia, Bulgaria. Parklet in Sofia, Bulgaria. Retail storefront in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Summer Scenes: Transformative
Summer Scenes

Transformative

Judith soaks in the last days of summer at the Villa Terrace, musing on the museum's latest installation and admiring a piece of guerilla art lurking outside on Prospect Avenue.

Obama unveils his American Jobs Act

Obama unveils his American Jobs Act

President Obama's new plan bears a striking resemblance to the old. Can a jobs bill save us, or are we headed for a double dip recession?

PARK(ing) Day 2011!

PARK(ing) Day 2011!

Once again this year UrbanMilwaukee.com will be hosting a PARK(ing) Day event in downtown Milwaukee PARK(ing) Day takes place on September 16th, 2011 and is quite simply a public space intervention. The UrbanMilwaukee.com installation will be located near the corner of Mason Street and Milwaukee Street from noon to 2 p.m.

Actors in India 6: After the tour, a Beatles pilgrimage
Actors in India 6

After the tour, a Beatles pilgrimage

Playwright/actor John Kishline ponders the meaning of a tour of India, of life, and of the Beatles.

PODCAST: Blood, Gore, and Indie Film – A conversation with Drew Rosas
PODCAST

Blood, Gore, and Indie Film – A conversation with Drew Rosas

Fresh off the success of his first feature film "Blood Junkie," filmmaker Drew Rosas embarks on a new project - a deranged psychological thriller set in rural Wisconsin.

MAM celebrates Calatrava addition’s 10th anniversary

MAM celebrates Calatrava addition’s 10th anniversary

The architect's stream-of-consciousness drawings, never before shown, yield insight into Milwaukee's iconic building.