“We don’t go past the bridge”: Pt. 2
For part two of the series "We don't go past the bridge": A Discussion on Race in Milwaukee, Mark Metcalf talks with Marquette University student Tommy Walls Jr.
Dec 15th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
MSO’s Hometown “Messiah” tour
Handel's oratorio is a Christmas perennial in Milwaukee. And when the performers don't treat it that way -- great!
Dec 15th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Top Ten Comedic News Stories of 2011
Who gets the prize of being number one? Occupy Wall Street? Rick Perry's debate woes? Or could it be cheating politicians Anthony Weiner and Herman Cain?
Dec 14th, 2011 by Will Durst
Local Arts
To: Art lovers, From: ThirdCoast Digest. Tom Strini and TCD staffers hope to find a gift of the arts under the tree this Christmas.
Dec 14th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Reed Street Yards Zoning Change Approved at Committee
At the December 13th, 2011 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, a zoning change and a proposed Development Incentive Zone (DIZ) overlay were approved to allow for future development of the Reed Street Yards. The 17-acre property, located between South 6th Street and South 3rd Street, is being redevelopment into a water research and development park in a collaborative effort between City of Milwaukee, the property owner Peter Mead, and General Capital Group.
Dec 13th, 2011 by Dave Reid
More holiday traditions for Milwaukee
The MSO performs Handel's "Messiah," Dale Gutzman serves his "Holiday Punch," and Ex Fabula hosts their second holiday spectacular.
Dec 13th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin
Local music
To: Music lovers, From: ThirdCoast Digest. Keep your ears happy well into 2012 with these picks from TCD staffers.
Dec 13th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Education, education, education
We are engaged – right now – in a global race to see which nation will be the brain trust for the 21st century, and we’re losing.
Dec 12th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
U.S. Patent #2,893,149
Judith Ann's gleaming tree, enhanced by shiny gifts from Shimon and Lindemann.
Dec 12th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 12. December 2011
“Cash mob” organized to support Riverwest businesses By fox6now.com The Road To Sprawlville, Chapter 52: Interchange To Nowhere Is Top Drawer By James Rowen Menomonee Valley Power Plant public hearing Monday By Eddee Daniel The Road To Sprawlville, Chapter 51: What Is And What Was By James Rowen Milwaukee makes top 20 healthiest housing market list By First Weber Group Neighbors oppose parts of a mixed-use proposal on land currently designated for a mail-processing facility. By Mark Schaaf DNR land could be sold to raise cash By Jim Massey Activity buzzing as Dover School prepares to become The Hive By Bobby Tanzilo MARKET SNAPSHOT: Milwaukee Reports a Low Average Vacancy for Midwestern Market By Erika Schnitzer Northwestern Mutual buys Joel Lee building for temporary space By Rich Kirchen Third Ward ‘lounge’ proposal offers a home for businesses By Rick Romell Lawmakers wrangle over train maintenance base By Larry Sandler Construction begins on downtown Hilton Garden Inn project By Real Estate Weekly Draft bill circulates on raising Milwaukee County sales tax By Sean Ryan biomass energy project By Thomas Content State reconsiders cost of Milwaukee train facility By Sean Ryan NML buying downtown building for temp office space By Tom Daykin Ring in a safe 2012 with Miller Lite Free Rides By Renee Lorenz LISC names 15 finalists for MANDIs By Peggy Schulz Wisconsin GOP Legislators Open To Amtrak Job Creation – – In Chicago By James Rowen UWM water school renovations to begin this month By Tom Daykin Milwaukee County moves ahead with plans to repair Estabrook Dam By Lee Bergquist Barrett to meet Northridge property owner on home turf By Rich Rovito Marcus Center parking structure plan endorsed By Sean Ryan Third Ward adds new center parking on Broadway By Jeff Sherman Potawatomi power plant, Reed Street Yards up for public hearings By Sean Ryan Cheese facility leads the way By Nancy Ettenheim Freshwater is Milwaukee’s ticket By Joel Brennan Downtown Hilton Garden Inn work begins, to open next fall By Tom Daykin Commuters get prepared for winter at the Winter Cycling Forum and Dance Party By Jason McDowell Amtrak upgrades are still on track in Milwaukee By Larry Sandler UWM chancellor to sign deal in China By Karen Herzog Apartment demand a bright spot for area developers By Tom Daykin Know Milwaukee: Shops of Grand Avenue By Natasha Anderson
Dec 12th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Bel Canto “Christmas in the Basilica”
A Christmas concert in a glorious setting, captured in Robert Bundy's images.
Dec 12th, 2011 by Robert Bundy
Big changes in store for East Library
Milwaukee's East Library on North Avenue will be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed-use building that will include retail, apartments and parking.
Dec 12th, 2011 by Jennifer Kaufman
