On Stage June 21: Slim but worthy pickings this week
On Stage June 21

Slim but worthy pickings this week

Another free concert from the Fine Arts Quartet, a look at the life of Church Basement Ladies, and Milwaukee Artists Unite for Japan.

Summer Portraits: Scenes from Juneteenth Day
Summer Portraits

Scenes from Juneteenth Day

Sunday morning brought showers and crowds to MLK Drive for the annual street festival in Milwaukee. Photos by Nickolas Nikolic.

What’s next for Wisconsin Act 10?

What’s next for Wisconsin Act 10?

The Wisconsin Supreme Court may have ruled on Act 10, but now the Federal Courts are joining the fray.

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 20. June 2011

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 20. June 2011

Milwaukee Mayor Asks Walker To Veto Budget Provisions Penalizing City By James Rowen Loan program proposed for Milwaukee solar power projects By Sean Ryan New Grand Avenue strategy based on St. Louis program By Stacy Vogel Davis Bonds approved for Milwaukee apartment renovation By Sean Ryan Trek rolls its bike-sharing system to Milwaukee By Tom Held Bay View project to get cleanup loan By The Business Journal Lakefront transit center tear down could come at a lower cost By Tom Daykin Downtown Milwaukee has much to offer Kohls By Steve Jagler Developers tweak downtown Marriott design By The BizTimes Daily Park Lafayette 90 percent leased By Sean Ryan Foreclosed Park Lafayette Towers reaches 90% occupancy rate By Tom Daykin Marriott hotel to preserve more of historic downtown buildings By Tom Daykin Marcus completes renovations at Hilton Milwaukee City Center By BizTimes Daily Narrower roads: Less expensive, safer, and more bike/pedestrian friendly By John Michlig Clybourn Bridge Now Bicycle Friendly By Dave Schlabowske Light rail from a sports point of view By Michael Hunt Chicagos Protected Bike Lane is Now Protected By Dave Schlabowske Barrett appoints new DPW commissioner By The Business Journal Hoan alternative: build up set to start on city’s first raised bike lane By Tom Held Bay Street to get Milwaukees first raised bike lane By Dave Schlabowske CRE Guide: Take 5 with Julie Penman By The Business Journal Soldiers Home District gets “Endangered” designation By Andrew Wagner Milwaukees Soldiers Home named to national list of endangered places By Mary Louise Schumacher Abele embarks on sharing government services By Rich Kirchen Sommer Bier keg tapping coming June 21 to Pere Marquette Park By Jeff Sherman Southeastern Wisconsin leaders ask state to restore mass transit funding By The BizTimes Daily Chicago sees the light, and it shining all the way from NYC By Dave Schlabowske Milwaukee pushes forward on streetcar By Sean Ryan Milwaukee still pushing for streetcar line By Larry Sandler Abele: Some Park East land could provide temporary parking By Larry Sandler Former Tower site redevelopment to use federal tax credits By Tom Daykin Milwaukee buzzing about entrepreneur efforts By Stacy Vogel Davis Civic group envisions design tech cluster in Milwaukee By Kathleen Gallagher Groups plan projects for Cathedral Square, Juneau parks Read more: Groups plan projects for Cathedral Square, Juneau parks By Sean Ryan State to receive $81 million for affordable housing By Paul Gores Loyalty hotel project partially approved By Sean Ryan Apartments planned for Bay View seek city loan for cleanup work By Tom Daykin Developer hopes to begin downtown Hilton project by September By Tom Daykin Developer plans $18 million Milwaukee apartment renovation By Sean Ryan Park East development plan gets more time from County Board panel By Tom Daykin LBWN fills National Avenue storefront with public art By Yiting Mao Summerfest sets up foundation to help renovate grounds By Tom Held Proposed Park East land sale for MSOE development still in talks By Tom Daykin Company uses free bikes as part of […]

Amy X Neuburg’s “avant-cabaret” charms Present Music

Amy X Neuburg’s “avant-cabaret” charms Present Music

Amy X Neuburg returned to Milwaukee with her unique combination of poignant poetry, far ranging voice, magic sound board and creative composition.

Something special for dad: a Milwaukee Father’s Day guide
Something special for dad

a Milwaukee Father’s Day guide

Not sure what to do with dad today? You're in luck - TCD has the scoop on all sorts of fun (and affordable) ways to show old pop how much you care.

Threads: What to wear to a wedding
Threads

What to wear to a wedding

Or more importantly, what not to wear to a wedding. Kimberly offers tips and guidelines to look and feel great - without upstaging the happy couple.

Optimist’s “Twelfth Night” one to remember

Optimist’s “Twelfth Night” one to remember

Alverno College hosts the second annual Shakespeare in the Park, with a wonderful, well-rounded selection.

Blood is Thicker than Liquor: Putting the ‘fun’ in dysfunction
Blood is Thicker than Liquor

Putting the ‘fun’ in dysfunction

In their latest sketch show, the ladies of broadminded comedy hilariously take on mothers, vampires, and dysfunctional family relationships.

Friday Photos Friday, 17. June 2011

Friday Photos Friday, 17. June 2011

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The City Cyclist: Cooler by the lake
The City Cyclist

Cooler by the lake

This weekend, follow the southeast segment of the Oak Leaf Trail and enjoy lake views and the natural (and possibly haunted!) wonders of the Seven Bridges Trail.

Milwaukee Streetcar at Apex

Milwaukee Streetcar at Apex

The Milwaukee Streetcar is finally poised to move forward. Following last May's approval of a preliminary engineering study by the Milwaukee Connector Study Group, the Milwaukee Streetcar project has progressed to the next step in its development. In late June the Public Works Committee and Steering and Rules Committee will take up the project on subsequent days, followed by the full Milwaukee Common Council in early July.