Park Falls looks to biofuels for alternative energy sources
The Flambeau River Biofuels plant will convert pulp and forest waste from a neighboring paper mill, providing renewable green energy and job growth in the region.
Apr 27th, 2011 by John Smart
A high-brow week, except for those Brain Thieves
An incredible five theater openings this week, plus Danceworks, Pops, and Early Music Now.
Apr 26th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Dazzling French, odd Germans
Prometheus Trio's season finale includes Ravel, Boulanger, Schumann and Beethoven. Repeat performance Tuesday night.
Apr 26th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Chris Abele starts his year of change and problem solving
Abele tells residents that there are no individual municipal, county or organizational problems - there are only "all of us problems."
Apr 25th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
First Stage alum directs classroom musical, “Miss Nelson is Missing!”
Molly Rhode directs tale of rowdy kids and the teacher who tames them. Rhode started her as a teen actress at First Stage.
Apr 25th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
An Introduction to Facility Planning for Nonprofits
LISC and IFF are pleased to present a seminar on managing facility expansion. This seminar is designed for nonprofit executives, staff and board members. Please share this information with others who might also be interested. This workshop helps participants take a thoughtful approach to facility planning; avoid the pitfalls; and learn from other people’s mistakes. Make smart facility decisions that support your mission. Determine what you can afford and whether it is smarter to buy or lease. Learn strategies to assess if your board and agency are ready to proceed. Date and Location Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 4 – 6 PM IndependenceFirst 540 South 1st Street, Milwaukee Cost and RSVP $20 per person RSVP to Amelia Pena apena@lisc.org or 414-273-1815 x10 Registration Deadline is May 13, 2011
Apr 25th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 25. April 2011
Chicago’s Brinshore, Milwaukee’s Maures build three new projects; More planned for Harambee, Sherman Park Neighborhoods By Milwaukee Courier Milwaukee Drivers Running On Fumes By wisn.com Mayor Barrett questions legality of Recycling Fund raid By Milwaukee Courier Segregation – Next Steps By Casey Foltz Walker road plan driving him crazy By Steve Hiniker Poll finds strong support for wind energy in Wis. By The Daily Reporter Abele clashes with board on O’Donnell By Sean Ryan Impact of recession, foreclosures still seen in city property values By Larry Sandler County Board Votes Metal For O’Donnell Parking Structure By wisn.com King Drive Commons, Brown Deer project to expand with tax credits By Tom Daykin Pabst apartments, other Milwaukee projects receive tax credits By Tom Daykin Celebrate Earth Day every day By Third Coast Digest It’s the Sprawl, Stupid — The Budget Buster No One’s Talking About By Angie Schmitt Neighborhood supermarket planned for King Drive and North Ave. By Tom Daykin Hoan Bridge lifts interest in Ride for the Arts By Tom Held WHEDA awards $17 million in tax credits By Sean Ryan Pabst apartments, other Milwaukee projects receive tax credits By Tom Daykin Food Truck Fridays returns to Cathedral Square Park on May 6 By Jeff Sherman County Board opts for pricier metal and glass panels for O’Donnell Park By Steve Schultze Local gas prices hover just below $4 a gallon By Thomas Content ldermen push North End loan deal By Real Estate Weekly Baker Tilly plans move to proposed downtown office tower By Real Estate Weekly Grocery store planned at King and North By Real Estate Weekly UWM begins multi-phase energy project By The Business Journal Industrial, office markets improve By The Business Journal Barrett challenges state recycling cuts By The Business Journal Ashkenazy faces more mall trouble By Mark Holan Wisconsin tourism secretary promises bicyclists, “Your industry will not be forgotten.” By Tom Held A Successful Aerotropolis Needs Mass Transit By Jim Tarantino Unraveling the ‘Martial Law’ Rumor By Erik Gunn Organizers of Made In Milwaukee announce Bay View Gallery Night By Cortney Heimerl Celebrate an extended Earth Day By OnMilwaukee.com Crank Daddy’s new digs: best bike parking in Milwaukee By Dave Schlabowske Aldermen push new North End loan deal By The BizTimes Daily Baker Tilly plans move to proposed downtown office tower By The BizTimes Daily New downtown office tower might be moving forward with Baker Tilly By Tom Daykin Aldermen propose $4.7M North End loan By Sean Ryan Deaths of cyclists drive lobbying effort for vulnerable users law By Tom Held MCTS and MillerCoors team up for free rides for Earth Day By milwaukeecourieronline.com Growing Power Initiative to create 150 new jobs aimed at African American males By milwaukeecourieronline.com Braise brings its local food mission full circle By Renee Lorenz Governor backs down on recycling By Lee Bergquist
Apr 25th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 25th, 2011
April 26, 2011 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting April 26, 2011 9:00 am The Community and Economic Development Committee hears matters relating to community development, block grants, job development, business improvement districts, city public relations, industrial land banks and revenue bonds, emerging business enterprises, recreation, cultural arts and the library system. The Community and Economic Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, […] City Plan Commission Meeting April 26, 2011 1:30 pm The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land […] April 30, 2011 Outpost Natural Foods: Rain Barrels – Lecture only April 30, 2011 10:00 am to 11:30 am It’s easy to conserve water and save money on your bills by adding a rain barrel to your home! Learn how to use this rain collection system to water your garden and lawn. $15 owners and non-owners Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/adult_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105 Outpost Capitol Drive 100 E. Capitol Drive Milwaukee, WI […] Outpost Natural Foods: Rain Gardens April 30, 2011 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Save water, reduce runoff, and beautify your landscape! Learn how to deign your own rain garden full of native plants that attract butterflies and birds while maximizing water efficiency. $15 owners and non-owners Register at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, http://kgmb.org/adult_programs.html or call 414-272-5462, Ext. 105 Outpost Capitol Drive 100 E. Capitol Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212
Apr 25th, 2011 by Dave Reid
GOP’s campaign of fear misleads the public on Title X
By law, abortion services are not paid for with federal funds. So why is the GOP saying otherwise in its attempt to defund Planned Parenthood?
Apr 25th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
A conversation with curator William Rudolph
MAM's new curator of American Art chats about his early aspirations as a novelist, first encounters with art, and his enduring fascination with portraits.
Apr 25th, 2011 by Kat Murrell
The Prince and the Bald Spot (or how he got his hairball)
With the Royal Wedding is a week away, folks are in a tizzy over the Prince's hair. Judith pens an ode to the receding follicles of HRH William of Wales.
Apr 24th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Rainy day fashion
It may be spring, but it's not safe to bust out the ballet flats just yet. Sate your stylistic cravings during the wet season with fun, flirty rain boots.
Apr 23rd, 2011 by Emily Thungkaew
