Earth’s Mightiest (and most accessible) Comics
A new South side comic shop hopes to be a less intimidating option for the casual or new comic book fan.
Apr 20th, 2011 by DJ Hostettler
Tosa Mayor vetoes ratification of union contracts
Last night the Wauwatosa Common Council voted 8-7 to ratify contracts with three unions. Today, Mayor Didier vetoed the measure, citing the need to wait for Act 10.
Apr 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
“Les Miz” and more
Touring show lands at the Marcus Center, Boulevard opens a Shaw and Wilder double bill, George Winston's at the Pabst, percussion at UWM, chamber music at the Conservatory.
Apr 19th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Wauwatosa is ground zero in argument over union contracts
Concessions that would save Tosa $1 million per year were stalled last month by Walker supporters. Tonight the Common Council will try again.
Apr 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Unruly Music violinist Andrew McIntosh fine tunes
String instruments playing "between the notes" expand the sonic world of contemporary composition.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 18. April 2011
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 Mayor Norquist Heads Back to Milwaukee to Inaugurate WI-Chapter of CNU By Ben Schulman Big Frank’s Wiener Waggin comes home By Molly Snyder Milwaukee Library To Show Off Green Roof By wisn Stand up for transit system By John Rossetto Downtown: Watts may consolidate upstairs; lease more of its first floor By Jeff Sherman Lovell selected as next UWM Chancellor By BizTimes Daily Subsidized Housing & Housing Needs in WI By Brian Peters Business leaders praise UWM chancellor decision By Corrinne Hess County Board at odds with Abele over parking garage fix By Steve Schultze Lovell recommended as next UWM chancellor By Sharif Durhams Help John Norquist This Weekend Kick-Off Milwaukee’s CNU Chapter By James Rowen Urban Gardens lead the way for water policy in Milwaukee By Erin Petersen New front in the war on foreclosures By milwaukeenewsbuzz.com Web tool wins Marquette business contest By Kathleen Gallagher UWM guest lecturer to focus on cities and the ‘Green Economy’ By Tom Daykin Office and industrial vacancy rates down in region By Real Estate Weekly MSOE seeks $10 million in tax-exempt bonds for Park East parking structure By Real Estate Weekly MMAC applauds bill to block Milwaukee sick leave By The Biztimes Daily Crank Daddy’s reopens in beautiful new showroom just up the block By Bob Purvis Sick leave bill could end MMAC appeal By The Business Journal High Gas Prices Hurting Station Owners By wisn.com Budget cuts called depressing By Steve Schultze Creativity at work: The Cultural Alliance embarks on a new path By Erin Petersen Lake Express collecting bikes for redistribution in Milwaukee By Tom Held Abele names transition team By Steve Schultze Two of nation’s top 10 green buildings in Wisconsin By Mary Louise Schumacher The insiders By Michael Horne With gas pushing $4, drivers are cutting back By Tom Held Assembly approves sick leave bill By Sean Ryan The cruel world of local government finance By Rob Henken Assembly expected to vote to void sick leave law By Patrick Marley Will rising gas prices drive people to pedal? By Tom Held Assembly expected to approve sick leave bill By The Business Journal Bradley Center project never rose By Rich Kirchen Gasoline Reaches Dreaded $4 Mark By wisn.com Milwaukee officials oppose recycling cut By The Business Journal Sharing by city, suburbs takes first step By Steve Schultze Abele and Barrett say Walker’s budget is threat to Milwaukee By The Biztimes Daily Barrett opposes cuts to local road money By The Business Journal Suburbanites Prefer Their Bubble, No Bikes On Hoan, New Bay View Art Event. By Karen Cinpinski Growing Power to build 150 greenhouses By The Business Journal MSOE […]
Apr 18th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Marquette/Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s “Lion in Winter”
Pointed comedy and royal rivalries, as succession to the British throne plays out against Christmas, 1183.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
Spring Gallery Night and Day in photographic review
Photo interns Nicole Peaslee and Nickolas Nikolic take their cameras out during Milwaukee's weekend art shows.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Women warriors fight, die and live with a Band of Sisters
Make no mistake, our female soldiers are in the thick of combat. Author Kirsten Holmstedt starts the discussion about these women warriors.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Khaen compositions blend Asia with the West
A unique fixed-reed bamboo instrument is traditional, contemporary and at times, unruly.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Upcoming Events for the Week of April 18th, 2011
April 19, 2011 Third Annual Wisconsin Bike Summit April 19, 2011 The Bike Fed’s 3rd Annual Wisconsin Bicycle Summit brings together hundreds of bike enthusiasts from every corner of the state to stand in support of making every ride we take in Wisconsin safe, enjoyable, and fun. Attend a variety of workshops led by the state’s leading bicycle experts. Learn from exciting international speakers who […] Keeping the Dream Alive April 19, 2011 11:30 am to 1:00 pm For over 20 years, the community based non profit My Home Your Home, Inc. is proud to announce their 2nd Annual “Keeping the Dream Alive” Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, at the Harley Davidson Museum – Rumble Room located 400 West Canal Street in Downtown Milwaukee. My Home Your Home, […] April 20, 2011 Public Works Committee Meeting April 20, 2011 9:00 am The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] April 21, 2011 Public Safety Committee Meeting April 21, 2011 9:00 am The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers.[…] Steering & Rules Committee Meeting April 21, 2011 1:30 pm The Steering and Rules committee, which consists of the Council President and the chairs of the other standing committees, formulate polices and rules for the Common Council, oversees charter schools, and considers extraordinary matters affecting multiple committees.[…]
Apr 17th, 2011 by Dave Reid
NEW! A Gay Spring for Milwaukee Theater
Paul Masterson rounds up three productions on gay themes or by gay playwrights.
Apr 17th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
