Upcoming Events for the Week of April 4th, 2011

Upcoming Events for the Week of April 4th, 2011

April 4, 2011 Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting April 4, 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 4, 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 5, 2011 Innovative Planning Lectures: Urban Bicycle Standards in Five German and Dutch Cities April 5, 2011 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm Mr. Gary Peterson, APA-WI Chapter President April 6, 2011 Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit April 6, 2011 9:00 am The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters […] Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting April 6, 2011 9:00 am The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee reviews issues relating to city development, zoning, historic preservation, incremental tax financing, building codes and housing projects. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.[…] April 7, 2011 The Wheel & Sprocket Expo April 7, 2011 to April 10, 2011 The Wheel & Sprocket Expo will be April 7-10, 2011 at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. It’s the nation’s largest single bicycle event. Admission is free. This event is a great way to learn and communicate with others about cycling. If you register for UPAF’s Ride for the […] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting April 7, 2011 9:00 am The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. The Finance and Personnel Committee meetings are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted.

TCDIY: Make it yourself, Milwaukee
TCDIY

Make it yourself, Milwaukee

Introducing new TCD columnist Carly Rubach. She'll brighten up every other Sunday with DIY home decorating, fashion and entertaining projects, complete with instructions... and possibly the occasional failure.

Open Call: Artists (and interns!) wanted
Open Call

Artists (and interns!) wanted

This week: Art Fairs and "Peep" shows for the artistically inclined, and TCD seeks talented interns for the Summer of 2011.

Big week: Rep’s intern show, UWM matters and more
Big week

Rep’s intern show, UWM matters and more

Do see the Rep's interns (last chance 2 p.m. Sunday); and check out the catch-up items to see how much UWM matters in the arts.

Zombies For Change in Madison

Zombies For Change in Madison

On Saturday, zombies shambled on Madison, croaking for the brains of Scott Walker. It was much-needed levity for the long battle in Wisconsin's capitol, and TCD has the pictures.

Social Media Intern, ThirdCoast Digest

Social Media Intern, ThirdCoast Digest

ThirdCoast Digest is now accepting applications for a Social Media Internship for Fall 2012.

Photo Intern, ThirdCoast Digest

Photo Intern, ThirdCoast Digest

TCD seeks two photo interns for Fall 2012.

Editorial Intern, ThirdCoast Digest

Editorial Intern, ThirdCoast Digest

ThirdCoast Digest is now accepting applications for an Editorial Internship for Fall 2012.

Threads: How to style a beauty queen
Threads

How to style a beauty queen

As a personal stylist, I strive for perfection with all of my clients. Styling for a pageant can be challenging, but I found a little research goes a long way.

Stripwax: Every Party Has Some Pooperz
Stripwax

Every Party Has Some Pooperz

Ray Davies collaborates with a bunch of musicians in homage to The Kinks with "See My Friends." And it's, uh...okay. Jeff breaks down the LP, track by track.

Artists get “Unlaced” in Bay View

Artists get “Unlaced” in Bay View

Corsets: embodiment of femininity, or tool of oppression? Four local artists explore these questions with "Unlaced," a one-night-only art show, happening tonight.

Milwaukee Opera Theatre: Virginia Woolf drowns, dolphin rescues Arion
Milwaukee Opera Theatre

Virginia Woolf drowns, dolphin rescues Arion

Singing actresses Diane Lane and Susan Wiedmeyer take on challenging one-woman shows.