“The Hundred Dresses” resonates with audiences young and old
First Stage's charming production offers lessons on fear, courage, and the power of words, in a story that speaks to audiences of all ages.
Mar 28th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 28. March 2011
Milwaukee could become first American city to use universal vouchers for education By Alan J. Borsuk Mostly white on purpose By O. Ricardo Pimentel Is Removing a Major Road Really a Good Idea? By Eric Jaffe Summerfest to buy Charter Wire property By Stacy Vogel Davis Milwaukee is in Need of a Plan By Julia Taylor Appeals court upholds sick leave law By The Business Journal Court of Appeals reinstates Milwaukee sick pay law By Geo Milwaukee’s sick-leave policy given the go-ahead by state Court of Appeals By fox6now.com Barrett, Hines remain opposed to sick leave law Read more: Barrett, Hines remain opposed to sick leave law By Corrinne Hess Other towns might seek authority to use TIFs for developments By Tom Daykin Walker to contact Barrett on sick leave By The Business Journal Walker’s attack on the arts could stunt economic growth By Patti Wenzel Milwaukee’s job market ranks fifth among major American cities By fox6now.com Eat local a hot topic at restaurant expo Read more: Eat local a hot topic at restaurant expo By Stacy Vogel Davis Airport Parking Full? Not Quite By Dave Schlabowske Walker would gut state arts funding By Matt Hrodey Zoo Interchange plan reroutes section of Oak Leaf Trail By Tom Held Wis. DOT reveals new cost effective plan for Zoo Interchange By Tami Hughes Some Milwaukee parents disappointed with MPS closures By Jenna Sachs Gas Prices Are Highest They’ve Been In 2 Years By wisn.com PS Committee Votes For Mergers, Closure By wisn.com Residency Bill To Affect Nearby Municipalities By wisn.com County Board establishes process for lakefront development By Real Estate Weekly World Water Day 2011: Urbanization, Water and Climate Change By Itir Sonuparlak Ingeteam completes $14 million financing By Rich Kirchen Price of gas rises to highest level in two years By Tom Held County board kills sustainability position By milwaukeenewsbuzz.com Cool bike camp for kids By Molly Synder News service to cover 3 Milwaukee neighborhoods By Georgia Pabst Witkowiak recall petition delivered By Georgia Pabst Developer sues New Berlin over blocked housing project By Mike Johnson Developer cancels plan for big wind farm By Thomas Content Artwork whets interest in water issues for Walnut Way youth By John Sterr Downer Garage sold for $1.5 million By The Business Journal Downtown lakefront plan to be created by Milwaukee County panel By Tom Daykin Silver City to celebrate community at ‘pop-up’ public art venue By Yiting Mao Legacy Redevelopment survives Legacy Bank’s demise By Tom Held MPS plans school closures By BizTimes Daily Oak Leaf Trail update: bridge work waits for warm weather By Tom Held Milwaukee area gains 13,000 jobs, placing 16th among 372 U.S. metros By The Business Journal Housing developer sues New Berlin By The Business Journal Revised Zoo Interchange project to seek go-ahead By Tom Held Zoo Interchange Public Hearing By Eddee Daniel Downer Garage sold for $1.5 million By Sean Ryan Feeding a Healthy City By Casey Foltz
Mar 28th, 2011 by Dave Reid
What is Riverwest?
For the 30th anniversary of its Spaces & Traces tour, Historic Milwaukee, Inc. honors the people and places of Milwaukee's most diverse neighborhood.
Mar 28th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
Devita honors actors through his own story and Shakespeare’s
Jim DeVita mixes autobiography, humor and spellbinding selections from the Bard in Renaissance Theaterworks latest production.
Mar 28th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
Keeping the Dream Alive
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, Inc. provides help to abused & neglected children in the foster care system as well as adults & families in the Milwaukee area. As a fully accredited non profit, their programs included helping the homeless, abused & neglected women, children & adults recovering from alcohol & drug abuse. My Home Your Home, Inc. is sensitive to the toll the economy has taken on all of us & feels that individuals as well as companies would be able to attend this fantastic event based on their budget. A single ticket for the event is $40.00 with table sponsorship for event ranging from $400.00 for Supporter, $600.00 for Guardian & $1,000 for Advocate. For further information, please contact Kathleen Miller, Business Manager of My Home Your Home, Inc., at (414) 874-2560 extension 130, e-mail kathleenmiller@myhomeyourhome.org or go to www.myhomeyourhome.org
Mar 27th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 28th, 2011
March 30, 2011 12th Annual MANDIs March 30, 2011 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs) pay tribute to the people and organizations working tirelessly to make Milwaukee a great place to live, learn, work and grow. 5pm Awards Presentation 6:30-8pm Dinner and Celebration Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee March 31, 2011 Coalition for Advancing Transit Meeting March 31, 2011 6:30 pm IndependenceFirst, located at 540 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Located on Bus Route 15 or visit www.ridemcts.org to plan your trip RSVP to Kristi@uedawi.org or 414.562.9904As notes in an earlier update, the removal of collective bargaining provisions jeopardizes $46million in Federal transit aids for Wisconsin transit systems. The Governor’s 2011-2013 State Budget proposal contains a number […]
Mar 27th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Queen Elizabeth
No, not that one. The Elizabeth who, until the end of her life at age 79, defined old-style Hollywood Glam with a capital G.
Mar 27th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Off the Wall stages a fierce “Mother Courage”
Dale Gutzman's version of Bertolt Brecht's 1939 anti-war play is powerful and relevant.
Mar 26th, 2011 by Paul Masterson
The best of both worlds
Emily offers tips on pairing your favorite wardrobe items from winter and spring to help transition into the new season in style.
Mar 26th, 2011 by Emily Thungkaew
These Vile Times
There is a sense of uncertainty and dissatisfaction in "Smoke Ring for my Halo" that resonates in these uncertain times, but this is no protest record.
Mar 26th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
Half funny, half not
Playwright goes for heart-tugging when wisecracks and one-liners would have been enough.
Mar 26th, 2011 by Tom Strini
