Artsy abundance, wrapped neatly for you, boyo
Tá fáilte romhat. (You're welcome.)
Mar 15th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Bel Canto commemoration of the Civil War taps deep emotions
Two contemporary choral works tap a national wellspring of emotion running 150 years deep.
Mar 14th, 2011 by Michael Barndt
NEW! Teen playwrights get pro performances
Plays by Hardman, Cumpton and Dornemann featured at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's fifth annual Young Playwrights Festival.
Mar 14th, 2011 by Mary O'Hara Stacy
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 14. March 2011
New exhibit teaches architecture to kids By Molly Synder Loyalty building sold to developer By Sean Ryan Proposed new transportation policy mirrors national debate By Rob Henken Ethnic grocery store guide, 2011 By Molly Snyder City wins IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant to develop urban farms By Michael Levenston MATC installs charging station for electric vehicles By Thomas Content Innovation Park negotiating with developer on Eschweiler apartments By Tom Daykin 4th Grade Reading By Casey Foltz Council committee OKs loan for Bentley Packaging facility near airport By Tom Daykin Update on Downtown’s Zaafaran: Furniture now installed; Will soon open By Andrew Swofford City’s Hispanic population up 44 percent By The Business Journal Walker Administration Will Stop Publishing Some Air Quality Information By James Rowen City’s population drops to WWII level By Georgia Pabst Budget threatens all public transit By Ron Wolfe Milwaukee’s inner harbor filled with promise By Mary Louise Schumacher Hoan Bridge repair work begins By Bay View Compass Milwaukee aldermen opposed to eliminating city’s employee residency requirement By fox6now.com Milwaukee wins $400K IBM grant By The Business Journal Milwaukee wins IBM Smarter Cities grant By The Biztimes Bill Would End Residency Requirements For Milw. Police, Firefighters By wisn.com oan Bridge reconstruction begins By The Business Journal Walker budget could cost UWM $27 million By Corrinne Hess City wins grant to develop urban farms By Karen Herzog Walker slashes local street funding By Matt Hrodey Bentley World Packaging plans large airport-area facility, seeks city loan By Tom Daykin National Bike Summit Day 1 By Dave Schlabowske Six lanes eastbound; eight lanes north-south By Gretchen Schuldt East Town adding a Tuesday night farm market By Jeff Sherman UWM cutting lakefront parking program By Steve Schultze El Rey getting $500,000 MEDC loan for Sentry store conversion By Tom Daykin Growing Power promises new jobs By Matt Hrodey MIAD leases student housing By Tom Daykin Milwaukee leaders ask for help in monitoring tax-exempt properties By Raquel Rutledge Mayor Fights Police, Fire Unions On Budget Cuts By wisn.com The new right agenda against smart growth and sustainable transportation By Richard Layman Big decisions loom on county parks, cultural sites By Rob Henken Integrated Housing Example By Brian Peters MIAD leases east side apartments for student housing, pursues 3rd Ward project By Tom Daykin Park East Commons project gets more time to seek financing By Tom Daykin Walker’s budget will hurt Milwaukee By Tom Barrett MIAD opening east side student housing By Corrinne Hess Plan would not end need to recycle By Lee Bergquist Milwaukee Mayor Asks Fire, Police Unions For Concessions To Balance Budget By wisn.com Urban farming program gets aid By Larry Sandler Lax regulation of property tax exemptions costly By Raquel Rutledge Gallun Tannery demolition complete on Milwaukee River By Eddee Daniel
Mar 14th, 2011 by Dave Reid
A referendum on Scott Walker?
More than Chris Abele and Jeff Stone themselves, will Gov. Walker's budget repair bill be the real issue on the April ballot?
Mar 14th, 2011 by Caitlin Penzey-Moog
Will it stand up in court?
Conservative legal expert Esenberg walks through last Thursday's vote and how likely it is to withstand a legal challenge. He thinks it will.
Mar 14th, 2011 by Rick Esenberg
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 14th, 2011
March 14, 2011 City Plan Commission Meeting March 14, 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 […] Historic Preservation Commission Meeting March 14, 2011 4:00 pm The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to […] Wind Turbine Public Meeting March 14, 2011 6:00 pm Monday, March 14 at 6pm in the Bay View High School auditorium, 2751 S. Lenox St. More information.[…] March 17, 2011 Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee Regular Meeting March 17, 2011 1:30 pm The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) is an independent corporation created by state statute in 1958. The mission of the Redevelopment Authority is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, to foster and promote business expansion and job creation, and to facilitate new business and housing development. Toward that end, the Redevelopment […] March 18, 2011 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting March 18, 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.[…] Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting March 18, 2011 1:30 pm 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.[…]
Mar 13th, 2011 by Dave Reid
“Tuesdays with Morrie” resonates with thoughts of loved ones
A poignant Sunset Playhouse production of a play based on real life.
Mar 13th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Is it hot in here, or is it just Acoustic Africa?
Three African music stars warm up Alverno College.
Mar 13th, 2011 by Mary O'Hara Stacy
Up to 100,000 gather in Madison Saturday
Madison police estimate Saturday's rally to be the biggest yet, with between 85,000 and 100,000 protesting Gov. Scott Walker's budget policies
Mar 13th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
Parts & Labor Hammer It Out Again
Saturating noise with melody, Brooklyn's P&L bask in a northern-U.K.-esque sound that almost makes you smell the sea air.
Mar 13th, 2011 by Jeff Moody
Gallery Night and Day
Gallery Night and Day is the premier art event in Milwaukee for both the experienced art connoisseur and most beginning admirer. An evening of gallery hopping and art viewing begins Friday, April 15 and continues during the day on Saturday, April 16. This Spring, the quarterly event showcases 57 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area. Admission is free to all venues during event hours. For more information, including venue event hours visit: http://bit.ly/GalleryNight or pick up a brochure at any participating venue.
Mar 12th, 2011 by Dave Reid
