The North End Phase II to Break Ground in February

The North End Phase II to Break Ground in February

Mandel Group will be moving forward with the second phase of the North End development project in February.

Skylight revives a fun, sometimes-clunky “Gershwin and Friends”

Skylight revives a fun, sometimes-clunky “Gershwin and Friends”

Cobb and Collier shine through an occasionally over-structured revue.

Scenes from the Chili Bowl 2012 at Potawatomi

Scenes from the Chili Bowl 2012 at Potawatomi

A look at the 6th annual chili cook-off held by Milwaukeefood.com, representing more than 30 restaurants across Milwaukee County and beyond.

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 30. January 2012

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 30. January 2012

‘Remarkable Milwaukee,” setting the stage for Milwaukee’s future By New Milwaukee Bus Routes Begin This Weekend By wisn.com Milwaukee Gets Arty in the Third Ward By Stephanie Davila Volunteers to clean up stretch of state land in Milwaukee By Cary Docter By Amtrak’s Hiawatha Service sets ridership record in 2011 By Cary Docter Potawatomi plan to build $36 million data center By The BizTimes Daily Amtrak’s Hiawatha line breaks ridership record By Larry Sandler Milwaukee contractor plans $3M apartment near North Ave. By Sean Ryan Select Milwaukee, LISC launch loan fund to stabilize neighborhoods By Heather Ronaldson and Erin Caughey Tommy Thompson and high-speed rail By Don Walker Can Water Save Milwaukee? By David Lepeska State considers two sites for Milwaukee train maintenance By Sean Ryan CRE Guide: Community Spotlight – Menomonee River Valley By Kathy Bergstrom Historic Milwaukee, Pabst Theater team up Jan. 30 By Candace Romano Milwaukee County panel approves MSOE land swap By Sean Ryan Committee approves land sale for MSOE parking ramp By Tom Daykin HMI celebration fetes Remarkable Milwaukee By Bobby Tanzilo Grant to help bring fresh food to corner stores By Kenya Evans Gallery Night reflection: snow, paintings, conversations, salsa dancing By Brian Jacobson Casino betting new hotel visitors would spend By Tom Daykin

Hall: “We have to say as a community this is unacceptable”
Hall

“We have to say as a community this is unacceptable”

James Hall Jr., president of the Milwaukee NAACP, speaks on issues of segregation, education and unemployment in Milwaukee's black community.

This Week in Wisconsin History: A new Milwaukee
This Week in Wisconsin History

A new Milwaukee

166 years ago this week, the townships of Kilbourntown, Juneautown and Walker's Point combined to incorporate as the City of Milwaukee.

Fine Arts Quartet, with its new cellist

Fine Arts Quartet, with its new cellist

Cellist Robert Cohen gave his first concert Sunday as a full-fledged member of UWM's quartet in residence.

Milwaukee Brewing Company: Ready with a new image
Milwaukee Brewing Company

Ready with a new image

Before the local craft brewery's party at Turner Hall, TCD tours the 2nd Street facility to check out the new look and try out the new flavors.

Soulstice Theatre: Before “Rent,” “tick…tick…Boom!”
Soulstice Theatre

Before “Rent,” “tick…tick…Boom!”

Milwaukee's South Side theater troupe give the local premiere of Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical show.

Stripwax: They sold their souls for “The Church Of Rock And Roll”
Stripwax

They sold their souls for “The Church Of Rock And Roll”

Jeff's seat on the Foxy Shazam bandwagon is open after an album too radio-friendly for rock and roll greatness.

MSO: A powerful “Rite,” luxuriant Schubert
MSO

A powerful “Rite,” luxuriant Schubert

The Milwaukee Symphony's Edo De Waart takes on very different challenges in Stravinsky and Schubert.

Mixed-Use Building Proposed for West Fond du Lac Avenue

Mixed-Use Building Proposed for West Fond du Lac Avenue

A proposal from Nafiz Efe, owner of EFE Building and Remodeling, LLC, to purchase the city owned lots at 1922, 1924-26, and 1932-38 West Fond du Lac Avenue will go before the January 31st, 2012 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.