Events
Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit
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 under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda
Jul 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Meeting
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 disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Jul 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Harris Presents the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival
inPLAY EVENTS announces the return of the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival presented by Harris to be held Aug. 20-21 on the grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum The two-day, outdoor event, will provide festival-goers an opportunity to sample more than 200 fine wines from around the globe in a relaxed setting along the shore of Lake Michigan with a beautiful view of the Santiago Calatrava. Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy live music that will be performed on the festival stage as well as enjoy some of the area’s most exquisite food from local restaurants. Adult Wine Tasting Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased through Thursday, August 19th. This ticket price includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 tastings, a Festival Program and food and wine demonstrations and musical entertainment. Additional tasting coupons may be purchased at the festival. Designated Driver tickets are $10 in advance or at the gate. This ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, a Festival Program, food and wine seminars, access to cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment and a souvenir wine glass upon departure. Attendees under 21 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult. For groups of 15 or more, tasting tickets are discounted to $22.50. To purchase group tickets, order 15 or more tickets online or call 877-722-5425. Tickets can be purchased online at www.milwaukeewinefestival.com or by phone at 877-772-5425. Please note an additional fee applies for phone orders. Phone center hours are 8:00am to 9:00pm Central time – 7 days a week. Advanced tickets can also be purchased at the Milwaukee Art Museum Store. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the festival grounds at the Milwaukee Art Museum on the day of the festival. The festival takes place rain or shine. This year’s festival features the following wine exhibitors: Cass Winery, Evaton, Inc., The Hess Collection Winery, Michael-David Family of Wines, PKNT, Antares Wine Company, BR Cohn Winery, Hentley Farm and St. James Winery. Participating restaurants include Café Calatrava, The Capital Grille, Eddie Martini’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Palermo’s Pizza, Mason Street Grill, Milwaukee Chop House and Kil@wat. The following are additional exhibitors you will see at the festival: Bath Fitter, Cutco Cutlery, Kangaroo Pita Chips, Chicago Chocolate Caravan, Punch Cigars, Kerrygold Irish Cheeses, Renewal by Andersen, Venture Sculpture, Sandals, Beaches and Royal Plantation Resorts. The Milwaukee Wine Festival is presented by Harris. Sponsors include Sendik’s Food Markets Balistreri, AirTran, FIJI Water, Anheuser-Busch (Stella, Leffe, Hoegaarden), Marcus Group, Milwaukee Magazine, Audi, 99.1 WMYX, 103.7 KISS FM and Audi North Shore & International Audi. For more information about the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival, please visit www.milwaukeewinefestival.com Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the gave. Designated Driver tickets are $10. WHERE: The grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum 700 Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI
Jul 1st, 2010 by Dave Reid
Harris Presents the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival
inPLAY EVENTS announces the return of the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival presented by Harris to be held Aug. 20-21 on the grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum The two-day, outdoor event, will provide festival-goers an opportunity to sample more than 200 fine wines from around the globe in a relaxed setting along the shore of Lake Michigan with a beautiful view of the Santiago Calatrava. Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy live music that will be performed on the festival stage as well as enjoy some of the area’s most exquisite food from local restaurants. Adult Wine Tasting Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased through Thursday, August 19th. This ticket price includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 tastings, a Festival Program and food and wine demonstrations and musical entertainment. Additional tasting coupons may be purchased at the festival. Designated Driver tickets are $10 in advance or at the gate. This ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, a Festival Program, food and wine seminars, access to cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment and a souvenir wine glass upon departure. Attendees under 21 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult. For groups of 15 or more, tasting tickets are discounted to $22.50. To purchase group tickets, order 15 or more tickets online or call 877-722-5425. Tickets can be purchased online at www.milwaukeewinefestival.com or by phone at 877-772-5425. Please note an additional fee applies for phone orders. Phone center hours are 8:00am to 9:00pm Central time – 7 days a week. Advanced tickets can also be purchased at the Milwaukee Art Museum Store. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the festival grounds at the Milwaukee Art Museum on the day of the festival. The festival takes place rain or shine. This year’s festival features the following wine exhibitors: Cass Winery, Evaton, Inc., The Hess Collection Winery, Michael-David Family of Wines, PKNT, Antares Wine Company, BR Cohn Winery, Hentley Farm and St. James Winery. Participating restaurants include Café Calatrava, The Capital Grille, Eddie Martini’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Palermo’s Pizza, Mason Street Grill, Milwaukee Chop House and Kil@wat. The following are additional exhibitors you will see at the festival: Bath Fitter, Cutco Cutlery, Kangaroo Pita Chips, Chicago Chocolate Caravan, Punch Cigars, Kerrygold Irish Cheeses, Renewal by Andersen, Venture Sculpture, Sandals, Beaches and Royal Plantation Resorts. The Milwaukee Wine Festival is presented by Harris. Sponsors include Sendik’s Food Markets Balistreri, AirTran, FIJI Water, Anheuser-Busch (Stella, Leffe, Hoegaarden), Marcus Group, Milwaukee Magazine, Audi, 99.1 WMYX, 103.7 KISS FM and Audi North Shore & International Audi. For more information about the 2010 Milwaukee Wine Festival, please visit www.milwaukeewinefestival.com Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the gave. Designated Driver tickets are $10. WHERE: The grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum 700 Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI
Jul 1st, 2010 by Dave Reid
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, July 23 and continues during the day on Saturday, July 24. This summer, the quarterly event showcases 63 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.
Jul 1st, 2010 by Dave Reid
Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee Meeting
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. Agenda
Jun 26th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting
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 Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda
Jun 26th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Common Council Meeting
City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202 Agenda
Jun 26th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Safety Committee Meeting
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. Agenda
Jun 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Meeting
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. Agenda
Jun 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Blue Sky Sustainability Lunch
Inspired by the success of Green Drinks Milwaukee. The idea is to get folks together to talk about sustainability, to network and build momentum for the sea change in sustainable consciousness that is on its way! Buy your own lunch and/or beverages, and get in there and meet people! No RSVP necessary and feel free to pass this around. Every fourth Tuesday at NOON held at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water Street. Meet in the 2nd floor common area. For more information, contact Mike Mangan at ebikemike@yahoo.com
Jun 19th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Downtown Area Plan Public Open House
Residents are invited to attend an Open House for the Downtown Area Plan. The plan is an update to the 1999 Downtown Plan and will layout land use recommendations and an overall vision for the continued growth of Milwaukee’s Downtown. Where: City Hall – 3rd Floor, Room 301 200 E. Wells Street When: Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 Anytime between 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm For more information, Click here. Parking: Limited parking for persons attending meetings in City Hall is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the SW corner of E. Kilbourn and N. Water Street. Parking tickets must be validated in Room 205 (City Clerk’s Office) or on the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Jun 15th, 2010 by Dave Reid
