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March 1, 2017

If today's weather seems especially weird—Is it raining outside? Wait, is it snowing outside? Now rain again?—there's a reason for that. After 37 years of dedicated service, veteran Milwaukee weatherman John ...

2017 Milwaukee Film Festival now accepting entries

February 28, 2017

broadstreet.zone(46016BB); Is it too early to pine for the cool, crisp comforts of autumn? Probably, but when it comes to the Milwaukee Film Festival, all bets are off. Today, Milwaukee Film announced that it ...

Milwaukee Record’s Tyler Maas talks gay bars, Sheriff Clarke, Wisconsin, and more on Yeah, Bro! Podcast

February 27, 2017

After a few-month hiatus, Yeah, Bro! Podcast is back! The weekly show where host/improvisor/local LGBTQ+ treasure Jacob Bach talks about gay things with straight guests officially returned last week, and is c...

Tone Lōc is performing a free concert in Milwaukee tomorrow

February 26, 2017

Things have been pretty rough for the Milwaukee Bucks lately. Hours before today's game against the Suns, the Bucks have lost 14 of their last 20 games. During that unsavory stretch, Jabari Parker was lost fo...

Spring concert preview 2017: Shows we’re looking forward to, shows we’re unsure of

February 23, 2017

Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of th...

There’s a petition to remove the stage benches at Summerfest

February 22, 2017

It's been two long years since Milwaukeeans banded together to sign a meaningless Change.org petition to remove DJ Paris Hilton from the 2015 Summerfest lineup. (The show ended up being okay!) Now, in a simila...

Sheriff Clarke pounds keyboard, calls for Mayor Barrett’s resignation

February 21, 2017

Tuesday afternoon, fresh from flexing his muscles and posing with a purse, Facebook and Twitter user (and Milwaukee County Sheriff) David Clarke pounded his keyboard and called for the resignation of Milwauke...

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds of ‘The Dollop’ will do stand-up at Puddler’s Hall in April

February 17, 2017

On April 19, comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds will perform a special live version of their wildly popular American history podcast, The Dollop, at Turner Hall. As exciting as it'll be to bear witnes...

Who Said It Best (And Worst): February 12-18

February 17, 2017

Who Said It Best (And Worst) rounds up the week's best and worst quotes from notable Milwaukee figures and folks-about-town. SAID IT BEST Milwaukee Department of City Development Commissioner Rocky Marcou...

Serenity now! Bay View bar to celebrate ‘Seinfeld’ with “A Night About Nothing”

February 16, 2017

Even though the closest Seinfeld ever came to Milwaukee was that time Kramer and Newman drove to Michigan in an ill-fated effort to take advantage of the state's 10 cent bottle deposits, our fair city seems t...

Three Milwaukee chefs among semifinalists for 2017 James Beard Awards

February 15, 2017

The annual James Beard Foundation Awards aren't called "the Oscars of food" for nothing. Since 1990, the awards have celebrated the best of the best in the worlds of food, dining, and culinary writing. Not su...

Balzac to fight food waste with creative Sunday meal deal

February 14, 2017

With United States food waste now in the tens of millions of tons annually (most of which winds up in landfills), some Milwaukee restaurants are trying to limit what they throw out, and are making a concerted...

Odd Duck 5-year anniversary party will feature throwback menu items, former chefs

February 11, 2017

Since opening in 2012, Odd Duck has been a Milwaukee culinary trendsetter. Small shareable plates and an ever-changing menu have been norm at the cozy Bay View restaurant, and have become the norm elsewhere. ...

Who Said It Best (And Worst): February 5-11

February 10, 2017

Who Said It Best (And Worst) rounds up the week's best and worst quotes from notable Milwaukee figures and folks-about-town. SAID IT BEST Urban Milwaukee's Bruce Murphy, on Charlie Sykes' latest transform...

Let’s talk about the future of West Wisconsin Avenue

February 9, 2017

Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of th...

Watch Maggie Iken talk about things to do in Milwaukee without drinking on ‘The Morning Blend’

February 8, 2017

Last month, Milwaukee Record contributor Maggie Iken compiled a nifty list of non-touristy things to do in Milwaukee without drinking. "Five months ago, I stopped drinking," Iken wrote. "Coincidentally, my so...

Listen to “Superbowl Blues,” a song Joseph Huber “will more than likely delete after this day is done”

February 5, 2017

Whether he's playing his own material or covering songs in the public domain, Joseph Huber can do no wrong. Honestly, the Milwaukee roots mainstay could spend 45 minutes writing and recording a song with the ...

Who Said It Best (And Worst): January 29-February 4

February 3, 2017

Who Said It Best (And Worst) rounds up the week's best and worst quotes from notable Milwaukee figures and folks-about-town. SAID IT BEST The Washington Post, on President Trump's on-again, off-again visi...

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