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      DJ Hostettler
      April 16, 2015
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      Lawyers, guns and records: The long-playing story of Record Head

      Mike Holloway
      July 14, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 14, 2026
    • Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: July 13-19, 2026

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 13, 2026
    • Gold Steps push back with politically charged “Make It Make Sense”

      Tyler Maas
      July 10, 2026
    • Summerfest attendance was down from 2025, up if you count Garth Brooks shows

      Matt Wild
      July 9, 2026
    • Get behind the wheel with Hot Mess and blast “Take Me Home”

      Tyler Maas
      July 9, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 12, 2019
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      Matt Wild
      July 14, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 13, 2026
    • Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Doris

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 10, 2026
    • David Crowley endorses Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin governor

      Matt Wild
      July 9, 2026
    • I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about our Wisconsin County Bracket

      Matt Wild
      July 9, 2026
    • Mandatory Milwaukee: Trying to do as much as you possibly can during what’s left of summer

      Tyler Maas
      July 8, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      October 6, 2022
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    • Sunday Sauce: Calzones, crooners, and Campari at Festa Italiana

      Mitch DeSantis
      July 12, 2026
    • Exterior of Italian American Club in Kenosha, Wisconsin

      Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Celebrate life, America, fish at Italian American Club in Kenosha

      Caleb Westphal
      July 10, 2026
    • Food/Drink Roundup: Vagabond says goodbye, Hawthorne Coffee addresses Dr. Oz photo

      Matt Wild
      July 10, 2026
    • There’s never been a more important time to get out and support Silver City businesses

      Tyler Maas
      July 9, 2026
    • East Side gaming bar The Familiar Place will celebrate grand opening this Saturday

      Matt Wild
      July 9, 2026
    • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Haul in haddock at Brass Monkey Pub & Grill in West Allis

      Caleb Westphal
      July 3, 2026
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    • Tracklist: 7 comedy specials filmed in Milwaukee

      Tyler Maas
      March 7, 2016
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    • Joe McAdam talks lakes, Waylon Mercy before Milwaukee’s first McAdamy Awards show

      Rick Katschke
      June 10, 2026
    • Check out The Laughing Tap’s new, improved location

      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
    • Comedy for a cause: Raegan Niemela discusses this week’s Cowboy Killers “ICE Out Now!” benefit show

      Tyler Maas
      March 24, 2026
    • The Laughing Tap will celebrate grand re-opening at new downtown home March 27-28

      Matt Wild
      February 24, 2026
    • Comedy (and ‘The Traitors’) fans rejoice: Ron Funches will return to Turner Hall this summer

      Tyler Maas
      February 18, 2026
    • Comedian AJ Grill will perform during the Milwaukee Record Halftime Show on December 20

      Tyler Maas
      December 8, 2025
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      Matt Wild
      June 18, 2021
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    • Here’s where ‘Ueck’ documentary will open in July, where it will travel to in August and September

      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
    • See ‘American Madness,’ a documentary based on the book by Tea Krulos, July 30 at the Avalon

      Matt Wild
      July 3, 2026
    • 13 Summerfest performers with accomplished film careers

      Tyler Maas
      June 24, 2026
    • Do you think y’all can handle this? We’re screening ‘The Foot Fist Way’ at Avalon Theater

      Tyler Maas
      June 18, 2026
    • Oriental Theatre will host Circle Jerks show, ‘Repo Man’ screening, Q&A August 9

      Matt Wild
      June 17, 2026
    • Sign for Bucky's Super Video in the 2000s

      I’m a Bucky’s guy: Remembering Bucky’s Super Video (1986-2010)

      Michael Viers
      June 15, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      October 27, 2016
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    • Site of the Bronze Fonz

      Behold, an angel descended from heaven and said, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking the Bronze Fonz. He is not here, for he is undergoing routine maintenance. Come and see the place where he stood.’

      Matt Wild
      July 14, 2026
    • ‘SWANS’ will use Veterans Park swan paddle boats as a stage

      Tyler Maas
      July 13, 2026
    • Argren Faire will return to Riverwest September 12, complete with beer and mermaid lagoon

      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
    • Repaired Giannis mural in downtown Milwaukee

      Giannis mural fixed

      Matt Wild
      July 2, 2026
    • Computer game offers chance to relive ’90s-era East Side

      Ethan Duran
      July 1, 2026
    • Tagged Giannis mural in downtown Milwaukee

      Giannis mural vandalized

      Matt Wild
      July 1, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      November 22, 2024
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    • Here’s Giannis’ goodbye message to the Bucks, the Bucks’ goodbye message to Giannis, and that’s it

      Matt Wild
      July 6, 2026
    • Watch Bert Lauderdale report from Moran’s Pub in South Milwaukee during Wednesday’s World Cup match

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 2, 2026
    • Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

      Giannis: The end of an era

      Joey Grihalva
      June 23, 2026
    • Here are the Milwaukee landmarks that will glow green tonight for Giannis and Bobby, and that’s it

      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
    • Watch Bert Lauderdale report from Nomad World Pub during Friday’s World Cup match

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      June 20, 2026
    • A guide to finding former Bucks players on BIG3 rosters

      Tyler Maas
      June 16, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 23, 2021
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      Rick Katschke
      July 14, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 7, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 30, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 23, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 9, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 2, 2026
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Exterior of Record Head in West Allis

Lawyers, guns and records: The long-playing story of Record Head

Mike Holloway
July 14, 2026

These 22 Milwaukee acts are playing this year’s Mile Of Music festival

Tyler Maas
July 14, 2026

The Foot Fist Way

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 14, 2026

Let’s argue about I-794 (because the Mayor and Common Council are)

Matt Wild
July 14, 2026

The Catered Quiz: Dan Steffes answers questions about the Milwaukee Brewers and ‘Clue’

Rick Katschke
July 14, 2026
Site of the Bronze Fonz

Behold, an angel descended from heaven and said, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking the Bronze Fonz. He is not here, for he is undergoing routine maintenance. Come and see the place where he stood.’

Matt Wild
July 14, 2026
  • Our Wisconsin County Bracket moves on to Round 2

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    July 13, 2026
  • ‘SWANS’ will use Veterans Park swan paddle boats as a stage

    Tyler Maas
    July 13, 2026
  • Sunday Sauce: Calzones, crooners, and Campari at Festa Italiana

    Mitch DeSantis
    July 12, 2026
  • Exterior of Italian American Club in Kenosha, Wisconsin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Celebrate life, America, fish at Italian American Club in Kenosha

    Caleb Westphal
    July 10, 2026
  • Gold Steps push back with politically charged “Make It Make Sense”

    Tyler Maas
    July 10, 2026
  • Food/Drink Roundup: Vagabond says goodbye, Hawthorne Coffee addresses Dr. Oz photo

    Matt Wild
    July 10, 2026
  • Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Doris

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    July 10, 2026
  • There’s never been a more important time to get out and support Silver City businesses

    Tyler Maas
    July 9, 2026
  • Summerfest attendance was down from 2025, up if you count Garth Brooks shows

    Matt Wild
    July 9, 2026
  • East Side gaming bar The Familiar Place will celebrate grand opening this Saturday

    Matt Wild
    July 9, 2026
  • Get behind the wheel with Hot Mess and blast “Take Me Home”

    Tyler Maas
    July 9, 2026
  • David Crowley endorses Sara Rodriguez for Wisconsin governor

    Matt Wild
    July 9, 2026

Record Recommended

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: July 13-19, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 13, 2026
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Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: July 6-12, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 6, 2026

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 3

Tyler Maas
June 30, 2026

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: June 29 – July 5, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 29, 2026

Press Releases

Miller High Life launches search for first-ever mayor of the ‘Champagne of Beers’ region

Press Release
July 14, 2026
Miller High Life Launches Search for First-Ever Mayor of the “Champagne of Beers” Region First-of-its-kind role will ho...

Lakefront Brewery partners with Sil’s Mini Donuts to produce a State Fair exclusive Mini Donut Ale

Press Release
July 14, 2026

City of Milwaukee Health Department urges residents to prevent mosquito bites following West Nile virus detection

Press Release
July 14, 2026
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Milwaukee Bucks to return to full-season over-the-air television for first time in 31 years

Matt Wild
July 10, 2026

Mandatory Milwaukee

  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Trying to do as much as you possibly can during what’s left of summer

    Tyler Maas
    July 8, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Wondering if Summerfest needs a dedicated ‘local’ stage

    Matt Wild
    June 16, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Driving ranges and mini golf courses

    Tyler Maas
    June 3, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee/Wisconsin: Rummage sales

    Tyler Maas
    May 19, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Farmers Markets

    Tyler Maas
    May 6, 2026
  • The Oriental Theatre during the 2026 Milwaukee Festival

    Mandatory Milwaukee: Looking back on Week 1 of the Milwaukee Film Festival, buckling up for Week 2

    Matt Wild
    April 23, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Milwaukee Record turns 12 today (and I’m very thankful for that)

    Tyler Maas
    April 7, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Let’s vote on when the Marcus Center snow pile(s) will melt THIS year

    Matt Wild
    April 6, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Dioramas, Diorama-Rama

    Matt Wild
    March 10, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Springing into spring with Milwaukee Recreation

    Matt Wild
    February 24, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Paczki Day

    Tyler Maas
    February 17, 2026
  • Mandatory Milwaukee: Eating hot dogs in bars

    Tyler Maas
    February 10, 2026

Fish Fry

  • Exterior of Italian American Club in Kenosha, Wisconsin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Celebrate life, America, fish at Italian American Club in Kenosha

    Caleb Westphal
    July 10, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Haul in haddock at Brass Monkey Pub & Grill in West Allis

    Caleb Westphal
    July 3, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Go all in at In Cahoots Saloon & Eatery in Genesee Depot

    Caleb Westphal
    June 26, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Binge the bluegill at Andrea’s Red Rooster in Waukesha

    Caleb Westphal
    June 12, 2026
  • Exterior of Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Spirits Bar & Grill in South Milwaukee scores with back-to-basics fish fry

    Caleb Westphal
    June 5, 2026
  • Exterior of The Copper Dock

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The mood is right for salad bar and fish fry at The Copper Dock in Hubertus

    Caleb Westphal
    May 29, 2026
  • Exterior of Remington's River Inn in Thiensville

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The river and fish flow at Remington’s River Inn in Thiensville

    Caleb Westphal
    May 22, 2026
  • Exterior of Hooligan's bar on Milwaukee's East Side

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Hooligan’s holds down East Side with happy hour drinks, walleye fish fry

    Caleb Westphal
    May 15, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The Phoenix in Hartland is worth the wait

    Caleb Westphal
    May 8, 2026
  • Exterior of On The Edge Bar & Grill in Greenfield, Wisconsin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Swim some laps, get the fisherman platter at On The Edge Bar & Grill

    Caleb Westphal
    April 24, 2026
  • Exterior of Matty's Bar & Grille in New Berlin

    Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Discover perch perfection at Matty’s Bar & Grille in New Berlin

    Caleb Westphal
    April 10, 2026
  • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: St. Gregory the Great has heavenly Lenten fish fry

    Caleb Westphal
    March 13, 2026

First Person

  • Take me back to Summerfest 2012: Bob Mould at U.S. Cellular Connection Stage

    Matt Wild
    July 2, 2026
  • Take me back to Summerfest 2013: The Go-Go’s at BMO Harris Pavilion

    Vince Morales
    June 18, 2026
  • Sunday Sauce: A 98.3-mile bike ride to Chicago fueled by meatballs, pizza, and Italian beef

    Mitch DeSantis
    May 17, 2026
  • Pizza from Vinchi's Pizza, Lisa's Pizza, and Palermo's

    My day of eating nothing but pizza for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night snack

    Matt Wild
    May 14, 2026
  • Unaccompanied, unbothered, unforgettable: The pleasures of going to concerts alone

    Annie Raab
    April 28, 2026
  • Dispatches from our 4.20-mile THC crawl

    Milwaukee Record Staff
    April 20, 2026
  • Did I cry during the Bob Uecker documentary ‘Ueck’? You better believe I did.

    Matt Wild
    April 17, 2026
  • I was an Election Inspector: 15 hours of nonstop democracy

    Tad Kriofske Mainella
    April 8, 2026
  • I took the (cold) plunge: Hot Spell Sauna exposes Milwaukee to Finnish tradition

    Annie Raab
    April 6, 2026
  • Reminder: Never, ever count out the Milwaukee Brewers

    Matt Wild
    March 30, 2026
  • How-To Wisconsin: How to order an Old Fashioned

    Tyler Maas
    March 19, 2026
  • Sunday Sauce: Glorioso’s is where my Milwaukee story starts

    Mitch DeSantis
    January 25, 2026
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