Milwaukee Arts & Artists Coverage

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.’

July 14, 2026

A reading from the Book of Matthew: After Bastille Days, as the second day of the week was dawning, Milwaukee Record came to see the Bronze Fonz. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of ...

‘SWANS’ will use Veterans Park swan paddle boats as a stage

Tyler Maas

July 13, 2026

When making a list of things that come to mind when thinking of Milwaukee in summertime, many-a Milwaukeean would make sure to include Milwaukee County parks, live music performances taking place outdoors, and ...

Argren Faire will return to Riverwest September 12, complete with beer and mermaid lagoon

Matt Wild

July 7, 2026

The past two years have seen a homegrown Ren Faire called the Argren Faire set up shop on Locust Street, outside of Black Husky Brewing in Riverwest. Argren Faire is based on the mythical land of Argren—a.k.a. ...

Repaired Giannis mural in downtown Milwaukee

Giannis mural fixed

Matt Wild

July 2, 2026

Remember Wednesday morning, when someone tagged and vandalized the Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in downtown Milwaukee? Of course you do, because it only happened yesterday and because every single Milwaukee medi...

Computer game offers chance to relive ’90s-era East Side

Ethan Duran

July 1, 2026

For many current and former East Siders, the mid-'90s was a hub for mom-and-pop businesses and different subcultures and businesses living next to one another. One punk-guitarist-turned-video-game-developer wan...

Tagged Giannis mural in downtown Milwaukee

Giannis mural vandalized

Matt Wild

July 1, 2026

UPDATE: No worries. Artist Mauricio Ramirez appeared on the scene Wednesday afternoon and worked to restore the mural. Roughly one week after Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat, the downtow...

Should you worry about feral hogs in Wisconsin? Ponder life’s questions with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel headline poetry

Matt Wild

June 30, 2026

Why are we here? What happens when we die? What time does Love Island USA come on tonight? Yes, life is full of questions. Luckily, Wisconsin's newspaper of record, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is here to an...

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Here’s info on the ‘tailgate-themed’ party for the Uecker mural, set for June 30

Matt Wild

June 25, 2026

In case you missed it, the 100-foot Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee is finished, and it's incredible. So let's party! On Tuesday, June 30, Milwaukee Downtown will throw a "tailgate-themed" party to co...

Here are the music, entertainment lineups for this year’s ArtBlaze beach parties

Matt Wild

June 18, 2026

Milwaukee is absolutely loaded with summer festivals, fairs, music series, and more. In the "more" category is ArtBlaze, a FREE beach and beach-adjacent series featuring music, dance, yoga, family-friendly acti...

Bob Uecker mural is officially complete, incredible

Matt Wild

June 12, 2026

Roughly one month after it was first announced, the 100-foot-tall Bob Uecker mural in Downtown Milwaukee is officially complete. Behold: Artist Mauricio Ramirez put the finishing touches on the "Mr. Basebal...

Here are the remaining 2026 installments of the Lion’s Tooth + Milwaukee Record Music Book Club

Matt Wild

June 10, 2026

Do you like books? Do you like music? Do you like books about music? Then you're in luck, because we've partnered with beloved Bay View bookstore Lion's Tooth (2421 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) for the Lion's Tooth + ...

Here are the vendors, themes, new footprint for the 2026 Milwaukee Night Market, and that’s it

Matt Wild

June 10, 2026

VENDORS June 24 July 22 August 19 September 16 THEMES June 24 Western Night will feature live music by local country and bluegrass performers and line dancing instruction for attendees to be part o...

When is the next Brewers game? Ponder life’s questions with more Milwaukee Journal Sentinel headline poetry

Matt Wild

May 29, 2026

Why are we here? What happens when we die? Is your garden hiding invasive plants? Yes, life is full of questions. Luckily, Wisconsin's newspaper of record, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is here to answer them...

6 reasons you shouldn’t miss Bay View Gallery Night

Tyler Maas

May 27, 2026

broadstreet.zone(185613); Since 2011, Bay View Gallery Night has organized "Milwaukee's largest annual celebration of art, local business, music, and community." One Friday night each spring, the massive nei...

‘Radiant Echoes’ installation at Summerfest: ‘We’ve summoned the energy of an ancient future rave’

Matt Wild

May 20, 2026

Earlier this week, Summerfest announced the various experiences, activities, and events that will complement the whole "music" thing at its 2026 shindig. Among them was a new interactive art installation from M...

Browse and buy gory, glorious Ghanaian movie posters at Deadly Prey Pop-up Gallery

Tyler Maas

May 15, 2026

If you spend enough time online, you've almost certainly encountered those bootleg movie posters that depict a film's themes and characters in oft-incorrect, usually comically violent ways. This iconic and all-...

Take a look inside the still-under-construction Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin

Matt Wild

May 14, 2026

In case you somehow, improbably, impossibly missed it, the current Milwaukee Public Museum will close its doors at 800 W. Wells St. on January 3, 2027. Then, sometime in early 2027, the new Nature & Culture...

Downtown Milwaukee is getting a 100-foot-tall Bob Uecker mural

Matt Wild

May 14, 2026

It's been nearly a year-and-a-half since Milwaukee/Brewers/universe legend Bob Uecker passed away at the age of 90. In that time, there have been countless tributes, celebrations of life, and tear-jerking docum...

Here are the dates and locations of Joy Engine’s 2026 ArtBlaze events, and that’s it

Tyler Maas

May 7, 2026

Thursday, July 30 at McKinley Beach Thursday, August 6 at South Shore Beach Thursday, August 20 at McKinley Beach Stay tuned for more info about each ArtBlaze as the information becomes available. https...

Moon will return to Third Ward August 7-9 at Third Ward Moon Festival

Matt Wild

May 6, 2026

Remember when that big illuminated Moon sculpture landed in Milwaukee's Third Ward in 2019? Well, it's coming back in 2026! A big year for our humble Moon! In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Histori...