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    • Delight in the dark pop goodness of You Win !!!'s new single, "Painmonger"

      Tyler Maas
      March 11, 2021
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      August 5, 2026
    • Milwaukee radio, music fixture Jordan Lee charged with child sexual assault

      Matt Wild
      August 5, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      August 4, 2026
    • Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 3-9, 2026

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      August 3, 2026
    • Talking new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (July 2026)

      Matt Wild
      August 3, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 18, 2021
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      Kyle Arpke
      August 6, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      August 6, 2026
    • The simple summertime high of camping at Richard Bong State Recreation Area

      Matt Wild
      August 5, 2026
    • 49 things to do in Milwaukee during the 49 remaining days of summer

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      August 4, 2026
    • Indeed Brewing’s “The Low Down” block party returns September 26

      Tyler Maas
      August 4, 2026
    • Help a Silver City business that’s been broken into twice while dealing with National Ave. construction

      Matt Wild
      August 3, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 10, 2024
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    • I went to, loved Jollibee

      Tyler Maas
      August 6, 2026
    • Fair-aschino Cherry Cream Puff: The Milwaukee Record Review

      Tyler Maas
      August 6, 2026
    • Wisconsin Historical Society wants your “tavern tokens”

      Tyler Maas
      August 5, 2026
    • Astrology-themed Star Bar will open on East Side August 13

      Matt Wild
      August 4, 2026
    • Luxe serves stellar soul food on Milwaukee’s northwest side

      Juan Miguel Martinez
      July 30, 2026
    • Neon sign outside Mama Mia's in West Allis, Wisconsin

      Sunday Sauce: Mama Mia’s serves up history, chicken parm, serious garlic bread

      Mitch DeSantis
      July 26, 2026
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    • Damon Millard talks 'Shame, Pain, And Love' before album recording

      Tyler Maas
      February 23, 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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    • Let's take a moment to recognize that the guy who voiced Howard the Duck is from Milwaukee

      Matt Wild
      January 24, 2018
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    • Behold the lineup for Milwaukee Film’s 70mm Film Series, coming soon to Oriental Theatre

      Matt Wild
      July 31, 2026
    • MKE INT Short Film Fest returns September 11-12 with giant spiders, ‘Voices Heard,’ more

      Matt Wild
      July 29, 2026
    • Watch the trailer for ‘American Madness,’ screening this Thursday at Avalon Theater

      Matt Wild
      July 27, 2026
    • We’re writing an article about how we’re screening ‘Adaptation’ at Avalon Theater on August 19

      Matt Wild
      July 16, 2026
    • 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
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    • NYC artist Michael Alan brings "Living Installation" to inaugural Riverwest Gallery Night

      Matt Wild
      October 4, 2017
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    • Patti Smith will treat Riverside Theater to songs and stories September 23

      Matt Wild
      July 21, 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
    • ‘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
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    • A fond farewell to John Kuhn, King Of Scrap

      Tyler Maas
      May 13, 2016
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      Tad Kriofske Mainella
      August 3, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 23, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 22, 2026
    • 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
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      Giannis: The end of an era

      Joey Grihalva
      June 23, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      August 5, 2025
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    • The Catered Quiz: Greg Karnes answers questions about the Miami Dolphins and ‘Invasion U.S.A.’

      Rick Katschke
      August 4, 2026
    • The Catered Quiz: Patrick Bromley answers questions about Tobe Hooper and Joe Dante

      Rick Katschke
      July 28, 2026
    • The Catered Quiz: Kyle Gordon answers questions about The Ramones and Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’

      Rick Katschke
      July 21, 2026
    • The Catered Quiz: Dan Steffes answers questions about the Milwaukee Brewers and ‘Clue’

      Rick Katschke
      July 14, 2026
    • The Catered Quiz: Devin Hunter Leary answers questions about Bravo and Taylor Swift

      Rick Katschke
      July 7, 2026
    • The Catered Quiz: Erik Pepple answers questions about ‘The Movie Orgy’ and ‘Gremlins 2’

      Rick Katschke
      June 30, 2026
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Ethan Duran

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Ethan Duran writes for a construction publication during the day and covers arts and entertainment at night. He is a University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee alum and has reported for Shepherd Express and Urban Milwaukee. He likes writing about bands, restaurants, bars, city artifacts, and his friends' music projects.

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...

Cream City Chaos: Arcade game at Last Rites a celebration of Milwaukee punk scene

Ethan Duran
October 18, 2023
If you visited punk hangout Last Rites (625 S. 6th St.) this past summer, you might have noticed a new arcade game pop up in the back corner by the stage. If you took a second look or even played it, you may ha...
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