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Horned Hare will bring “European hunting lodge” vibe to new Dubbel Dutch hotel this May

February 17, 2020

In case you missed it, the historic Charles A. Koeffler, Jr. House, located at 817-819 N. Marshall St., is currently being transformed into a 17-room boutique hotel called Dubbel Dutch. But there's some more ne...

Watch Vice talk to Milverine about how Milwaukee is the “height of civilization”

Matt Wild

February 15, 2020

The mighty Milverine has been in our midst for more than a decade, power-walking his way through Milwaukee's streets and into our hearts. The oft-shirtless icon—real name John Hamann—has been the subject of cou...

The Hop partially derailed for a few hours yesterday so let’s all freak out

Matt Wild

February 14, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • One of the Hop streetcars partially derailed Thursday morning at about 10 a....

Rexxx’s ‘Pure Pleasure II’ is the first great Milwaukee rock record of 2020

Matt Wild

February 13, 2020

If you're looking for a quick introduction to Milwaukee's Rexxx, look no further than "Rock N Roll," the penultimate track of the band's new nine-song record, Pure Pleasure II. Is it a shout-along rock and roll...

Watch YouTuber Ken Domik eat Milwaukee’s finest food: Cousins, Kopp’s, Kwik Trip, more

Matt Wild

February 13, 2020

Milwaukee is home to numerous nationally recognized, world-class restaurants: Ardent, Sanford, Odd Duck, and many more. But there's another category of "great Milwaukee food" that deserves love, too. Yes, for e...

Your voting guide for the 2020 Spring Primary Election on Tuesday, February 18

Matt Wild

February 12, 2020

Hey Milwaukee! The 2020 Spring Primary Election is on Tuesday, February 18. Fun! Okay, so it's not the flashiest election out there, but that doesn't mean it's bereft of some super important races. And because ...

Here’s the lineup for Milwaukee Psych Fest VIII, coming to The Cooperage May 7-9

Matt Wild

February 12, 2020

Every spring since 2012, Milwaukee musician Andrew Shelp has given the city a loud, fuzzed-out, and reverb-drenched gift: Milwaukee Psych Fest. Returning for its eighth (!) year May 7-9 at The Cooperage, the ps...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (February 2-8)

Matt Wild

February 11, 2020

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

Black Cat Alley will host a “Snow Day” dance party and snowball fight February 22

Matt Wild

February 11, 2020

Remember when winter in Milwaukee was a dead zone for shows, events, and—especially—outdoor parties? Well, those days are long gone. Mitten Fest 2020 is already in the books; the kinda-sorta outdoor VinterSköl ...

What’s the deal with Cudahy’s City Lounge hosting a “Festivus pop-up bar experience” in April?

Matt Wild

February 11, 2020

If you feel like people are putting up their Festivus decorations a bit early this year, you may be onto something. Take Cudahy's pop-up-happy City Lounge, 3455 E. Layton Ave., which will host a "Festivus pop-u...

Thanks to a petition, Oriental Theatre will host “rowdy” screenings of ‘Cats’

Matt Wild

February 10, 2020

UPDATE (3/12/2020): As a precautionary measure done in effort to limit the spread of coronavirus, Milwaukee Film is capping capacity of its Oriental Theatre screenings at 33% through the end of April. They've a...

Streetcar sponsorship, DNC stuff, and the rest of Mayor Barrett’s 2020 State of the City address

Matt Wild

February 10, 2020

Mayor Tom Barrett gave his 2020 State of the City address Monday morning at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (in front of a People's Flag of Milwaukee, no less.) The address covered streetcar sponsorship (We Energ...

Crusherfest will return to South Milwaukee June 6-7

Matt Wild

February 7, 2020

On Saturday, June 8, in the year of our Lord 2019, a life-sized bronze statue of South Milwaukee wrestling legend Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski was unveiled at a gala celebration dubbed Crusherfest. The festival...

It’s February 7, so let’s talk about Summerfest

Matt Wild

February 7, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • With another snow storm on its way, temperatures still in the 20s and 30s, a...

Got a downtown wall that could use a mural? Answer the “Call for Walls”

Matt Wild

February 6, 2020

Murals! Everyone loves murals! It seems a week doesn't go by without another public art masterpiece popping up somewhere in Milwaukee. But now, in a nice twist, a call is being issued for the location of a new ...

The new Cousins Subs on the corner of Oakland and Locust: The Milwaukee Record Review

Matt Wild

February 5, 2020

Here's a fun Cousins Subs story: A few months ago, I ordered Cousins delivery to our office in Walker's Point. An hour passed, then two. No Cousins. Just as I was about to call HQ and demand a lifetime supply o...

Toxic work environments, and 7 more things that could go wrong with the 2020 DNC

Matt Wild

February 4, 2020

Monday night, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published a damning article on the leadership—or lack of leadership—of the Milwaukee host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. It seems that two to...

Sleep well, Milwaukee: “Light the Hoan” campaign continues to raise a ton of cash

Matt Wild

January 31, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • Isn't it funny when fundraisers implore regular schmucks like us to kick in ...

Cactus Club becomes first Milwaukee venue to apply for new all-ages license

Matt Wild

January 28, 2020

Bay View's venerable Cactus Club will be the first Milwaukee venue to take advantage of a new (or updated, rather) license that makes it easier to host all-ages shows. Tuesday morning at a Licenses Committee he...

Milwaukee County supervisor calls for elimination of single-use plastics in County facilities, parks

Matt Wild

January 28, 2020

Last October, Milwaukee banned plastic straws. A few weeks ago, a Milwaukee alderman called for a ban on plastic bags. A few days ago, the Milwaukee Brewers and SC Johnson teamed up to reduce plastic cup waste ...

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