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Stream the Milwaukee-produced, 27-track anti-Trump compilation “UNPRESIDENTED”

May 15, 2017

Back in 2015, a group of likeminded Midwest musicians embarked on an ambitious multi-media project dubbed "UNINTIMIDATED: Wisconsin Musicians Against Scott Walker." Organized by IfIHadAHiFi and Body Futures dru...

Longtime East Side restaurant Hotch is closing

Matt Wild

May 12, 2017

Another day, another East Side closing: Hotch, located at 813 E. Kenilworth Pl., is closing after an impressive 11-year run. Owner Angie Storm tells Milwaukee Record that the building's landlord gave ...

Everything is awful, so here are some new restaurants (and Ferris wheels) coming to Milwaukee

Matt Wild

May 12, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Rejoice, East Side! A new Stone Creek Coffee is coming to Downer Avenue! The ...

Let’s watch this wacky Milwaukee Art Museum commercial from 1983

Matt Wild

May 11, 2017

Tonight at 5 p.m., the Milwaukee Art Museum will celebrate the opening of A Social Event Archive, a collection of more than 700 submitted photographs depicting "public or private social occasions." The piece is...

Explore Ravi/Lola’s enigmatic “Organization Structure” video

Matt Wild

May 9, 2017

When one thinks of psych music in the 21st century, one tends to think of heavy, effects-laden rock. But there's another side to modern psych—a softer, more melodic side that trades swirling dervishes of noise ...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (April 30-May 6)

Matt Wild

May 8, 2017

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...

Celebrate our Summer Preview Week with some drunken tailgating videos

Matt Wild

May 8, 2017

The weather. The festivals. The drinking. Yes, summer is almost here, Milwaukee. Finally. After yet another 8,000-year stretch of winter, it's time to pack away the turtleneck sweaters, bust out the jorts, and ...

When the night is at its darkest, just remember that Milwaukee has a polka escalator

Matt Wild

May 4, 2017

Was it English theologian Thomas Fuller or Gotham City DA Harvey Dent who said the night is darkest just before the dawn? (Trick question: it was both.) Either way, might we suggest a Milwaukee version of the p...

Rock on, Milwaukee, with these vintage radio station commercials

Matt Wild

May 3, 2017

We live in a world of media fragmentation, where music, film, and television are laser-focused to appeal to highly specific tastes and interests. It's a great time to be alive, but the lack of a common bond, a ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Miss Katie’s Diner combines classic kitchen with ’50s kitsch

Matt Wild

May 2, 2017

Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how they might figure...

Good City Brewing will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a craft beer, food, and music fest

Matt Wild

May 1, 2017

With all the talk (and hard evidence) of the demise of the East Side, here's some good news: Good City Brewing (2108 N. Farwell Ave., 414-539-4343) is doing really, really well. Since opening in the summer of 2...

Let’s get excited for the Milwaukee Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival (coming soon to Waukesha)

Matt Wild

April 28, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Do you like Milwaukee food trucks? Do you like Milwaukee craft beer? Then you'r...

Arte Para Todos, Day 1: Walker’s Point

Matt Wild

April 27, 2017

From April 27-30, Arte Para Todos—a.k.a. "Milwaukee's largest local music event"—will return for its third year. With nearly 100 acts showcasing their talents in 25 venues spread throughout five neighborhoods, ...

Per development law, old Hamburger Mary’s in Bay View will likely become mixed-use apartment building

Matt Wild

April 26, 2017

Back in 2016, the owners of the Bay View Hamburger Mary's, 2130 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., packed up and moved shop to the former La Perla building, 734 S. 5th St. Since then, the Walker's Point Hambu...

Rejoice, young urban disciples, and witness the video for Sat. Nite Duets’ “St. Yuppie”

Matt Wild

April 26, 2017

"I am the patron saint of young professionals / I'm in love with you / Everything you do." So goes the opening salvo of Sat. Nite Duets' "St. Yuppie," a whip-smart piss-take on LaCroix-drinking, luxury apartmen...

In Defense Of: “The Calling,” a.k.a. that big orange sunburst thing at the end of Wisconsin Avenue

Matt Wild

April 25, 2017

In a city as relatively small as Milwaukee, certain people, places, or things can get saddled with bad reputations. Even if these reputations are somewhat deserved, Milwaukee Record strives to look past the neg...

Watch Bob Uecker talk drunk driving, “falsies,” on 1976 episode of ‘Johnny Carson’

Matt Wild

April 25, 2017

What can we say about Bob Uecker that we haven't said already? Not much! Well, there's this: Milwaukee's own Mr. Baseball was a favorite guest of the late, great Johnny Carson, having appeared on the old Tonigh...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (April 16-22)

Matt Wild

April 24, 2017

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...

Here are the details for the 88Nine Block Party, coming June 24 to Walker’s Point

Matt Wild

April 24, 2017

Has it really been 10 years since 88Nine Radio Milwaukee took to the local airwaves? Yes, it really has been 10 years (the station launched on February 26, 2007). To celebrate the big anniversary, 88Nine will t...

Milwaukee County is being sued for requiring permits for Pokemon Go-like games

Matt Wild

April 21, 2017

Back in February, Milwaukee County adopted an ordinance requiring all virtual and location-based augmented reality games to apply for permits to do virtual business in Milwaukee County Parks. The ordinance was ...

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