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Argren Faire—a.k.a. Riverwest ren faire—will return in 2025

December 13, 2024

Back in September, Riverwest got its own neighborhood renaissance faire in the form of Argren Faire. The daylong event was held at and around Black Husky Brewing, and was based on the mythical land of Argren—a....

The year in Milwaukee controversies

Matt Wild

December 12, 2024

broadstreet.zone(172558); Twenty-twenty-four was, well…it was a year. Nationally, 2024 was a year of deep political divides, endless culture wars, and the usual bullshit that typically happens over the cour...

Def Leppard will also headline Summerfest 2025, of course

Matt Wild

December 12, 2024

In a Summerfest announcement that's somehow even more Summerfest-y than The Avett Brothers playing the Big Gig, '80s rock gods Def Leppard will headline the 2025 festival on Thursday, June 19, at the American F...

Enlightened Brewing Company will close January 5, 2025

Matt Wild

December 6, 2024

After nearly 11 years in business, Enlightened Brewing Company will close its doors on January 5, 2025. The popular Bay View brewery, 2020 S. Allis St., made the announcement on social media Friday afternoon. ...

Alicia Rytlewski spins contemporary-classical spell from “Under The Hackberry Tree”

Matt Wild

December 5, 2024

It's not very often that we write about local records whose releases come complete with accompanying sheet music. But in the case of When We Were Bears, the debut record from Milwaukee pianist and composer Alic...

They’re finally demolishing that Farwell Point building to make way for that Brady Street hotel

Matt Wild

December 4, 2024

It's been just shy of a two years since plans were revealed to build an 11-story, 130-room "luxury lifestyle" hotel on the corner of Brady and Farwell. You know, on the site of that Farwell Point building that ...

Food/Drink Roundup: What’s next for the soon-to-be-former Ardent space?

Matt Wild

December 4, 2024

Looking for a roundup of Milwaukee food and drink news? Then take a bite of our cleverly titled, bi-weekly Food/Drink Roundup! This week: What's next for the soon-to-be-former Ardent space? • Last week, Chef...

‘Tis the season for new Keystones song, Keystones holiday show at The Cooperage

Matt Wild

December 3, 2024

How did you spend your 2024? Maybe you worked a lot, ate some food, watched some TV, and dreaded the coming year. You know, the usual. But if you happen to be Milwaukee rock band The Keystones, your 2024 was fi...

‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ will return to Oriental Theatre (again!) December 5

Matt Wild

December 3, 2024

Since screening at the 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival, the Wisconsin-made film Hundreds Of Beavers has enjoyed an unprecedented amount of success. Glowing reviews from big-time national publications, celebrity en...

Megan Thee Stallion, Riley Green will also play Summerfest 2025

Matt Wild

December 3, 2024

And the Summerfest 2025 announcements just keep on a-comin'! So let's make this short and sweet: Megan Thee Stallion will headline the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, June 28. Flo Milli w...

Nate Bargatze will stop by Fiserv Forum on July 25

Matt Wild

December 2, 2024

Is there a better stand-up comedian working today than Nate Bargatze? Probably not! The veteran comedian has been blowing up in recent years—he's hosted Saturday Night Live twice since 2023—all thanks to his de...

James Taylor And His All-Star Band will headline first Saturday of Summerfest 2025

Matt Wild

December 2, 2024

If you've been playing Summerfest 2025 Headliner Announcement Bingo, you've already marked off "Modern Country Act" (Lainey Wilson), "Random '90s Band" (Cake), and "The Avett Brothers" (The Avett Brothers). ...

Ardent will close Farwell Avenue home December 31

Matt Wild

November 29, 2024

After 11 years in business, Ardent will close its doors at 1751 Farwell Ave. on the city's East Side. The final day of service for the Ardent Tasting Room and Lounge will be December 31. Chef Justin Carlisle ma...

Reminder: Milwaukee winter parking regulations begin December 1

Matt Wild

November 27, 2024

Parking in Milwaukee during the winter! Yep, it's that time of year again. Ugh. Here's what you need to know: • Winter parking rules are in effect from December 1 through March 1. Everything below applies to...

Watch Wave Chapelle, Lake Drive, Hayden, Adorner play inaugural Riverwest Radio Spotlight Series

Matt Wild

November 27, 2024

On October 19, a new Milwaukee music series kicked off in a slightly unconventional space. The first installment of the Riverwest Radio Spotlight Series found local scene stalwarts Wave Chapelle, Lake Drive, Ha...

Here are the just-announced dates for Bastille Days and Storm the Bastille 2025, and that’s it

Matt Wild

November 26, 2024

Bastille Days: July 17-20, 2025 Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk: July 17, 2025 Want more Milwaukee Record? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and/or support us on Patreon....

Biggby Coffee is now open in Red Arrow Park

Matt Wild

November 25, 2024

Nearly a year after it was first announced, Biggby Coffee has finally opened in Red Arrow Park. The Michigan-based coffee and light breakfast purveyor opened the doors of its new downtown Milwaukee location ...

You’re required to listen to Dialogues’ fantastic first single, “I Require”

Matt Wild

November 25, 2024

Ever instantly fall in love with a new song? Ever instantly fall in love with a new song that happens to be a new song by a local artist? Ever instantly fall in love with a new song that happens to be a new son...

Enjoy some memorable moments from six years of ‘Milwaukee Kitchen’

Matt Wild

November 22, 2024

In a world lousy with high-pressure cooking shows, the Milwaukee-made Milwaukee Kitchen is a breath of fresh air. The homegrown YouTube series has been serving up warm, low-key, idiosyncratic, extremely Riverwe...

Listen to Body Futures’ first record in six years, ‘Do Not Befriend The Reaper’

Matt Wild

November 21, 2024

"It's definitely our COVID record." "We're definitely a little more bummed out than we were the last time." That's DJ Hostettler and Dixie Jacobs, respectively, drummer/singer and keyboardist/autoharpist/sing...

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