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      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      June 23, 2026
    • Here are the headliners for A La Carte at the Zoo 2026, including Dermot Mulroney’s band

      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      June 22, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      June 22, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 31, 2024
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      Matt Wild
      June 22, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      June 19, 2026
    • More Milwaukee Public Museum dioramas, items will be ‘deinstalled’ this summer

      Matt Wild
      June 16, 2026
    • Brady Street will launch 6-week ‘Summer Safety Pilot Program’ June 25

      Matt Wild
      June 15, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 15, 2026
    • Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Lock

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      June 13, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      April 22, 2021
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    • Sunday Sauce: Searching for Italian food at Summerfest

      Mitch DeSantis
      June 21, 2026
    • Brew-Jas Coffee House celebrates opening of second location on Milwaukee’s south side

      Juan Miguel Martinez
      June 19, 2026
    • We tried 10 new food/drink items at Summerfest (2026 edition)

      Milwaukee Record Staff
      June 19, 2026
    • Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Binge the bluegill at Andrea’s Red Rooster in Waukesha

      Caleb Westphal
      June 12, 2026
    • Meagan Lewinski will bring new pop-up bakery to Swoon this Saturday

      Juan Miguel Martinez
      June 12, 2026
    • Nadi Plates will NOT move into former Crossroads Collective, will move into former Pomona Cider Co. instead

      Matt Wild
      June 11, 2026
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      October 30, 2015
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      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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      March 17, 2022
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      Tyler Maas
      June 24, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      June 18, 2026
    • Oriental Theatre will host Circle Jerks show, ‘Repo Man’ screening, Q&A August 9

      Matt Wild
      June 17, 2026
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      Michael Viers
      June 15, 2026
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      Dodging death threats and outing senators: Remembering Milwaukee public access show ‘The Queer Program’

      Tad Kriofske Mainella
      June 2, 2026
    • ‘Ueck’ will open July 24 in Marcus Theatres; watch new trailer now

      Matt Wild
      May 26, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      September 4, 2025
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      Matt Wild
      June 18, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 12, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 10, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 10, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      May 29, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      May 27, 2026
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      August 29, 2022
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      Giannis: The end of an era

      Joey Grihalva
      June 23, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      June 20, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      June 16, 2026
    • Rendering of the Truss, with a Front Row Amy bobblehead

      Brewers unveil Truss Club details, Front Row Amy not pleased

      Matt Wild
      June 9, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      June 3, 2026
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      September 30, 2015
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      Rick Katschke
      June 23, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 9, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 2, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      May 26, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      May 19, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      May 12, 2026
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Dave Matthews Band will play the AmFam Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest, June 29

Matt Wild
January 24, 2023
Hot off of playing a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2021, Dave Matthews Band will return to Milwaukee and play a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2023. Okay, we're guessing on the "thr...

Listen to Caley Conway talk about her latest EP, ‘Only A Dark Cocoon’

Matt Wild
January 24, 2023
One of our favorite recent Milwaukee records is Caley Conway's Only A Dark Cocoon, an EP built around the classic Joni Mitchell song "The Last Time I Saw Richard." One of our favorite Milwaukee radio shows, mea...

Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater is closed, will be replaced by sports betting venue

Matt Wild
January 23, 2023
After more than 20 years of hosting musical acts, comedy acts, and more, Potawatomi Casino Hotel's Northern Lights Theater has closed. It is set to be replaced by a permanent sports betting venue. "This is a...

Milwaukee Psych Fest VIII will (finally!) take over The Cooperage May 4-6

Matt Wild
January 23, 2023
It's been a long time coming for Milwaukee Psych Fest VIII. Originally scheduled for the spring of 2020, the eighth installment of the loud, fuzzed-out, and reverb-drenched blowout was canceled due to then-new ...

“Inside A Dream” brings the music of David Lynch back to The Cooperage

Matt Wild
January 23, 2023
"I fell in love with Twin Peaks back in early high school. I also remember a copy of Blue Velvet sitting in my mom's VHS collection growing up, so it's always kind of been a part of my life in some ways." So...

22 pictures of the “Lightfield” installation at Cathedral Square Park

Matt Wild
January 21, 2023
This week and weekend saw the opening of "Lightfield" in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square Park. The immersive art installation by Ukrainian and Canadian artist duo HYBYCOZO features eight geometric ground sculpture...

Stuff We Missed: R.I.P. Third Ward Wahlburgers, Cathedral Square Flannery’s

Matt Wild
January 20, 2023
Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • Call it the circle of life: When one beloved restaurant opens, another belov...

Green Gallery celebrates Gallery Night with psychedelic tapestries, Green Gallery IPA in cans

Matt Wild
January 20, 2023
The winter edition of Milwaukee's ever-popular Gallery Night kicks off tonight. And while there are approximately 8,000 options for your Gallery Night itinerary, we'd be remiss if we didn't give a shout-out to ...

Trapper Schoepp makes a pilgrimage to Johnny Cash’s cabin in “Cliffs Of Dover” video

Matt Wild
January 20, 2023
Back in 2019, Milwaukee troubadour Trapper Schoepp published a long-lost Bob Dylan song called "On, Wisconsin," becoming the youngest musician to share a co-writing credit with Dylan in the process. (What did y...

WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili fundraiser will return to Kern Center April 16

Matt Wild
January 19, 2023
While this winter hasn't been especially wintry, it's time to think spring. That's right: we're delighted to inform you that WMSE's annual Rockabilly Chili fundraiser is set to return to MSOE's Kern Center on S...

MKE Music Rewind: The Fendermen, “Mule Skinner Blues” (1960)

Matt Wild
January 19, 2023
In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. First of all, yes, we may be stretching the definition of "MKE" for ...

Foo Fighters and Green Day will headline Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

Matt Wild
January 18, 2023
The days of Elton John surprising/angering folks at Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary bash are long gone. Need proof? None other than Foo Fighters and Green Day will headline the 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecomi...

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul file new brief in direct challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era criminal abortion ban

Matt Wild
January 17, 2023
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul File New Brief in Direct Challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban Lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases o...

Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe open now in former Brewed on Brady Street

Matt Wild
January 17, 2023
Last November we told you about Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe, a new breakfast spot coming to the former Brewed Cafe at 1208 E. Brady St. Owner Marcia Joy promised Sweet Joy would feature both Brazilian and American...

Miscellaneous Milwaukee: Great Circus Parade poster (1991)

Matt Wild
January 17, 2023
In Miscellaneous Milwaukee, we take a stroll through the aisles of Antiques On Pierce to unearth strange, curious, or valuable Milwaukee artifacts. ITEM: GREAT CIRCUS PARADE POSTER YEAR: 1991 PRICE: $250 ...

Prep for Scam Likely’s debut album with three (excellent) advance singles

Matt Wild
January 17, 2023
One of our favorite Milwaukee songs of 2022 was "Jesus Christ Stop Yelling I'm Right Here" by Scam Likely. (Note: This was also one of our favorite Milwaukee song titles of 2022.) At the time of its release, "S...

Brady Street officially exploring pedestrianization options, hires GRAEF and TKWA for study

Matt Wild
January 16, 2023
After years of chatter and conjecture, a plan to close off a portion of Brady Street to vehicular traffic is officially moving forward. The Brady Street BID has retained the services of local consulting firm GR...

In case you blinked, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (January 1-15)

Matt Wild
January 16, 2023
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...

New raw bar planned for former Laughing Taco space in Walker’s Point

Matt Wild
January 16, 2023
Just over a year after The Laughing Taco closed its doors at 1033 S. 1st St., a new raw bar is being planned for the Walker's Point space. A license application filed with the city reveal that 2A Wine Mercha...

Stuff We Missed: Milwaukee is flocking to South Shore Park to see a rare Mandarin duck

Matt Wild
January 13, 2023
Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • Move over, Milwaukee Lion and that bat that got stuck in the Bradley Center ...
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