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      Tyler Maas
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      July 31, 2026
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      July 31, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 30, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 30, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 29, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 29, 2026
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      July 9, 2018
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      August 1, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 30, 2026
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      Matt Wild
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      Mitch DeSantis
      October 9, 2025
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      Juan Miguel Martinez
      July 30, 2026
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      Mitch DeSantis
      July 26, 2026
    • Mandatory Milwaukee: Secret Stadium Sauce

      Tyler Maas
      July 24, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 23, 2026
    • Axolotl Café: ‘I can’t tell you how excited it made me when I tasted something that reminded me of home’

      Juan Miguel Martinez
      July 20, 2026
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      Enjoy Every Fish Fry: Settle in for polka music, bubbles, fish at Hubbard Park Lodge

      Caleb Westphal
      July 17, 2026
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      Josh Hoppert
      January 3, 2018
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      Rick Katschke
      June 10, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 24, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      February 24, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      February 18, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      December 8, 2025
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      Matt Wild
      January 24, 2018
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      Matt Wild
      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 29, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 27, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 16, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 3, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 8, 2021
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      Matt Wild
      July 21, 2026
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      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
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      Tyler Maas
      July 13, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 2, 2026
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      Ethan Duran
      July 1, 2026
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      November 7, 2014
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      Tyler Maas
      July 23, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 22, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 6, 2026
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      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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      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      February 23, 2017
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      Rick Katschke
      July 28, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 21, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 14, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 7, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 30, 2026
    • The Catered Quiz: Eli Mandel answers questions about the San Francisco 49ers and Pete Seeger

      Rick Katschke
      June 23, 2026
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Music, culture, gentle sarcasm.

Welcome to October: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 1, 2018
In September, we officially said goodbye to Milwaukee’s brief-but-bursting summer festival season. A few days after Bay View Bash, fall officially started and, in doing so, also signaled a mass entertainment mi...

‘The Evil Dead’ and ‘The Fly’ highlight Avalon Theater’s “Shocktoberfest” lineup

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 1, 2018
It’s a scientific fact that nothing beats October. The weather is awesome, Halloween is lurking around the corner, and businesses go nuts with “Rocktober” and “Shocktober” events. In the case of the latter, the...

A-side/B-side: Who’s the 2018 National League MVP?

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 28, 2018
In A-side/B-side, two Milwaukee Record writers tackle various city issues in an informal, crosstalk style. Insults are hurled, feelings are hurt, and everyone learns something in the end. Maybe. Nick Olig: T...

On The Record #139: Fall shows with Kevin Mueller

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 28, 2018
After yet another long, fun, and exhausting summer of entertainment in Milwaukee, fall has come. Historically, autumn's arrival has been a time in which things slow down in the city, as residents retreat inside...

Let’s talk about fall shows we’re looking forward to (and some we’re not)

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 27, 2018
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Relive Bay View Bash 2018 with these photos

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 17, 2018
Is it possible to sum up Bay View Bash 2018 with one photo? Certainly not. How about 40 or so photos? Not really, but let's give it a shot anyway. This year's Bash scored big on gorgeous weather, great music, g...

Let’s talk about music accelerators and Pitchfork lists

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 13, 2018
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

On The Record #138: Brooks Wheelan (comedy, ‘SNL’)

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 10, 2018
This week's On The Record is a rare out-of-town episode that features an extra special guest. Host Tyler Maas traveled to Madison to spend some time chatting with the incomparable Brooks Wheelan. The accomplish...

Let’s talk about Fiserv Forum and canceled artists

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 6, 2018
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Welcome to September: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 2, 2018
September is a time of transition. This month finds summer officially giving way to fall. This month also signals the end of Milwaukee’s festival season. Though the seasonal shift essentially puts a nine-month ...

On The Record #137: 10 years of Mondo Lucha!

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 31, 2018
Since starting in 2008, Mondo Lucha! has brought high-flying wrestling action, burlesque dancers, and live music to its annual Turner Hall showcase. Along the way, the variety show has managed to work with reno...

Let’s talk about swing parks, streetcar accidents, and the post office

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 30, 2018
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Public Domain: The Handsome Family perform “Home On The Range”

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 30, 2018
The Handsome Family have been singing about America—old America, new America, weird America—for nearly 25 years. Beginning with 1994's Odessa and continuing through 2016's Unseen, husband-and-wife duo Brett and...

Let these photos from Milwaukee’s first FieriCon take you straight to Flavortown

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 26, 2018
When Milwaukee Record first announced FieriCon, a bar-crawl dedicated to infamous celebrity “chef” Guy Fieri, the internet went wild. The slammin’ bo’ jammin’ event made its debut in New York City last November...

Surprise! We’ve added a second ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ screening on September 12

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 22, 2018
Last Thursday, we announced we'd be hosting an extra special screening of Drop Dead Gorgeous at Avalon Theater on Wednesday, September 12. Not familiar with the film? Well, here's what we wrote last week: "Dro...

40 things to do in Milwaukee during the 40 remaining days of summer

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 13, 2018
Though you’ve likely spent much of the summer to this point screaming at strangers while navigating through road construction, it’s still comforting to know that of the 90-plus days in the season, 40 still rema...

Let’s talk about all-ages venues and new parking meters

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 9, 2018
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

On The Record #136: The 4th annual Roast Of Milwaukee (live at Club Garibaldi)

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 8, 2018
Back in 2015, we decided to help informally kick off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival by asking eight comedians to take the stage at Bremen Cafe and gently (or, in some cases, straight-up viciously) make fun of th...

It’s apparently International Cat Day, so here’s everything we’ve published about cats

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 8, 2018
Today is August 8, 2018. Coincidentally, today is also apparently International Cat Day. Please don't fault us for nearly forgetting this momentous annual occasion that's reserved for celebrating, honoring, and...

Home (not very far) away from home: 7 unconventional lodging options for a Milwaukee staycation

Milwaukee Record Staff
August 5, 2018
broadstreet.zone(66838); Summer in Milwaukee is the best; summer in the Midwest is even better. Join Milwaukee Record and Miller High Life as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. It's alw...
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