Author Tyler Maas

Snack Boys will move into former Hotel Foster space this fall

September 15, 2019

In August of 2016, The Hotel Foster announced it would be closing after more than five years in business. Over the three-plus-year span since the popular North Avenue haunt ceased operations and put the already...

Former Milwaukee sports broadcaster Ramie Makhlouf talks about being a Bears fan and how Vikings fans view the Packers

Tyler Maas

September 12, 2019

broadstreet.zone(72581); For years, Ramie Makhlouf was a daily a part of the afternoon drive time commute and a trusted source of athletic information on metro Milwaukee radio waves. The longtime host of The B...

Get warmed up for Flat Teeth’s debut full-length with “Florida Snow”

Tyler Maas

September 12, 2019

Last year, we introduced you to Flat Teeth—a Milwaukee indie outfit that features current and former members of John The Savage, Paper Holland, The Invaders, and Twelve Ounce Prophet in its ranks—when we stream...

Here’s the full Bay View Bash lineup and entertainment schedule

Tyler Maas

September 11, 2019

Believe it or not, summer is almost over. However, before the season officially comes to an end, the Bay View Bash will give Milwaukee one last chance to indulge in some summer festival fun before autumn's arri...

Breaking chews: Doughboys Podcast’s Turner Hall show moved to January 16

Tyler Maas

September 11, 2019

Back in June, we announced that Doughboys, a wildly popular and downright hilarious chain restaurant podcast, would be making its maiden voyage to Milwaukee this fall. A lot has changed since we first told you ...

Mandatory Milwaukee: The city comes together over corned beef, tacos, and simple delicacies at McBob’s

Tyler Maas

September 10, 2019

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...

Masked Intruder’s Officer Bradford is disrobing and bringing back charity calendar in 2020

Tyler Maas

September 9, 2019

When he’s not keeping a close and disapproving eye on the miscreants in Masked Intruder or spending time reviewing donuts and interviewing comedians for us, Officer Bradford is encouraging people to have a posi...

Hey, you guys! The 8th annual Goonies Night bike ride to Sloth actor’s grave is September 13

Tyler Maas

September 9, 2019

If you're reading this, there's a good chance you know and love The Goonies. The 1985 film was, is, and will always be an all-time classic that's beloved by generations of children and adults alike. Even if you...

Here’s the 5th Street Fest lineup

Tyler Maas

September 6, 2019

It's been a long, glorious, event-filled summer of festival fun, but the end of outdoor activity is nigh. Once Bay View Bash comes and goes on September 21 and autumn begins a couple days later, festival season...

Dead Horses singer Sarah Vos talks about upcoming show with The Who, headlining Pabst Theater, what’s to come

Tyler Maas

September 6, 2019

Dead Horses singer, guitarist, and founding member Sarah Vos continually tours the country to play concerts at bars, theaters, festivals, amphitheaters, and everywhere in between. Before her up-and-coming Ameri...

Beet Street Harvest Festival returns October 12

Tyler Maas

September 5, 2019

Following three years of family-friendly and fall-focused fun, Cactus Club has decided to bring the Beet Street Harvest Festival back for another installment. On Saturday, October 12, the Bay View bar (with som...

We went to R & D’s House Divided, “The only sports bar for Packers and Bears fans”

Tyler Maas

September 5, 2019

broadstreet.zone(72581); In many ways, R & D's House Divided is like a lot of bars in northeast Wisconsin. There's Tuesday trivia, karaoke on Wednesday nights, and bingo on Thursdays. The menu features bar...

Todd Umhoefer talks about ‘Beast Of Needs’ and the end of Old Earth

Tyler Maas

September 4, 2019

Over the course of Old Earth‘s decade-long run, Todd Umhoefer’s personal project has managed to create some gorgeous and moving recordings in some rather unconventional locations. His 2012 effort, A Low Place A...

Jeff Spankowski talks Twisted Laugh comedy show, stand-up start, making the most of opportunities

Tyler Maas

September 3, 2019

Less than three years ago, Jeff Spankowski was just the funny guy at work. With no awareness of Milwaukee's comedy scene, he had no real aspirations of doing anything in the realm of comedy. That was the case u...

Bay View’s new RedBrick Pizza will officially open September 1

Tyler Maas

August 31, 2019

After months of waiting, Bay View will officially be getting a new pizza place this weekend. RedBrick Pizza—an artisan pizzeria located at 2202 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in a ground floor retail space in Vue Apartme...

Milwaukee Record’s useful and boozeful bottomless mimosa guide

Tyler Maas

August 29, 2019

Though Labor Day weekend unofficially signals the end of summer, that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. The weather is still prime for patio lounging, there are some festivals left to enjoy, and there are still...

Tucked Away: Mexic 103 bolsters Cudahy’s reputation for Mexican fare

Tyler Maas

August 28, 2019

Between beloved and well-established local staples and a steady wave of new bars and restaurants popping up in and around Milwaukee almost every week, worthwhile dining and drinking gems can occasionally get lo...

Canary Coffee Bar is now open

Tyler Maas

August 27, 2019

It looks like Downtown Milwaukee has a new coffee shop. Today, Canary Coffee Bar opened its doors to the public for the first time. The business—located at 720 N Old World 3rd Street—was slated to open in sprin...

The Wildbirds and The Championship will both reunite to play a Flannel Fest Pre-Party

Tyler Maas

August 27, 2019

Last week, we announced the downright awesome lineup that would be playing outside Boone & Crockett on Saturday, October 12 during the Harbor District bar's Flannel Fest. As if seeing the likes of Polica, H...

Here’s the 2019 Milwaukee Short Film Festival schedule

Tyler Maas

August 27, 2019

The 21st annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival will set up shop at the Fox Bay Cinema Grill Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7. Over the course of the weekend, a total of 55 films will screen during t...