Author Tyler Maas

Off The Beaten Path’s new South Milwaukee store is now open

February 19, 2020

Following more than six years on Farwell Avenue on Milwaukee's East Side and just shy of three years on Howell Avenue in Bay View, Off The Beaten Path is on the move again. The independent record store now has ...

These 15 establishments will take part in next month’s Turner Hall Tiki Takedown

Tyler Maas

February 18, 2020

Last month, we let you know that Turner Hall would once again be filled to the brim with warm vibes and island cocktails when we announced the second annual Tiki Takedown would return to the downtown ballroom o...

Get ready for The Unitaskers’ EP with “New Moon In Pisces”

Tyler Maas

February 18, 2020

When we last caught up with The Unitaskers, the indie rock outfit was offering listeners a recorded introduction to its incomparable sound with a song about Tide Pods, which—quite fittingly—was called "Tide Pod...

Take a look inside Green Bay’s endangered East Town Mall

Tyler Maas

February 17, 2020

Wisconsin's shopping mall woes aren't just limited to what's going on in and around Milwaukee. Back in December, we showed you the tragic state of affairs out at Fond du Lac's longstanding Forest Mall. That mal...

Watch 64-year-old Bucks great Marques Johnson dunk over two tacos

Tyler Maas

February 17, 2020

Saturday night, Pat Connaughton managed an amazing athletic display during the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest. Even though the judges (especially Dwyane Wade) didn't show as much with their scoring, the Bucks guard pu...

An Illinois brewery is making a “Wisconsin Kringle-inspired” beer

Tyler Maas

February 14, 2020

Other than, like, adhering to FDA regulations and whatnot, there are pretty much no rules when it comes to brewing. That's become especially apparent in recent years as breweries have crafted some creative and ...

Holy Pinto hangs at Highbury, skates with Bonnie Blair, eats cheese curds in “Milwaukee” video

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2020

Aymen Saleh is an unlikely ambassador for Milwaukee. The Canterbury, England native—who performs under the name Holy Pinto—first fell in love with the city when he played in Milwaukee a few years ago. Taken by ...

Here’s the Wückfinter beer list and 3 Floyds Brewpub food menu

Tyler Maas

February 11, 2020

Last February, Ray’s Wine & Spirits and Indiana's beloved 3 Floyds Brewing joined forces to help metro Milwaukee battle the winter blues with an outdoor celebration that was rooted in the love of beer and i...

Cactus Club has been sold to Kelsey Kaufmann

Tyler Maas

February 10, 2020

Beginning this Wednesday, Cactus Club will be under new ownership. Longtime owner Eric Uecke has agreed to sell the Bay View bar and music venue to manager Kelsey Kaufmann, who will officially take over pending...

Author Adam Levin talks about ghost signs and ‘Fading Ads Of Milwaukee’

Tyler Maas

February 10, 2020

Since taking over the Old Milwaukee Facebook group in 2015, Adam Levin has used his position in the online community to show his appreciation for the people, lives, and architecture from the city's past. One wa...

The short, unspectacular history of Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Tyler Maas

February 7, 2020

Earlier this week, Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard and local developer Pat Connaughton was invited to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during next weekend's All-Star Game festivities. The honor to participat...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Mazos Hamburgers has been serving up short-order satisfaction since 1934

Tyler Maas

February 6, 2020

broadstreet.zone(77472); 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 exp...

A guide to finding Green Bay Packers (and a few Badgers) on XFL rosters

Tyler Maas

February 5, 2020

On Sunday night, the National Football League's 100th season came to an exciting conclusion when the Kansas City Chiefs topped the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl LIV. If the conclusion of the season—or G...

Professional Bowlers Association wants help naming its new Milwaukee league team

Tyler Maas

February 4, 2020

Milwaukee loves bowling. The city is home to Holler House, which is the oldest sanctioned bowling alley in the country, as well as 93-year-old East Side mainstay Landmark Lanes, and dozens of other alleys that ...

Watch former Milwaukee comic Carter Deems on ‘Wild ‘n Out’

Tyler Maas

February 4, 2020

Last July, we got together with then-Milwaukee comedian Carter Deems to talk about his growth as a comic, his underground popularity in the battle rap community, and—most importantly—being selected to be a cast...

Ned Flanders metal band Okilly Dokilly will return to Cudahy’s X-Ray Arcade May 2

Tyler Maas

February 3, 2020

Last spring, Okilly Dokilly, "the world’s only Nedal band"—a.k.a. a Ned Flanders-themed metal band—helped unofficially christen Cudahy’s newly-opened X-Ray Arcade when they headlined an unforgettable show at th...

My First Band: Zach Stephenson (Hockey Dad)

Tyler Maas

January 31, 2020

Zach Stephenson has come a long way since he was playing AC/DC covers in Wollongong, New South Wales. Though he still lives in the Australian coastal town, the singer and guitarist has been able to perform all ...

Possession and puppetry take center stage in Fuzzysurf’s campy “Killing Time” video

Tyler Maas

January 31, 2020

It's still January, but it's quite possible that Fuzzysurf has already released the best Milwaukee music video of 2020. The indie-leaning surf rock band is coming off a big year that found the quartet earning l...

Get ready for GGOOLLDD’s new album, Turner Hall release show with “Money”

Tyler Maas

January 30, 2020

Between frequently writing new material, constantly touring, occasionally appearing on festival lineups, and having some members who are currently living in Louisiana, GGOOLLDD isn't able to play in Milwaukee a...

Here’s everything you need to know about Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2020

Tyler Maas

January 29, 2020

After months of cold, dreariness, premature darkness, and an absence of outdoor activity, the eighth annual Burnhearts Mitten Fest is just days away. For eight hours (noon to 8 p.m.) on Saturday, February 1, po...