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Some interesting facts about Talossa, a micronation that started in Milwaukee

July 28, 2025

Among its numerous monikers, Milwaukee is known as "the city of neighborhoods" on account of the dozens upon dozens of different enclaves that each add to the city's overall character and charm. You might not b...

Comedy producer Matt Kemple has kept Milwaukee laughing for 20 years

Tyler Maas

July 25, 2025

Believe it or not, long before Milwaukee was routinely booking arena-level comedians, hosting multi-day residencies for world renowned comics, serving as the filming site of countless live specials, and being t...

I got (kind of) high in Indiana

Tyler Maas

July 24, 2025

A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks! Summit. Noun. "The highest point of a hill or mount...

Marcus Ridge Cinema’s Sneak Peek Theatre: The Milwaukee Record Review

Tyler Maas

July 22, 2025

Cinema is in an interesting (if not concerning) place right now. The ubiquity of streaming has devalued and tarnished the moviegoing experience. Coupling that with perpetual economic uncertainty and changing co...

Here’s the Black Arts Fest MKE lineup

Tyler Maas

July 21, 2025

Founded in 2018, Black Arts Fest MKE has been a welcome addition to the city’s busy summer festival season. The event will return to Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, August 2. Fashion, literature, heritag...

Rapid reviews of things we were sent (all beverage edition!)

Tyler Maas

July 21, 2025

Every now and then, a company or an agency hired to do PR for a company will offer to send us something to try. Sometimes I’ll say yes and, if there’s a natural fit for our audience, I’ll write about it. Other ...

A day-by-day Milwaukee guide to Mile Of Music

Tyler Maas

July 18, 2025

From July 31 through August 3, a total of 27 Milwaukee bands and solo artists will make the 100-mile trek north on US 41—or I-43, if they want to take the scenic route—to partake the Mile Of Music festival in d...

Celebrate six years of Station No. 06 with live music, rare beer, award-winning cocktails, BBQ

Tyler Maas

July 18, 2025

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again (and again): West Allis rules. The Milwaukee suburb has always had its charms and enjoyable amenities, but the city really seems to be hitting its stride in recent ye...

The Wurst is among Milwaukee Public Market’s best tenants

Tyler Maas

July 17, 2025

There are lots of great reasons to visit Milwaukee Public Market. Beyond being an award-winning marketplace and tourist attraction situated in the heart of the Historic Third Ward, the Public Market is the home...

Here’s the 2025 Center Street Daze music lineup

Tyler Maas

July 14, 2025

Center Street Daze Festival—which began way back in 1997 and is organized by the Riverwest Business Association—will make its triumphant return to Center Street (between Holton and Humboldt) on Saturday, August...

The Gold Steps video for “Rent Free” is a day at the beach

Tyler Maas

July 11, 2025

Earlier this week, Milwaukee Record posted a list of our favorite local music released in the first half of 2025. As is mid-July tradition, just a few days after hitting "publish" on said list of standout album...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Mamie’s is difficult to define and easy to love

Tyler Maas

July 10, 2025

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Mamie's. These days, bars are quick to tell prospective customers...

Bastille Day West will bring French-focused fun to Vliet Street on July 11

Tyler Maas

July 10, 2025

Last week, we revealed the full entertainment lineup for Bastille Days, which is scheduled to take over Cathedral Square Park from Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20. The 2025 installment of that four-da...

Silver City Fest to bring music, food, vendors, art to National Avenue on September 6

Tyler Maas

July 9, 2025

Since its start in 2012, Silver City International Festival—or Silver City Fest, as it's now being called—has celebrated the numerous cultures that help make Silver City the most diverse neighborhood in Milwauk...

Should you watch Something To Do’s “Don’t Be Honest” video? Signs point to yes

Tyler Maas

July 8, 2025

Back in March, Wisconsin ska-punk stalwarts Something To Do released an inventive music video for "No I Don’t Want To See Your Tattoo," which found the band asking fans and friends within the music scene to sen...

Here’s the Live @ The Lakefront lineup (so far)

Tyler Maas

July 7, 2025

Even though another installment of Summerfest has come and gone, there's still a lot of meat left on the bone when it comes to summertime entertainment options here in the "City Of Festivals." In fact, some of ...

From biking to baking: The Bread Pedalers bring flour power to West Allis

Tyler Maas

July 3, 2025

For years, West Allis existed as a regional punching bag that was primarily known for being the birthplace of Liberace, home to Wisconsin State Fair, and a misunderstood suburb that many loved to judge but few ...

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

Tyler Maas

July 1, 2025

broadstreet.zone(159870); Where has the summer gone? Okay, okay, so there’s still a ton of summer left, but the bleakness of autumn will be upon us before you know it. Thus, it’s important to use your limited ...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 3

Tyler Maas

July 1, 2025

broadstreet.zone(152022); Summerfest! Like the last four installments, the Big Gig is staking out three Thursday-Friday-Saturday blocks instead of the old 11-day run. In an effort to help you make some potenti...

Guerrilla Ghost is back to turn the outrage up to 11 on ‘The Fool’

Tyler Maas

June 30, 2025

In 2022, Guerrilla Ghost had itself a year. The politically-pointed industrial hip-hop duo composed of vocalist Bad Graphics Ghost and producer Tron Jovi released three albums during a span of just seven months...

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