A tribute to my favorite Taco Bell
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Earlier this year, my pal, partner in crime, and un...
That beer you drink on the walk to American Family Field: The Milwaukee Record Review
There's no shortage of great occasions for beer-drinking here in Milwaukee, and each one of them is special in their own way. There's the beer garden pint, the post-yard work and after-shoveling brew, the block...
Oven mitts, Pat McCurdy, practice jerseys: Here’s your 2024-25 Admirals promotions
Your Milwaukee Admirals will be returning to the ice next week! The longstanding AHL franchise and affiliate of the Nashville Predators fell just shy of the Calder Cup Finals this past spring, ending an impress...
Kelly’s Greens to celebrate store’s first anniversary with October 12 party
Since starting as a passion project pivot of sorts when owner/founder Erin Kelly's corporate position was eliminated during the pandemic, Kelly's Greens—a business that "specializes in small batch, scratch-made...
Ink Curds to showcase Midwest printmakers October 19
Printmakers. You see their work promoting upcoming events on coffee shop cork boards, utility poles, and store windows. Perhaps you’ve purchased a limited edition print at a concert, comedy show, or makers fair...
NilexNile seeks “Balance” in brand new single
Following a breakout 2022 and an even more accomplished 2023, this year has been an uncharacteristically quiet one for NilexNile to this point. Outside of releasing his (great) "Teen Spirit" single way back in ...
On last meals (and saying goodbye)
I can't tell you exactly when I last had Kim's Thai, but I know what I ate. As always, I ordered Jungle Curry with chicken, spice level four. My girlfriend got Pad Kee Mao, spice level 3, and gave me a bite. We...
Pick Flick and come to our October 23 screening of ‘Election’ at Avalon Theater
In case you've missed the endless onslaught of media attention, robocalls, unsolicited text messages, attack ads, social media awfulness, and armchair political punditry from almost everyone around you, allow u...
Here’s the lowdown on Indeed Brewing’s “The Low Down 5” anniversary party
In 2019, Minneapolis-born Indeed Brewing Company crossed the mighty Mississippi River and put down roots in Milwaukee by opening a pilot brewery/taproom at 530 S. 2nd Street in the heart of Walker's Point. Sinc...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Falcon Bowl is a Riverwest institution that’s now taking flight as a venue
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Some historic neighborhood institutions come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Falcon Bowl.
On June 25, 2021, Milwaukee Reco...
Here’s the 2024 Flannel Fest lineup
Back in 2019, Boone & Crockett—in partnership with The Cooperage, Taco Moto, and Pedal Tavern—hosted a celebration of music, food, and seasonal attire known as "Flannel Fest." That iteration brought hundred...
Milwaukee Record’s 2024 fall festival guide
Remember when the end of summer was also kinda-sorta the end of Milwaukee’s festival season? Those were simpler (and much more boring) times. Thankfully, the city’s already-bursting list of festivals, block par...
Michael Shannon’s R.E.M. tribute project to play ‘Fables Of The Reconstruction’ at Turner Hall
Last weekend, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe came to Turner Hall for a meet and greet event in support of the Harris-Walz campaign. About six months from now, the very same historic downtown ballroom will play host to ...
A guide to Bay View Gallery Night
Since 2011, Bay View Gallery Night has organized "Milwaukee’s largest annual celebration of art, local business, music, and community." The massive neighborhood-wide event brings together talented area artists ...
Great Lakes Distillery is releasing a Milwaukee Record Brandy
Even though Milwaukee Record's 10th anniversary came and went back in April, "The Year Of Milwaukee Record" is still is full swing, baby! Adding to our ever-growing arsenal of products like T-shirts, gummies, a...
Meet A Brewer: Get to know Jacob Sutrick of Bavarian Bierhaus
In Milwaukee Record’s "Meet A Brewer" series, we aim to introduce you to some of the professionals behind the scenes who are responsible for making your favorite local beers. The recurring series continues with...
Hear some of the season’s best local music with our “Summer 2024” playlist
Even though most festivals have come and gone and days are getting noticeably shorter, it’s technically still summer for a few more days. This summer has been bustling, fun, and packed with predominately pleasa...
Our Midweek Music series returns to Crafty Cow Tosa this fall
Every fall since 2021, Milwaukee Record has brought live music to Crafty Cow Tosa (6519 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa). The weekly concert series—which we dubbed "Midweek Music"—features FREE weeknight performances ...
Let’s take a close look at this 1988 cartoon map of Bay View and “Milwaukee’s fabulous southeast side”
We here at Milwaukee Record love ourselves some cartoon maps of the region. We've written about a '70s-era cartoon map of Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin and a brand-laden, delightfully detailed illustrated m...
Here’s the 2024 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup
Originating long before the city had anything resembling a sustainable comedy community, Milwaukee Comedy Festival has grown and evolved along with Milwaukee’s standup scene. In fact, the annual comedic underta...