Dobie’s Steak House is closing
For more than 60 years, Dobie's Steak House (4136 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-509-5807) has been the place to get steak and seafood in St. Francis. Sadly, the business will be closing this summer. The sudden and ...
Getting wings from Club Garibaldi and Vanguard on the same day: The Milwaukee Record Review
Today (July 29) is National Chicken Wing Day here in the US of A. Even though we recognize this is a totally made up "holiday" (that is also shared with such not-actually-real happenings as National Lipstick Da...
Here’s the 2024 Center Street Daze music lineup
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...
It’s not a tumor! It’s our ‘Kindergarten Cop’ screening at Avalon Theater on August 28
Last night, we screened Cruel Intentions at Avalon Theater and it was a great time. So how are we following up a 25th anniversary showing of that racy and scandalous teen drama? By screening Kindergarten Cop, o...
Meet A Brewer: Get to know Tim Kowalski from MobCraft Beer
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...
Here are Shorewood Feast’s entertainment and vendor lineups
Think festival season is nearing its conclusion? Think again! Milwaukee and its surrounding suburbs still have literally dozens of festivals, block parties, and other civic celebrations in store between now and...
Mike Hanford talks Sloppy Boys, standup, Milwaukee before Cactus Club shows
Back in April, The Sloppy Boys played two sold-out shows at Cactus Club. Well, apparently one of the band's members had so much fun that he went ahead and booked some more shows at the very same venue. On Satur...
A day-by-day Milwaukee guide to Mile Of Music
From August 1-4, a total of 20 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 downtown Applet...
Station No. 6 to celebrate 5th anniversary with live music, rare beers, specialty cocktails
We've said it before and we'll say it again: West Allis rules. The misunderstood and maligned Milwaukee suburb has always had its charms and enjoyable amenities, but the city really seems to be hitting its stri...
Ventura’s Taco is a quietly commendable contributor to Bay View’s dining scene
Bay View has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to quality restaurants. Among the array of outstanding eateries is a menagerie of magnificent Mexican joints. There are timeless neighborhood classics like ...
Talent buyer JJ Kaiser talks booking start, memorable shows, what’s to come
If you've seen any live music in the area that's remotely in the vicinity of the punk, hardcore, ska, or indie rock genres in recent years, there's a decent chance JJ Kaiser had something to do with booking and...
Next Paperback Hero gets back on (four) track with homespun album, ‘Waves’
Writer's block has a way of sneaking up on you. Ironically, expectation—whether it's from external sources awaiting the next morsel of new output or the self-manufactured fear of falling behind—can oftentimes b...
Here’s the full A La Carte At The Zoo entertainment lineup
While July is already half over, there’s still a ton of amazing events on the horizon both in and around Milwaukee. Among the biggest, most unique, and most popular festivals that have yet to occur is A La Cart...
Nuisance’s unconventional creation continues on cross-continental ‘Squash Blossom Necklace’
You can always count on the guys in Nuisance to keep things interesting. The duo that's composed of William Seidel and Ryan Weber—who were past collaborators in noted Milwaukee outfits like Decibully, Camden, T...
Meet A Brewer: Get to know Matthew Hofmann from Sahale Ale Works
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...
Big Boy plans to close Sussex location, re-open in Wisconsin Dells this fall
Back in 2021, beloved restaurant Big Boy returned to Wisconsin for the first time in 26 years. An ownership group called Wisconsin Big Boy opened a location in Germantown at N116W15841 Main St., delighting Big ...
Yoshi Beer Nommelier is coming to Milwaukee to drink local beer with you
One of the last/only good things left on the internet these days is Yoshi Beer Nommelier, an affable Japanese man (now based in New York) who reviews beers and malt beverages from all around the world and posts...
Hot Science’s ‘Shaman’ EP is just what the doctor ordered
When we last checked in with Hot Science—the musical moniker of electronic artist Sam Sumner—in late 2020, the project was gearing up to put out Summoner, its third release in roughly a year's time. In the near...
Watch Trapper Schoepp play an impromptu concert in front of the Whitefish Bay sinkhole
While Trapper Schoepp spends much of each year on the road and has found fans all over the world, the tireless Milwaukee troubadour makes sure to regularly pay homage to Wisconsin in his work. In recent years, ...
Listen to our “July 4 / Summer BBQ” Milwaukee music playlist
Today is July 4. Some of you are celebrating the nation today, as is your right. Others are spending America's birthday acknowledging the country's flaws and inequalities, as is also your right. Many of you are...