Arts

Mike Crivello’s employee plans to run an in-store 5k to save YOU money

November 18, 2021

Mike Crivello's Cameras. The longtime Brookfield business is, as its delightfully catchy jingle reminds us, home to a little "extra something" (a.k.a. service and quality). But on Wednesday, November 24, beginn...

Krampus is coming to town: Milwaukee Krampusnacht returns to Bavarian Bierhaus December 5

Matt Wild

November 12, 2021

If you’re looking to spice up your holiday season with a little something off the beaten Hallmark Christmas movie path, look no further: On Sunday, December 5, after a COVID year off, the annual Milwaukee Kramp...

Ranking 20 video game systems for the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Gaming Classic

Matt Wild

November 2, 2021

Beginning Friday, November 5, and running through Sunday, November 7, the Midwest Gaming Classic will take over Milwaukee's downtown Wisconsin Center with more than "150,000+ square feet of retro and modern hom...

Note to self: See Zack Pieper’s “Ghost-Its” in the windows of Real Tinsel Gallery

Matt Wild

November 1, 2021

Halloween is over, but that doesn't mean the spooky fun has to end. For evidence—a lot of evidence—look no further than the annual "Ghost-Its" installation from Milwaukee writer, poet, and musician Zack Pieper....

Help poet Kavon Cortez-Jones reprint his ‘Club Noir’ book, set up a release show

Milwaukee Record Staff

October 27, 2021

Back in 2016, Milwaukee poet Kavon Cortez-Jones released a 52-page book of poetry called Club Noir. Described as a "poetry novella," the book was steeped in Milwaukee references (the old Fuel Cafe got its own p...

I watched a 14-hour video of a man sitting in a chair

Matt Wild

October 14, 2021

Here's what you need to know: Milwaukee photographer Lois Bielefeld has created a 14-hour, 13-minute video called "Dad And Chair." The video is a single uninterrupted shot of Lois' father, Eric, sitting in his ...

All 14 Sculpture Milwaukee 2021 sculptures, ranked

Matt Wild

October 7, 2021

Sculpture Milwaukee has been making downtown a more interesting place since 2017. Every year, a new crop of installation art pieces from nationally renowned and locally beloved artists pops up on and around Wis...

Diane, a ‘Twin Peaks’ gallery show, costume contest, and musical performance is happening October 8

Matt Wild

October 7, 2021

Milwaukee, we're going to let you in on a little secret: Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new record at Rushmor. A catnap in La...

Hover Craft 2021 announces vendor lineup

Tyler Maas

September 27, 2021

Since 2009, Hover Craft has brought skilled local artists, crafters, retailers, and others residing beneath the broad "maker" umbrella together to bring Milwaukee-made goods to area consumers during the holiday...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Art and nature collide at Lynden Sculpture Garden

Tyler Maas

August 18, 2021

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...

Crusherfest set to return to South Milwaukee October 9-10

Matt Wild

August 9, 2021

Good news, turkeynecks and turkeyneck-adjacent bums: According to its website, Crusherfest is set to return to South Milwaukee on Saturday, October 9, and Sunday, October 10. Crusherfest 2021 will be the long-a...

Reminder: Only 5 weekends remain for the 2021 Bristol Renaissance Faire

Matt Wild

August 4, 2021

August is officially "go-time" for cramming in as much summer fun as possible. Later today, we'll have a piece about 50 things to do with the remaining 50 days of summer; for now, here's a friendly end-of-summe...

Frida Fest returns to Farmhouse Paint & Sip July 31-August 1

Juan Miguel Martinez

July 29, 2021

Milwaukee is known as the "City of Festivals," and one of its newer festivals will take place Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1. Frida Fest, at Farmhouse Paint & Sip (4511 S. 6th St., 414-404-5858), wi...

Latino Arts announces fall exhibitions, performances

Tyler Maas

July 28, 2021

Despite being around since 1985 (and formally taking root in Walker’s Point in 1997), Latino Arts Inc. is only becoming more relevant with age. Recent seasons have brought Grammy-winning musicians and the work ...

Milwaukee Art Museum will fully reopen to the public July 15

Matt Wild

July 8, 2021

Following a year of not-quite-fully-reopened reopenings, the Milwaukee Art Museum will fully reopen to the public on July 15. Like, all of the galleries and exhibitions. For real this time. FIND THOSE CATS AND ...

Milwaukee Fringe Festival announces 2021 artist lineup

Tyler Maas

July 1, 2021

Each August since 2016, Milwaukee Fringe Festival has showcased live acts from the worlds of theater, music, dance, and visual art downtown. Following the upstart festival’s encouraging first few years, organiz...

When Laverne and Shirley met Pennywise: 4 Milwaukee-related stories on FanFiction.net

Matt Wild

June 30, 2021

A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks!Howdy, Patreon pals! Have you ever found yourselves...

Get your game on (and see C+C Music Factory) at this weekend’s Game Nights

Matt Wild

June 28, 2021

If you've been missing the Midwest Gaming Classic and can't wait for its glorious return November 5-7 at the Wisconsin Center, have we got an event for you.Yes, from the creators of MGC comes Game Nights, a...

Brett Newski’s ‘It’s Hard To Be A Person’ makes being a person a little easier

Matt Wild

June 24, 2021

The most surprising thing about Brett Newski writing a book is that he hasn't written one already. Or two. Or three. Here's a Milwaukee musician who has, over the past 10 years, toured the world (he spent rough...

Watch Sculpture Milwaukee install 400+ tambourines for an Allison Janae Hamilton work

Tyler Maas

June 16, 2021

For the past four years, Sculpture Milwaukee has brought astounding works from nationally-known and internationally-appreciated artists to various spots scattered through the city’s downtown. The innovative and...