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’18 And Life To Go: Herbal remedies aren’t what the doctor ordered, but they’re effective nonetheless

February 13, 2018

In the fairly short existence of Milwaukee Record, I’ve made a point to chronicle foolish adventures that have damaged my spirit, tested my eating endurance, and depleted both my physical and emotional well-bei...

Chris Abele is killing the “Pay to Park” plan for Milwaukee County parks

Matt Wild

February 13, 2018

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has spent the last few months selling citizens on the idea of paid parking in Milwaukee County Parks. The parks need revenue to operate, Abele has argued, and budget cuts ...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (Feb. 4-10)

Matt Wild

February 12, 2018

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

It’s a snow day, and that infernal FOX6 Snow Stick is just loving it

Matt Wild

February 9, 2018

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Hey! It snowed a bunch last night! It's still kind of snowing now! It's an ho...

7 pre-World War II ads from Milwaukee companies (and the stories behind them)

Catherine Jozwik

February 8, 2018

Today, it seems like the Geico gecko is the height of clever advertising campaigns. While some ads and commercials are arguably comical and memorable today, gone are the days when ads appeared solely on the bac...

20 ways to celebrate and/or avoid Valentine’s Day

Tyler Maas

February 7, 2018

Some of you are in a serious relationship, or at least involved in a budding romance. Others are happily (or perhaps miserably) single. No matter where your love life lands, the same thing holds abundantly true...

Experience Mitten Fest 2018 in 15 seconds

Josh Hoppert

February 7, 2018

Did you happen to see the little black box mounted to the top of a beer station at Mitten Fest on Saturday? Surprise! That was a time lapse camera. With a lot of help from the wonderful Fest set-up crew, we ...

Relive Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2018 with these photos

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 5, 2018

For the sixth consecutive year, Burnhearts curated a winning wintry mix of live music, rare and delicious craft beer, tasty food and barrel-aged cocktails, locally-made wares, and charity that all came together...

Milwaukee drag star Trixie Mattel survives to compete another week on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’

Tyler Maas

February 2, 2018

Milwaukee-born drag queen Trixie Mattel achieved international notoriety as a contestant on season seven of RuPaul‘s Drag Race, where she finished in sixth place. Since the reality show put her on the map in 20...

Enjoy free County Parks parking at Tuesday’s meeting about ending free County Parks parking

Matt Wild

February 2, 2018

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has spent the last few weeks floating ...

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

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 1, 2018

February holds the distinction of being the year’s shortest month, one of Wisconsin’s coldest spans of time, and the final full month of winter. However, this particular February finds Milwaukee artists and ven...

We stopped by ‘The Morning Blend’ to talk about ghosts

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 31, 2018

Last October, Milwaukee Record's own Matt Wild spent the night at Shaker's—a.k.a. Milwaukee's "haunted" cigar bar. Things got...emotional. On Tuesday, Matt returned to TMJ4's always delightful morning show The ...

Let’s relive the magic of Esser TV & Appliance’s “Stop, Shop, and Buy” jingle, shall we?

Matt Wild

January 31, 2018

If there was a Milwaukee Jingle Hall of Fame (someone get on this, please), you'd find the usual suspects: Channel 12's iconic "Hello Milwaukee." Emergency TV Service's frantic self-titled ditty. That terrifyin...

Here’s everything you need to know about Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2018

Tyler Maas

January 30, 2018

After months of cold, dreariness, premature darkness, and an absence of outdoor activity, the sixth annual Burnhearts Mitten Fest is just days away. For eight hours (noon to 8 p.m.) on Saturday, February 3, por...

Check out this “ghost sign” hidden in the rubble of the old Comedy Cafe (before it’s gone)

Matt Wild

January 29, 2018

Back in August, news broke that '80s and '90s arcade bar Up-Down would be opening a Milwaukee location in the old Comedy Cafe at 615 E. Brady St. Since then, another arcade bar has already opened (1983 Arcade B...

Adam Levin puts passion for hometown history into “Old Milwaukee” Facebook group

Tyler Maas

January 29, 2018

Milwaukee is always changing. For every new building erected, every new amenity added, or for each conceptual change and ownership overhaul that happens in our city, a piece of Milwaukee's past is lost in the p...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (Jan. 21-27)

Matt Wild

January 29, 2018

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

’18 And Life To Go: Acupuncture is the most relaxing thing you can do with 20 needles in your body

Tyler Maas

January 26, 2018

In the fairly short existence of Milwaukee Record, I've made a point to chronicle foolish adventures that have damaged my spirit, tested my eating endurance, and depleted both my physical and emotional well-bei...

Gypsy Taco is changing its name because it’s the right thing to do, and people are maaaad

Matt Wild

January 26, 2018

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Mitch Ciohon, owner of popular Bay View taco purveyor Gypsy Taco and Gypsy Bu...

MKE SEX: How much is too much?

Lucky Tomaszek

January 26, 2018

broadstreet.zone(49071); At every live Sexpert Q&A event, I distribute 3x5 cards and ask people to write down any question they might have about sex. And at almost every one of those events I get questio...

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