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Okay, here’s some non-Summerfest, non-Corey Feldman news for a change

June 30, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • It's been one of those weeks—a week when the 50th edition of Summerfest kicked ...

MKE SEX: Let’s talk about May-December relationships

Lucky Tomaszek

June 30, 2017

broadstreet.zone(49071); Dear MKE SEX, I need perspective on a relationship and I need to know how to explain to a know-it-all young adult that sometimes convention is correct. I have my sister's oldest ...

What’s the deal with Henry Maier Festival Park?

Matt Wild

June 28, 2017

Ever come across a mildly interesting thing in Milwaukee and wonder, "What's the deal with that mildly interesting thing?" What's The Deal With explores these local curiosities, and aims to find the stories beh...

Celebrate the first day of Summerfest with a bunch of other events called Summerfest

Matt Wild

June 28, 2017

Today, the 28th day of the sixth month in the year of our Lord 2017, is the first day of the 50th edition of Summerfest (presented by American Family Insurance). From June 28-July 2, and July 4-9, the "World's ...

Let Foundation Tiki Bar’s second floor “Captain’s Quarters” be your accommodations for (or escape from) Summerfest

Tyler Maas

June 27, 2017

Earlier this year, we called Foundation Tiki Bar "a tropical treasure in a not-so-tropical town." Given the Riverwest mainstay's bamboo and fishnet decor, its island-influenced house music, and its world class ...

Great Job, Wisconsin! Wisconsin drivers are the 5th rudest in the country

Matt Wild

June 27, 2017

Here at Milwaukee Record, we employ a sentient machine known as the Great Job, Milwaukee! Bot to keep track of the city's many appearances on dopey online lists, as well as any time a national publication deign...

Mandatory Milwaukee: American Science & Surplus is a treasure trove of weird, wacky shit

Lauren Keene

June 26, 2017

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 explore how they might figure...

The SummerRest: 50 non-Summerfest shows

Tyler Maas

June 26, 2017

Summerfest begins Wednesday, and will bring more than 700 acts to 10 stages—not even counting those weird side stages near the lake—and close to a million people through the gates for 11 days of music, activity...

In Defense Of: The East Side

Matt Wild

June 20, 2017

In a city as relatively small as Milwaukee, certain people, places, or things can get saddled with bad reputations. Even if these reputations are somewhat deserved, Milwaukee Record strives to look past the neg...

Meet Alice Wilson, Milwaukee’s first professional statue

Tyler Maas

June 19, 2017

Though the name Alice Wilson probably doesn't ring a bell and you'd have a tough time picking her out of a lineup, anyone who recently attended PrideFest, Polish Fest, NEWaukee Night Market, or any number of ot...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (June 11-17)

Matt Wild

June 19, 2017

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...

R.I.P. Point Fish Fry & A Flick

Matt Wild

June 16, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • For the past few months we've been featuring fish fry reviews from Caleb W...

MKE SEX: The big “snap-back”

Lucky Tomaszek

June 16, 2017

broadstreet.zone(49071); Dear MKE SEX, Last week, I got to play the part of sassy gay best friend at a bachelorette party. When they invited me, I just thought it would be a fun night, and I'd have some goo...

It’s Flag Day, so here’s everything we’ve published about that gosh darn “People’s Flag of Milwaukee”

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 14, 2017

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the unveiling of the so-called "People's Flag of Milwaukee." Yes, on June 14, 2016, Milwaukee was gifted an alternate city flag that finally—finally!—conformed to the dea...

PrideFest Milwaukee breaks attendance record with more than 37,000 visitors in 2017

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 13, 2017

Yesterday, in our photo recap of PrideFest Milwaukee, we speculated that "this year's PrideFest was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, installment yet." Turns out we were right: According to a press releas...

Relive PrideFest Milwaukee 2017 with these photos

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 12, 2017

Though finals numbers have yet to come in, it's safe to say this year's PrideFest was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, installment yet. The 30th annual celebration was full of music, dancing, drag shows,...

Hold on to your avocado toast: Millennials are leaving Milwaukee

Matt Wild

June 9, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Sound the alarm: The millennials are leaving Milwaukee! The millennials are l...

A guide to PrideFest’s Milwaukee Record Stage

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 6, 2017

Last year brought record-breaking attendance figures to PrideFest, with more than 33,000 people coming through the gates. Milwaukee Record was honored to play at least a small part in that. The smallest part, t...

Naked Yoga and 16 other quirky Milwaukee Meetup groups you can join

Stacy Tornio

June 5, 2017

For people who move to a new city, Meetup is one of the best resources imaginable. By merely entering your zip code, you can find all sorts of groups that welcome newbies. Whether you're an avid reader, a foodi...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (May 28-June 3)

Matt Wild

June 5, 2017

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...

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