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Milwaukee contestant Jaymes Mansfield eliminated from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

April 3, 2017

Back in February, the world was introduced to Jaymes Mansfield when the Milwaukee drag queen was announced as a contestant on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. The popular VH1 show's season premiered on F...

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

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 3, 2017

April is typically a period of rebirth. Baseball season begins, the first full month of spring is upon us, and rampant festival announcements combine with extended daylight and occasional days of unseasonable w...

No food trucks on Brady Street, no tobacco at Miller Park, and (gasp!) no more luxury apartments?

Matt Wild

March 31, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Remember that old "Say 'Yes' to Martini & Rossi on the rocks" commercial?...

Inside Milwaukee’s green rooms: The Back Room at Colectivo, ComedySportz, The Underground Collaborative

Tyler Maas

March 28, 2017

While countless people flock to Milwaukee’s numerous clubs, theaters, arenas, concert-equipped coffee shops, and other performance spaces every year, only a select few are allowed to peer behind the scenes. Unl...

In Defense Of: Mitchell Park Domes

Matt Wild

March 28, 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...

11 Milwaukee businesses located inside other businesses

Tyler Maas

March 27, 2017

On March 17, Milwaukee welcomed a new downtown restaurant called Oak & Oyster. With bars and restaurants opening in and around the city at an incredible rate, a new Milwaukee seafood purveyor coming into th...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (March 19-25)

Matt Wild

March 27, 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...

MKE SEX: Let’s talk about birth control

Lucky Tomaszek

March 24, 2017

broadstreet.zone(49071); Dear MKE SEX, I swear to god, I have tried every form of birth control out there and nothing works for me. The shot, the implant, the Mirena, the ring, the patch, almost every kind ...

Report: Here’s how many Milwaukee millennials still live at home (and how much they make)

Matt Wild

March 23, 2017

Despite the fact that many millennials are well into their 30s, the world can't seem to stop puzzling over them like they're aliens trapped in a Tralfamadorian zoo. But here we go again: According to a recent r...

What’s the deal with Downer Woods?

Matt Wild

March 21, 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...

Berwyn? No, Svengoolie is coming to the Midwest Gaming Classic

Matt Wild

March 19, 2017

Calling all stations, clear the air lanes, clear all air lanes for the big broadcast! Yes, just in case the upcoming Midwest Gaming Classic—set for April 7-9 at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel—wasn't de...

Sheriff Clarke is now threatening to beat the shit out of Mayor Barrett

Matt Wild

March 17, 2017

Sigh. Earlier this week, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett gently mocked Milwaukee County Sheriff David "Edgelord" Clarke, saying, "I think he's got a great gig going right now. He's fightin' crime one conservative c...

Everything is awful, but at least the guy from ‘Life Aquatic’ is coming to the Pabst

Matt Wild

March 17, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • Brazilian zinger Seu Jorge found fame in Wes Anderson's 2004 film The Life Aq...

Gaze upon Milwaukee’s changing skyline in this “Milwaukee’s Changing Skyline” video

Matt Wild

March 16, 2017

Every other Monday, we publish a quick roundup of all the new shit they're building in Milwaukee. These "new shit" posts attempt to keep tabs on the countless new developments, luxury apartments, and luxury apa...

17 ways to avoid a stereotypical St. Paddy’s Day

Tyler Maas

March 15, 2017

St. Patrick's Day is an annual excuse to get out and celebrate in the waning days of winter. It's a holiday build on the foundation of Irish pride, fun, and revelry. On the other hand, it also kind of sucks. Be...

Sales from Humboldt Park Beer Garden will help repair Humboldt Park bathrooms, which makes sense

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 14, 2017

Think Milwaukee's 8,000 beer gardens are just about drinking in public and eating pretzels? Think again. Today, the Milwaukee County Board's Parks Committee adopted a resolution to allocate a chunk of change to...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (March 5-11)

Matt Wild

March 13, 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...

So, uh, who’s going to operate the Milwaukee Streetcar?

Matt Wild

March 10, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • If it feels like years since anyone got riled up about the impending Milwauke...

MKE SEX: Reclaiming mama’s body

Lucky Tomaszek

March 10, 2017

broadstreet.zone(49071); Dear MKE SEX, I had a wonderful breastfeeding relationship with my daughter. She nursed well into toddlerhood, and we weaned about six months ago. When we were weaning, I transition...

Mandatory Milwaukee: WMSE continues to create community for left-of-the-dial listeners

Matt Wild

March 7, 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...

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