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In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (February 2-8)

February 11, 2020

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...

Black Cat Alley will host a “Snow Day” dance party and snowball fight February 22

Matt Wild

February 11, 2020

Remember when winter in Milwaukee was a dead zone for shows, events, and—especially—outdoor parties? Well, those days are long gone. Mitten Fest 2020 is already in the books; the kinda-sorta outdoor VinterSköl ...

Author Adam Levin talks about ghost signs and ‘Fading Ads Of Milwaukee’

Tyler Maas

February 10, 2020

Since taking over the Old Milwaukee Facebook group in 2015, Adam Levin has used his position in the online community to show his appreciation for the people, lives, and architecture from the city's past. One wa...

Streetcar sponsorship, DNC stuff, and the rest of Mayor Barrett’s 2020 State of the City address

Matt Wild

February 10, 2020

Mayor Tom Barrett gave his 2020 State of the City address Monday morning at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (in front of a People's Flag of Milwaukee, no less.) The address covered streetcar sponsorship (We Energ...

Crusherfest will return to South Milwaukee June 6-7

Matt Wild

February 7, 2020

On Saturday, June 8, in the year of our Lord 2019, a life-sized bronze statue of South Milwaukee wrestling legend Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski was unveiled at a gala celebration dubbed Crusherfest. The festival...

It’s February 7, so let’s talk about Summerfest

Matt Wild

February 7, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • With another snow storm on its way, temperatures still in the 20s and 30s, a...

Toxic work environments, and 7 more things that could go wrong with the 2020 DNC

Matt Wild

February 4, 2020

Monday night, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published a damning article on the leadership—or lack of leadership—of the Milwaukee host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. It seems that two to...

Relive Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2020 with these photos

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 3, 2020

For the eighth 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 togethe...

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

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 3, 2020

February holds the distinction of being the year’s shortest month, one of Wisconsin’s coldest spans of time, and landing pretty much smack dab in the middle of winter. However, this particular February finds Mi...

Sleep well, Milwaukee: “Light the Hoan” campaign continues to raise a ton of cash

Matt Wild

January 31, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • Isn't it funny when fundraisers implore regular schmucks like us to kick in ...

25 not-that-interesting facts about Milwaukee (‘Saturday Night Live’ edition)

Josh Hoppert

January 29, 2020

The "25 Facts" series features people, places, and stuff that make Milwaukee (and Wisconsin) great. These articles are meant just for fun and we have nothing but love for everyone included. Saturday Night Live...

Here’s everything you need to know about Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2020

Tyler Maas

January 29, 2020

After months of cold, dreariness, premature darkness, and an absence of outdoor activity, the eighth annual Burnhearts Mitten Fest is just days away. For eight hours (noon to 8 p.m.) on Saturday, February 1, po...

Milwaukee County supervisor calls for elimination of single-use plastics in County facilities, parks

Matt Wild

January 28, 2020

Last October, Milwaukee banned plastic straws. A few weeks ago, a Milwaukee alderman called for a ban on plastic bags. A few days ago, the Milwaukee Brewers and SC Johnson teamed up to reduce plastic cup waste ...

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

Matt Wild

January 27, 2020

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 positioning aids

Lucky Tomaszek

January 24, 2020

broadstreet.zone(49071); Dear MKE SEX, I have a very creative mind when it comes to sex, and am always thinking of new and fun ways I’d like to have sex with partners. But as a woman who is a little more th...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Milwaukee Public Museum is an old-school treasure (for now)

Matt Wild

January 20, 2020

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...

9 Milwaukee events celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 20, 2020

There's a lot of hate, ignorance, and stupidity floating around these days, which makes this day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all the more needed. Looking for something productive to do today, Milwaukee? Here a...

Viking Cruises to bring ‘Speed 2: Cruise Control’ to Milwaukee in 2022

Matt Wild

January 17, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • Remember Speed 2: Cruise Control, the Keanu Reeves-less sequel to Speed? San...

Begun, the Ravine Road Petition War has

Matt Wild

January 15, 2020

Earlier this month, we brought you news that Lake Park advocacy group Lake Park Friends had adopted a resolution and created a petition to reopen the closed Ravine Road to vehicular traffic. Located near Bartol...

50 pictures of Tuesday’s Trump protest, plus 1 picture of the Bistro Burgers we got at Swingin’ Door Exchange after the protest

Matt Wild

January 15, 2020

President Donald Trump was in Milwaukee Tuesday night, speaking at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Meanwhile, a whole lotta protestors were at Red Arrow Park, eventually making their way to the UW-Milwaukee Pan...

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