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Relive Dana Ehrmann’s prize-winning Wisconsin State Fair coverage with this video

August 15, 2023

If you've been following us on TikTok (or Instagram, or Facebook, or Twitter), you've probably seen a handful of brilliant video reports from the recently wrapped 2023 Wisconsin State Fair. All of these videos ...

Sypher Lady X talks recent Brady Street Festival performance, Milwaukee’s Latine hip hop scene

Juan Miguel Martinez

August 15, 2023

Brady Street Festival came and went. Summerfest is long gone. Mexican Fiesta is on the horizon (August 25-27), with many banda and cumbia acts sure to fill the stages, as well as many Latine hip hop acts lookin...

Wisconsin State Fair attendance tops 1 million—again

Matt Wild

August 15, 2023

If, during your visit(s) to the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair last week (and two past weekends), it seemed like roughly one million other folks were there with you, enjoying the Fair's sights, sounds, smells, and p...

Here’s who’s playing the Rushmor Records Stage at Bay View Bash

Tyler Maas

August 15, 2023

Even though most of Milwaukee’s major festivals are now in the rear view mirror, one of the city’s biggest and best undertakings is still on the horizon. Yes, Bay View Bash will make its long-awaited return to ...

Our future’s now! Or at least it was then: Looking back at a Wisconsin air conditioner company’s 1971 album

Steve Young

August 14, 2023

The cover of Our Future’s Now!, the private-pressing souvenir album of Trane’s 1971 First Annual Meeting, gives a clue about the oddness of what’s inside. The two performers striking “ta-da” poses don’t look li...

I came in for “The Craic”

Tyler Maas

August 14, 2023

There's this bar on the corner of Howell Ave. and Howard Ave. that I drive by fairly often. The business—called Gingerz Sportz Pub—opened in early 2017, which has given me ample opportunity to stop by. However,...

Milwaukee is once again the “drunkest city in America.” Or maybe not? Who knows.

Matt Wild

August 14, 2023

If there's one thing Milwaukee loves more than drinking, it's sharing random internet lists that reveal how much Milwaukee loves drinking. Yep, it's time for another "Milwaukee is the drunkest city in Americ...

In case you blinked, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (July 30 – August 12)

Matt Wild

August 14, 2023

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." However you want to define it, it's safe to say tha...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Mick

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 12, 2023

Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition—a local organization that’s dedicated to creating a no kill community by humanely reducing the cat population in the Milwaukee area through ta...

Watch Vincent Van Great throw out the first pitch at last Friday’s Brewers game (and prepare for his new album)

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2023

It's been quite a month for Vincent Van Great. Last Friday, the up-and-coming Milwaukee singer, rapper, and producer had the distinct honor of taking the mound at American Family Field and throwing out a ceremo...

Hey you guys! The final Goonies Night bike ride to Sloth actor’s grave is September 2

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2023

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you know and love The Goonies. The 1985 film was, is, and will always be an all-time classic that’s beloved by generations of children and adults alike. Even if you...

Stuff We Missed: We sure made some lists this week, Milwaukee

Matt Wild

August 11, 2023

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • Isn't it funny that certain local websites toil away day in and day out, hig...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Beans & Barley has been an East Side dining staple (and more) for 50 years

Matt Wild

August 10, 2023

Some Milwaukee things come and go, while some Milwaukee things become iconic. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Beans & Barley! Look up the phrase "Milwaukee dining, deli, and cute ...

Check out Holey Mackerel, a Greenfield mini golf course and family fun park that opens today!

Tyler Maas

August 10, 2023

If you're looking to get in a few rounds of mini golf before the end of the summer, you're in luck. Holey Mackerel—metro Milwaukee's newest miniature golf destination and family fun facility—officially opens fo...

Milwaukee Record Halftime Show concert series is back, in best shape of its life

Tyler Maas

August 10, 2023

This football season is going to be different. We're not sure if you've heard, but Green Bay has a new quarterback. The team is also relying on lots of young and unproven (but VERY promising) personnel to breat...

Concord General Store is “not your typical gas station”

Tyler Maas

August 9, 2023

broadstreet.zone(152652); Summer is the best. Join Milwaukee Record and Lakefront Brewery August 2-9 as we search the city and beyond for the Spirit Of Summer. You're on I-94 about halfway between Milwaukee...

Stevie Nicks wows, pays tribute to fallen collaborators at Fiserv Forum

Cal Roach

August 9, 2023

Is Fleetwood Mac still a band? Following the passing of Christine McVie late last year, the group has at least been on hiatus, with only three members remaining from Mac's '70s-'80s heyday. However, while Mick ...

Shontrail’s “When I’m Alone I Get Real High” is in the running for Milwaukee’s song of the summer

Tyler Maas

August 9, 2023

The bad news: Summer's days are numbered (quite literally). While there's still a metric ton of festivals, block parties, and other bits of civic celebration on the books for Milwaukeeans to enjoy between now a...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Honey Creek

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 9, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeereco...

Here’s the 2023 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup

Tyler Maas

August 8, 2023

Originating long before the city had anything resembling a sustainable comedy community, Milwaukee Comedy Festival has grown and evolved along with Milwaukee’s stand-up scene. In fact, the annual comedic undert...

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