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June 11, 2023

They're the first (and the best) of their kind. They've been repeatedly imitated by mid-inning promotions at other ballparks, but never successfully replicated. Though they were only created 30 years ago, they'...

Milwaukee Record Cat Of The Week: Dusty

June 10, 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...

11 more Milwaukee restaurants we wish were still open

June 9, 2023

This article is from 2023. Way back in 2014, we rounded up 11 Milwaukee restaurants we wished were still open. Bella's Fat Cat! Brady Street Pharmacy! Grecian Delight! More! Now, nearly a decade a later, we'...

Just a reminder that Wisconsin has a Big Boy and its fish fry is good

June 9, 2023

Almost two years ago, Big Boy came back to Wisconsin. Following a 26-year absence in the region, a restaurant group called Wisconsin Big Boy LLC officially brought the Michigan-based chain back to the state by ...

Here’s the 2023 South Shore Farmers Market entertainment lineup

June 9, 2023

Between the pristine lake-adjacent setting, the wide selection of local goods, and its proximity to a beer garden, the South Shore Farmers Market is one of the best parts of summer in Milwaukee. Adding to the a...

See ‘Southland Tales’ at Oriental Theatre, complete with director Q&A, Rebekah Del Rio performance

June 9, 2023

In 2006, director Richard Kelly followed up his beloved cult classic Donnie Darko with the wildly ambitious, wildly bizarre, and just plain wild Southland Tales. The film...well...it was about...um, er...we'll ...

Let’s talk about the album Hamm’s released in 1965

June 8, 2023

In case you weren't aware, we're in the middle of "Food/Drink Week" here at Milwaukee Record. This theme week, which started June 5 and runs through June 12, gives us an excuse to tackle some ambitious, expensi...

Here’s the full musical lineup for Harley-Davidson Homecoming, July 13-16

June 8, 2023

In a summer packed with 8,000 things to do, the big Harley-Davidson Homecoming stands out as a single event with 8,000 things to do. From July 13-16, Harley will celebrate its 120th birthday with a dizzying arr...

The Show on Riverwest Radio: Matt Wild

June 8, 2023

Hosted by Kyle & Chris, The Show can be heard every day on WXRW 104.1 in Milwaukee. We interview people with stories to tell. Follow The Show on Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Milwa...

T-Pain is coming to Milwaukee’s Urban Outfitters tomorrow

June 8, 2023

As you probably know, world-renowned singer, rapper, and producer T-Pain will be coming to The Rave/Eagles Club on Saturday, June 10 to headline a stacked bill—also featuring Chance The Rapper, Afroman, Three 6...

Ahead of Brady Street pedestrianization study, city and citizens discuss pedestrianizing Brady Street

June 7, 2023

In the wake of yet another hit-and-run accident on Brady Street, talk continues of closing the ever-busy street to vehicular traffic—or, at the very least, of doing something. On Wednesday, the city's Public Wo...

Here’s the 2023 Mayfair Collection Music Spotlight lineup

June 7, 2023

If there’s such a thing as too much free outdoor live music happening in and around Milwaukee, we haven’t seen it yet. Today, Wisconsin Music Ventures announced an eclectic crop of area musicians taking part in...

Here’s who (and what) you’ll see at next weekend’s Brady Street Art Walk

June 7, 2023

Saturday, June 17 is one of those wildly busy days that seem to be happening a lot in Milwaukee where, like, 700 great things are all going on at the same time. In addition to things like Lakefront Festival Of ...

The Drunk Uncle is offering teachers free beer this Friday

June 7, 2023

There are just three certainties in life: death, taxes, and The Drunk Uncle offering insane beer specials. Through the years, the West Allis wrestling bar has made a habit of treating customers to unthinkably a...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Piles (Live from Anodyne)

June 7, 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. milwaukeerecord ...

Those two Cousins Subs locations on Exit 64: The Milwaukee Record Review

June 6, 2023

Out on Highway 41, just a stone's throw north of Milwaukee, there's a road sign that has perplexed us ever since we noticed it about a year ago. As motorists approach Exit 64 A-B, they're presented with some di...

Relocated Pizza Man is a surprise summertime gem

June 6, 2023

Say the words "Pizza Man" while standing anywhere in Milwaukee County and you'll likely get an opinion. Pizza Man is great! Pizza Man used to be great! Pizza Man hasn't been the same since the original North Av...

Semisonic’s Dan Wilson talks memorable Milwaukee experiences before “Last Summer On Earth” tour stop

Rick Katschke

June 6, 2023

This year marks the 25-year anniversary of Semisonic’s Platinum record Feeling Strangely Fine and, as chance would have it, the band is on its first tour in 20 years as part of the "Last Summer On Earth" tour w...

Tap your toes, profess your innocence to songs from upcoming ‘Run Bambi Run’ musical