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December 15, 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...

Please enjoy Mike Schneider’s wholesome holiday polka jam, “Christmas Kielbasa”

December 15, 2020

We've sung the praises of Mike Schneider in these digital pages before. The titular leader of the Mike Schneider Band has been a local polka fixture since the 1990s, winning a slew of awards and just generally ...

Milwaukee Record’s favorite Milwaukee music of 2020

December 14, 2020

Because 2020 has been so unusual/unprecedented/awful, we're putting our year-end "25 Best Milwaukee Albums" list on hold and opting for something more loose and personal. Despite the pandemic, there was a LOT o...

Is Taylor Swift’s ‘evermore’ about Wisconsin’s Dr. Evermor?

Brent Gohde

December 14, 2020

In a year marked by loss, some individual stories didn't get the attention they otherwise might in less pandemicky times. April 2020 began with news of Wisconsin sculpture artist Tom Every's death. Yes, that sa...

Boy Lonely is begging you to “Mask Up, Baby”

December 14, 2020

As we settle into month 8,000 of the New Normal, isn't it about time we make mask-wearing not just mandatory, but sexy? Boy Lonely thinks so. Who's Boy Lonely? He's Milwaukee musician Casey Seymour, who spli...

The last straw: ‘Around The Corner With John McGivern’ reportedly won’t return for another season

December 14, 2020

UPDATE: Milwaukee PBS has released a statement on the future of Around The Corner With John McGivern. Read it HERE. Twenty-twenty: Haven't we suffered enough? Well, when it comes to Wisconsin's love for Milw...

My First Band: Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake)

December 11, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); As a founding member of Less Than Jake, Chris DeMakes has spent close to 30 years traveling the world to perform thousands of shows. Along the way, the singer and guitarist has shared ...

The last Bakers Square in Wisconsin has closed. Long live our memories of Bakers Square

December 11, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. • The last Bakers Square in Wisconsin has closed. Long live our memories of Ba...

County Clerk urges Republicans to prioritize health over today’s pathetic hearing on “election fraud”

December 11, 2020

Today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wisconsin Legislative Republicans will hold a pathetic hearing on the 2020 presidential election. The pathetic hearing, overseen by Rep. Ron Tusler and Sen. Kathy Bernier, will disc...

We asked Packers fans to share their “Rodgers to Rodgers” Hail Mary memories

December 10, 2020

On December 3, 2015, Packers fans were treated to one of the most incredible plays in franchise history when Aaron Rodgers lofted a ball toward the rafters of Ford Field in Detroit. As anyone reading this artic...

Carryout Chronicles: Wonderland

December 10, 2020

It’s an unprecedented and incredibly difficult time for restaurants right now. It’s especially tough for restaurants in Wisconsin, where COVID-19 numbers are currently off the charts. Wanting to highlight local...

I spent the night in Cactus Club’s green room (and you can too)

December 9, 2020

Last week, Gov. Tony Evers announced that $15 million in COVID-19 Live Music and Entertainment Venue Grants had been awarded to a total of 96 Wisconsin venues. Of those 96 establishments, 11 of them are based i...

Tune in to Milwaukee Record’s “Best Of The Worst Year” livestream on December 17

December 9, 2020

What a year, right? Ugh. Anyway, we'll spare you the year-end wallowing and instead give you this: On Thursday, December 17, from 6-9 p.m., we'll be streaming our first (and hopefully last) "Best Of The Wors...

John Riepenhoff asks David Robbins a few questions about the mysterious Utah monolith

John Riepenhoff

December 9, 2020

John Riepenhoff is an engineer of artistic platforms for the expression of others. He co-owns The Green Gallery. David Robbins is the author of seven books, including Concrete Comedy: An Alternative History Of ...

Buzzkill! Rocky Mountain Vibes are no longer a Milwaukee Brewers affiliate

December 9, 2020

Today, the Milwaukee Brewers officially extended Minor League affiliate invitations to four teams. In addition to the Biloxi Shuckers staying on as the Double-A team, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers being promote...

Merry Dickmas: Etsy’s top 50 dong-themed holiday cards

December 8, 2020

In need of some late Christmas cards for co-workers, we recently ventured over to Etsy to see if we could find something unique and hopefully a little bit funny. After typing in something dull like "Funny Chris...

Get ready for Fox Face’s forthcoming ‘End Of Man’ with new single, “Slow Burn”

December 8, 2020

Has it really been more than three years since Fox Face released new music? While the Milwaukee garage rock quartet's pre-pandemic show schedule gave them a continued presence in the local music scene, it might...

Here’s a list of all the lists of Milwaukee holiday lights (plus a tour of the lights in Cathedral Square)

December 8, 2020

Lights! Holiday lights! Lists of holiday lights! Here are just a few of those lists, followed by a guided video tour (via a 6-year-old) of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival in Cathedral Square Park. Happy h...

Spread yuletide cheers with Great Lakes Distillery’s Holiday Cocktail Drive-Thru