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December 23, 2022

This Sunday, the Green Bay Packers will travel to south Florida to try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive during a Christmas day game against the Miami Dolphins. The Fins are even more in the postseason hun...

Anatomy of a Wisconsin Snack Table

December 22, 2022

A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks! Howdy, Patreon pals! And welcome to the nebulous ho...

My First Band: Mark Waldoch

December 22, 2022

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest is Mark Waldoch, a Milwaukee mainstay who has been a prominent part of the city's music scene for more than 25 years. Over that quarter-century span, the multi-instru...

Bruce Springsteen, Ani DiFranco, DJ Shaquille O’Neal, and 20 more standout winter events

December 21, 2022

Even though it’s already snowed a few times, the daylight hours have dwindled significantly, and the Packers are nearly eliminated from playoff contention, today is technically the first day of winter. Yes, the...

Hen’s Deli to open in Walker’s Point on December 22

December 21, 2022

Back in October, we told you the exciting news that Hen’s Deli would be moving into the longtime site of Soup Bros., which quietly closed its restaurant at 209 W. Florida St. over the summer. Hen’s Deli is the ...

Here’s everything in Milwaukee Public Museum’s exhibit about its future home

December 21, 2022

As you (hopefully) know by now, the Milwaukee Public Museum isn't long for this world. MPM is in the early stages of building a new, state-of-the-art, smaller home just north of the Deer District, on the corner...

Caley Conway is ready for her closeup in “All Good Dreamers” video

December 21, 2022

Last week, Milwaukee singer-songwriter Caley Conway released Only A Dark Cocoon, a fascinating and beautifully rendered three-song EP inspired by the classic Joni Mitchell song "The Last Time I Saw Richard." "O...

Stubby’s Gastrogrub & Beer Bar will permanently close December 23

December 21, 2022

Long-running Humboldt bridge eatery Stubby's Gastrogrub & Beer Bar (2060 N. Humboldt Blvd.) will permanently close on December 23. The restaurant made the announcement Wednesday on social media. "After 1...

90 things to help you get through the 90 days of winter in Milwaukee

December 20, 2022

Tomorrow marks the first day of winter in Milwaukee. Winter around these parts can be long, cold, cruel, soul-crushing, and spiritually draining. Worst of all, Milwaukee's winters can be extremely boring...but ...

Nathaniel Heuer gets a little help from his friends on new Name Hymn songs

December 20, 2022

Milwaukee music aficionados know Nathaniel Heuer from his work with moody chamber-folk outfit Hello Death. They also know Heuer from his voice—baritone, emotional, unmistakable. Interestingly, that voice barely...

Slamhaus and Abbi Minessale look back and lament on “Acid Rain”

December 20, 2022

Last year, we introduced you to Slamhaus—the creative clearinghouse of Milwaukee musician Nick Amhaus—by way of the project's wonderful and wide-ranging collection of quickly composed songs on I'm Trying. The u...

The NBA’s new Michael Jordan Trophy for MVP was made in Milwaukee

Brent Gohde

December 19, 2022

Last week, the NBA unveiled its six new end-of-season trophies to recognize top performers, each named to honor "the league pioneers who helped define the standards of excellence that these trophies represent."...

We made this recipe that was published in the Milwaukee Journal in 1926

December 19, 2022

As the holidays approach, the stress begins to build in regard to what you'll be bringing to the abundance of gatherings on your seasonal social calendar. Do you risk the judgement of your grandparents and the ...

Only 16 homegrown stars remain in our Wisconsin-Born Celebrity Bracket

December 16, 2022

And then there were 16! What started as a star-studded field of 64 Wisconsin-born celebrities has been reduced to a quarter of its original size. Round 2 featured a few landslides by favored famous folks, some ...

My First Band: Julia Blair (Dusk, Holy Sheboygan!)

December 16, 2022

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest is Julia Blair. In addition to being a member of two long-running and accomplished Wisconsin bands in the form of Dusk and Holy Sheboygan!, Blair released her excelle...

Caley Conway inhabits, expands classic Joni Mitchell song on ‘Only A Dark Cocoon’ EP

December 16, 2022

Caley Conway is difficult to pin down. Over the course of nine years the ever-busy Milwaukee singer-songwriter has explored the spaces between folk, jazz, rock, and post-rock. She's released numerous records an...

Ladybird rides the rails in “Lounge Car Love Song”

December 16, 2022

With the holiday season in full swing, millions of Americans are subjecting themselves to the indignities of air travel. Security theater! Endless delays! Cramped seats! Endless delays! Want to know a better wa...

Fa-La-La-La-Lambeau: A Packers-themed holiday playlist

Jared Blohm

December 15, 2022

It’s that special time of year when we’re all absolutely inundated with holiday music. Everywhere we turn, yuletide ditties by Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Wham!, Elvis, Michael Bublé, and many other dollar-ch...

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