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November 1, 2022

November. Summer is now far in the rear view mirror. Most of Milwaukee’s festivals are now over. By now, your Halloween costume has been washed, de-vomited, and stored away for later use. On paper, November doe...

Get ready for All Synths Day with Robot Witch’s alien-infused “Take Me To Your Healer” music video

October 31, 2022

Last year, we prepped you for the 5th annual "All Synths Day" by premiering a song from a new project called Robot Witch. With the 6th annual affair slated to take place at X-Ray Arcade on November 5, the synth...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: October 2022

October 31, 2022

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. (Want to hear us discuss a few selections on WUWM's Lake Effect? Click HERE.) LPs AND EPs ...

My First Band: Josh Berwanger (The Anniversary, Gemini Parks)

October 28, 2022

broadstreet.zone(81112); Over the last quarter century, Josh Berwanger‘s work has taken many different forms. After his time in accomplished early aughts emo outfit The Anniversary was through, the Kansas-base...

Times Cinema to host “Nic Cage November”

October 28, 2022

Now that another year of Shocktoberfest is wrapping up, Neighborhood Theater Group has a tough act to follow once Halloween is through. However, it seems like they've found just the thing. Starting next Friday,...

Dinner Set Gang releases debut LP, hits up hotel pool in new video

October 28, 2022

Art-damaged indie-pop outfit Dinner Set Gang has been making the Milwaukee music scene a more interesting place since 2020. The latest project from Josh Evert and Derek De Vinney of The Fatty Acids, Dinner Set ...

In it for the long haul: The belated arrival of Long Mama’s ‘Poor Pretender’

Sahan Jayasuriya

October 27, 2022

To call Long Mama one of Milwaukees brightest new acts would be somewhat of a misnomer. The band—vocalist and guitarist Kat Wodtke, drummer Nick Lang, guitarist Andrew Koenig, bassist Samual Odin—formed in earl...

Alright everyone, chill! We’re screening ‘Batman & Robin’ at the Avalon on November 30

October 27, 2022

Tim Burton's 1989 Batman was an attempt to move the Caped Crusader as far away from the cartoony camp of the '60s Batman TV show as possible. It worked, and was perfected with Burton's 1992 Batman Returns. Stil...

Watch Valerie Lighthart’s chilling and unnerving “Monster” music video…if you dare

October 27, 2022

This past April, multi-faceted Milwaukee musician, model, and photographer Valerie Lighthart completed her "By Moonlight" EP trilogy with the release of Pt. III: The Banshee. That third release followed Pt. I: ...

15 standout Milwaukee Halloween events

October 26, 2022

It technically isn’t Halloween until next Monday, but the vast majority of Milwaukee’s seasonal celebrations are going to take place over the next five days/nights. Starting tonight and running through October ...

Great Job, Milwaukee! National Geographic includes Milwaukee in “25 breathtaking places” list

October 26, 2022

When you think of the world's most "breathtaking places and experiences," which places and experiences do you think of? If you're the venerable National Geographic—a publication that knows a thing or two about ...

Heads up! Nite Owl will end its season “this weekend or next”

October 26, 2022

Nite Owl is a spring and summertime staple that’s thrived on Milwaukee’s South Side since 1948. The iconic drive-in has been an important and widely-loved part of the city’s warm weather months for generations....

When, where, and how to vote early (and in-person) in Milwaukee

October 25, 2022

The 2022 General Election is happening on Tuesday, November 8. Perhaps you've seen some ads about it? Anyway, if you don't want to wait until November 8 to cast your ballot but you still want to savor the in-pe...

Witness the last call of Judge’s Irish Pub on the East Side

October 25, 2022

Judge's Irish Pub (1431 E. North Ave.) is no more. Well, the classic/infamous East Side watering hole has been closed since 2013, but the Judge's building—built in 1905—is now no more. Crews were on site Tue...

Wisconsin Birding Challenge 2022: Exploring every county in the state (Chapter 7)

Kyle Arpke

October 24, 2022

Chapter 7: The Gauntlet I’m anxious. Ever since starting this journey during summer, I’ve felt behind, and for good reason...I am behind! Note to self and to others: don’t give a year-long project six months. ...

Chris Schulist talks about being Jack White’s tour DJ and professional Hype Man

October 24, 2022

People in Milwaukee know Chris Schulist for a lot of different reasons. In addition to being the co-owner of The Vanguard, co-founder of Dope Folks Records, and the former vocalist of The Mistreaters, Schulist ...

As Widespread Panic Weekend begins, mayor declares today to be Pabst Theater Group Day

October 21, 2022

That noise coming from the heart of Downtown Milwaukee isn't construction (well, it's probably that, too). It's just the kickoff to the three-night, three-show, completely sold-out Widespread Panic Weekend at R...

My First Band: River (a.k.a. Sarah) Shook

October 21, 2022

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's guest is River (a.k.a. Sarah) Shook. As the bandleader and namesake of Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Shook has ardently toured throughout the U.S. and Europe. They've re...

Remembering some lesser-known Packers wide receivers