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Cactus Club will require proof of vaccination beginning August 9

August 5, 2021

With a handful of Milwaukee venues like The Cooperage once again requiring masks for entry, the Cactus Club is taking an additional—and perhaps inevitable—public health step by requiring proof of vaccination fo...

Celebrate the first day of the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair with 8 years of ride-inspection videos

Matt Wild

August 5, 2021

Today marks the glorious first day of the 2021 Wisconsin State Fair. From August 5-15, hundreds of thousands of proud Wisconsinites will flock to the State Fair Grounds in West Allis to take in all the sights, ...

Mandatory Milwaukee/Shorewood: Atwater Beach is a natural summertime gem

Matt Wild

August 4, 2021

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

50 things to do in Milwaukee during the 50 remaining days of summer

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 4, 2021

Doesn't it seem like summer just started? Doesn't it seem as if live entertainment only recently made its return to venues in a safe and responsible way? Doesn't it seem like we're all just waiting for unvaccin...

The Vanguard is reopening for in-person service

Tyler Maas

August 4, 2021

It's really happening! After more than 16 months of being closed to the public—other than for carryout and delivery service—on account of pandemic-related precautions, The Vanguard will be reopening for in-p...

Support Milwaukee indie venues with new “LIVE Again” beer and coffee packs

Matt Wild

August 4, 2021

Remember those two weeks when everything was kinda sorta back to normal? Well, those two weeks are gone. The pandemic continues. Uncertainty continues. And the existential crisis for Milwaukee's independent ven...

Reminder: Only 5 weekends remain for the 2021 Bristol Renaissance Faire

Matt Wild

August 4, 2021

August is officially "go-time" for cramming in as much summer fun as possible. Later today, we'll have a piece about 50 things to do with the remaining 50 days of summer; for now, here's a friendly end-of-summe...

‘Joe Pera Talks With You’ is returning for Season 3 this fall

Tyler Maas

August 3, 2021

Good news! Joe Pera Talks With You, a heartwarming and hilarious Adult Swim series that's filmed primarily in Milwaukee by a largely local crew, is officially coming back for a third season this fall. The show'...

Buy this nifty Milwaukee Record canvas tote bag

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 3, 2021

Last year, we released a limited edition Milwaukee Record tote bag. The black bag featured our logo printed on it in gold ink. We sold a bunch of them, which was cool. Figuring that one went over so well, we th...

Get lost in Mere Of Light’s mystical ‘Fell Tales’

Matt Wild

August 3, 2021

Earlier this year, Milwaukee was treated to a preview of the wistful, lilting, and desperately needed mystical sounds of Mere Of Light. The song "Moon From A Well" was a harp-laden hymn filled with images of so...

Milwaukee’s Indonesian Junk takes on D Generation’s “She Stands There”

Matt Wild

August 3, 2021

When one thinks of the inspirations behind Milwaukee glam-punk outfit Indonesian Junk, one typically thinks of the obvious choices: Dead Boys, New York Dolls, anything from the '70s-era CBGB scene, etc. But a n...

Reflecting on the time Ron Johnson made me a mix CD

Barry Robert Weber

August 2, 2021

In late 2001, Ron Johnson made me a mix CD of acoustic music. Allow me to explain. At the time, I was a Radio-TV-Film major at UW-Oshkosh. I had recently become obsessed with traditional folk music, and I...

Here are the daily admission promotions for Summerfest 2021

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 2, 2021

Hey! Summerfest 2021 is happening September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18. (There are also some amphitheater-only "Wednesday Kick-Off Concerts.") You can find the full list of headliners HERE. You can find the full list...

Welcome to August: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 2, 2021

Though it feels like summer just started, we’ve now entered the last full month of the season. Summer isn’t going out with a whimper, though. Quite the opposite. After more than a year without any significant l...

Buffalo Nichols: hometown hero gives a performance to remember

Jabril Yousef

August 2, 2021

Last Wednesday, by complete chance, I connected with Buffalo Nichols on Instagram after seeing a clip of him playing at Evanston Space, a venue in Evanston, Illinois, where I attended college. At the time, I...

New hookah bar and dance hall, Tropic, planned for former Fire On Water space

Matt Wild

August 2, 2021

Today in City of Milwaukee License Application Search news... According to license applications filed with the city, a new hookah bar, restaurant, and dance hall called Tropic is expected to open in the old ...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: July 2021

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 31, 2021

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: Emma Erdbrink (Doughboys)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 30, 2021

broadstreet.zone(81112); This week's episode breaks format a little, as we shift the focus from music to the field of audio engineering and production with Emma Erdbrink. Though the profession is oft-overlooke...

Matt & Kristin Talk About MKE & WI Stuff #8: Deer District development, The Hop, Aaron Rodgers

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 30, 2021

If you don’t follow (the newly revamped) As Goes Wisconsin on your favorite social media platforms, go ahead and change that now. The brainchild of Wisconsin-born writer/comedian Kristin Brey, As Goes Wisconsin...

When the state gives Milwaukee lemons, MKE looks to the feds for lemonade (and help fixing stuff)

Matt Wild

July 30, 2021

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. This week: Milwaukee getting screwed by state government and looking to the feder...

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